Let's get to work fixing my 2002 chevy tahoe that I bought for $750. I replace the starter and windshield in this episode, then take it in to the inspection station for judgement.
Love the way you do things. Glass & Bodyshop: tOo mUcH rUsT Rural Vermonter: C'mon this is Vermont and you think THAT's a lot of rust? I'll do it myself. Lol Love it.
Glad you went ahead and replaced the starter. Probably saved the next owner a headache down the road. Seeing that tunnel under the truck in the snow though, my jaw just dropped. Double bonus on it starting up to move, warmer place to work on it and the 4 X 4 system started working again. That rust didn't seem bad at all around the glass area. Being a national chain they likely didn't want to warranty it and just rejected the job instead. VT247
I have an 2003 Chevy Suburban extremely clean. Black exterior grey leather interior limo tent windows. No rust. I just Had a custom built LS 327 and Tranny done. about 2 months ago. Engine is pushing around 550HP sounds AMAZING!!! "NOT FOR SALE" lol
Been loving this series man. Just bought an 01 with 190 on it it’s my third one of these they’re awesome trucks. This one was a no brainer for $750 congrats
Why fix my $700 chevy, when I can watch Rural Vermonter fix his. the starter on my chevy froze up one time, I thought it needed a starter, but I hit it with a hammer a few times and it's been working fine for over a year since. I went to C-Clear glass in Hartford to replace the windshield on my truck, it was only $200 bucks, but it looks like you got it yourself for even cheaper : )
I went to Safelite cause of chip in glass cause they had a fill type epoxy procedure which they advertised. Guy didnt even come out to my vehicle and he said "We can't guarantee it won't continue to chip or crack so best to replace windshield" . I still have same exact chip in glass for 3 years since Safelite visit to repair it. They didnt get anything from me when I was there to spend the $100+ to repair/fill chip.
That Tahoe is barely broke in. My 2002 Tahoe has 304k miles on it and still climbing. The shocking part is it is still on the original build (original 5.3, original 4L60E). I commute between 250-400 miles weekly in it with almost no problems. The worst problem right now is the rear main seal just started leaking. We'll see when and if I get around to doing that job.
Wow! $95 for a windshield? Jeez. In the future I will say for longevity you should treat the rust with osphoric acid, basically rust converter, prep again, and then use the windshield primer on the metal side as well. Still, I know you do good work and the windshield repair will probably outlast the car unless it gets cracked again, hah. Oh and how did you get the 4X4 working? Just fiddle with it 'til it functioned?
@@802Garage yea i a little primer on the window to try to make the rust stop a bit but rust converter would have been better. And yea 4wd just fixed itself after it sat outside for 2 weeks hahaha
You're so lucky to find flips like that. The $750 cars in my area basically have one foot in the junkyard. Sellers want $2000 for a non-running car with a blown head gasket. That Tahoe would be $5K in my city with buyers fighting over it.
I had Safelite replace the windshield on my 07 Sierra two years ago. The technician was hesitant to do the job because of rust on the roof line. He explained I might not have a warranty if the windshield didn't install right. But everything went fine . So I say you just had bad or good luck with your Safelite location. Mine was $300 installed. So good on you installing yours on your own.
Brilliant. Hilarious that the original starter instantly worked when you tried to start the car in the 25 degree weather. Glad you were able to sort out the windshield too!
I've got a 2002 tahoe 5.3 flex fuel I only run cheap gas tho I got it 4 years ago this month .... I'm 6 k miles from it turning 250 k on the clock I bought it at 143 k for 4200 dollars in almost perfect shape ...... it was kept indoors when not in use by the previous owner ... I really lucked out .... but overall there amazing trucks and treat them right you will never need another vehicle ever again .....
We've got on 02 Suburban for the family, it has all factory drivetrain that's just about to break 300k. They are great trucks, you could easily get around 3k where I live for that. I trust putting my entire family in out 300k suburban to go just about anywhere.
I changed too many starters in Chevy's in my life when I was younger. In a KFC parking lot (Caprice), and a gas station(Malibu).... My Jeep XJ used star bolts... that was painful. The fleet of Toyotas in over ten years of ownership, Zero starter issues...
@@robs1852 In the UK its Autoglass with that same shitty song......Autoglass repair, Autoglass replace.......(me) I don't f-in care so shut your f-in face 🤣
I had a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. Same color and engine. Wish I could’ve kept it. The brake lines were so rusted and had lots of rust on the rocker panels. Was a super Awesome truck.
Just got done going through my 98 ford escort. Bad grounds, front brakes, Water pump, timing belt, all idlers, serp belt, radiator, thermostat, thermostat housing, also the clutch master and slave. Cars can be painful. Bouts the only thing that will stop that car anymore is the original fuel pump or if I blow the head gasket. Keep at the work, always worth it in the end. (220k miles)
This makes me hopeful for my own dinky 01 tahoe. I can’t afford to fix it, but maybe someone like you will come along and buy it when I put it up for sale, then fix it.
I never thought about rust being a problem for a new windshield. My car needed a windshield to pass inspection so I don't know what I would have done. The lowest price I could find for my '94 Roadmaster windshild was over $600.
Nice man. You definitely got lucky with this one. Truck market is crazy right now needing work or not. You got that for a steal. Hopefully you got that lbz looking forward to those videos an hopefully you keep it you'll love it an they hold there value + some but if not understandable it's crazy what there going for especially being a LBZ.
One mistake in Terminator 2 he changes the starter in Bronco and the bolts go straight up like a Chevy. He does use a torque wrench though because being a Terminator he might over tighten them
Thought I had the same problem with my Ranger , turned out to be a rotten connection. Mechanic checked out the starter said it was a good one but then noticed the wire was held on with 1 strand...
I'm not sure if you sneeze because of the same reason I do, but when it is very sunny out and we have a fresh snowfall I sneeze a lot because of how bright everything is. Also in the summer time when it's very sunny I sneeze alot, unfortunately I passed this trait onto my 3 year old daughter. Food for thought idfk
I also had a more negative experience with Safelite and my 1990 Volvo 740 wagon. The first guy who replaced it fucked it up, so it had to be done a second time, and after the second time all the clips around the windshield were broken, so now I need to glue my chrome trim back in. I think they just don’t like any older car in general to work on imo
Congratulations for the 40k, now lets go to 50 and then 100. You should be careful not to lay down on the wet o cold floor, you young now but when you old you will have problems because if that, get something to lay in. :)
I got a 2002 Tahoe with 203k miles, still runs great but leaks everywhere, recently had a problem where the radio shorted out and kept draining out the battery and blowing up the starter, just replaced the radio and fixed it.
Alright after seeing the rust on the windshield mating surface that Safelite said was "too rusty" to continue the replacement, I'm now kinda nervous they'll do the same with my car. It has a little rust bubble near one of the corners a lot like the one on your Tahoe.
Nice work! Done these on 4x4 gmt 800 and gmt 900 as a total noob. They're a pain. Last one I did was easy only because I dropped the oil pan, and diff to reseal things. Plenty of room then!
Had the same issue with a windshield. They would not replace. They took the time to explain how the windshield is an important part of structural integrity and the safety of the cab for occupants. They don't want to assume the liability. Thanks.
Try and post these projects in one video. Like a 20-30 minute video for one car would be perfect and it’ll help you get all your content out of the way.
Safe lite can do that window , they told me the same thing for my jeep and I told them I didn’t care , they just said they wouldn’t insure it , the guy just put some extra seam sealer on when he got To the rusty spots
Wow safelite, that was a joke. Also they cant stop you from taking your own car. Tell them to put it in writing so you can sue them next time. They wont.
I’m literally looking for a work beater , and 750 is my budget lol it’s going to be either an old 5 speed ranger or s10. But if I found this I’d be on it 👌
Those were pretty well built. Unfortunately, GM"s quality has dropped as they have made cost cutting measures meaning the newer models are not as well built
Love the way you do things. Glass & Bodyshop: tOo mUcH rUsT
Rural Vermonter: C'mon this is Vermont and you think THAT's a lot of rust? I'll do it myself.
Lol Love it.
haha thanks
Alright boys new starter
Old starter: I will not DIE
@Alaric Enzo bruh
That’s the entire thing with old tahoes 😂
Bet Scotty's Toyota doesn't fix itself
Because Scotty's Toyota Does Not Brake In The 1st Place
@@mctv6486 exactly. Scottys brakes probably broke causing it not to brake.
@@Chevman-jt6qj but then he fixed them lol
Not his but mine does sometimes like all of my trucks do Fords, Chevys, Toyotas, and even one dodge they are all the same trucks lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for including Beetle, I'm sure you know it's the only reason why I watch your channel:-)))))))))))))))))))))
So you don't like the great car flips
@@narcisbaralija do you see this ":-)))))))))))))))))))" it means i was being ironic....but i do prefer Beetle.
@@barryroach1980 ok
Glad you went ahead and replaced the starter. Probably saved the next owner a headache down the road. Seeing that tunnel under the truck in the snow though, my jaw just dropped. Double bonus on it starting up to move, warmer place to work on it and the 4 X 4 system started working again. That rust didn't seem bad at all around the glass area. Being a national chain they likely didn't want to warranty it and just rejected the job instead.
VT247
thanks, and yes really glad I got it into the building!
I have an 2003 Chevy Suburban extremely clean. Black exterior grey leather interior limo tent windows. No rust. I just Had a custom built LS 327 and Tranny done. about 2 months ago. Engine is pushing around 550HP sounds AMAZING!!! "NOT FOR SALE" lol
Safelite wanted to charge me $100 to fix a chip in my windshield. Went to a local and they charge only $35. GOODBYE SAFELITE!!!
Safelite sucks
Safelite wanted $450 for a whole windshield replacement. Local $173.
Been loving this series man. Just bought an 01 with 190 on it it’s my third one of these they’re awesome trucks. This one was a no brainer for $750 congrats
Why fix my $700 chevy, when I can watch Rural Vermonter fix his.
the starter on my chevy froze up one time, I thought it needed a starter, but I hit it with a hammer a few times and it's been working fine for over a year since.
I went to C-Clear glass in Hartford to replace the windshield on my truck, it was only $200 bucks, but it looks like you got it yourself for even cheaper : )
Hell yea
Agreed!
better travel with that hammer tho just in case.
@@3434abab I always keep the adjustable hammer in my truck.
SnapOff good boy
"ACHOO"
"Bless me"
😂😂😂
Me my self and I
Starter needs the heat shield that came factory. It protects it from the exhaust heat radiation .
"I'm gonna do it my damn self!!" Love it. 5 week wait, I see a business opportunity .... Another body shop in your town!!
I went to Safelite cause of chip in glass cause they had a fill type epoxy procedure which they advertised. Guy didnt even come out to my vehicle and he said "We can't guarantee it won't continue to chip or crack so best to replace windshield" . I still have same exact chip in glass for 3 years since Safelite visit to repair it. They didnt get anything from me when I was there to spend the $100+ to repair/fill chip.
That Tahoe is barely broke in. My 2002 Tahoe has 304k miles on it and still climbing. The shocking part is it is still on the original build (original 5.3, original 4L60E). I commute between 250-400 miles weekly in it with almost no problems. The worst problem right now is the rear main seal just started leaking. We'll see when and if I get around to doing that job.
Holy hell almost 1K views already. You're gonna be famous soon my guy.
Edit: Oh shiz and you just hit 40K. Congrats! Told ya you'd be famous.
Wow! $95 for a windshield? Jeez. In the future I will say for longevity you should treat the rust with osphoric acid, basically rust converter, prep again, and then use the windshield primer on the metal side as well. Still, I know you do good work and the windshield repair will probably outlast the car unless it gets cracked again, hah.
Oh and how did you get the 4X4 working? Just fiddle with it 'til it functioned?
haha thank you man!
@@802Garage yea i a little primer on the window to try to make the rust stop a bit but rust converter would have been better. And yea 4wd just fixed itself after it sat outside for 2 weeks hahaha
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Bahaha love it. Could have been a sensor/voltage issue before that after a few drive cycles passed all the checks.
You're so lucky to find flips like that. The $750 cars in my area basically have one foot in the junkyard. Sellers want $2000 for a non-running car with a blown head gasket. That Tahoe would be $5K in my city with buyers fighting over it.
Same here, everyone over prices their 4x4's and suv's like crazy in my neck of the woods.
That's the one thing I really haven't tried to tackle yet is a windshield, not by myself anyway. Came out great for $750!
I had Safelite replace the windshield on my 07 Sierra two years ago. The technician was hesitant to do the job because of rust on the roof line. He explained I might not have a warranty if the windshield didn't install right. But everything went fine . So I say you just had bad or good luck with your Safelite location. Mine was $300 installed. So good on you installing yours on your own.
Brilliant. Hilarious that the original starter instantly worked when you tried to start the car in the 25 degree weather. Glad you were able to sort out the windshield too!
I've got a 2002 tahoe 5.3 flex fuel I only run cheap gas tho I got it 4 years ago this month .... I'm 6 k miles from it turning 250 k on the clock I bought it at 143 k for 4200 dollars in almost perfect shape ...... it was kept indoors when not in use by the previous owner ... I really lucked out .... but overall there amazing trucks and treat them right you will never need another vehicle ever again .....
We've got on 02 Suburban for the family, it has all factory drivetrain that's just about to break 300k. They are great trucks, you could easily get around 3k where I live for that. I trust putting my entire family in out 300k suburban to go just about anywhere.
I changed too many starters in Chevy's in my life when I was younger. In a KFC parking lot (Caprice), and a gas station(Malibu)....
My Jeep XJ used star bolts... that was painful.
The fleet of Toyotas in over ten years of ownership, Zero starter issues...
Scotty Kilmer thanks you
Safelite repair, safelite replace, and safelite leave little shards of glass all over my front seats 🤣🤣
You have to sing this to yourself in the friendly lady safelite soft voice
@@robs1852 In the UK its Autoglass with that same shitty song......Autoglass repair, Autoglass replace.......(me) I don't f-in care so shut your f-in face 🤣
11:17 Lol that's where I always had my questionable old Forester inspected when I lived in White River. I swear those guys were the most lenient.
Nice quick flip, good job on the windshield, seen windshields replacement at a safelite...but never seen one done by an individual.
I had a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. Same color and engine. Wish I could’ve kept it. The brake lines were so rusted and had lots of rust on the rocker panels. Was a super Awesome truck.
Just got done going through my 98 ford escort. Bad grounds, front brakes, Water pump, timing belt, all idlers, serp belt, radiator, thermostat, thermostat housing, also the clutch master and slave. Cars can be painful. Bouts the only thing that will stop that car anymore is the original fuel pump or if I blow the head gasket. Keep at the work, always worth it in the end. (220k miles)
This makes me hopeful for my own dinky 01 tahoe.
I can’t afford to fix it, but maybe someone like you will come along and buy it when I put it up for sale, then fix it.
I’m so glad you got 40k! 50k will be here before you know it!
Thanks!!!
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 your welcome dude! Have the best content! Down to earth and cool
Been here since 13k!
The Tahoe starters are ridiculously tight. Nice job doing the windshield, I wouldn’t use safelight again.
The tahoe is such a reliable SUV. Can’t go wrong with them!
I think you could probably ask $4500 for the Tahoe and still sell it quickly. Great videos!!!
Chevy Tahoe, A truck so good it fixes itself.
I never thought about rust being a problem for a new windshield. My car needed a windshield to pass inspection so I don't know what I would have done. The lowest price I could find for my '94 Roadmaster windshild was over $600.
Nice man. You definitely got lucky with this one. Truck market is crazy right now needing work or not. You got that for a steal. Hopefully you got that lbz looking forward to those videos an hopefully you keep it you'll love it an they hold there value + some but if not understandable it's crazy what there going for especially being a LBZ.
I love the way you just take things into your own hands. You ain't afraid to just tackle the job!
thanks!
Love those Tahoes very reliable
One mistake in Terminator 2 he changes the starter in Bronco and the bolts go straight up like a Chevy.
He does use a torque wrench though because being a Terminator he might over tighten them
I don't own one yet, but I like the Chevy Tahoe's between 99 and 2003, 5.3 4wd model
Thought I had the same problem with my Ranger , turned out to be a rotten connection. Mechanic checked out the starter said it was a good one but then noticed the wire was held on with 1 strand...
We had that wire thing, bad engine earth strap, it was keeping going through the throttle cable earthing.
I'm not sure if you sneeze because of the same reason I do, but when it is very sunny out and we have a fresh snowfall I sneeze a lot because of how bright everything is. Also in the summer time when it's very sunny I sneeze alot, unfortunately I passed this trait onto my 3 year old daughter. Food for thought idfk
I've installed windshields. That could have been installed no problem. Satellite is obviously useless lol
Agreed we live in salt belt state ive seen lot worst....lazy didn't want install windshield
No stupid music or constant blabbing to the camera--just a hard working New Englander!
It’s a good day when rural Vermonter uploads !
Man, Vermonters are hearty folks! I couldn’t take that extreme cold and all that snow! 🥶
Beetle sighting.👍. Tahoe, looks great and I Like a Rock. Funny that glass company, has it's Corp office, in my city.
Thanks for posting..... I always get a tingly feeling when you upload...............
You can get the hard bolts out by tilting the starter and using extensions to unbolt it from the engine bay.
I also had a more negative experience with Safelite and my 1990 Volvo 740 wagon. The first guy who replaced it fucked it up, so it had to be done a second time, and after the second time all the clips around the windshield were broken, so now I need to glue my chrome trim back in. I think they just don’t like any older car in general to work on imo
Congratulations for the 40k, now lets go to 50 and then 100. You should be careful not to lay down on the wet o cold floor, you young now but when you old you will have problems because if that, get something to lay in. :)
thanks! hopefully a car lift is in my future
I got a 2002 Tahoe with 203k miles, still runs great but leaks everywhere, recently had a problem where the radio shorted out and kept draining out the battery and blowing up the starter, just replaced the radio and fixed it.
That's a old retired bait car. They seem to have a mind of THEIR own.
Jesus of Suburbia indeed is a good song.
I'm from the UK, really enjoying your videos, great content, keep up the good work
Alright after seeing the rust on the windshield mating surface that Safelite said was "too rusty" to continue the replacement, I'm now kinda nervous they'll do the same with my car. It has a little rust bubble near one of the corners a lot like the one on your Tahoe.
Cool Tahoe. Nice simple fixes.
Nice work! Done these on 4x4 gmt 800 and gmt 900 as a total noob. They're a pain. Last one I did was easy only because I dropped the oil pan, and diff to reseal things. Plenty of room then!
No that’s actually the right way! It may look wrong but they kind of fit in like a groove for the trailer tired
Of course your good karma started that truck under snow. Keep up the work. Another great video
Congrats on 40k my man
Thank you!
clean your snow of the truck and trailer here in nh it's a 500 to 1,000 dollars for the first time
listen to that engine when you started it I would not pay 3,000 dollars for that vehicle when you payed 750 for it
I clean my trailer off and I don't use it I live in a small town up bast Concord Vermont
Y'know the end of the jack handle usually has a little slot that lets you open the release valve without using your fingers.
Just got recomended your video loved the rv trip and now started on your long road trip 👍.. good stuff
Way to go man Always a pleasure watching you
Another great flip video. Keep 'em comin'!
Had the same issue with a windshield. They would not replace. They took the time to explain how the windshield is an important part of structural integrity and the safety of the cab for occupants. They don't want to assume the liability. Thanks.
gotcha. i happen to disagree with them on that though
How true, now it's on film that he did it so he becomes liable if someone is injured
That truck is mint
great video
Glad you got a place to do the work on those bow ties 😉🙂
Try and post these projects in one video. Like a 20-30 minute video for one car would be perfect and it’ll help you get all your content out of the way.
Safe lite can do that window , they told me the same thing for my jeep and I told them I didn’t care , they just said they wouldn’t insure it , the guy just put some extra seam sealer on when he got
To the rusty spots
I love these cheap flips
Always love seeing beetle. Congrats on 40k.
thanks!
Hum. Something pink in the back seat... Looks like that is the Love Van hahah
That a steal deal brother
Time to find yourself a small good shop to do windshields
When I worked at a windshield shop we would wire wheel it and use self etching primer. That's bs safelite said they wouldn't do it.
You must have the magic touch. Almost every time you get a new vehicle with problems, half of them fix themselves.
haha
I would hate to live in a area like Vermont, your fighting the weather, rust, inspections, too many obstacles are against you
Great Vid, learned something here thanks, good luck with the next adventure. Keep safe.
thanks!
When you pull vehicles on the trailer make they are cross strapped so the vehicle can't shift right off the trailer.
Wow safelite, that was a joke. Also they cant stop you from taking your own car. Tell them to put it in writing so you can sue them next time. They wont.
Good job. Did you disconnect the battery first?
yes you have to or might accidently arc it
Cool way to go. Hope you use gloves, my uncle was a mechanic, you can develop some health issues when you get older if you don't.
You should have used some tape to hold the window in place after you put it in, that way it doesn't slide down before it dries
This one had stops at the bottom to hold it in so i didnt need em
Tahoe video time ‼️
I'm no huge chevy fan but dang that green truck looks so great! Why aren't there more green trucks??
Great music 🎶
I’m literally looking for a work beater , and 750 is my budget lol it’s going to be either an old 5 speed ranger or s10. But if I found this I’d be on it 👌
safelight won't do the one on my rv, as same thing they told you. & guess what it had no rust. think they saw how much work it was & was like nope.
I am a big fan of GM Cars and The Tahoe (preferably the Suburban) is my favorite People Mover By GM/Chevy
That's ridiculous safe light wouldn't put a window in, tiny bit of rust, to hell with safe light
Haha these trucks always randomly break then are fine a day later!
You're a brave man getting under a car while snow is melting all over you.
Nice SUV's, always did like this gen.
I'd drive one.
Thanks for the video.
NEVER get under a car that's up on hydraulic jacks! They can leak and the car comes down on you. Use jack stands.
Replacing a windshield is not hard. I do all mine by myself!
Do you not have a crawly gator (floor creeper) to lay on? Cardboard will work in a pinch.
Try to grab another safety jack. Even though it would be slow, bottle Jacks can fail. So can safety Jacks, but just a thought
But they make such friendly cute sounds when he lets them down
Those were pretty well built. Unfortunately, GM"s quality has dropped as they have made cost cutting measures meaning the newer models are not as well built
i like these videos because i got a 2003 tahoe lt fun to drive kinda easier then some vehicles to work on.