2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

81ShrtBox · 06-02-2011, 09:10 PM

My daily driver is a 2003 chevy suburban I purchased 'Brand new" in August 2003. It only has 104,000miles but the clearcoat is absent from the top of the black paint, my PCM crapped out(transmission wont shift properly) carpet and seats could use re-freshing and the headlights are yellowed up.

I decided to bring this one back instead of buying a new truck. While visiting the coast a few years ago I saw a red suburban with an SS package that was "SWEET". So I decided to turn mine into a "SS"

So far.. I have already accumulated:

Silverado SS front bumper and black bumper grilles
projector headlight and grille conversion "black"
led tail lights "black"
led 3rd brake light "black"
black carpet kit
slotted and drilled rotors and ceramic pad kit
white faced gauge kit

seat covers are all I have left to get... interior will be either all black with platinum stiching or black with grey inserts... I've been having trouble making the final descision

but what ever the descision on color patterns... I will have bowties and SS emblems in the seats

I'll be posting pics soon.

Cherub · 06-02-2011, 09:37 PM

sounds like a cool project cant wait to see it.

81ShrtBox · 06-02-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

sounds like a cool project cant wait to see it.

I'm excited too.... I'll start posting pics in a day or 2

81ShrtBox · 06-03-2011, 03:21 PM

Fixed the PCM problem, truck is up and running.... going talk with my painter today

jb1016 · 06-11-2011, 07:10 PM

I'm in for this one as well. Sounds awesome. What are you doing for wheels, are you gonna run Silverado SS 20s?

81ShrtBox · 06-12-2011, 05:37 PM

I have a set of 24" black/machined Incubus Paranormals on it now, I'll either get them powdercoated all black or switch them out for a set of Chrome 24" Iroc replicas...

I have been trying to post pics, my phone is not cooperating
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clinebarger · 06-12-2011, 07:58 PM

What about some 20" off a factory Silverado SS?

jbjburbs · 06-12-2011, 09:15 PM

they make 22in versions of the trailblazer SS wheels with the full size lug pattern. i saw it the latest street trucks mag...

http://www.factoryreproductions.com/...er-SS-c153.htm

i always wanted to turn my 02 tahoe into an SS, but never got around to it before i sold...the pic below was my desktop background for sometime.

Jacfourteen · 06-16-2011, 01:23 AM

Sounds like a cool project, now you just need a 6.0...

81ShrtBox · 06-24-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Sounds like a cool project, now you just need a 6.0...

nah.... my 81" GMC C-10 getting the HP.... this one is just all show. I might have to switch over to 22"wheels... I'm tired of the ride i get from the 24"

I like that look.... thats exactly what i'm trying to pull off... a grown and sexy look

Jacfourteen · 06-24-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 81ShrtBox

nah.... my 81" GMC C-10 getting the HP.... this one is just all show.

Yeah, if its just a driver thats prolly better anyway, I heard that even though the 6.0's aren't that much bigger the gas mileage is alot lower.
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81ShrtBox · 09-23-2011, 12:26 PM

Starting this project this weekend

Jacfourteen · 09-25-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 81ShrtBox

Starting this project this weekend

Cool, I was wondering what ever happened to this one!

81ShrtBox · 09-26-2011, 07:22 AM

My buddy was painting his pops S-10 race truck over the weekend. Couldnt get in to work on mine...... if its out today I'll start on it and post up some picks

81ShrtBox · 09-26-2011, 07:25 PM

on my way to the shop

Jimbo0076 · 10-19-2011, 10:30 AM

Updates? Pictures?

81ShrtBox · 10-21-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo0076

Updates? Pictures?

Well.................... I kinda traded it for a 2011 F-250 Diesel Lariat..

81ShrtBox · 10-23-2011, 10:50 PM

Got motivated to put this stuff on thats been in the garage for a year now, didnt take long. About 30minutes to pull it apart. Dusk caught me trying to prep it. Woke up the next day and finished the prep and spayed a satin black on the hood and bumper. I'm loving the satin rugged look.

all this time I have been waiting to do this and finished it in 2days

I was supposed to trade it in yesterday, I was busy finishing up the paint. If they dont give me what I want I'm keeping it.

sanded it down... hit it with Duplicolor high build primer, blocked it down, hit it with flat black primer, got lazy and used the elctric palm sanded and shot the satin black. It looks ok. but i would like to touch it again.

81ShrtBox · 10-23-2011, 10:57 PM

If i keep it I"ll work on the hood some more. It looked good and smooth but the black showed some imperfections. I can see some swirl marks from the sand paper. I need to hit it with more of the high build primer and block it down. I short cutted with the electric palm sander.

it bit me...

81ShrtBox · 10-24-2011, 06:14 PM

WOW... zero feedback

1990SSchevy65 · 10-24-2011, 06:47 PM

I think it looks good so far. I didn't expect the different headlights, though.

81ShrtBox · 10-24-2011, 09:16 PM

I didnt expect that look. A put a similiar kit on a silverado and it didnt look just like a range rover, everybody loves it though. The salesman at the dealership had to take a 2nd look at it. He offered me $4500 for it with the busted bumper, blistering clearcoat and yellowed up lights 2wks ago.
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jb1016 · 10-24-2011, 10:58 PM

I love the frontend but I'm not crazy about the lights.

Effeckt · 10-24-2011, 11:42 PM

I love the SS stuff but I also am not a fan of the lights. I went with the SS bumper and badgeless SS grille on my Tahoe. Here are a couple of pics -

k5hart · 10-25-2011, 09:56 PM

I don't like the lights either but the rest looks great.

06-02-2011, 09:10 PM	#1
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! My daily driver is a 2003 chevy suburban I purchased 'Brand new" in August 2003. It only has 104,000miles but the clearcoat is absent from the top of the black paint, my PCM crapped out(transmission wont shift properly) carpet and seats could use re-freshing and the headlights are yellowed up. I decided to bring this one back instead of buying a new truck. While visiting the coast a few years ago I saw a red suburban with an SS package that was "SWEET". So I decided to turn mine into a "SS" So far.. I have already accumulated: Silverado SS front bumper and black bumper grilles projector headlight and grille conversion "black" led tail lights "black" led 3rd brake light "black" black carpet kit slotted and drilled rotors and ceramic pad kit white faced gauge kit seat covers are all I have left to get... interior will be either all black with platinum stiching or black with grey inserts... I've been having trouble making the final descision but what ever the descision on color patterns... I will have bowties and SS emblems in the seats I'll be posting pics soon. __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-02-2011, 09:37 PM	#2
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! sounds like a cool project cant wait to see it. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-03-2011, 03:21 PM	#4
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! Fixed the PCM problem, truck is up and running.... going talk with my painter today __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build Last edited by 81ShrtBox; 06-03-2011 at 03:22 PM.

06-12-2011, 05:37 PM	#6
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! I have a set of 24" black/machined Incubus Paranormals on it now, I'll either get them powdercoated all black or switch them out for a set of Chrome 24" Iroc replicas... I have been trying to post pics, my phone is not cooperating Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-12-2011, 07:58 PM	#7
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! What about some 20" off a factory Silverado SS?

06-12-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! they make 22in versions of the trailblazer SS wheels with the full size lug pattern. i saw it the latest street trucks mag... http://www.factoryreproductions.com/...er-SS-c153.htm i always wanted to turn my 02 tahoe into an SS, but never got around to it before i sold...the pic below was my desktop background for sometime. Attached Images __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

06-16-2011, 01:23 AM	#9
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! Sounds like a cool project, now you just need a 6.0... __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

09-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#12
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! Starting this project this weekend __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

09-26-2011, 07:22 AM	#14
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! My buddy was painting his pops S-10 race truck over the weekend. Couldnt get in to work on mine...... if its out today I'll start on it and post up some picks __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

09-26-2011, 07:25 PM	#15
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! on my way to the shop __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

10-19-2011, 10:30 AM	#16
Jimbo0076 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 62	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! Updates? Pictures?

10-23-2011, 10:50 PM	#18
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! Got motivated to put this stuff on thats been in the garage for a year now, didnt take long. About 30minutes to pull it apart. Dusk caught me trying to prep it. Woke up the next day and finished the prep and spayed a satin black on the hood and bumper. I'm loving the satin rugged look. all this time I have been waiting to do this and finished it in 2days I was supposed to trade it in yesterday, I was busy finishing up the paint. If they dont give me what I want I'm keeping it. sanded it down... hit it with Duplicolor high build primer, blocked it down, hit it with flat black primer, got lazy and used the elctric palm sanded and shot the satin black. It looks ok. but i would like to touch it again. Attached Images __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build Last edited by 81ShrtBox; 10-23-2011 at 11:00 PM.

10-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#19
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! If i keep it I"ll work on the hood some more. It looked good and smooth but the black showed some imperfections. I can see some swirl marks from the sand paper. I need to hit it with more of the high build primer and block it down. I short cutted with the electric palm sander. it bit me... __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

10-24-2011, 06:14 PM	#20
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! WOW... zero feedback __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

10-24-2011, 06:47 PM	#21
1990SSchevy65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 109	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! I think it looks good so far. I didn't expect the different headlights, though. __________________ 2003 Chevrolet CCSB 4x4 1500HD Mine 2011 Toyota Corolla S Wife's new ride 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 Wrecked/Totaled 2014 1990 Chevrolet 454SS GONE 02/26/11 1991 S10 SCSB GONE 12/24/08 1965 Chevrolet LB GONE 06/06/05 GM for life



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10-24-2011, 09:16 PM	#22
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! I didnt expect that look. A put a similiar kit on a silverado and it didnt look just like a range rover, everybody loves it though. The salesman at the dealership had to take a 2nd look at it. He offered me $4500 for it with the busted bumper, blistering clearcoat and yellowed up lights 2wks ago. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

10-24-2011, 11:42 PM	#24
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! I love the SS stuff but I also am not a fan of the lights. I went with the SS bumper and badgeless SS grille on my Tahoe. Here are a couple of pics - __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

10-25-2011, 09:56 PM	#25
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: 2003 Suburban SS project!!!!!! I don't like the lights either but the rest looks great. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

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