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

HiHoeSilver said:

Yes. Hence the rust and the bedliner on the new one. Also Delco OE.

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That’s weird that they went to metal in the later years. Seems plastic would be better. I decided to use the lock ring I painted. That Hammerite Rust Cap looks like it will hold up better than the factory paint plus I’m pretty sure I got all the rust off. It was just a little bit.

It's done. Started right up so my seat of the pants diagnosis was correct, the fuel pump did indeed take a shit. I was going to replace it awhile back, figuring it was time, but then I got caught up deciding if I wanted even worse gas mileage by adding boost which would have meant a bigger pump. I'm over that whole thing now, I'm staying where I'm at for the near future unless I get another daily. I need The Beast to not break and adding boost is a sure recipe for breakage lol. After I installed the tank, I cleaned things with my pressure washer before mounting the rear wheels.

Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

Rocket Man said:

View attachment 203872 Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

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Damn nice!! Getting me jealous Mark

Sharp!!

Are you putting the dubs back on?

Rocket Man said:

View attachment 203872 Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

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Bling bling, show room fresh!

cmc76 said:

Are you putting the dubs back on?

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Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

Rocket Man said:

Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

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So selling the dubs? Already sold? Shipping to Alaska?

Rocket Man said:

Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

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I like the look of the current wheels, they have a nice race look to them.