Hiro's 2010 Yukon Build (Betty White)

[Sir_Hiro]

Hello all.
Needed a new Family Haul/Tow Pig and found a ridiculous deal on this Yukon. 110K on the ODO. Little bit of rust which is prob why I got a deal on it. But nothing some fender flares and paint can't hide. She'll never be perfect and thats ok. It'll do the job I bought it to do.

Mods already:
Range AFM Disabler. (Found in a junkyard so score)
Fender Flares to Hide the rust.
BlueTooth Receiver going to Aux port.

Future Mods:
Some LED Pods for 2 Tracking
CB Radio for Fun
Maybe a level kit.
Some 17-18 Inch wheels to get some Fatter Meats on. I prefer more Sidewall to Wheel Ratio.

This is my build thread. I hope you all enjoy my build. If not...well cant help you there.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Fender Flares are going on slowly. Hitting the rust with a wirewheel to bring it to bare metal then shooting some white over it. Its a bit cold in MI so results have been mixed but its not a show truck. Will be waiting on warmer days to install the door Flares as those are just 2 sided tape and I want a good stick.
I am also polishing each panel to remove all brake dust and bringing the paint somewhat back to life.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Fender Flares are going on slowly. Hitting the rust with a wirewheel to bring it to bare metal then shooting some white over it. Its a bit cold in MI so results have been mixed but its not a show truck. Will be waiting on warmer days to install the door Flares as those are just 2 sided tape and I want a good stick.
I am also polishing each panel to remove all brake dust and bringing the paint somewhat back to life.

Are you spraying anything on the bare metal 1st before painting? Primer etc.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Are you spraying anything on the bare metal 1st before painting? Primer etc.

I'm using Rustoleom Paint and Primer Combo. I know its not the right way to do it. However the Rust is pretty severe where it would require cutout and replacement 1/4s put on. I'm not looking for a show truck finish just slow the rust on down. Its a Michigan Truck and it will see salt so its kinda a never ending battle.
However the Frame will be wirewheeled and undercoated once spring hits.

 

[ZEUS1]

i would use a rust converter first before priming, IMO.

 

[Tonyrodz]

i would use a rust converter first before priming, IMO.
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Does that actually work? Does anyone rust converter really work? I bought some POR-15 automotive black rust converter and it doesn't work. Just paints the rust black.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

i would use a rust converter first before priming, IMO.
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Problem with rust conversion is that if you dont convert every single inch. Its not doing anything really. With how GM did the overlapping panels you'll never get rid of it without replacing. Its absolutely great for frames though

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Got the drivers side rear on..and fitment is trash. But what do you expect from the cheapest finest chinesm. The front fit fantastic tho no complaints there. Feels like the rear were an afterthought.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got the drivers side rear on..and fitment is trash. But what do you expect from the cheapest finest chinesm. The front fit fantastic tho no complaints there. Feels like the rear were an afterthought.

Have you thought about oem used flares?

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Have you thought about oem used flares?

I did but these were supposedly molded after factory flares. Its fine can still get gas and worse case ill notch the flare

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Junkyard run was a success.
Got a upper denali grille for 30 bucks. Lower was destroyed.
A new rear window switch to replace broken. All in all a good day.

Headlights are next on the list to buy. Found the mounting tab on the passenger side is busted plus they are way to sunbaked to recover.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Junkyard run was a success.
Got a upper denali grille for 30 bucks. Lower was destroyed.
A new rear window switch to replace broken. All in all a good day.

Headlights are next on the list to buy. Found the mounting tab on the passenger side is busted plus they are way to sunbaked to recover.

Yhe headlights don't look too far gone. You can always epoxy or plastic weld a broken tab.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Yhe headlights don't look too far gone. You can always epoxy or plastic weld a broken tab.

Pictures make it look better than they really are. A pair are only 80 bucks so imo thats worth it than fiddling with jb weld and sand and clearing

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Spent the better part of 45 mins trying to bring back the chrome on a wheel. Its gonna be a process. But worth it Turtle Wax Chrome polish with a cone foam pad and a 3 inch foam pad and a little bit of love. Ill finish the other 3 today.

 

[adventurenali92]

Welcome from Southern California and looks like you got a nice truck to build on! That wheel cleaned up nicely for sure!

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Welcome from Southern California and looks like you got a nice truck to build on! That wheel cleaned up nicely for sure!

Its a decent truck. Typical Michigan rust but it'll do the job I need it to do just fine.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Perks of having a Brother in HVAC. Recharged the AC in the Yukon. It had 0 freon..so it has a leak somewhere but it works when charged.
Also got around to steam cleaning the whole inside and holy moly was it dirty..got 90% of the stains out so I call it a good day.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

Got around to test fitting my Camper to the Yukon. (Whole Reason I bought it) to measure to see what lift I wanted to do up front (1 Inch). Also had to order an 11" Drop hitch as well just cuz of how low this camper sits at level.
Camper is called "Patchwork" for obvious reasons lol.

 

[Fless]

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Got around to test fitting my Camper to the Yukon. (Whole Reason I bought it) to measure to see what lift I wanted to do up front (1 Inch). Also had to order an 11" Drop hitch as well just cuz of how low this camper sits at level.
Camper is called "Patchwork" for obvious reasons lol.

I had a 2002 Cheyenne popup that was similar to yours, but sold it about 12 years ago. Those ABS roofs can sure get in bad shape. I re-covered the roof with fiberglass mesh and an ABS slurry of MEK and ABS pellets. But after that I applied Grizzly Grip over all that.

I have a couple of Bargman LED marker lights for that camper if you're interested. One amber, one red, new in packages.

 

[Sir_Hiro]

I had a 2002 Cheyenne popup that was similar to yours, but sold it about 12 years ago. Those ABS roofs can sure get in bad shape. I re-covered the roof with fiberglass mesh and an ABS slurry of MEK and ABS pellets. But after that I applied Grizzly Grip over all that.

I have a couple of Bargman LED marker lights for that camper if you're interested. One amber, one red, new in packages.

Yeah..my roof is delaminating pretty bad but the PO in a rubber type paint. But I'm not willing to bite that bullet till the C10 is done. Got a couple other projects ahead of the campers roof. For now it doesnt leak canvas is in ok shape and the interior is pretty mint. I'll prob upgrade my camper here in the next couple years so I might just let the roof be the next owners project. Who knows.