2000 GMC Sierra Expo Pickup Truck
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Link is in my signature: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...dition-M116-Pioneer-Tool-Trailer-Build-Thread
chevyexpotruck
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Was wondering if anyone would notice
Is the location of the locking screws for the bottom of the front grill. If I did not cut them out, I would not be able to get a screw driver in there to lock down the grill, or remove it when needed.
Was waiting to see how it looks when the bumper goes back on the truck after paint. If it doesn't look as good as I wanted, I was thinking I might make one piece that runs under the grill from one end to the other and held in by screws so that it can be removed if/when needed.
Will see this weekend.
chevyexpotruck
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New pump arrived this week.
Got it online.
Paid it $150, where they wanted $400-500 at the local places.
Now GM recommends dropping the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump. Last time I removed the pump to replace the sending unit, I ended up pulling the bed instead. This time I decided to go another route.
Started by doing this.
Damn was it ever hard to get out. Was only held in with two small screws at the rear. But it clipped to the box behind the cab and under the bed rails, making it really damn hard to get out as you have to bend and pull it all at the same time. Was just about to get the cutter when she finally popped out.
After that I did this.
Now I have super easy access to the damn thing.
Old pump went this way.
New pump came out of the box.
New pump with the old rusty locking ring of death. I don't have a new one, so the old one will just have to work.
New pump installed!
I put in the key and she started up right away.
Now I didn't have time, as it was dark by the time I finished, but I plan to build a hatch for the new hole I put in the bed.
At least the truck is running again.
Got it online.
Paid it $150, where they wanted $400-500 at the local places.
Now GM recommends dropping the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump. Last time I removed the pump to replace the sending unit, I ended up pulling the bed instead. This time I decided to go another route.
Started by doing this.
Damn was it ever hard to get out. Was only held in with two small screws at the rear. But it clipped to the box behind the cab and under the bed rails, making it really damn hard to get out as you have to bend and pull it all at the same time. Was just about to get the cutter when she finally popped out.
After that I did this.
Now I have super easy access to the damn thing.
Old pump went this way.
New pump came out of the box.
New pump with the old rusty locking ring of death. I don't have a new one, so the old one will just have to work.
New pump installed!
I put in the key and she started up right away.
Now I didn't have time, as it was dark by the time I finished, but I plan to build a hatch for the new hole I put in the bed.
At least the truck is running again.
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chevyexpotruck
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Yeah it wasn't what I really wanted to do, but it works. And this way if it does break again, I can change it much easier. Especially if it is on a trail somewhere.
chevyexpotruck
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Pics of the new bumper installed.
It should work.
Still not sure what I will do for the brush guard right now, but I have time to think about it.
Next comes the new skid plate. I already have the steel cut for it. Just have to bend it, pop some holes in it, then paint it.
It should work.
Still not sure what I will do for the brush guard right now, but I have time to think about it.
Next comes the new skid plate. I already have the steel cut for it. Just have to bend it, pop some holes in it, then paint it.
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chevyexpotruck
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Got around to building the new front skid plate.
When I was building the bumper, I made sure to incorporate some holes so that I could make a skid plate that would extend from the bottom of the frame up to the bumper.
Now that the bumper is done, I can fab up a new skid plate that will replace the crappy plastic one that came with the truck.
Started with a 1/4 inch thick piece of checkerplate I had sitting around.
I pulled it under the truck and took some measurements. I needed to put two bends in the ends so that it would mount to the bottom of the frame and the bottom of the bumper properly.
I didn't take any pics, but the next part involved lots of heat with the torches and a really big hammer. As well as more than a few trips under the truck with the hot plate.
Once I had the right bends, I marked where the holes would be located and used the torches to punch some holes through it.
Then after a final test fit, I got out the bed liner spray paint and gave it a good coat on both sides.
Ready to go.
Now all installed.
That should work a lot better than the original plastic one.
When I was building the bumper, I made sure to incorporate some holes so that I could make a skid plate that would extend from the bottom of the frame up to the bumper.
Now that the bumper is done, I can fab up a new skid plate that will replace the crappy plastic one that came with the truck.
Started with a 1/4 inch thick piece of checkerplate I had sitting around.
I pulled it under the truck and took some measurements. I needed to put two bends in the ends so that it would mount to the bottom of the frame and the bottom of the bumper properly.
I didn't take any pics, but the next part involved lots of heat with the torches and a really big hammer. As well as more than a few trips under the truck with the hot plate.
Once I had the right bends, I marked where the holes would be located and used the torches to punch some holes through it.
Then after a final test fit, I got out the bed liner spray paint and gave it a good coat on both sides.
Ready to go.
Now all installed.
That should work a lot better than the original plastic one.
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chevyexpotruck
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I thought I had updated this with pictures of the bull bar I installed just before winter. I guess I forgot
Oh well, here are the pictures.
Yes, that is all I installed. It is similar to the one I installed on the pathfinder several years ago.
While having protection for the headlights would be nice, I really don't need it. I mainly wanted something to help protect the radiator. I can live without headlights if needed, but not a radiator.
If I ever get around to installing some rock-sliders, I will likely install some bars that run from the bull bar, around the headlights and fender that will then connect up to the rock sliders. But until then, this will suffice.
I also replaced the lights in the cab recently. I had a few bulbs in the dash that were burnt out and needed replacing. So while I was at it, I decided to replace all the lights in the cab with LEDs. New bright white LED's for the doors, under-dash, map lights and done light. But for the instrument panel I decided to go with red. I didn't do it just because I thought it would look cool, but to help with my night vision while driving at night. It does make a big difference while driving. Not only is the instrument panel brighter, but it doesn't hurt my eyes as much when driving at night.
Next thing I really need to do is to give the truck a bit of lift. The front end needs some lift to get her sitting level again.
Oh well, here are the pictures.
Yes, that is all I installed. It is similar to the one I installed on the pathfinder several years ago.
While having protection for the headlights would be nice, I really don't need it. I mainly wanted something to help protect the radiator. I can live without headlights if needed, but not a radiator.
If I ever get around to installing some rock-sliders, I will likely install some bars that run from the bull bar, around the headlights and fender that will then connect up to the rock sliders. But until then, this will suffice.
I also replaced the lights in the cab recently. I had a few bulbs in the dash that were burnt out and needed replacing. So while I was at it, I decided to replace all the lights in the cab with LEDs. New bright white LED's for the doors, under-dash, map lights and done light. But for the instrument panel I decided to go with red. I didn't do it just because I thought it would look cool, but to help with my night vision while driving at night. It does make a big difference while driving. Not only is the instrument panel brighter, but it doesn't hurt my eyes as much when driving at night.
Next thing I really need to do is to give the truck a bit of lift. The front end needs some lift to get her sitting level again.
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rayra
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some penetrating oil on that fuel pump lock ring soaking for an hour while you worked on other things should have made it much easier to remove. Or some naval jelly first.
likewise changing the fuel lines. Once you had the bed off it's an easy time to do some preventative maintenance while most of the disassembly is already done for something else. Make the most of the opportunity.
The trailer looks real nice.
likewise changing the fuel lines. Once you had the bed off it's an easy time to do some preventative maintenance while most of the disassembly is already done for something else. Make the most of the opportunity.
The trailer looks real nice.
chevyexpotruck
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This is an old thread, but I noticed that the links for my pictures were dead, so I uploaded the pictures here (instead of hosting them somewhere else) so that people could see the pics in case they wanted ideas for their truck builds.
I have moved onto other trucks since the Sierra, but it is still running as a plow truck on the family property now.
I have moved onto other trucks since the Sierra, but it is still running as a plow truck on the family property now.