What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Charlie207]

Agreed. If I didn't care about the functionality of the sunvisors, I'd have a 5-panel Wink in my Tahoe (and most every other vehicle).

If you've never experienced a Wink, they're incredible for situational awareness. Not being day/night or dimmable is a major drawback, though.

Tall people have all the problems, too.

 

[Grady_Wilson]

Agreed. If I didn't care about the functionality of the sunvisors, I'd have a 5-panel Wink in my Tahoe (and most every other vehicle).

If you've never experienced a Wink, they're incredible for situational awareness. Not being day/night or dimmable is a major drawback, though.

I didn't even know they still made Wink mirrors.
They were big in the 80's.
I installed one in my brother's '67 Camaro back then.
I never needed one in my '64 Malibu because it was a convertible.
Does the Wink get in the way of the sun visors?
They used to be removed during installation back in the day.

 

[Doubeleive]

In my '13 LTZ, it's in the DIC. The less garbage up there, the better, IMO.

ya it's in mine as well, just like it up in the mirror better. easier to see at glance without having to look down
all my rear windows are limo tint so the direct rear view is not really of much concern, I am usually driving faster than 99% of people anyway
so the only thing I need to worry about behind me is a cop
on another note for some reason my mpg increased by 1.1mpg, maybe it's the summer blend
it's been on 9.6 for quite some time now it's at 10.7

 

[Doubeleive]

I didn't even know they still made Wink mirrors.
They were big in the 80's.
I installed one in my brother's '67 Camaro back then.
I never needed one in my '64 Malibu because it was a convertible.
Does the Wink get in the way of the sun visors?
They used to be removed during installation back in the day.

I tried one years ago, the gaps mess me up, I would rather just have larger side mirrors
even the blind spot detection is too slow for me, it's extremely rare that I need to reference it

 

[Doubeleive]

probably won't get the mirror up and sensor wiring ran until next weekend, end of the month crunch time

 

[Scrappycrow]

Does the Wink get in the way of the sun visors?

Usually, yes. I removed the sun visors in my '57 Chevy when I had the Wink in it, but the top front of the windshield in Tri-Fives is so far forward that I really didn't miss them.

I tried one years ago, the gaps mess me up, I would rather just have larger side mirrors

If you saw gaps, it was installed incorrectly. Properly positioned, it appears seamless.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Agreed. If I didn't care about the functionality of the sunvisors, I'd have a 5-panel Wink in my Tahoe (and most every other vehicle).

If you've never experienced a Wink, they're incredible for situational awareness. Not being day/night or dimmable is a major drawback, though.

My father had one in his Bronco back in the day.

 

[Jdsfx1]

Cut my Yukon XL in half and removed 12” from the frame, then welded it back together and added fishplates for additional strength. Now it’s a little longer than a Yukon and a little shorter than an XL.

 

[Charlie207]

Cut my Yukon XL in half and removed 12” from the frame, then welded it back together and added fishplates for additional strength. Now it’s a little longer than a Yukon and a little shorter than an XL.

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That's bold!

Why?

 

[Rocket Man]

Cut my Yukon XL in half and removed 12” from the frame, then welded it back together and added fishplates for additional strength. Now it’s a little longer than a Yukon and a little shorter than an XL.

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So it’s a Yukon X now? Nice.

 

[mountie]

Cut my Yukon XL in half and removed 12” from the frame, then welded it back together and added fishplates for additional strength. Now it’s a little longer than a Yukon and a little shorter than an XL.

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Yukon X

 

[Grady_Wilson]

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Cut my Yukon XL in half and removed 12” from the frame, then welded it back together and added fishplates for additional strength. Now it’s a little longer than a Yukon and a little shorter than an XL.

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Where are you removing the extra body length from?
I'm really interested to see your final product.

 

[blondie70]

I bet the body shortening is gonna be the hardest part (by far). Think it should be called the Yukon L (just to be contrary ha ha)

 

[Jdsfx1]

It will be getting a different body. It’s getting a 1941 Cadillac and I had to change the length to accommodate the new body. I will be using the floor pan and firewall from the Yukon and grafting the Cadillac body to them.

 

[mountie]

It will be getting a different body. It’s getting a 1941 Cadillac and I had to change the length to accommodate the new body. I will be using the floor pan and firewall from the Yukon and grafting the Cadillac body to them.

Interesting !!

 

[the 18th letter]

@Jdsfx1 What channel does this show come on? I’d watch…

 

[Charlie207]

It will be getting a different body. It’s getting a 1941 Cadillac and I had to change the length to accommodate the new body. I will be using the floor pan and firewall from the Yukon and grafting the Cadillac body to them.

What made you go with the GMT900 platform?

 

[Jdsfx1]

What made you go with the GMT900 platform?

I was going to use a GMC Envoy but I thought the Yukon was just a better base. It will be a little more difficult due to the width of the firewall, but I seem to gravitate to challenges…..in other words, I’m stupid

 

[alpha_omega]

Been keeping busy. Frame is painted and re “waxed” with cosmoline. Time for assembly.

 

[Charlie207]

So you're keeping it 4wd? is it going to be lifted?