Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

W8TVI said:

@Sevenevez This is what I was thinking:

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Galante said:

And everyone is a photoshop expert now too.......lolol

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Sevenevez said:

that's nice too. i just never liked that factory red logo. i think it's the first thing i change everytime i buy a GMC

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Sevenevez said:

that's nice too. i just never liked that factory red logo. i think it's the first thing i change everytime i buy a GMC

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Sevenevez said:

Escalade Roof Rack swap install

i know there is a few of these in the forum. But i might as well show my process.

Remove the old one. Used a Torx T-25. 10 Bolts. 2 on the front of each rail, 2 on the rear of each rail and one in the middle of each rail.



you have to slightly pull up on this tab to release the feet from the rails.
(i took the pic after it was off for more light)



Then just slide your old rails off the channels and take all the pieces off

Gosh, it looks so clean with NO Rack i almost changed my mind and left it!



cleaned the dirt and residue a little



install the anchors into the center hole of each rail.



place the new esky rail over that hole and then slide the rail forward until your front and rear mounting holes are aligned



once it's lined up, don't forget to put the plastic feet UNDER this. (i forgot this step the first time)



but luckily, i unscrewed it and fit them under it after the fact



Screw all the rails back on then slide your cross arms back on from the rear.
(there is a safety tab/notch on the front that prevents it from being over slid, so bring em in from the rear of the vehicle)



tilt the end cap edge into the chrome rail then you can push them into place snug.



All done!

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inmypassatlife said:

I have to remove my rack soon for the vinyl wrap, thanks for the pics...I am also considering going with no rack

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Sevenevez said:

nice. is yours dark green? thats such a cool rare color. what color are you wrapping it?

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inmypassatlife said:

it is the polo green i believe is what they call it on here. I am wrapping the roof in gloss black. feathering the broken clear coat in this 100* heat is gonna take awhile

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Sevenevez said:

oh nice. that'll be cool. yeah, i live in Yuma, AZ. 100+ degrees temperature is normal. i totally get that

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inmypassatlife said:

Well the heater core quick connection fittings broke just a few mins ago... Luckily in my work space

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