My OBS Yukon Build Thread

[cowboyzr2]

So I figured I would start a thread on here about my '99 OBS... I did the same thing for my ZR2 on another forum and that thread lasted 7 years because it was a never ending project... I've got a feeling this is going to turn into the same thing.

The day I picked it up in mid December 2012 with a hair over 66,000 miles. Kinda dirty - been pretty much sitting in a garage collecting dust. Only had 4,000 miles put on it in 3 years.

One owner, garage kept. Claimed it had a nasty problem with it since it had a miss. Took it home for $3,500. I went ahead and replaced the injectors on the 2 cylinders that it was misfiring on, and still had a misfire... Didn't take long to realize he had placed two of the plug wires back in the wrong spot.

Bought some cheapo clear corners for it from eBay... Not the ones I play to keep - but didn't cost much so I'm playin with em.

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Off with the running boards and aluminum fender trim... And some clear turn signals.

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Navigator center console

 

[cowboyzr2]

Clear headlights & HID's for high beams.

Plasti-Dipped Emblems

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NNBS GMC Wheels

 

[Ben]

Looks really good! Very classy mods!

 

[cowboyzr2]

Thanks appreciate it!
Got this Craigslist find from a fella with a very nice lowered 2wd 2 door Saturday.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Looks great I like the Picture with the dog in it

What are your other plans for it?

 

[Vigh_J]

I kinda liked it better without the bumper, but still looks awesome.

very clean.

 

[Ben]

Thanks appreciate it!
Got this Craigslist find from a fella with a very nice lowered 2wd 2 door Saturday.

Needs 2 Hella 4000s

 

[cowboyzr2]

Kinda up in the air on the brush guard... But that exact Westin is over $500. I picked it up for $40... If I don't like it, I'll just stick it in the barn or resell it.


I'm looking for some lights to go on it... I wish I had the PIAA's I left on my ZR2 when I sold it.

I'm now looking for leather seats in descent shape... I found a set for 200 - the passenger & rear are immaculate, the driver needs some work. If i pick em up, I'll just drop the driver off at a shop and have it redone before I put them in.

Didn't plan on lifting it... But I've been looking around at lift kits now.

 

[Gzes]

Looks good bro I like the guard. Yea a lift would suit it nicely. How high you thinking 4in?

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

One word for lifts SUPERLIFT --- my opinion of course

 

[Goodinblack]

Powder oat the grille guard white.

 

[cowboyzr2]

One word for lifts SUPERLIFT --- my opinion of course

I'm gonna shop around a bit... Probably won't be any time soon, really. I don't want to make it too big because I drive it every day. My plans were to originally keep this close to stock and spend my money on the Duramax... But I can't leave anything alone

Powder oat the grille guard white.

Kinda thought about that. I'd like to color match the bumpers - so the grill guard would probably look better white also.

 

[cowboyzr2]

So I finally ran across an OBS Escalade at the salvage yard... Actually, two identical ones right next to eachother.
Grabbed a set of gauges...

And the foglight switch for my future brush guard lights.

Both had center consoles - one was trashed, the other wasn't much better so I grabbed the better of the two. I felt like I needed a tetanus shot after being in that nasty truck.

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Completely disassembled, stripped with a pressure washer, sprayed with promotor and painted. Also painted the wood insert gloss black for now... But thinking about hydro-dipping all the trim.

Installed the factory Bose sub also... Have to admit I'm pretty impressed how it sounds. I'm glad I didn't trash it.

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And the finished product...

I went back to the salvage yard and grabbed the armrest from the other escalade - it wasn't torn at all, just nasty. I've since painted it also for now. Not holding my breath on how well it'll hold up, but it looks perfect until I decide to reupholster it.

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I also picked up all 4 woodgrain and leather inserts for the doors... I played around a little bit with the fabric on mine - doesn't look like it's going to be an easy swap. This may sit on the back burner for a few weeks until I get a weekend to do it. I will most likely paint the leather to match with the same paint I used for the console and dip the woodgrain inserts to match whatever I decide to go with on the center console wood.

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Back when I was in school I bought a cheap '98 Bonneville to drive back and forth as a gas getter.... On that gen Bonneville they didn't have illuminated window switches - but little LED accent lights that shined down on them. I like playing with stuff like that, so I had grabbed a bunch when I was at the salvage yards a long time ago. I ran across them in my garage and decided to stick a couple in my cupholder. Turned out perfect. Not too bright, just a nice faint glow to the cupholders.

 

[cowboyzr2]

Been hanging around GMT400 some lately, but haven't really had time to do many updates either place.
I've played with the Yukon a little more...
I've had PIAA's, Hella's, KC's, and I just can't justify spending that kind of money right now on something I never use..
Picked up these cheap-o lights from Northern Tool for $8/piece. They'll work for now.

Wired them up to an Escalade fog switch..

Z56 Police Cluster

Enough LED's to get a tan...

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New Tails...

And my $9 Audiovox overhead console from the junkyard!

The screen was jacked in it... But picked up a replacement screen, DVD player, FM modulator and all wiring I need from eBay for $30 shipped.

 

[cowboyzr2]

Wow, didn't realize it'd been so long since I've been over here!
Haven't put too many miles on the Yukon, but I've played with it a little..
New Tires

USB Ports in place of the lighter

Steering wheel controls

Diesel Bumper & Z71 fogs

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Cree LED Reverse lights

Out with the clear and in with some nicer turn lenses

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30" LED Bar and replaced my foggy Z71 fogs with brand new ones.

 

[Goodinblack]

I like

Reminds me of my ol 96 Tahoe.

 

[MWhit]

Wow, didn't realize it'd been so long since I've been over here!
Haven't put too many miles on the Yukon, but I've played with it a little..
New Tires

USB Ports in place of the lighter

Steering wheel controls

Diesel Bumper & Z71 fogs

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Cree LED Reverse lights

Out with the clear and in with some nicer turn lenses

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30" LED Bar and replaced my foggy Z71 fogs with brand new ones.

 

[MWhit]

cowboyzr2, I have a couple of questions in reference to the Audiovox overhead console you installed. I recently acquired one and wanted to hook up the monitor to my in dash radio/dvd player and had some wiring questions. please hit me up if you can. Thanks

 

[moviewithnotitle]

Cowboyzr2,
Can you get a close-up shot of the front bumper lights? Also, what lights in the bumper did you just update too?

Thanks

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

That overhead console is pretty sweet , did that come from a suburban with a soco pkg or a astrovan?