Revamping my 2001 Chevy Suburban on a budget!

[Delvy]

I see alot of expensive builds. This one was done acquiring things via craigslist or online at low low prices. Lol. I did all the installations and bodywork myself except the paint on the body. I almost fid it myself but at the last minute I gave it to a bodyshop to spray just to make sure i didnt ruin it. Enjoy!


This is her before the work started. Just has 22 inch momo rims. Bought on craigslist for $450

It all started because of this old man. He did freelance body work and started on my truck just for touch ups. I got on youtube and decided to do the whole truck!

I used these 2 trucks as my inspiration to get started.

Day 1. I sanded the whole truck down with an electric sander. I later purchased a DA sander and compressor.

I said to myself. What the hell did i get myself into.

Sanded

Removed moldings

Took me 2 days to remove rear bumper and tow hook. Ordered rollpan from duraflex and installed it.

Removed badges and did bondo work

Wet sanded the body then off to the paint booth!

New paint.

Painted almost everything. Got her home. Still wasnt satisfied. Removed roof rack. Tried to mimick the escalade roof rack.

I needed more. Unbolted all the legs on the rims. Cleaned them. Sprayed with primer and color matched them.

Rebolted legs on and also color matched front emblem.

Finished product. For now. Esky roof rack and lowering kit will be next for christmas. Lol.

 

[Delvy]

Ill show some interior work tomorrow. I have this Kenwood garmin double din radio installed. A drop down 12 inch monitor and a pretty killer sound system set up. On a budget! Peace out!

 

[NathanJax]

I cleaned this thread up... a lot. lol

Good work!

 

[Delvy]

Thank you and thank you!

 

[JesusArTorres]

Nice work. Love the hands on approach.

 

[Effeckt]

Good work! Made a big difference!

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Good job man it's coming out nicely!

 

[chevync]

I want a rollpan so bad but I tow with my rig. Nice ride!

 

[Delvy]

Thank u all! I kept the tow hook for emergencies but the rollpan was calling me! I have a acura mdx also with tow hook so its ok.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Good job. I thought you were gonna do the HD front end. Tho?

 

[Delvy]

I will. That pick was for color placement and lowered stance purposes. By the time i realized it was a different hood it was already painted.

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But the hood is only about $160 so i may do it in january and paint the hood separately.

 

[Delvy]

I have to be really careful though. HD hoods dont look good on every truck.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

I have to be really careful though. HD hoods dont look good on every truck.

A Cowl hood would look killer!

 

[carcrz]

I have to be really careful though. HD hoods dont look good on every truck.

awesome job bro, i love to see when people do their own work, saves you money and you get satisfaction at the end knowing you did it yourself, and i agree 100% on the HD hood not all trucks look good with those HD hoods same reason i didn't put one on my truck, keep up the good work.

 

[Delvy]

Thank you sir.