Fosscore's 2006 Tahoe Build Thread

[07Burb]

@Tonyrodz

Now I have a couple of pieces and a totally mangled door handle!! I pulled once and heard that unmistakable crack, so that fascination of how far you can push it, turned into another crack, then it exploded and just hung there still attached to the rod and bolts holding it to the door.

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Found my OEM handles buried in a box of other parts. Time to get to work and fit the parts to at least get the door secure when it is locked, then worry about color matching the replacement. Going ghetto with some mismatched parts. Ugghhhh.....


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Wow that is wild!!

 

[Fosscore]

Today no luck on the OEM handle I pulled out last night. It has a crack on the front by one of the bolts. Grrr... I did not inspect the handle close enough before I started working on it of course.

I had to pull the Dremel out to cut the end of the rivet off, sit it in the vice and pound it out to separate the handle and assembly. As I was washing the assembly to prep for adhesion promoter I found the crack. Grrrrr...

So I reassembled the black OEM handle and installed that on the door so it would be secure for now until I can source out a new handle and color match it.

I did search eBay for CM handles, but no dice. Guess it is off to the junk yard to see what is there first, and if nothing there then order one online. At least I have a handle even though it is black.

The OEM crack.

Rollin’ mismatched for a while, but at least it works.

The carnage

 

[eand28]

I have a set of oem esky handles if you want them

 

[adventurenali92]

Hopefully the junkyard will have some good stuff.

 

[Fosscore]

Gawd! That makes me wanna cry, I can only imagine how you feel!

Frustrated but hey it’s only a CM handle and not something mechanical or electrical. Minor just annoying.

 

[Fosscore]

Hopefully the junkyard will have some good stuff.

There’s a small one next to LKQ that I like. There were some donors there the other week, so will circle back this week.

Good excuse to grab the tool box and wander around aimlessly....

 

[adventurenali92]

There’s a small one next to LKQ that I like. There were some donors there the other week, so will circle back this week.

Good excuse to grab the tool box and wander around aimlessly....

i love grabbing the tool box and wandering around aimlessly! Haha. I need to do that soon!

 

[Fosscore]

Yard work all weekend other than replacing the busted door handle.

Still a good day for a pic. Sitting near 33” (+\- 1/8”) on all 4 corners.
That overspray clay/polish detail really turned out nice.

 

[08HoeCD]

Dope whip, brother

(As the kids say.....or used to say?? Lol)

 

[PG01]

Dope whip, brother

(As the kids say.....or used to say?? Lol)

I think thats a few yrs ago..... lol
But ya, you right... def dope whip....

 

[Onebad1983]

At this point it feels like detailing updates from @Fosscore

 

[07Burb]

At this point it feels like detailing updates from @Fosscore

Take notes, kiddo

 

[Fosscore]

Hit the junkyard today and found a donor green Avalanche for a replacement passenger front door handle. Perfect shape and already smooth. Surprised it was still there, but guessing since it was green and not textured black, the usual vultures couldn't be bothered to paint it. lol Win!! I just need to Dremel the rivet off the assembly so that it can be painted on its own. I will reuse my existing handle as it is in mint condition.

I should also be able to use the original rivet as it fits so tight that even without the nub on the end, it is unlikely to come out as I had to pound it out with a hammer and punch in the vice.

Total cost including the $2 entrance fee was $21. There are many options online for a few dollars cheaper, but this one is OEM and 10 minutes in the yard was worth a few extra dollars.

Check out where the frame has been cut and the motor is gone.

 

[PG01]

Hit the junkyard today and found a donor green Avalanche for a replacement passenger front door handle. Perfect shape and already smooth. Surprised it was still there, but guessing since it was green and not textured black, the usual vultures couldn't be bothered to paint it. lol Win!! I just need to Dremel the rivet off the assembly so that it can be painted on its own. I will reuse my existing handle as it is in mint condition.

I should also be able to use the original rivet as it fits so tight that even without the nub on the end. It is unlikely to come out as I had to pound it out with a hammer and punch in the vice. Total cost including the $2 entrance fee was $21. There are many options online for a few dollars cheaper, but this one is OEM and 10 minutes in the yard was worth a few extra dollars.

Check out where the frame has been cut and the motor is gone.

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Paint the back too

 

[Fosscore]

Dope whip, brother
(As the kids say.....or used to say?? Lol)

I think thats a few yrs ago..... lol
But ya, you right... def dope whip....

Thx guys.

 

[Fosscore]

At this point it feels like detailing updates from @Fosscore

That's why I keep it all in my build thread. You know what you are getting with a few surprises...lol

 

[Onebad1983]

Take notes, kiddo

I need to, but home from school with the flu so no notes now

 

[73impala]

U-pull-it? I need to hit them up.

 

[Fosscore]

U-pull-it? I need to hit them up.

M&L on 441 next to LKQ. Only $2 to enter. Smaller, but not as busy.

 

[ArcticYukon]

I love junkyards.