Another new member checking in

[Junkpile]

I've been lurking around here a little lately, and I've seen a lot of good info and helpful posts, so I thought I should join. I have a 2003 Yukon XL 1500 4x4. I swapped on the 20" wheels and 275/55/20 tires from a Silverado SS, and cranked the bars a little for clearance. I stripped the roof rails and put a brushed finish on them. Made a new grill for it. Removed the side steps. I made a stainless intake manifold cover to replace the black plastic stocker... Just little stuff so far. I'm just starting to modify it, and not completely certain how I want it to end up...

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[Tonyrodz]

Welcome. I like the wheels. Have any shots of your handy work?

 

[swathdiver]

Look nice Chris and welcome aboard!

 

[Doubeleive]

welcome

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach Chris!! Nice job on your Yukon XL so far!!

 

[Shaw520]

Your XL Yuk looks good,... show off that fab work you speak of,...welcome to the club.

 

[Junkpile]

Thanks guys.

I have a couple pics of the grill and emblems on my phone, I think. That's about it though. I'll take pics of the engine cover when I reinstall it. I'm using mine to test fit a cover for my nephew's Silverado build. My little stick-on GMC decals started falling off the SS wheel center caps, so I cut some aluminum ones on the water jet today to cover up the Chevy bowties. I'll take some pics after I get those on and the roof rack cross rails reinstalled this week.

Here is a project that I started last week for a coworkers Jeep build. 14.5" OD with a 3.5" dish. Made from .125" 316SS. Looking for the right wood to use on the outer ring.
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[Fosscore]

Welcome. Should be some interesting metal/fab work with the water jet.

 

[RST Dana]

This guy has some serious toy tools. Hope we can see more of his work.

 

[Raxus]

Welcome from Iowa!


Rax

 

[Junkpile]

There are a bunch of things that I would like to do to this Yukon, but it will be a slow process, and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to go with this thing.

I make a lot of parts for vehicles, unfortunately they are usually other people's vehicles. I do like showing off my work though, so I will try to remember to take pics and post them

 

[Tonyrodz]

There are a bunch of things that I would like to do to this Yukon, but it will be a slow process, and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to go with this thing.

I make a lot of parts for vehicles, unfortunately they are usually other people's vehicles. I do like showing off my work though, so I will try to remember to take pics and post them

There's alot of us on here who can sppreciate another person's ingenuity and skills. Post up when you can.

 

[Junkpile]

Okay, Tony, I have pics of one other project stored on my phone. My boss bought this truck out of Texas as a birthday gift for our company president. There were about 6 people working on it off and on over a 2-3 week period. My contributions were a new SS battery box, aluminum mounts for a chrome steering column, SS mounts for the speaker boxes, engine mounts, various interior trim rings and bezels out of aluminum, new mounts for the corvette IRS, a driveshaft safety loop, and this custom air cleaner... complete with the company presidents actual signature water jet etched into the top of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
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[Tonyrodz]

Okay, Tony, I have pics of one other project stored on my phone. My boss bought this truck out of Texas as a birthday gift for our company president. There were about 6 people working on it off and on over a 2-3 week period. My contributions were a new SS battery box, aluminum mounts for a chrome steering column, SS mounts for the speaker boxes, engine mounts, various interior trim rings and bezels out of aluminum, new mounts for the corvette IRS, a driveshaft safety loop, and this custom air cleaner... complete with the company presidents actual signature water jet etched into the top of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
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Man, that looks great. Reminds me of an Edelbrock product. I'm not flaming you, actually a compliment. Looks very professional and very well done.

 

[Junkpile]

Good eye. It WAS an edelbrock product, lol. Or at least the top was. I milled out their name and welded in a flat plate. I love cheap aluminum dress up parts. I pick up any that I find in junkyards, then use them as the need arises. A little welding, polishing, and paint can recycle that junk into custom one offs in no time.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Good eye. It WAS an edelbrock product, lol. Or at least the top was. I milled out their name and welded in a flat plate. I love cheap aluminum dress up parts. I pick up any that I find in junkyards, then use them as the need arises. A little welding, polishing, and paint can recycle that junk into custom one offs in no time.

Lol, you did a good job.

 

[MSgt Chevy]

Welcome and nice rig

 

[CMil527]

Welcome Chris!