I Put a SILVERADO 2500 FRONT END on my TAHOE because it's what we all wanted

[@lsxmatt]

Just wanted to let everyone now that LsxMatt hats are now available on my new web store. There WILL BE Tahoe and Trans am stuff in the near future! lsxmatt.com/

[@DM-vl6kl]

Is that the 01-02 Silverado 2500 Hood?

[@phantom-lr7sp]

THANK YOU for not doing a cat eye swap. I just don’t understand the hype about it. Think it looks goofy. HD looks much better. I’d love to see you do the body work yourself as well.

[@jeffdughman9741]

i feel ya, but there is a specfic cat eye combo that just look awsome and cant be beat, the ones that look funny are the ones with the HD cat eye front swap, those look funny

[@omarzowila]

Fun fact: the 2004-2006 Suburban's and Tahoe's (Sonora's) in Mexico came with the 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado front end from the factory

[@TheNotoriousJizzle]

Cool

[@itsgoff]

@@TheNotoriousJizzle it is a cool fact

[@TheNotoriousJizzle]

@@itsgoff I know and also I know omar he's one of my friends lol

[@itsgoff]

@@TheNotoriousJizzle Cool

[@james10739]

I saw one once and assumed someone did it them selves but maybe not

[@lsxmatt]

I figured its worth mentioning that the 2500 HD hood, pn (15745931), is discontinued from gm so our only hopes are the junkyard or the shaftermarket😩

[@midwestcityboi]

Where did you get the info for the cuts you had to make?

[@Armor3dprinting]

@@midwestcityboi there's a lot of info on tahoeyukonforum.com Check the 2000-2006 section

[@grantgeorgia7168]

It's not ideal (because of the ridiculous markup), but try calling a Chevy dealer with a robust parts department. In my case, several months ago, I was looking for a rear door for my 2004 Tahoe which has also been discontinued (To further compound the issue, no aftermarket parts are available either. The front door can be found all day long). The Chevy parts center can lookup in their nationwide database at all of their warehouse inventory. For the rear door, there was 1 single doorshell available in the whole nation for the "low" price of $700 😆 and just happened to be in one of the offsite warehouses in the Dallas area (my town). I decided to instead continue my hunt and junkyards and drove to 2 hours away where I was able to find one in decent shape.

[@DemoN_6196]

@@grantgeorgia7168 in Vegas we have a bunch of tahoes in the junkyards. They got a bunch of rear doors

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

“Shaftermarket,” consider that stolen!

[@charlesp7574]

yeah do the prep yourself. With the results you got with the camaro, doing it yourself sounds like the best bet.

[@RealBrotha32]

I've been waiting on this video for 11 days lol thank you my friend you give me hope for my 2001 Tahoe ✨🙏👊🏿

[@karlferdinand188]

This made my day. I've been waiting for this

[@Mr.DontKnow]

This is 1 reason I bought a 2004 tahoe. So easy to work on and very reliable. Do the body work your self man, save some money, gain the experience, and give us some content! It comes to your benefit and us the viewer's.

[@jantodiq]

yes, please do it yourself. I´m learning a lot with your work

[@317kidscars4]

I agree 100% on not going cat eye front end...they actually made Cateye Suburbans in Mexico, so I'm sure they did Tahoes too. HD looks way more aggressive! Love the build brother, I have a 2005 Z71 suburban 4x4 same color and about the same mileage! I love it!

[@williamocloo1012]

Definitely prep it yourself. Can't wait!

[@JamesBond-yw3dj]

Looks good. Yes bodywork videos are entertaining to watch , at least for me.

[@mattm5786]

These videos make me so happy lol Keep Tahiti coming

[@firstnamelastname9188]

This is a comment to push the algorithm. You are quite impressive Matt! Yes do the body work yourself bro!

[@jacobnicoletti1235]

Also would love to see you do the body work! I’m working on a project myself and I wanna see someone else doing this as well.

[@liammaupin9492]

Yes I would love to see you prep the body work and would like a tutorial on how to do it on my ‘06 Chevy suburban!

[@eln77]

I have my 06 Tahoe with 150k miles and want to do everything you’ve done so far but not lifted. I’m living my life vicariously through your channel!!! Keep up the badass content!!

[@BH-qi9cq]

What we've all been waiting for!!

[@jewllake]

I've had good luck with Fertan rust remover, rust converter and the Epoxy primer; check it out for your hood and rockers.

[@youngtragedy3281]

I love how you're bringing life back Into an old truck I'm currently in the same situation with my 03 chevy blazer after replacing damn near everything except the engine and transmission

[@ivyleagueg]

You gattttaaaaa do the body work!!! I have a 04 LT Tahoe….you are my go to for EVERYTHING for my truck!!!!

[@pullinpork4.822]

Yes you should do a video on how you would knock the body work out. Great vid

[@xr8rick]

Hell yeah! Do the bodywork yourself. That way you’ll save money, have more ‘ownership’ in the car...and you’ll be satisfied with the result because its done to your standard.

[@muzicfinder1]

I love that look!!! I have a 04 gmc Sierra, (single cab) I did a 01 hd Chevy Silverado hood on my Sierra head lights... ooh looks so good 👍🏽

[@tbj4855]

Finally a new Tahoe video thank you 🙏🏾 💯💯💯 and yea you should do the body work

[@paulh373]

Cerakote ceramic trim coat wipes. That will restore your plastics. You won’t be disappointed. They work amazing.

[@xhonkeri4066]

Yes please, upload a video about the process

[@brandojazzie8898]

Yep, body work it yourself, more content for us 😁😁😁

[@bobandtay7139]

You should tuck the new bumper, that'd be sick 👊

[@C.dieslevonankwek7]

That looks so incredibly good, I'm gonna do my 03 2500 suburban with the same gear. Thanks Matt you rock

[@mikesealey6058]

I just bought a 05 suburban I'm thinking on doing this too

[@mcmathayus]

Do the work yourself it's not hard at all. Thanks for the idea on the back glass I did it to my tahoe , it looks good 👍😀

[@dna59]

Love the HD front end with the Z71 valance.

[@BernonCars]

Makes a huge difference. Looks so good!

[@MOE13576]

I like the way it looks right now

[@BrackishBoyz]

Yes do the body work yourself, love the build

[@Mikey-fo8ut]

I know you hate bodywork but you’re the only one that will meet your own discriminating demands. Show Tahiti that love man. Go for it!

[@jamesobert8972]

Go for it. I look forward to seeing it

[@eileenheitman4351]

Yea, walk us through the body work, Matt. I have a 03 Z71 and have followed this project from the first. I have minor rust issues but haven’t pulled the rocker cladding yet to check the rockers. I’m considering a LQ9 swap and I’m researching 4 L80 swap issues....and refit of trans. case/ drive shafts. Have fun and thanks for sharing your skill and time. Dave Heitman in Omaha

[@richardmontgomery851]

Working on my 2004 AWD 1/2T Suburban 225K... Same color as yours. I recently ordered new rockers and rear lower quarter panels. I'm going to tackle the repairs myself. I want them done before another Chicago winter. The rust holes are only getting bigger!! I do watch and like your videos of the Tahoe. I have put some of your upgrades/repairs into action on the Burban! Replacing the driver seat foam, leather and heating element has been a game changer!! I've owned this truck since 2006... bought it with 36K. The only major ($1500) repair was the AWD transfer case. Still pulling my boat on the original trans.... knock on wood. :) And she's still on the factory fuel pump. Heading north for a week of camping and fishing in less than 2 weeks... pulling the boat and all of my glamping gear... Around New Years, 2021, I installed keys and blocks for a "3 inch" lift. At the same time replaced both upper and lower control arms along with the rest of the steering components... The steering box and and shafts are another near future project. Keep the Tahoe content coming... Good stuff.

[@AntonioGarcia-hm8js]

I had a Tahoe and did my build like yours with wheels and headlights everything you did and lost that bad boy when I crashed it in New Mexico 😭 still love seeing your build

[@giovannycandelaria77]

Just did the Hd conversion on my Silverado found all oem parts for 300... I think I got a steal

[@jadenhatcher1916]

Where were you able to find them

[@alexgunger335]

Definitely would like to see the prep work for the hood.

[@memo.H]

Hell yeah 🔥🔥 looks amazing been waiting on this video

[@entropy8000]

Yes would love to see a video of that process

[@bradnichols2474]

Do the prep yourself, man I really really like the way that front end looks as is...to me it makes it look different than the other million Tahoe's on the road!

[@geoffreyb3337]

I just love the way the front end of that thing looks even in the black primer

[@GrizzlyWisdom]

DAAAAAAAAAAAANG that looks nice! happy to see you reused the side bumper supports, i have seen a lot of HD front end swap videos and those seem to always get forgotten

[@JITISH1]

Tahiti would look sick in an all black or gun metal grey. Please do all the prep work yourself.

[@user-us5qt6mv5d]

I got a 05 silverado that I'm fixing up also born and raised in Brooklyn but long story short now im in San Diego. Great content keep it up man

[@joegilpin6372]

Looks good! Do the prep yourself so u know its right.

[@tommymills576]

My man was in that garage workin. Hell yea we wanna see that body work, can’t wait for the next video.

[@jwhittredge]

100% do the prep yourself! I would appreciate seeing how you approach this. Tahiti is looking goooooooood! 😎

[@051570orion]

It looks Great , and yeah I want to see the hood prep , before paint

[@brianhigginbotham4489]

I’d definitely be one to watch the rocker repair !

[@dna59]

Been waiting on this update. Finally it's here

[@TransAmMazing]

I love all your videos. Do the body work yourself!

[@dandoran2797]

This is exactly what I have been wanting to do to my Tahoe. I love the videos I’d love to see you prep it! I have a few other things I want to to do that haven’t been done to yet so I’m glad mine won’t look like a carbon copy! I love these Show is the prep!

[@CertifiedSunset]

I've been loving these videos! I got my first Tahoe (2003 Z71) a couple months ago. I ended up totalling it when I crashed on a mountian road sliding on slick tree material. So just two days ago I got my new 2003 Tahoe LT. This one is in nicer condition, but I severely overpayed for what I got ($7,500 for a SUV with several cracks in the windshield, a missing 2nd row headrest, bubbling paint right where the rear windshield wiper meets the hatch, and a check engine light right after driving away with keys in hand from a dealership that purposely neglected to list the issue it had. But on the bright side I have brand new all terrain tires on new wheels, the interieor is in great condition with few exceptions, it runs and drives fantastic (even better than my first Tahoe). Your series which I have just found has given me many ideas or upgrades on my new rig. I just gotta save up and start small. I think my first upgrade will be weathertech floor mats and weathertech window deflectors. After that I will probably look at a bluetooth touch screen head unit and a dash cam. Maybe look at running boards and a roof rack, but I'm not sure if a roof rack is possible with my sunroof.

[@vamoneygroup]

I bought my 03 Suburban for $2900 and I felt that was an overpay. But you'll get that value back over the years.

[@rogerkeck9661]

Looks great! I have an 05 tahoe z71, last summer I replaced both rockers, both rear quarters and restored rear bumper. Plus I painted all my plastic from grey to black. Turned out amazing! However, I've never done bodywork in my life, did it all myself just from watching KZbin videos and using rattle cans. It did take entire summer though. In the end it extremely rewarding doing it myself.

[@ThunderCat19D]

Holy crap I'm first ...im looking to do this exact swap on my 06 suburban

[@danielb-c9100]

Keep the Grill and bar tie Keep it Chrome and keep the gold all time discover match the bumper

[@VegaOmega87]

Dope!!!! Clean it looks really good. I have an 06 Ls looking into HD conversion soon. This will be my guide thank you!!! Great content!

[@danconlan8735]

Got to be honest Matt I didn’t think it would come out very good but I was completely wrong it looks great! Thanks for sharing, DC

[@jacobwild222]

Been waiting for another Tahoe video!

[@ElyGPC]

Looks amazing cant wait to follow in your foot steps, keep up the great content

[@deweybenoit4133]

Nice job Matt!! Yes on doing the bodywork yourself (as much as you probably don't want to) will be better for you in the end, just like the Camaro was. Great job again as always!

[@Eatmykellogs]

Can’t wait to see it painted

[@theboyx323]

Did the same thing with my 02 Silverado z71. Kept the original bumper though and added the blacked out grille and lower valance from an 03 Tahoe z71 and the HD hood from an 01. The hood had a similar story....found it on Craigslist and drove from houston to near San Antonio and the owner called me and proceeds to tell me that although the hood was smooth and primered it had been on through a garage fire. I got it anyway because at the time I couldn't find those hoods but when you open it the underside defiantly looks like a BBQ pit.

[@johnnymissfire8464]

I would love to see the body work/prep work.

[@crimsoncarnage5435]

That is slick AF. Love that look.

[@fucken.joseee]

$160 is a steal for that hood in that condition. Here in the west coast (LA) people want 200-350

[@zachowens1412]

I didn't like the grille and bumper with the stock hood but once the HD hood was on it looked WAY better. I think it even looks cool with the black bumper.

[@ricopico1010]

Wow. Makes Tahiti look a lot tougher. Can’t wait for the next video man!

[@Dex99SS]

So, I got the same color tahoe, same look.... I'm always on the lookout for an HD hood in my color. With color being a topic, this color is available in duplicolor spraybomb. I got a case on Amazon not so long back, totally worth it. Just this month or last I wire wheeled my front bumper down to the lowest levels of bare metal, then used an etching primer, rust converter (just in case), then aerosol color matched and a clear coat.... it comes out good. Helps that it's just a bumper, blends easy. Using a canned clear actually works out just fine. Also did the rockers and quarters.... it isn't the 100% final version, as I'll be adding new metal for that. But these areas, rockers and quarters, also work out real well with aerosol and canned clear. Super easy to have these things blend, especially in a color like this. No one would ever know.

[@chaddaley739]

Yes I would very much like to see you do the rust repair. I have only one suggestion, couldn’t you get a new hood from LMC?

[@RatdogDRB]

Did you actually just ask IF we wanted to see the prep work done? Does a one-legged duck swim in a circle? Lookin' mighty fine thus far Matt. Yeah, NO "cat-eye". If I had a cat-eye one, I'd want to convert it back to this style. Much cleaner in appearance. The lines flow "more gooder".

[@exploringgodscountry]

I painted my Tahoe... it is two shades of black with gray trim on front and rear bumper... I refinished the bumpers using rhino lining... and lower part of door skins down to rocker arms. Turned out pretty sweet

[@derekkaiser4061]

Definitely make a video on the body work!

[@HeathKentucky]

Do it man love watching these videos I have a beloved 2004 yukon denali and enjoy seeing what I can do with mine, same color.too

[@lestercaudill9466]

Yes Sir. Please do the body work video. Thank you for the hd front end conversion video as well. I have an 02 tahoe and just scored an o2 hd front end, you video will help tremendously.

[@ntense_designz]

Can't find that hood that cheap in Houston. They usually want $300 and up.

[@davidmonroe3803]

YEAH i WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU DO THE PREP WORK

[@MikeInTheGarage]

Bro that thing looks Beasty! Thanks for the videos man. I got an 02 Tahoe and 01 silverado and wanna do this to them.

[@sandydavidson6906]

i would like to see you do all the prep, your doing a amazing job.

[@dannyjeffries7990]

Well. now im gonna be looking for decent bumpers. bought my yukon a few weeks ago. seems like you put out videos on things im looking to do. Thanks for all the content that you put out always super informative and helpful.

[@wraithsrath7310]

The bumpers being black looks good, gives it a more aggressive look.

[@JPVolvo]

Yes! I’d love to see some body work! I need to do some on my C4’s hard top to get it colour matched before winter

[@Jays1le]

I did same thing to my 2004 8.1L 2500 suburban. I bought it, hit in the front. Looked mean as hell.

[@MrJDadBlack]

Do it! Show how to fix the hood and prep for paint! I have an 04 Suburban that needs paint on the hood, it would be great to see someone do it before I start!

[@scott8x82]

Love the front end, looks a heck of a lot better with the HD stuff....meaner. I'd like to see you do your own body work, good learning opportunity for the rest of us. Keep up the awesome work 👍

[@Dalaquin]

I ended up doing to the 2500hd Cat's Eye swap on mine simply because it looks different. I felt it a shame that they never updated the Tahoe's etc until the complete body change to the boxier version. What I love about these trucks IS the ability to take from many GM models based on the same platform and fit to your tastes. Had to fix my shift indicator LCD so swapped out LED's and added the Escalade overlay. Same with the backglass and third brake light much like yours from an Escalade.Bits and pieces here and there from a little of everything. Do the body work yourself, you'll love it that much more when finished.

[@eraya69]

ok that's it I'm doing the HD on mine...thanks Matt

[@montrosedental4450]

Body work? Of course!!!!Heck yea!!!

[@Conqueef-tadoor]

I noticed the aftermarket headlights on my Burban have VERY flimsy mounting buckets. I transferred the stock buckets onto my new headlights and they fit and line up now MUCH better. And when I say bucket, I mean the black mounting bracket on the back of the headlight, not the frame on the core support.

[@rpeter46]

YES! Please do the bodywork. I'm learning....

[@noelmendez3776]

WOW! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 a MUST of a mod!!! Looks amazing!!!!!

[@richardsokoloski2613]

She looks great front end awesome keep up the great work

[@acemabry1515]

I like how it’s looking so far

[@poke85]

hey matt, i see the frame and most of the components are a bit rusty, have you thought about doing an episode on repairing it maybe?? 🤷🏾‍♂️ it could be more content for tahiti 😎

[@gordosyonke124]

Been waiting on a Tahiti video.