I did a search for "HD Hood" and it came to your build thread. So I figured I may as well check it out and see what would need to be changed in going from a Tahoe hood to the HD hood. I figured I'd start at the beginning of your thread....a couple hours later and I'm at the end. You've dumped an ass load of work into that ride. Awesome job man, I wish I had more skill with electrical work, as I kind've try to shy away from it. Keep it up!
Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread
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HiHoeSilver
Away!
All to find out that the HD hood bolts straight on! Lol. J/K.. this thread was a long time coming, and is more than worth the full read.
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Tonyrodz
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Thanks man, I really appreciate the kudos. My electrical skills are pretty basic, but you learn as you go.
As @HiHoeSilver stated, it was a long time coming! Lol
The hd hood is a direct Bolton, but the gaps along the fenders are a little bit wider. Nothing to really stress about Imo. Welcome to the site. Tons of great info and lots of knowledgeable guys who love to help you spend your money!
Michael Bolton?
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Tonyrodz
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Lol , bolt on.
Wait just a minute mister- let me see...you have an engine guy, a transmission guy, a body and paint guy, AND a " buddy" who installed your headers and swapped in a 6.0 engine? Just exactly what part of this build did Tony do? Oh yeah, the $$$ part!
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I don't know $hit about transmissions, just how to destroy them, I used to paint and repair bumper covers, but stopped because it sux, and had no time and no lift to do the swap myself. I did do the interior and electrical work--so that counts.Wait just a minute mister- let me see...you have an engine guy, a transmission guy, a body and paint guy, AND a " buddy" who installed your headers and swapped in a 6.0 engine? Just exactly what part of this build did Tony do? Oh yeah, the $$$ part!
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Oh, just to see how the trans reacted, I did a bunch of donuts! Those tires smoked so nice! Unfortunately I didn't record it.
Just effin with ya! I know there's a ton of stuff you did. I don't know anything about tranny's either and if I needed a new motor I wouldn't be doing that as well. Not body and paint either. I was hoping you had done your headers but I remember they went on when you had the motor installed. I have 3 broken bolts, front and rear on the passenger side and rear on the driver side. I don't see any way to drill the rear ones to get an extractor in. I'm wondering if the Dorman clamps work. I'm not pulling the heads!
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I know buddy, Np. I'll try to talk to my buddy and ask how /what he did to get them out.
If he did it with the motor out it probably won't help me. All the videos show it with the heads off.
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I used a mig welder. I zapped it 10-12 times to build up the weld on the broken studs in the head. The heat will help extract the bolt. I had to do one of the studs a few times cause I broke the weld off a few times. It takes some patience which I do not have. But I am cheep lol so I Did my best with some choice words !!!
Was there room to do the rear ones? I've seen guys do that trick until there's enough sticking out to weld a nut on, then use a socket to remove the stud.
#1taho
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I used vice grips. But the nut idea. Works also.
It was tight on the passenger side but got it. Like I said. Takes patience!!!!and your going to need it lol
It was tight on the passenger side but got it. Like I said. Takes patience!!!!and your going to need it lol
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Yeah, that's def how he did it. Sorry Red.
MadDogDelpho
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I've also seen guys use jb weld on a stick, but that wouldn't help for the rear bolts
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Are the bulbs just plug and play or did you have to do any adjusting?
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Absolutely plug and play. Nothing else needed.
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Just because I like it!
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Ok, I've been forgetting to update my build thread. I had my trans go out. I only had 1St and 2nd gear only. Had a guy rebuild my trans. First he told me 2-3 days--2 1/2 weeks later I get it back. Shift kit, vette servo, Kevlar bands, etc, etc and I don't notice anything. Doesn't feel right, exhaust doesn't even sound the same to me. It feels like a stock motor to me! A gutless, noisy truck! Trans guy put the scanner on, and the tps is getting 0.0 volts. Of course he's never seen that before, and it shouldn't even be running. I'm at a loss.
I replaced the pigtail to correct the reduced engine power issue. So now I need to save some $$ and bring it to someone who knows what they're doing, and it's not gonna be cheap!
I replaced the pigtail to correct the reduced engine power issue. So now I need to save some $$ and bring it to someone who knows what they're doing, and it's not gonna be cheap!
