Thunder: a 2003 Tahoe build

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Haven’t taken any new pics lately, I will today. Was pulling up to a stoplight a month or so ago and the trans sounded like it fell out. A loud clunk then on acceleration a squealing, grinding sound. It sat long enough to get my next check then I dropped the 2500 for a new transmission. AA412657-3E36-457F-A4F7-3654FC4D112A.jpeg
 
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After that I installed my Mechman alternator, all my wiring for the big 3, fuse block. I already want to go bigger on subs and amplifier. I’ll get installed pics today also.


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For sure, it’ll have to wait though because washing it today, my girlfriend noticed the roof dripping. I pulled the roof rack off and noticed major rust issues.

Also, looks like a tree or something fell onto passenger side and someone hammered it out.
 

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started out trying to find the extent of the damage and started got the grinder and flap wheel out.
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Knocked out a bit then went to scrapers to remove a larger amount quicker. It was 1/4” deep in some places!

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Hand made some outer skin pieces also

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one of the Mount holes

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