Project: Bahoe

[Elasinthe]

OK, so I recently acquired my first Chevy's, and it was a helluva package. For $2500, I got a 1998 Silverado, a 1999 OBS Tahoe, a couple spare engines, transmissions, 3 spare hoods, 3 spare doors, and two LM7 LS's and transfer cases! I just couldn't say no. Granted, most of it has been sitting outside for a while, I think I still have some great potential for my next project; BAHOE!

The Silverado runs, but needs head gaskets. Will make a great farm truck. The Tahoe, however, wasn't running, but is in otherwise significantly good condition. I have so far removed the engine, stripped the interior, and have it nearly prepped to start building an overlander vehicle. I plan to rebuild one of/both of the LM7's and one of the 4L60's to put in it. One is an "E", which would be nice. The interior will be coated with LizardSkin products (washable, no carpets), it will have a Holley EFI, suspension seats, and a bunch of in-house custom goodies. Check out some pics!

 

[Elasinthe]

More pics of the extras that came with the package. May be a bit rough on some, but I believe salvageable.

 

[Elasinthe]

As mentioned, the plan is an LM7 build with a 4L60E w/ transfer case. It will be built as an overlander/expedition vehicle. Full Holley EFI computer and screen(s), maybe a tablet instead, not sure yet. Haven't set on a power level yet either. Whatever we need I guess.

The LizardSkin will serve as a sound damping material in lieu of carpet. Their ceramic coating over that will serve for heat. Another coating may happen over that to ease power washing the entire interior.

Any ideas/ suggestions? Not sure on tires yet. No idea what lift the Bahoe already has.

 

[Sparksalot]

Overlanding in a Hoe? That’s crazy talk!

 

[Sparksalot]

OK, so I recently acquired my first Chevy's, and it was a helluva package. For $2500, I got a 1998 Silverado, a 1999 OBS Tahoe, a couple spare engines, transmissions, 3 spare hoods, 3 spare doors, and two LM7 LS's and transfer cases! I just couldn't say no. Granted, most of it has been sitting outside for a while, I think I still have some great potential for my next project; BAHOE!

The Silverado runs, but needs head gaskets. Will make a great farm truck. The Tahoe, however, wasn't running, but is in otherwise significantly good condition. I have so far removed the engine, stripped the interior, and have it nearly prepped to start building an overlander vehicle. I plan to rebuild one of/both of the LM7's and one of the 4L60's to put in it. One is an "E", which would be nice. The interior will be coated with LizardSkin products (washable, no carpets), it will have a Holley EFI, suspension seats, and a bunch of in-house custom goodies. Check out some pics!

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The hounds are content.

 

[Elasinthe]

Overall, very neat. For a 1999...

 

[Elasinthe]

The rear window vinyl came with the truck. It was required for the deal, and I need to keep it now...

 

[OR VietVet]

The hounds are content.

You beat me to it. The dogs look comfy. I think they approve of the purchase.

I want the back glass sticker.

 

[Sparksalot]

The rear window vinyl came with the truck. It was required for the deal, and I need to keep it now...

I dunno, that missing center cap might be a deal breaker.

 

[Elasinthe]

I have about 8 extra center caps. Dags love trucks! Hell, I was ripping the headliner out and they just kept moving a few inches over. Truck life=the best life

 

[Elasinthe]

Oh and 6 extra wheels with meh tires. I forgot to mention those.

 

[OR VietVet]

Looks like the OBS outside mirror glass is in fine shape. A little duct tape and good as new. The dags won't even mind.

Do the dogs like to run through the pressure washer? I had a dog that did that once. Could not stay away from that stream when I fired it up.

Nothing easier than wheelin' around a cherry picker with an engine and trans on it, in the grass.

 

[Elasinthe]

Mirrors still reflect, but I may need some adhesive to keep them in place. The dags do not love the pressure washer, yet. We used a mower to tow the cherry picker around the yard. Easy as cherry pie.

 

[Elasinthe]

Full disclosure, I'm in Maryland, and the trucks are in South Carolina! I only work on it when I'm down there, which is about 5-6 times a year.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Nice project vehicles! I agree the Silverado will make a good farm truck.

 

[Rocket Man]

Nice projects.

 

[Elasinthe]

I was reminded that I also got a spare rear glass with slider for the Silverado. Anyone need any of this extra stuff? I trashed all the interior since it was moldy, soaking wet with years of stagnant water, and heavy AF. Stank... as... fuxors. Even the entire dash assembly is gone and gone, since it crumbled upon removal. It's cool that I have good friends that are willing to store all the good remaining stuff. It will be free expeditions for them, so that's a good trade, IMO. I kept the seats, just in case I needed frames or anything. They are still good butt-rackers.

I heard back from LizardSkin; since I won't have any carpet or headliner, the standard product will cut down road noise, and the ceramic product overcoat will cut down thermals. While that will be low pressure washable, they said that can further be coated with a poly that will make it pressure washable. That combo will be applied to the ENTIRE interior, including the firewall and ceiling, and in theory, will still be lighter weight than carpet and headliner. Watch out daggos! I'm even considering a 3M ceramic tint to further enhance climate regulation.

The Holley screens are "weatherproof", but I may 3D print a housing or something with an overlay. We also plan to build a new aluminum dash, and weld up a couple bumpers. One of the boys down there is a welder by trade, so it should be easy peasy. Why spend several grand when I can spend beers and cigarettes!? Anyone here ever pressure wash the INTERIOR of any vehicle?! lol.

If I decide on climate control, it will likely be as simple the OEM heater core with a server fan for heat. AC may not be an option.

Any other suggestions are highly welcomed! Tires!? Suspension!? Rebuild kits for all the drivetrain components? I'll do more digging. I'm sure most of my questions are already answered here somewhere.

 

[Rocket Man]

There’s usually electronics involved with the interior so that’s a negatory for me on the pressure washing lol.

 

[Elasinthe]

Yeah, I won't have most of the electronics to worry about. Airbags are gone, power seat stuff, stereo, and everything that was OEM dash electronics, all gone. Anything remaining or added will be waterproofed. Even the headliner items, for whichever items I decide to have. Rear AC, gone. Significantly reduces any potential issues at the same time.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, I won't have most of the electronics to worry about. Airbags are gone, power seat stuff, stereo, and everything that was OEM dash electronics, all gone. Anything remaining or added will be waterproofed. Even the headliner items, for whichever items I decide to have. Rear AC, gone. Significantly reduces any potential issues at the same time.

Yeah you might want to relocate the bcm, the connectors are known to corrode and cause lots of trouble. You’ll still need to be able to start it.