Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Fless]

Probably have to wiggle it a bit...

 

[BADRIDES]

It just has a tab to lift up, then it pulls out.

Thanks and I will give that a try

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks and I will give that a try

Let us know how it goes. Those lights are supposed to be compatible with all the NBS pickups snd SUV’s.

 

[BADRIDES]

These lights are unbelievable and worth every penny. Thanks to Rocket Man for helping me on how to install these.

 

[Rocket Man]

These lights are unbelievable and worth every penny. Thanks to Rocket Man for helping me on how to install these.
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Awesome, glad they worked out for you. They are definitely bright.

 

[Rocket Man]

So I’ve talked to a couple guys and I’m thinking I’ll be able to launch and load a v-drive by myself at the ramps around here. There would be a dock to tie up to so I could shove it on and off the trailer, tie up, and go park the truck. I can find nice v-drives for $10-12k like this one I’m looking at.

 

[Rocket Man]

I just made a deal on this boat for $10,500. It has a freshly built 489 4 bolt bbc with wiseco pistons, eagle rods, **** crank, forged internals, Manley stainless valves, comp cam, 3/8 pushrods, Crower stainless rockers, dart intake 1050 dominator, new msd ignition, 10 qt pan etc. He wanted $12k. I just need a break in the rain, it’s 3 hours away and I don’t want to drive in the rain on the freeway with it that far.

 

[Rocket Man]

It sounds pretty good. The neighbors will love me when I start it up in the driveway.

 

[Just Fishing]

Been tossing around the idea of buying a boat again after I sell my bike. Something less dangerous than riding a bike on the streets but still fun. I used to have a jet boat with a 460 Ford with a 6-71 blower that I built the engine for, back in the 80’s. I have always wanted a v-drive though ever since that boat. Fast off the line and I like how they look with the engines mounted backwards. Just bad a** boats. This one just sold near me for $8500. They can be real expensive but I think I can find one I like for under $10k. I would just use it on occasion to go out when the water is flat and there aren’t a bunch of other boats. Which would be easy now that im retired. I want one with either a BBC or if I could maybe find one with no motor and see about doing an LS turbo build. @randeez ’s motor would be perfect in one.View attachment 366218

Being a former motorcyclists, i find a boat is a close second to the experience of a motorcycle.


The best = airplane
But those have too many costs associated to ownership.

 

[pwtr02ss]

When you need the wind in your hair....

 

[Tonyrodz]

When you need the wind in your hair....




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If that was a riding mower @89Suburban would be in his glory.

 

[Rocket Man]

Being a former motorcyclists, i find a boat is a close second to the experience of a motorcycle.


The best = airplane
But those have too many costs associated to ownership.

My dad used to fly small planes. His last was a Cessna 210. I looked into learning to fly awhile back and decided it’s got too expensive for me to justify it.

I decided to not buy a boat right now, I let the guy know. I had planned on going up on tomorrow and look at it. But I’m super undecided on what type of boat I want. I’m torn between a fast boat like that one or a more comfortable boat with a swim platform and open bow. I just sold my bike and I need to not be in a hurry. Plus right now my attention needs to be on my home projects. I have 3 days of no rain so I’m tearing off my chimney framing and hopefully installing the other sliding door. My back yard looks like my house exploded. I’m about 3 hours in and so far so good. I’ll feel better when the upper section is gone down to the roof.

 

[Fless]

Holy demolition, Batman -- er, @Rocket Man! LOL

 

[89Suburban]

My dad used to fly small planes. His last was a Cessna 210. I looked into learning to fly awhile back and decided it’s got too expensive for me to justify it.

I decided to not buy a boat right now, I let the guy know. I had planned on going up on tomorrow and look at it. But I’m super undecided on what type of boat I want. I’m torn between a fast boat like that one or a more comfortable boat with a swim platform and open bow. I just sold my bike and I need to not be in a hurry. Plus right now my attention needs to be on my home projects. I have 3 days of no rain so I’m tearing off my chimney framing and hopefully installing the other sliding door. My back yard looks like my house exploded. I’m about 3 hours in and so far so good. I’ll feel better when the upper section is gone down to the roof.

Damn back on the ladder already?

 

[Rocket Man]

Damn back on the ladder already?

Yessir but in a safety harness with a rope grab, anchored to the roof. Of course I was above the roof for a bit but I had the rope choked up.

 

[George B]

I just made a deal on this boat for $10,500. It has a freshly built 489 4 bolt bbc with wiseco pistons, eagle rods, **** crank, forged internals, Manley stainless valves, comp cam, 3/8 pushrods, Crower stainless rockers, dart intake 1050 dominator, new msd ignition, 10 qt pan etc. He wanted $12k. I just need a break in the rain, it’s 3 hours away and I don’t want to drive in the rain on the freeway with it that far. View attachment 368361View attachment 368362View attachment 368363View attachment 368364

Do I spy some chrome…

 

[Rocket Man]

Do I spy some chrome…

Yep but I have a rule- bikes or boats is unavoidable for the most part.

 

[Rocket Man]

I got the chimney off down to the roof which was my goal for the day. That was the hard part hopefully. I had to get it to where I could get a tarp over it. It might still rain a bit tonight.

 

[89Suburban]

Yep but I have a rule- bikes or boats is unavoidable for the most part.

I think you'll be better off with a bow rider IMHO. Easier to launch, room for the doggie or any bishes that want to tag along. Nice blow through to keep the family jewels cooled off. Cheap bimini top off amazon too. I prefer outboards to inboards. But I know you like your big blocks/noise/showcasing LOL.

 

[Rocket Man]

I think you'll be better off with a bow rider IMHO. Easier to launch, room for the doggie or any bishes that want to tag along. Nice blow through to keep the family jewels cooled off. Cheap bimini top off amazon too. I prefer outboards to inboards. But I know you like your big blocks/noise/showcasing LOL.

If I go with a bowrider I’ll get an I/O.