Just bought an H2 SUT - lots of questions

[Egan]

After researching for a couple of weeks, I found a 2005 SUT in Pewter Metallic with 59,XXX miles on it about 100 miles form home. I went down to look at it today and got a damn good deal. Part of my negotiation was the fact that some things weren't working like I thought they should or didn't look 100%.

I'm hoping you guys can help answer some of my questions:

1) No keys for the roof racks - can I get these form GM?

2) The top of the windshield was missing the weatherstripping. I'm sure a local windshield repair place can put in a new one for cheap. Your thoughts?

3) Drivers side mirror does not fold in when activating the button. The passenger side folds in just fine. What could be wrong here and what am I looking at in cost?

4) The storage bin in the bed was missing the lock. Can I get this whole piece replaced easily?



5) The end caps on the roof rails at the front seemed separated from the roof. Is this an age thing or is something wrong? Both sides were the same.



6) There is some gaposis where the rear of the roof rail meets the molding. Again, is this to be expected?



7) No tonneau cover, but it looks like the rails are there for one. Are the rails there regardless?



8) The driver's side headlight ribber surround didn't mate up to the grill very well. Any ideas? I did notice driving home that the headlights need adjustment.

[Egan]

And of course, a picture of the SUT is required!

First objective: lose the steps and de-chrome the beastie.

[Egan]

Better pictures to come with a real camera and a thorough washing.

Here's what I am selling and replacing with the H2:

[HummerJim]

The roof rack keys should be available at any GM dealer and the top weatherstrip piece is also available from GM. I'd get the top weatherstrip from GM because aftermarket ones have a history of buzzing and making noise. I wouldn't be suprised if your side windshield peices need taping down with the elements getting to them from the top. Those pieces can get very noisy at highway speeds if not fastened properly. The folding mirror mechanism is expensive to replace and has a history of going out. If you can live with it, I recommend putting that at the bottom of your to do list. Congrats on your purchase, you'll love it!

[Hellz]

i am hoping that you pulled a carfax on this....

it just seems to me that there are tell tale signs of front end collision...

headlights not mating up... windshield... molding has gaps....

im not sure on costs for the headlight(s).. ill let someone handle that.

keys for luggage rack... look at the end cap, and there should be a number scribed on it..like E005 or osmething like that... post it up here and someone might have the same # and could sell you some copies.. i did that and it only cost me $20 from a member here.

windshield... if the glass is good.. im sure the weather stripping is a very cheap fix from any auto glass company.

the pastic trim... someone here might be able to get you a part# or call GM for it... could try junk yards... i think that will be an odd ball that might be hard to locate. That piece looks like it will hold down the upper lights mounting plastic... ya that will create a ton of road noise till you get it fixed..

the locks for the storage area im sure you can find at a parts store easily.. i could be wrong tho

[Egan]

Carfax was indeed pulled.

Are the headlights adjustable? There is one hole in the front.