Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SlowYourRoll · 09-09-2020, 07:48 PM

I’ve had a couple 71/72 C-10s and 1990s GMT400 pickups but this weekend I just picked up this beauty queen.

She needs a few things, but not paint and body. I can replace bumpers and work on suspension and brakes and under the hood repairs but I can’t do bodywork and paint (not enough space or time or experience), so I’m stoked at how clean she is.

Presenting my 1999 2wd, 2 door, 5.7 Tahoe!

Day one of getting her into town included a sunset photo pic.
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Drove my car to Los Angeles to pick her up, so I rented a Uhaul tow dolly to bring my car back. Only used a quarter tank of gas (WTF?!) with cruise control at 55mph as much as possible.
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Day 2 included driving all the way back to LA for a used set of 2000 Tahoe Limited 16s.

Day 3 was registration and new Goodyear 235/70/16s.
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She is bone stock and a great canvas. I’m never selling her.

I’m in love and just wanted to share with you all. ❤️

I’m sure I’ll be on this forum more once again.
Thank you all for the valuable info you share.

Future plans:
Mild drop.
Polishing the headlights.
Probably debadging and pulling off the flakey side molding.
Maybe Texas style 20s in machined silver finish (I like stock rims but hate anything bigger than 20s on these).
Double din stereo and subs ($140 for the unpainted dash bezel lol wth)
New carpet.
New headliner.
General wear and tear replacements.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-10-2020, 07:57 AM

That's a nice one, keep us posted.

Greg58 · 10-07-2020, 12:55 PM

Looks great!

SlowYourRoll · 10-09-2020, 01:05 PM

Thanks! I’m stoked. My factory radio had a few lights out and the common CD player not working, so I found an old (circa 2002) single din head unit in my garage box of old truck parts. That with an amazon echo going into the aux input (old stereo has usb and aux in but no Bluetooth) and I’m jamming and happy!

Also threw in an Optima yellow top. Wow, expensive but worth every penny. Fires right up strong every time!

flashed · 10-09-2020, 02:23 PM

Looks great , would love to have one myself but never see one for sale here . I dont really need one though , Im Truck poor already . I just lucked into a nicely equipped 74 Suburban from Arizona thats already LS swapped with front and rear air conditioning . Im loving it . Maybe one dat a Tahoe will happen .

SlowYourRoll · 11-25-2020, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Looks great , would love to have one myself but never see one for sale here . I dont really need one though , Im Truck poor already . I just lucked into a nicely equipped 74 Suburban from Arizona thats already LS swapped with front and rear air conditioning . Im loving it . Maybe one dat a Tahoe will happen .

I’ve always been a fan of those bodies too! I was hoping to land on an 80s or 90s, 2 door, 2wd and actually really glad I found this 99. I’ve had too many days of playing with carbs and appreciate more modern conveniences and reliability.

Redneck Rydes · 10-13-2020, 10:18 AM

Those Tahoes were kinda rare in 2wd,most I have seen in the early 2000s were 4wd,nice find

SlowYourRoll · 11-25-2020, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Those Tahoes were kinda rare in 2wd,most I have seen in the early 2000s were 4wd,nice find

Thank you, I’ve been hunting for the perfect one for me for quite a while and just got lucky that I found it at the same time that I had something in my bank account. Lol

SlowYourRoll · 11-25-2020, 08:22 PM

Big things coming soon! Anyone want to guess what will happen?

So excited!

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-25-2020, 10:57 PM

Hmmm, Methinks it's time to get low

SlowYourRoll · 11-25-2020, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Hmmm, Methinks it's time to get low

Lol yep! Couldn't have said it better myself. Djm 2" drop spindles and 2" drop springs up front.

New control arms (uppers and lowers) while we are in there. A pitman arm and idler arm while we are in there (I have a little play in the steering), all new energy red bushings front and rear. New brake pads while we are in there. A new master cylinder while doing the brakes. And then a bellyech flipkit in the rear to complete the 4/6.

And a remote start/alarm/phone tracking system coming up and new headlights and tails.

So many projects. Time to stop spending and get to turning wrenches!

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-25-2020, 11:09 PM

Nice! That sounds like a couple fun weekends of wrenching

montsb · 11-26-2020, 04:54 AM

Excellent! I am excited for you as well. Looks like a great project! Gonna have a killer stance! Glad you are keeping us up to date.

IRQVET · 11-28-2020, 08:25 PM

Welcome to da Ho-Club!

Have a 98 Two door meself . . .

LT7A · 12-04-2020, 07:39 PM

That thing's neat. Good job grabbing such a straight clean one. Hopefully you can do a build thread. I'll stop in and check it out if you do. Look forward to seeing the new stance.

SlowYourRoll · 03-25-2021, 10:35 PM

Thank you, thank you. So excited to be here!

Finally finished the drop. Exhaust is next.

Did a 4" front, 6" rear.

2" DJM DROP SPINDLES AND 2" DROP SPRINGS AND A BELLTECH FLIPKIT AND C-NOTCH IN THE REAR.

ALL NEW BELLTECH STREET PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FRONT AND REAR.

NEW UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ENERGY RED BUSHINGS EVERYWHERE.
ALL NEW STEERING LINKAGE AND IDLER/PITMAN.

NEW MASTER CYLINER, ROTORS, DRUMS, SHOES, PADS, REAR DRUM CYLINDERS.

Now she finally looks perfect, rides amazing, steers like new, and stops like she should.

I love this truck!

Next is the exhaust shop for a shorter muffler (thinking a single Flowmaster 40 series) and a turn down or exit before the rear wheel since there is no longer room over the axle.

Also looking at helper airbags for towing.

SlowYourRoll · 03-25-2021, 10:38 PM

Pics:

SlowYourRoll · 03-25-2021, 10:40 PM

A few more.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-25-2021, 10:44 PM

Nice stance.

SlowYourRoll · 03-25-2021, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Nice stance.

Thanks Master Chief!

SlowYourRoll · 03-25-2021, 10:54 PM

And before anyone hates on my front turn signals, they were $17 on ebay and the only ones I could find that had what I wanted (smoked lens with an orange reflector strip to stay legal). The top and bottom had the reflector on opposite sides (manufacturing defect) but lol, I say screw it, just gives it more character.

I also grabbed some ebay halo headlamps with projectors and hate them. I hate how they look and they did nothing to make the road brighter and such a pita to adjust. They also mounted crooked af but I got a crazy discount, so now that she is dropped, I'm probably going to wire up the halos into a relay and see how close I can adjust the beams to what is safe for everyone.

09-09-2020, 07:48 PM	#1
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe I’ve had a couple 71/72 C-10s and 1990s GMT400 pickups but this weekend I just picked up this beauty queen. She needs a few things, but not paint and body. I can replace bumpers and work on suspension and brakes and under the hood repairs but I can’t do bodywork and paint (not enough space or time or experience), so I’m stoked at how clean she is. Presenting my 1999 2wd, 2 door, 5.7 Tahoe! Day one of getting her into town included a sunset photo pic. Drove my car to Los Angeles to pick her up, so I rented a Uhaul tow dolly to bring my car back. Only used a quarter tank of gas (WTF?!) with cruise control at 55mph as much as possible. Day 2 included driving all the way back to LA for a used set of 2000 Tahoe Limited 16s. Day 3 was registration and new Goodyear 235/70/16s. She is bone stock and a great canvas. I’m never selling her. I’m in love and just wanted to share with you all. ❤️ I’m sure I’ll be on this forum more once again. Thank you all for the valuable info you share. Future plans: Mild drop. Polishing the headlights. Probably debadging and pulling off the flakey side molding. Maybe Texas style 20s in machined silver finish (I like stock rims but hate anything bigger than 20s on these). Double din stereo and subs ($140 for the unpainted dash bezel lol wth) New carpet. New headliner. General wear and tear replacements.

09-10-2020, 07:57 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe That's a nice one, keep us posted. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-07-2020, 12:55 PM	#3
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,018	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Looks great! __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

10-09-2020, 01:05 PM	#4
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Thanks! I’m stoked. My factory radio had a few lights out and the common CD player not working, so I found an old (circa 2002) single din head unit in my garage box of old truck parts. That with an amazon echo going into the aux input (old stereo has usb and aux in but no Bluetooth) and I’m jamming and happy! Also threw in an Optima yellow top. Wow, expensive but worth every penny. Fires right up strong every time!

10-09-2020, 02:23 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Looks great , would love to have one myself but never see one for sale here . I dont really need one though , Im Truck poor already . I just lucked into a nicely equipped 74 Suburban from Arizona thats already LS swapped with front and rear air conditioning . Im loving it . Maybe one dat a Tahoe will happen .

10-13-2020, 10:18 AM	#7
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Those Tahoes were kinda rare in 2wd,most I have seen in the early 2000s were 4wd,nice find

11-25-2020, 08:22 PM	#9
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Big things coming soon! Anyone want to guess what will happen? So excited! Attached Images

11-25-2020, 10:57 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Hmmm, Methinks it's time to get low __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-25-2020, 11:09 PM	#12
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Nice! That sounds like a couple fun weekends of wrenching __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-26-2020, 04:54 AM	#13
montsb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: White City, Oregon Posts: 64	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Excellent! I am excited for you as well. Looks like a great project! Gonna have a killer stance! Glad you are keeping us up to date.

11-28-2020, 08:25 PM	#14
IRQVET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tallahassee, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Welcome to da Ho-Club! Have a 98 Two door meself . . . __________________ 1998 Chevy Tahoe 2D 1949 Willys CJ2A 1967 C-20 Flatbed (Sold)

12-04-2020, 07:39 PM	#15
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe That thing's neat. Good job grabbing such a straight clean one. Hopefully you can do a build thread. I'll stop in and check it out if you do. Look forward to seeing the new stance.

03-25-2021, 10:35 PM	#16
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Thank you, thank you. So excited to be here! Finally finished the drop. Exhaust is next. Did a 4" front, 6" rear. 2" DJM DROP SPINDLES AND 2" DROP SPRINGS AND A BELLTECH FLIPKIT AND C-NOTCH IN THE REAR. ALL NEW BELLTECH STREET PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FRONT AND REAR. NEW UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ENERGY RED BUSHINGS EVERYWHERE. ALL NEW STEERING LINKAGE AND IDLER/PITMAN. NEW MASTER CYLINER, ROTORS, DRUMS, SHOES, PADS, REAR DRUM CYLINDERS. Now she finally looks perfect, rides amazing, steers like new, and stops like she should. I love this truck! Next is the exhaust shop for a shorter muffler (thinking a single Flowmaster 40 series) and a turn down or exit before the rear wheel since there is no longer room over the axle. Also looking at helper airbags for towing. Last edited by SlowYourRoll; 03-25-2021 at 10:44 PM.

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The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Nice stance. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-25-2021, 10:54 PM	#21
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Back again, this time with my dream truck. 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe And before anyone hates on my front turn signals, they were $17 on ebay and the only ones I could find that had what I wanted (smoked lens with an orange reflector strip to stay legal). The top and bottom had the reflector on opposite sides (manufacturing defect) but lol, I say screw it, just gives it more character. I also grabbed some ebay halo headlamps with projectors and hate them. I hate how they look and they did nothing to make the road brighter and such a pita to adjust. They also mounted crooked af but I got a crazy discount, so now that she is dropped, I'm probably going to wire up the halos into a relay and see how close I can adjust the beams to what is safe for everyone. Attached Images

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