Rise of the Turd-burban

[Nooj]

Pretty sure @Doubeleive has said it takes a certain number of either drive cycles or key starts....? For them to show ready.
Nice rims. They look 1,000 times better. You could always change the center cap.

I may just put Nissan badges on the rest of the vehicle, and call it good.

I’m gonna drive El Turdo to work tomorrow (yes, I don’t have a tag- and no, it’s insured. good enough). Maybe that’ll be enough key start/ heat up/ cool down/ miles to get all the systems ready to rumble.

 

[Nooj]

Those Nissan wheels look good! Always love a good color contrast between the body of the truck and the wheel! If the Chevy bow tie caps don’t fit those wheels you could always get the right sized cap for those wheels in a blank and have bow ties made up in commercial grade vinyl. That’s how I have Denali logoed center caps.

I appreciate the complement and the tip! The Nissan part will actually pop off of these center caps, but then they look a little unfinished. I might could 3D print a replacement… hmmm

 

[S33k3r]

There's a guy on FB that creates custom stickers for cars. I ran into him because he is able to make really nice replicas of some of the OEM badging (Quadrasteer in my case). He isn't cheap, but he isn't too expensive. I can connect you, if you like. Otherwise I suggest you remove the Nissan badging and add the turd emoji:

 

[Tonyrodz]

There's a guy on FB that creates custom stickers for cars. I ran into him because he is able to make really nice replicas of some of the OEM badging (Quadrasteer in my case). He isn't cheap, but he isn't too expensive. I can connect you, if you like. Otherwise I suggest you remove the Nissan badging and add the turd emoji:

@05Single had some Nissan rims on his Tahoe too. He was able to make some homemade center caps out of reflectors.
I do like the tbird idea tho.

 

[Nooj]

Evap crap…

Popped a P0446 code driving to work. Watched some videos on troubleshooting the evap system, which were great! But… I don’t have a fancy tool to look at all the data and whatnot.
So, I did what any normal person would do and stated disconnecting hoses and blowing through em!

The charcoal can seems to flow ok, and no gas in it. I also removed the vent valve and purge valve and tested them with 12v, and they’re both operating fine.

I did find a manual valve on the line coming to the purge valve was loose (open to atmosphere)
So I closed it. Maybe that was the problem all along. Assuming the compooters are doing right, everything else seems ok.

Also!! I got a lead on a parts vehicle. Another white 2002 suburban (2wd though) with a blown motor. The dude said he’d take $1000…. Maybe that’s his negotiation starting price??
It would beat having to go to LKQ whenever I need something. Especially if I smash into something (I don’t pay for collision insurance, liability and comprehensive only).
Is it worth it? What’s the going price for a complete parts car?

Nooj

 

[OR VietVet]

Even if the motor is bad, by the way, how do you know it is? The motor may be ok and an idiot said different. The $1000 or less, is a great price IMO, if you have the room for it.

 

[Nooj]

Even if the motor is bad, by the way, how do you know it is? The motor may be ok and an idiot said different. The $1000 or less, is a great price IMO, if you have the room for it.

Well, the owner said there’s a hole in the side of the block from where it threw a rod
If nobody buys it he’s gonna donate it to the local fire department to practice with… maybe I give it a few days and make a counter offer.

 

[OR VietVet]

You said guy said a "blown engine" but nothing about a hole in the block till I questioned whether the owner knew what he was talking about. Please share in the beginning what he said about the hole in block.

Depends on the condition of the "rest" of the vehicle if worth the $1000

 

[Nooj]

You said guy said a "blown engine" but nothing about a hole in the block till I questioned whether the owner knew what he was talking about. Please share in the beginning what he said about the hole in block.

Depends on the condition of the "rest" of the vehicle if worth the $1000

Yeah- blown engine. As in, it blowed a hole out the side

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yeah- blown engine. As in, it blowed a hole out the side

Def gotta check out the interior. I bet he'd rather take $500-$750 then give it away for free. I've seen what the FD does to donated vehicles. It isn't pretty.

 

[Fless]

Def gotta check out the interior. I bet he'd rather take $500-$750 then give it away for free. I've seen what the FD does to donated vehicles. It isn't pretty.

This right here is what I was thinking.

 

[Nooj]

Def gotta check out the interior. I bet he'd rather take $500-$750 then give it away for free. I've seen what the FD does to donated vehicles. It isn't pretty.

I think the interior is batter than mine, even if only slightly. Mine is ROUGH. I could probably swap seats with that one and only have a couple panels to replace, vs the entire seats to recover.

That’s the potential parts vehicle. The interior color scheme is the same as mine.

I did start on stripping my dash to repaint. I found the SEM trim paint for like 14-15 bucks a can on “Kolor House” website, which is cheaper than anywhere else I’ve seen it.
I got GM medium dark pewter, GM shale, low luster clear, and the leather/vinyl prep.

Here’s an action shot

The pressure washer was a good call. Made it easy. My pressure washer is an electric one, maybe 1800 psi. I used the narrowest nozzle I had (15* I think).

Here’s the stripped dash cover, kinda dirty, but 99.9% paint free.

I dropped the dern thing and have a crack next to the air vent hole on the passenger side, but I think a little epoxy will fix it fine. I need to “rebuild” a couple of the side mounting tabs that broke off too. I’ll either build them out of JB weld, or may try plastic welding some pieces on.

Nooj

 

[Tonyrodz]

I think the interior is batter than mine, even if only slightly. Mine is ROUGH. I could probably swap seats with that one and only have a couple panels to replace, vs the entire seats to recover.

View attachment 379334

That’s the potential parts vehicle. The interior color scheme is the same as mine.

I did start on stripping my dash to repaint. I found the SEM trim paint for like 14-15 bucks a can on “Kolor House” website, which is cheaper than anywhere else I’ve seen it.
I got GM medium dark pewter, GM shale, low luster clear, and the leather/vinyl prep.

Here’s an action shot
View attachment 379335

The pressure washer was a good call. Made it easy. My pressure washer is an electric one, maybe 1800 psi. I used the narrowest nozzle I had (15* I think).

Here’s the stripped dash cover, kinda dirty, but 99.9% paint free.

View attachment 379336

I dropped the dern thing and have a crack next to the air vent hole on the passenger side, but I think a little epoxy will fix it fine. I need to “rebuild” a couple of the side mounting tabs that broke off too. I’ll either build them out of JB weld, or may try plastic welding some pieces on.

Nooj

I think whatever you pay for the donor you'd def recoup selling off parts that you won't need. If it was me I'd buy it.

 

[Nooj]

I think whatever you pay for the donor you'd def recoup selling off parts that you won't need. If it was me I'd buy it.

I asked the feller if he’d do $600, and he said sure. So I reckon I got me a parts vehicle. Just gotta work out the details of hauling it to my dads.
Initially, I was against the parts car- because I’ve already got at least 7 vehicles parked at my dads
I didn’t think he’d want another in his yard. But when I told him about it, he said “Any time you can get a good parts car for cheap, do it”. More sage advice from my wise ol dad.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I asked the feller if he’d do $600, and he said sure. So I reckon I got me a parts vehicle. Just gotta work out the details of hauling it to my dads.
Initially, I was against the parts car- because I’ve already got at least 7 vehicles parked at my dads
I didn’t think he’d want another in his yard. But when I told him about it, he said “Any time you can get a good parts car for cheap, do it”. More sage advice from my wise ol dad.

Looks like good 'ol pops got your back. Nice.

 

[OR VietVet]

OR VietVet,

I'm in San Diego, bottom is as clean as the top. Here is a couple of pics of the bottom. Really, big discounts to members? I always seemed to pay retail whenever I bought something from another member!

How many different ways can you have a "blown engine"? Be honest dammit. Some idiot owner can say blown and all it is is an engine that will not start or crank over or hell, he/she can't figure out the problem and then they say it is blown.

 

[Rocket Man]

I think the interior is batter than mine, even if only slightly. Mine is ROUGH. I could probably swap seats with that one and only have a couple panels to replace, vs the entire seats to recover.

View attachment 379334

That’s the potential parts vehicle. The interior color scheme is the same as mine.

I did start on stripping my dash to repaint. I found the SEM trim paint for like 14-15 bucks a can on “Kolor House” website, which is cheaper than anywhere else I’ve seen it.
I got GM medium dark pewter, GM shale, low luster clear, and the leather/vinyl prep.

Here’s an action shot
View attachment 379335

The pressure washer was a good call. Made it easy. My pressure washer is an electric one, maybe 1800 psi. I used the narrowest nozzle I had (15* I think).

Here’s the stripped dash cover, kinda dirty, but 99.9% paint free.

View attachment 379336

I dropped the dern thing and have a crack next to the air vent hole on the passenger side, but I think a little epoxy will fix it fine. I need to “rebuild” a couple of the side mounting tabs that broke off too. I’ll either build them out of JB weld, or may try plastic welding some pieces on.

Nooj

What did the PO do to that carpet? Sheesh.

 

[wtbtahoe]

@OR VietVet

How many different ways can you have a "blown engine"? Be honest dammit. Some idiot owner can say blown and all it is is an engine that will not start or crank over or hell, he/she can't figure out the problem and then they say it is blown.

I think you misquoted a post from my thread in post #136 above. WtbTahoe.

 

[OR VietVet]

@OR VietVet

I think you misquoted a post from my thread in post #136 above. WtbTahoe.

Yep, for some reason I can quote something in another or the same thread and then move to a different thread or a different spot in the same thread and quote something else and the old quote will pop in there and I don't see it if I don't pay attention. Sorry for the confusion. Good catch and hope this explanation clears this up.

 

[Nooj]

What did the PO do to that carpet? Sheesh.

That’s the BETTER carpet of the two!