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

[Sevenevez]

Brakes done
New Pads and Rotors all around. The rears were paper thin, cracked in my hand.
Handled the e-Brake shoe that was deteriorated.
New axle seal (was leaking)
and... Another alignment (3rd since getting lowered)
I have a 6hr drive tomorrow so i wanted it her good for the trip and i will be able to test the alignment. It wasn't terrible, but it pulled to the right.

 

[adventurenali92]

Gotta keep that rig in tip top shape, especially for trips! I did that with my xl before both trips to Vegas. Lol. The wheels look killer!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Gotta keep that rig in tip top shape, especially for trips! I did that with my xl before both trips to Vegas. Lol. The wheels look killer!

Wheels do look great.

 

[Sevenevez]

Gotta keep that rig in tip top shape, especially for trips! I did that with my xl before both trips to Vegas. Lol. The wheels look killer!

Wheels do look great.

ha, thanks guys. i was really just trying to show ya the new rotors/brakes
trick or treat

 

[Tonyrodz]

Gotta keep that rig in tip top shape, especially for trips! I did that with my xl before both trips to Vegas. Lol. The wheels look killer!

Wheels do look great.

Brakes done
New Pads and Rotors all around. The rears were paper thin, cracked in my hand.
Handled the e-Brake shoe that was deteriorated.
New axle seal (was leaking)
and... Another alignment (3rd since getting lowered)
I have a 6hr drive tomorrow so i wanted it her good for the trip and i will be able to test the alignment. It wasn't terrible, but it pulled to the right.

Someone was actually selling a set of those locally for $200. They had them on their Suburban, but with no tires. I wanted bigger, that's why I never bought them. I guess I should've.

 

[Sevenevez]

Wheels do look great.

Someone was actually selling a set of those locally for $200. They had them on their Suburban, but with no tires. I wanted bigger, that's why I never bought them. I guess I should've.

$200?! holy crap. and i thought i got a great deal on mine.

 

[Tonyrodz]

$200?! holy crap. and i thought i got a great deal on mine.

Yeah. I also didn't want to spend the extra $$ on tires. They looked pretty decent from the pics.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Take a look at these Pete.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/wto/d/rare-23-foose-rims-and-tires/6354893378.html

 

[Sevenevez]

Take a look at these Pete.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/wto/d/rare-23-foose-rims-and-tires/6354893378.html

cool. way different style than mine though. and i guarantee $1 is NOT the price. hah

 

[adventurenali92]

I’ve seen those on a small handful of GM SUVs. For an after market wheel I think they are the better looking wheels. Lol.

 

[05Single]

Those super rare. You should message him @Tonyrodz , I bet he's asking at least $2k

 

[Sevenevez]

Went to Phoenix for work and drove back the same night = 400 quick miles in one day.
She still has a very slight pull to the right. Probably need one more alignment (4th) but from a different shop this time.
Also, Slight rubbing from the new brakes. Might be a backing plate. I thought it would be gone after the trip but it's still there. Plastered with bugs and a grille full of butterflies again. So of course i had to wash her up real quick. Couple fresh pics

 

[Tonyrodz]

Went to Phoenix for work and drove back the same night = 400 quick miles in one day.
She still has a very slight pull to the right. Probably need one more alignment (4th) but from a different shop this time.
Also, Slight rubbing from the new brakes. Might be a backing plate. I thought it would be gone after the trip but it's still there. Plastered with bugs and a grille full of butterflies again. So of course i had to wash her up real quick. Couple fresh pics

Still looking good!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Those super rare. You should message him @Tonyrodz , I bet he's asking at least $2k

Do a cl search for northern nj, there's like 3 sets for sale. Just do Foose in the wheels/tire section

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Was just running back through your thread for fun @Sevenevez. This thing has really come together into a gorgeous ride. Awesome job.

 

[Sevenevez]

Was just running back through your thread for fun @Sevenevez. This thing has really come together into a gorgeous ride. Awesome job.

thanks, Nate! much appreciated. She is getting closer and closer to my original idea.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

thanks, Nate! much appreciated. She is getting closer and closer to my original idea.

I know you were playing with paint schemes and all... and I've never loved tan, beige, gold, whatever... But, man, that is a good looking truck.

 

[Fosscore]

The wheels really set it off. And the little touches of course...it's a Denali, u bar headlights, Esky rack, etc... etc..., but something about those wheels. And I usually don't care for the rivets around the inner lip, but they look tough and lowered. Yep!

 

[Sevenevez]

I know you were playing with paint schemes and all... and I've never loved tan, beige, gold, whatever... But, man, that is a good looking truck.

Paint is really the last BIG thing i want to do on her. And it is real close to me saying, screw it and buy a compressor and just start prepping her for a spray. And i am still undecided on the scheme but i have a rough idea. and thanks man

The wheels really set it off. And the little touches of course...it's a Denali, u bar headlights, Esky rack, etc... etc..., but something about those wheels. And I usually don't care for the rivets around the inner lip, but they look tough and lowered. Yep!

Yeah, i am generally never a fan of 'all chrome' wheels. I will probably paint the faces and leave the lips/rivets chrome. Usually if you paint a chrome or silver wheel it looks smaller. I'm not sure how i'm going to do it quite yet. But i can say i Really love this vehicle. It sucks up gasoline like a chamois but everything else about it is so plentiful. thanks, Foss. I'm just trying to catch up to you. Always loved your Tahoe. It's so clean and it's the same way i like color matching etc..

 

[Tonyrodz]

You have a grey interior? I don't think I've seen that color interior with your color exterior before.