Jonah52's Denali Build Thread

[Jonah52]

So here's the back story. Bought my Denali a week ago. It's an 07 with 130k miles, and is a one owner from Georgia. Its super clean. I stole it and have been loving it ever since. Here's a preview of the fixes and mods it needs done. Those in red/blue are complete.

Fixes (All Complete):
-Washer fluid leak- Replace reservoir
-Worn climate control- Overlay or new unit $160
-Loose driver rear armrest- Tighten
-Missing rear control center button- Dealer replaced
-Door creak- Dealer greased
-Missing 12v cover- new cover $10
-New air ride compressor- Dealer replaced
-Re-attach driver rear door molding- 3M tape
-Purchase DVD remote and headphones- Purchased from Fiatdale $60
-Get spare key, Dealer cut

Mods:

Lighting
-MH1 Retrofit (BFC Built) $400
-Morimoto 3Five 4500k Bulbs
-Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-Escalade third brake light and housing $220
-G4 taillights $110
-LED License plate lights $10
-LED Puddle lights $10
-LED Reverse lights $10
-LED 500k Fog bulbs $40
-Philips Vision LED 194 puddle lights (6000k actually 5000k) $12
-Philips Vision LED 194 license plate lights $12
-Sylvania 3147 turn signals $12

Performance
-MBRP 3'' Catback with tip $380
-K&N Intake $90
-SuperChips FlashPaq $100

Interior
-Weathertech front floor liners $100
-Weathertech rear floor liner $119
-15% tint front
-5% tint sides
-1% tint rear
-5% windshield strip
-$157
-New console leather
-New driver seat bottom

Exterior/Wheels/Tires/Suspension
-GMC front emblem overlay (black) $20
-Escalade factory 22's $1200
-Factory Bridgestone Duelers 285/45/22
-Denali Center cap overlays
-Removed Molding
-Debadged rear gate
-Removed rear glass handle
-Dual Exhaust tip
-New Lower Denali Grill
-OEM Chrome Tow Hooks $25



Day I brought here home:



Pics from when I test drove it and decided to buy her:



Took her through the wash:

 

[07Burb]

Lee is going to make the pic with you in it his computer background

 

[Jonah52]

New pics from today:

Lee is going to make the pic with you in it his computer background

Not sure if that is a compliment, or creepy lol

 

[07Burb]

Well.....it's Lee

 

[Jonah52]

Well.....it's Lee

lol

on a side note i can't believe this thread is off track already hahahahaha

 

[NeverSatisfied]

lol

on a side note i can't believe this thread is off track already hahahahaha

Don't worry this won't be the last time

What I meant to say lol

 

[07Burb]

Or the last time lol

Back on topic...this is going to be a really nice build. Looking forward to it.

 

[Jonah52]

lol Touche

So yeah I'm aiming to have everything done this year besides wheels.

I have decided on G4 tails...

Also got a quote from BFC custom lighting. I REALLY want a retrofit, but $1000 is REALLY a lot to spend on headlights....

 

[07Burb]

I had G4s for a while and liked them a lot! I think a smoked set would look great!

And that 1000 price tag is precisely why I don't have a set of retros yet lol

 

[Jonah52]

I had G4s for a while and liked them a lot! I think a smoked set would look great!

And that 1000 price tag is precisely why I don't have a set of retros yet lol

I mean I know they're worth it, and the dude was super helpful. But i talked to a buddy and my GF and they both thought I was crazy. I have a friend who said $600 but then I'd still need bulbs and ballasts, so it's just crazy. I could almost get ck375's but the time I'm done.

I know its frowned upon but I'll probably just throw some HID's in. My Duramax and G6 didn't glare bad at all.

Still got those taillights? Sell them?