As per request, 2003 Tahoe Vehicle Install
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As per request, 2003 Tahoe Vehicle Install
Can be seen at http://www.code3response.com/tahoe.htm . Still waiting on VHF MCS2000. In Car Computer is being built as we speak, and as funds become availible.
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Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it. I wasnt going to half ass the job though and use velcro or something. I got really lucky and found a new body style Suburban in the junkyard locally, and was able to salvage several parts. I was able to get a pair of the rear panels so in case I ever remove the stick, I can replace the panels and you wont be able to tell. Same with the rear taillights (the junked Suburban was a front-end total).
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Definately do it - It is an excellent place. That whole plastic area above the wheelwell just unscrews. Drill up a one inch hole with a grommet for wiring, along with a one inch hole with grommet into the side of that little compartment, and it turned out great! Did you ever figure out anything if that plate will fit my Tahoe? I guess I just need to purchase one from you and try it.
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Nice install Matt, i also love the truck !!
Just 4 words: I WANT A TAHOE !
no more impala for me ! i think i will go for a SUV now... need more space !!! But here in Québec... 47% of tax on gas !! so, it cost about 83$ to fill this truck here... now i can see Suprem gas at 0,84¢ per liter !!!!! and if i do the conversion when i put some gas in US it cost about 0,62¢ can. what a damn joke from governement here.. Jean Chrétien su@#S!!
Sorry, this is just pi***** me off !!!
Again, nice instal
Carl
Just 4 words: I WANT A TAHOE !
no more impala for me ! i think i will go for a SUV now... need more space !!! But here in Québec... 47% of tax on gas !! so, it cost about 83$ to fill this truck here... now i can see Suprem gas at 0,84¢ per liter !!!!! and if i do the conversion when i put some gas in US it cost about 0,62¢ can. what a damn joke from governement here.. Jean Chrétien su@#S!!
Sorry, this is just pi***** me off !!!
Again, nice instal
Carl
That is some quality work. The power supplies in the storage bay is perfect, out of sight& out of mind. That is usually the worst looking part of any install because there are so many wires going everywhere.
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The idea of mounting the supplies in a small storage compartment is really nothing new. Ive been doing that for the last few years. It makes for a neat install if you use flex guard and matching wire ties. Also a snap bushing on the hole in the plastic trim. I have yet to have a supply melt the plastic. These are on patrol vehicles that use the supplies all the time. Even 110 watt supplies are no problem.
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OK. I'll Bite. I looked at your web page.
NICE JOB!!! Very nice.
I don't have hardly any radios in my van right now, as It's not in
the budget to do it right, but when I do finish it, I only hope it
looks half as good as Your setup.
I'm still debating whether or not to go with the ol' HHCH minimalist
approach. I do like the simplicity of the HHCH a lot, and it has grown
on me, but The good old center console with lots of gadgets is
hard to beat, as you have so aptly demonstrated.
In any case, I plan on mimicing your Front and rear X pattern Strobe
light hideaway system. I really like what you did with the lights.
And I already know your a genius at wireless Internet from the
other posts, so obviously I'll do what you suggest there as well.
Again, very well thought out, and practical as well. Doesn't get
much better than that.
Dave
NICE JOB!!! Very nice.
I don't have hardly any radios in my van right now, as It's not in
the budget to do it right, but when I do finish it, I only hope it
looks half as good as Your setup.
I'm still debating whether or not to go with the ol' HHCH minimalist
approach. I do like the simplicity of the HHCH a lot, and it has grown
on me, but The good old center console with lots of gadgets is
hard to beat, as you have so aptly demonstrated.
In any case, I plan on mimicing your Front and rear X pattern Strobe
light hideaway system. I really like what you did with the lights.
And I already know your a genius at wireless Internet from the
other posts, so obviously I'll do what you suggest there as well.
Again, very well thought out, and practical as well. Doesn't get
much better than that.
Dave
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Dave - thanks for the nice words. Primesite, not sure, but I dont think much. Since the arrowstick isnt really for CLEARING traffic, its not very attention getting (as in bright flashes) in the day bright sun, but it is very visible still to direct traffic. At night, it works excellent in both areas and is very bright.
I thought an arrowstick was supposed to be an attention getter. I thought it was to make people aware of others on the sides of the road and direct them away from that area. A dim arrowstick wouldn't get my attention. Why didn't you trim away the tint or is it factory in the glass? If you did a neat trim job it would still look fine. Anywho, it does look sharp.Code3Response wrote: Since the arrowstick isnt really for CLEARING traffic, its not very attention getting (as in bright flashes) in the day bright sun, but it is very visible still to direct traffic.
Btw, I'd hope you're not using it to clear traffic, all the reverse driving... yikes!
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Slick--
nicely done--de-badging really cleans up the clutter. Score one for another thinker on the board. Blitz.
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I removed the factory labels on my suburban (only had the rear tailgate labels to begin with)
Automotive friend of mine came up with this tool
Take some fairly heavy gauge nylon fishing line - get 2 popcicle sticks for handles and make wire tool out of it.
slip behind th plastic nameplates and use a sawing motion putting pressure against the nameplate, not the body
Should come right off with little effort.
The adhesive is another matter and will require a bit more effort - your fingers and a little bit of heat are best.
Automotive friend of mine came up with this tool
Take some fairly heavy gauge nylon fishing line - get 2 popcicle sticks for handles and make wire tool out of it.
slip behind th plastic nameplates and use a sawing motion putting pressure against the nameplate, not the body
Should come right off with little effort.
The adhesive is another matter and will require a bit more effort - your fingers and a little bit of heat are best.
"Some men just don't know their limitations"
heat gun and fingers and a little patience will do wonders!!! oh and bring some cream for the burns on your hands
seriously i did a whole crusier with a heat gun and some mechanics gloves and you couldnt tell the decals were ever there the only problem i had is when i began doing the reflective decals they were a PITA for some reason.
just my 0.02
D. Dawson
seriously i did a whole crusier with a heat gun and some mechanics gloves and you couldnt tell the decals were ever there the only problem i had is when i began doing the reflective decals they were a PITA for some reason.
just my 0.02
D. Dawson
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Or APCO, you can just use your fingers Yes - Fishing line works well, but if you can just get a finger under it, pull slowly and it will come off. They use about a 1/8 inch thick 3M double sided adhesive and just squirt some goo gone on it with a little towel and it should come right off. A nice triple stage wax job works nicely as well
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Well, the finish line trick works well. My buddy owned an auto detail business so he's picky on stuff like that. When I post more install pics of my work I'll show off the debadged areas.
and no I've not forgotten on the mounting trays, the shop that made them is really back logged with a huge project right now
and no I've not forgotten on the mounting trays, the shop that made them is really back logged with a huge project right now
"Some men just don't know their limitations"
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Jimmy, mainly because I got that LED Arrowstick for $100 shipped I checked pricing on a new one, and it would of been around $1200 (although that would have been with the new, brighter LED modules), and I couldnt find any on the used market. A little more cost effective for me to spend $50 on parts and a night cussing myself out for taking on the damn job
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