The people who are fussing at you are probably making payments on a $50,000 truck that will depreciate faster than they can pay it off. Who cares you’re upside down in it? You got a good truck way cheaper than at a new lot. I say keep driving it!

Mama always said "Auctions are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." 😄

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, love the comment! -Chris

@tonymontana6368

4 жыл бұрын

Usually some one else's headache.

It's a 10,000 dollar truck with a new engine and rear end. You also did some custom work. Those 8000 dollar trucks dont offer that.

Awesome video brother! I gotta agree with some other in the comments. If $600 is the difference between keeping or selling that Tahoe, BUY THE SEATS! That truck is a beast

@toyoscio

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@lackyparker7799

5 жыл бұрын

Serial killer

After already having 9600 invested in a 4k car, not paying the extra 600 to have the seats seems poor logic. After all as u said you did compensate most of the loss selling the 4Runner...

I've always thought about buying one of those police Chargers or Tahoe's. Never done it casue they scare me because ya they may only have 150K on the odometer but they have 3 million idle hours running the AC on all day!

@mkilic10

3 жыл бұрын

I owned two police Charger. I sold one, though. I put around 40k miles on the current one. No issues other than the regular maintenance. I am in market again to replace my Pacifica with a Tahoe. Here the key point is the maintenance. My Charger has almost 10k engine hours but all the maintenance was done by the dealership right on time. I got all the maintenance records from the PD and keep following the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

I love your videos! I usually never take the time to leave comments, but I think you ought to keep the Tahoe. You're almost at the finish line, and it would be a shame to see it go after all the good work you had done to it. Good luck, looking forward to seeing what you do next.

I think it really turned out great Chris wonderful job brother god bless

Thanks for the video brother. I’m really glad I saw this bc I was most certainly planning a huge initial burnout. I’d be happy as a lark having that ppv with that amount involved. Great rig!

I'm glad I found this video. I've got a 07 Suburban with a dash that is literally falling apart. I need those exact same buttons and possibly need to replace my steering wheel.

I had to go back and watch the series again on this vehicle. I watched it back when first put out. Love it 😊

@hullinger

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud and thanks for following along with that Tahoe series. I appreciate that.

Eh, you turned that Tahoe into a nice and reliable vehicle, you're never going to get your money back so, imo...I would keep it and use it for what ya bought it for, the family hauler with some exhaust rumble/soul. At this point I would spend the $600 or whatever it is to finish off the interior seating and use it. It's a nice ride, use and enjoy and it should last a long while. good luck

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the tip and comment on today's Tahoe video. Appreciate that. Sometimes it takes a step backwards to see the bigger picture. I think you're right in that getting a 3rd row makes sense. -Chris

@t436

5 жыл бұрын

Seats will make their money when you use them as the family hauler you sought the truck out for.

@fakebrake

5 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Great video. It’s shows the real aspect of auction buying. So many channels only show how they are making thousands. As always you are the best.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Naw man, you're the best! You've got that due date coming up soon, right? Another month or so? I hope everything is going well with you guys!

@JohnEngel

5 жыл бұрын

East Coast Classics about 7 more weeks and my life will never be the same. :)

As always, good info in your vids Chris. It's a shame the rear end failed so soon. If the Tahoe fills your needs and you're going to keep it for awhile spend the last $600 on the seats. For $10,000 you have a cool truck with a hopped up/rebuilt engine and rear end and you can haul the whole family. What ever you decide best of luck with it. ~Pat

I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work

That’s a sweet Tahoe and the PPV makes it unique. I’d put the seats in it, rear dvd, nav, and drive it as family hauler. Still way better deal than brand new full size three row SUV for $70k.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I like your ideas on upgrading this Tahoe.

@ElleBrOw

5 жыл бұрын

sounds like my Z71, fully equipped. I rotate tires 2x yrly, oil change & a/c when needed. Im OnStar subscribed too

@richardmoreno5160

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Sitting right now in a motel in the Vancouver area and watching your newest video. Well done as every video from "east cost Classics". I am excited which way it will continue with the tahoe. Greetings Frank

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frank. It's always nice to hear from you. Did anyone recognize your "Frank from Germany" sticker on your motorcycle?

@Frank.Bordtfeld

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, it's the "Doors opener" for many nice discussions

Great video thanks for sharing your adventure and experience

I love this Suv and the blue color looks so good 👍 I think it was a win bc in the end after all those parts to fix and upgrades you got a fantastic machine and the good news is you know now what you have

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, and soo true about what you said about the parts and knowing what I've got. I appreciate you reminding me of that. Really! Sometimes I gotta be reminded of stuff like that and appreciate what I've got too. Again thanks. -Chris

I have a 08 Tahoe ltz 4x4. Absolutely love it. You did great work on your Tahoe. Keep it and get those $600 seats. You were all in at the auction, why not now.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on getting those $600 seats. I think that's the next step with this truck. -Chris

I've always liked the Tahoe PPV. Hopefully you can find those seats, at least then you can finish the project rather than being forced to move on. On the bright side, you have a sharp looking truck, with some awesome upgrades.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, thanks man and thanks for being an 'early bird' to the vid. I guess that's fitting being in Florida too. You know, just like all of those blue-hairs rushing to dinner at 3:30 in the afternoon. Yeah, I really need that 3rd row or else this Tahoe just doesn't fit what I need. On the other hand, you're soo right about having a pretty nice truck that's pumped up a bit. I appreciate that! -Chris

@AJMic-sp2rx

5 жыл бұрын

Are you lost brother ? Florida to Delaware via the web ain't life grand !

Great vid, Chris. Keep the Tahoe, get the seats and drive the crap out of it. It looks, runs, and drives great. It's something you can look at as the result of your car passion, and your vision!

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment and I like your prospective! Sometimes I loose sight of the big picture. Thanks for that! -Chris

I would agree with others $600 is all that stands between you and having your truck where you want it is worth it. You know exactly what you have. You trade or buy something else you are back to step one.

Always enjoy your videos!! Enjoy the Tahoe, and don’t worry about the negative comments. It’s yours!!

Love the police package on the Tahoe it make it look so intimating

If I had a wife and four kids, a Chevy Tahoe would be the least of my concerns. You're a better man than I am holding all that together.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the two comments and for checking out my Tahoe video. I appreciate that!

She looks n sounds great now. I hope you tint the front 2 windows😊😊😊😊

Good video! Your thought process seems pretty logical to me. Keep up the good work!

If I had a Tahoe, I would buy those cop wheels for it. That's the one thing I've always liked about the PPV ones.

Recently I bought a 99 Tahoe LS for $5200 CDN just over 200k I'm a big tall guy and I fit in it very good compared to the newer ones.I had a Pioneer stereo installed and put a cubby in where the old cd player was...very handy for cellphone ,pens note pad ect. Replaced most of the front end including new rad and serpentine. It runs well as I am the 3rd owner I found most of the scheduled maintenance was done. I am having the rear quarters replaced and any rust spots repaired and having the area below the style line painted with that truck bed liner. One thing before i bought it I asked for and received the VIN#and then had the vehicle Carfaxed which it cleared ok. I like you bought it to be a daily driver as I'm 70 and I like it and mainly I fit in it so good.One thin that I like about the older Tahoes is that all of the controls are simple to use like shifting into cruise without looking at the gauges. One of the best features that I like is the yellow tinted exterior mirrors so it cuts the glare from the guy behind you with those white lights. Wish it had a rear lift gate but the barn doors work well and the temp gauge and compass in the rear view mirror are awesome as well. I believe if I take care of my vehicle and drive defensively my vehicle will take care of me.

Nice! Loved the REAL talk on auction purchasing. I'll be watching your channel. (new subscribe)

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for joining in and for the comment too on my latest Tahoe video. Glad you're part of the discussion. -Chris

East Coast Classics: Hey man We are over here in LV, Nevada... Seriously not sure if mentioned inthe comments already but it was probably almost 100% the burnout that did it because I've gone through three of those posi Limited Slips (G80) in my Trailblazer and weve done another four(4) of them in various fullsize tahoes, silverados etc from the nineties on up and they just break. I switched to an open diff(one leg) and never had a problem again. Burn all the tires u want lol. Anyways like I said not sure if this helps but had to chip in on this one cuz I feel your pain...Boy do i.

You win some, you loose some I guess...in the end you may have lost some money but you've gained some knowledge/experience for next time. As always, great video!

@NODAK9

5 жыл бұрын

@SevenFortyOne Always buy green light at auctions. Public auctions are as you say imho.

It's never what you buy a vehicle for , It's what you have to put into it . That said , you may have a bit more into this Tahoe than you like but it's been all gone over and should run for many years now with few problems.

Just keep it . I have an LTZ with captains and I have driven that Tahoe to Chicago back to Atlanta and Florida in summer. My family is so comfortable in my truck and the captains make it much more comfortable getting in and out. You already did the engine , keep looking for the captains you won't regret it.

I’m really digging your editing skills! I have an older 1999 Tahoe

Cool ride. I always wanted one but if you decided trade or sell you should get you ford flex with the ecoboost engine and awd. Enjoyed the vid.

Thanks for the information on your SUV

I love those PPV Tahoe's. It would be a nice place for a 6.2 LS3 ! May be a turbo... Hate to see you get rid of it after you've done so much.

@mrbasshead403

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm doing to mine lol 427 ci sleeper ls3 base block with darton sleeves 😁

@johnnyutahhh4563

5 жыл бұрын

what does PPV mean?

@mrbasshead403

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyutahhh4563 Police persuite vehicle

Thanks, you just changed my mind, I was 🤏 close trading my mercedes e550 for a PPV just like yours 😂

Those rear seats are quite something. Years ago, we had ours broken into, and the third row stolen. I recall it being roughly $600 to replace them.

I like the Tahoe. Spend the money for the seats. That Tahoe has a lot of life left in it.

What exshuast do you have? Want get rid of the stock exshaust on my 14 fmc with the 5.3. But dont want loud going down the road but kinda loud when i put my foot in it.

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 cvpi, the carfax says the mileage is inconsistent which means that the Odometer was more than likely rolled back. I'll have my mechanic look at it. Should I buy it ? Depending on what my mechanic says

Have you ever had a small evap leak on that truck? Its been an on going issue with my wife's Tahoe. We replaced the purge valve, vent valve, and charcoal canister. Were still getting a p0442 small evap leak code. Any advice?

LKQ, it's a nation wide salvage yard chain look them up online. Also mostly all salvage yards are co linked ( meaning they swap parts and stuff with each other all the time , if your in good with someone at a good yard they can scout it for you for a bit extra.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing about the LKQ. I'll look into it tonight!

Great video, what auction can you find these at ? I'm in Delmar.

Do all ppvs display the service tire management system on them..mine has it come up randomly..but no problems. Thanks

Where did you get your center console? I just bought a 2913 ppv in Delaware

Off topic but I’d love to c a video on your first car or maybe very first auction buy? Love the channel

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from you and thanks for the comment. Thanks for the idea. I'll see what I can do for a video on that! -Chris

I had no idea about that center console's organizer tray at: 06:58, I just ordered one on eBay!

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, glad you saw that center console organizer. Yeah, Amazon for sure! Hope that callout I did of your prior comment was a surprise! -Chris

@NODAK9

5 жыл бұрын

@East Coast Classics Thanks for sharing. 👍

You mentioned in one of your videos where you got your center cap hardware, I missed placed mine and can’t install my center caps with the sets of the three screws. Can you send the link

I can tell that this has also been a labor of love, so that always rates a pass in my mind. It's an auction vehicle, not a daily driver. Some people just need to lighten up & accept the fact that things don't always go as planned.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

So true, man and thanks for the comment and the reminder about this Tahoe. I just need to be reminded of all of that some times.

Rebuilt engine ? I didn't hear rings & bearings mentioned

The R63 you talked about is a very rare car with approx. 200 units for the U.S I have a 2008 R320 CDI that I love it is a good choice. The gas millage in the R63 is bad plus you need to make sure the head bolts have been replaced.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the Mercedes R63 headbolt issue. Seems there's always something to be concerned about with any car, huh! I like the R series because of the three rows of seats, especially since some have a center console in the second row that comes out for a pass-way to the third row. Plus, all of that luscious horsepower!

Im a GM freak tho Id have spent the money when I shouldn't have too man. Love the build its a nice looking trk

i love mine but i can't figure out why the rear speakers don't work.

You went from a Toyota to Chevy big quality and reliability drop life. Is about education sometimes it’s expensive good luck with the Tahoe

I own a 2012 Tahoe PPV. I work in public safety and I must admit, I LOVE MY PPV! 150k miles with zero problems! It’s a much different truck than the standards and I believe that’s what sets it apart! Keep it and have fun with it!

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment and I totally agree. The PPV versions are so much more purposeful then the civilian models. It's one of the reasons I like police cars soo much, whether its the Tahoe, Crown Vic or Caprice.

Very interesting as usual. Has this experience changed your view of auctions? Would you do it again? What would you do differently? Thank you.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Hey brotha, as usual, thanks so much for joining in! I'm not entirely burned by this Tahoe and I'm still gonna go to the auctions. I just need to be smarter about what I'm doing and what I'm buying AND with estimating repairs and resale. I'm not trying to flip cars for profit but I also don't want to be upside down either. Regular Tahoe's don't attract me the way the police version does. There's something about how purposeful these PPV's are that I like. Problem is only three Tahoe PPV's have come through the Delaware auctions over the past couple years so it's slim-pickings! Thanks. -Chris

No surprise the rear went out. The GM 10-bolt rear is trash. I had a 95 Firebird and it was known at the time that if you took a stock 4th Gen F-Body to the track, there was a good chance the rear would blow when you hit the throttle. Even more so with a truck. When looking to buy a used GM vehicle with one, just assume that the rear needs to be rebuilt, and with a better dif than stock.

I see over the years things don't seem to change... I had a 1983 Impala Police Cruiser and the rear differential blew on that as well, so did the crap 700r4 transmission. I did, and it wasn't that easy, quite a few smoky burnouts...

The Tahoe's headlights are going to send Jimmy from 1Road Channel into a tizzy, if he sees this video. lol

@idiomaticmotifs9341

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get all the work done in Delaware? Looking for a reliable service shop..

In case you don't know there is a Facebook group of collectors of former cop cars that buys sells and trades parts amongst the group they also share technical knowledge and such about common issues with different models ,when tahoe are upfitted those "extra seats" are sometimes sold by dealers ,but in many cases like Fire command or battalion chief vehicles they are given back to the agency ,so if you know a department that has or had a tahoe ,they sometimes forget those seats in a back room when they de comission it,guys have been known to score seats for a $50 donation,your taking there useless junk and thats an extra $50 in operating or training expenses fund,its win win .

how noisy is the suspension on these?

Like #155... I'll have to look around here to see if any captain's chairs or third row seats. Of course you probably don't want to come down here for the next couple months... you might melt!

What cam did you put in it

Is this one a 6.0l or 5.3?

I love my 2008 Tahoe LS took me almost 2 years to find a good one !!!

@toyoscio

5 жыл бұрын

That's nice

We are interested in learning how it performed at a RV Travel Trailer Tow Vehicle.

Hopefully it isn't the transmission next 😀 Love the Tahoe, keep it IMO!

Great video bro I hope you find those seats

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'm still hunting but just last night I think I found a pair of 3rd row seats for the Tahoe that should work. Hopefully this weekend I can look them over! -Chris

@09tahoeppv

5 жыл бұрын

@@hullinger hope you do too bro

Lol Thanks for. Make the video buddy I have similar situation whit me I just recently got a 09 Chevy tahoe and now I'm looking for the third seat and find the problem whit the transmission it is what it is right lol😁 got fix👍

@madbroindustries

3 жыл бұрын

Did you buy the tuner to delete the DOD and AFM system?

Daddy always said “ A fool and his money are soon parted”. Going from a Toyota to a Chevy? WoW?

@zephead5831

5 жыл бұрын

If a person wishes to drain their bank account going from a Toyota to a Chevy (or any GM product) is good way to do it

Always wanted another ppv. I had a charger miss it

Is this motor any different than stock?

I am looking at a PPV Tahoe in an auction :-), which has "RI" written on the windscreen. does it denote any issue?

@hullinger

4 жыл бұрын

Test T Hey man, I have no idea what the RI code means. And whenever I’m at the auction and ask the auction lot guy anything, I only get attitude in return.

I dont see a loss .I think the investment is well worth it . These trucks run forever. I have a 2002 tahoe I purchased in 2004 with 26 thousand miles today this truck has 347k miles and cranks up beautiful, sure I have done head gaskets. Water pump alternator front lower and upper control arms tie rods and ends , new shocks and now I am considering buying a crate remanufactured engine to put in it and a new paint job. no payments is always better than a 50 60 thousand loan .

I want mine stock or is yours stock price wise

How's the rear AC? I'm thinking about one of these and I have a couple big dogs that'll ride in the back. Thanks.

@hullinger

2 жыл бұрын

The rear A/C on these Tahoe's is flippin frigid. In fact my kiddos turn the vents off after being back there for a while cause the air blows cold and right on them. I would think your doggos would have no problem staying comfortable back there.

@j_white1305

2 жыл бұрын

@@hullinger thanks for the respond bud

Dont know about that generation tahoe but my third row seat in my 2004 have brackets in the floor for the seats to lock in to

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Same with this generation of Tahoe too. There are bolts and brackets for the third row to clinch into. I've gotten those brackets already from eBay and now just waiting for the right seats to show up for sale. Oh, by the way, those brackets and seats are different between the generations of Tahoe which helps make this more difficult and pricey too.

I LUV the PPV. I want to add supercharger to mine and pickup 40% HP. One added bonus.. When I roll up in a parking lot.. People will move away and that just cool.

That’s a great truck. Keep it.

Hey guys, do you know if the new 2015--2019 tahoe is wortth considering? I live in the middle east and in need of a truck to haul the fam. I 've been considering the landcruisers, nissan patrol and the tahoe, with the latter being the least popular amongst the 3. Landcruisers and patrols are kinda expensive and have a strong resale value over here. I've had a chevy silverado 2011 for 8 years now without any major issues (other tthan the fuel pump leaking due to heat deteriorating the plastic/lifter knock). mechanics have been telling me that the new tahoe's have been modified in terms of fuel injection which has been leading to carbon build up yaddayaddaya, advising me to say away. Regular weather temperature over here is somewhere between 80-122 degrees.

@ElleBrOw

5 жыл бұрын

GMC American parts are less expensive, plus that year Tahoe gased on regular 87. Good luck

Would look great if you restored the headlights 👍🏼

Where is this Delaware state sale?

not sure if you do the same thing, but dont sweat being upside down, keep it! and depreciate it... lol

I have A 2000 Tahoe LT with barn doors...Black w- off white leather, every option, it was $24k new in Texas, 3 owners , tinted windows, shades, sunroof, positive traction Towing 5k with 251k I bought 5 years ago for $3500 and upgraded to everything I could replace, Bought 10 ply tires for $800...and lights on eBay...lol if we knew then, what we know now...??

I live in Sussex County, Delaware and heard that the next state auction is coming up soon. Although I am probably too risk averse to buy one of these vehicles, I would love to see one in person. When is the next auction and how do I learn more about it? Is there a website with information about the vehicles that will be offered at the auction?

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

Check out USgovBid, which is where the State of DE posts their auctions. There isn't any State auctions now but this is where you'll find the time, date, and listing of what's being sold.

That’s funny I looking for a 2nd row bench seat to get rid of my captains chairs.

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

I'm betting you're no where near Delaware, huh! Seems to be my luck that whenever I need something that someone else has, they're just too far away to make it work. -Chris

3200 dollars is a huge steal. Even with engine repair and all it's still a sub-10K bargain. I bought my first 2008 PPV in 2012. It's still in my stable along with two others.

Probably would've been better to swap the motor or a full rebuild. I won't buy an auction car without some body damage, no donations and no seemingly perfect exterior.

does it have 3rd row?

I would keep, add the 3rd row u already did the hard part, 600.00 is worth it. I bought a avalanche for 30k and put another 10k in to it and it's almost perfect just need to do the delete kit and it'll last me another 10 years

Is it only the Police PPV versions that have Active Fuel Management/DOD issues?

@TommyBHere

2 жыл бұрын

Really want one of these or even the Caprice but dont need the headaches.

I dunno if that's the g80 locker, but I have a truck with a g80 and I don't do burnouts with it. They are a weak diff when abused. That crown vic at the end of your driveway will do burnouts all day. I used to drive taxi they take abuse :D

Do you list the cam and engine tune that you used? I have a 200,000 mile Yukon With a week head gasket and while I have it apart I figured why not? LOL

@hullinger

5 жыл бұрын

That 'why not' part of your comment is exactly what got me spending too much on this Tahoe. For the cam and tune, I used Texas Speed and Performance. Their prices are comparable to the other speed shops and I mailed my PCM and they tuned it at their shop too. Worked out really well.

What year did he say his tahoe was?

I think you should get some nice new headlights and tinted tail lights for it to update it

I have about $2000 invested in a $500 car. I paid a grand in 2014 and threw a grand in it on parts. I have driven 80.000 miles so far in it though so it wasn't a total rip off. It runs fine.