by "shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
Published 03/01/2017 at 20:58
by "shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
Published 03/01/2017 at 20:58
Tags: ERMAGERSH the interwebz has my license plate number!!!
STARS: 7
Not only does my truck have the original tailgate handle bezel, both both the DRLs still work despite the fact that the bulbs are original. FREAK!
Context. Give the link a few minutes to show up, you know this Kinja stuff works.
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"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
03/01/2017 at 21:01, STARS: 0
The tailgate handle was the first thing my dad fixed when we got the 04 z71.
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
03/01/2017 at 21:06, STARS: 1
My dad’s had the bezel until a few months ago when one of the plastic connectors behind it that hold the rods that actuate the tailgate latches to the handle broke and I tried to be nice and fix it... Damn plastic clips broke and it hasn’t had one since.
DRLs, now that’s another story.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:06, STARS: 0
I did have to replace the handle mechanism once a few years ago. That’s when I added the lock (it’s a GM accessory), which I only use if there’s something valuable back there, or if I park in a shady area.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/01/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 1
Impossible!
Now ya jinxed it.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 0
Double stick tape should fix the bezel good enough :)
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 1
Pft, I ain’t skeered!
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
03/01/2017 at 21:10, STARS: 1
Thought about that, but a new one is like $10 on the internet.
Or just leave it off because you most definitely notice the damage from 2" sized hail stones before the missing bezel.
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
03/01/2017 at 21:12, STARS: 0
Yes, but are the brake lines in good shape????
:)
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/01/2017 at 21:13, STARS: 2
Calling it now: padiddle!
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/01/2017 at 21:13, STARS: 0
Did you have any trouble uploading your pics? I just tried to make a post and it wouldn’t let me upload any :(
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/01/2017 at 21:14, STARS: 1
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 1
According to my trusty local indie mechanic who does the things I don’t want to deal with, they are still in good shape. I’ll probably get them changed out in the next year or two as preventitive maintenance.
My left side rocker panel is starting to pop some rust, I’m not too happy about that.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:16, STARS: 0
Nope, and I’m on mobile too.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
03/01/2017 at 21:29, STARS: 2
I’ve seen so many with one DRL that I thought that’s how they came frm the factory.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/01/2017 at 21:37, STARS: 0
They practically did! My dad had a 2000 Silverado that burned out a DRL within a couple months.
"TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo" (drivesaswedishcarmadeinbelgium-)
03/01/2017 at 22:20, STARS: 0
It looks like you have a lockable tailgate. How many GMT800's had those? Your DRL’s should be sent to a lab for analysis.
"ranwhenparked" (ranwhenparked)
03/01/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0
You do realized that you just completely jinxed yourself, right?
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 03:59, STARS: 0
Bah, I ain’t skeered!
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 04:04, STARS: 0
The tailgate lock is a GM accessory I added a few years ago when the handle mechanism itself broke. As far as I know, no GMT-800 pickup left the factory with a tailgate lock, with the possible exception of the Avalanche, I think those had locks.
The lock add-on had been discontinued already when Inboight it, but at that time it was still easy to find.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/02/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 0
The locking bezels weren’t the ones people broke when changing out the green and red rod tabs. Now for your DLRs, that is just witchcraft.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 1
My bezel isn’t a locking one, that’s a now discontinued GM accessory I added on a few years later when I had to change the green and red tabs.
But yes, the DLRs are most certainly witchcraft.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/02/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 0
My coworker’s DRLS are still original too and his is an ‘02
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 16:48, STARS: 1
Dayum!!! Mine’s an ‘06.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/02/2017 at 17:06, STARS: 0
Yeah his housings are almost brown they have yellowed so much. He is afraid to change them and have the connectors just crumble.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 1
Yeah, I don’t blame him. I’m not touching mine either.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/02/2017 at 17:35, STARS: 1
Smart man
" The Compromiser" (charger)
03/02/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 1
I specifically mentioned this in the post too! That makes three maybe? I swear I saw new ones that were out when that type was sold.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 1
I remember someone mentioning them, and yeah they burned out hilariously quickly. How these are still working is beyond me!
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/02/2017 at 18:51, STARS: 1
I’m not the sharpest spoon in the shed, but I do know when to leave well enough alone.