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Yah , I like the way Drew has done his by cutting the crown out of it, That's the only way they look right if you ask me...

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Just found this build; I'm in. Great progress so far.

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I am doing just a normal build and it can get overwhelming, what you are doing would put me over the edge. You are dong a beautiful job!

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Wow! Very nice work. You inspire me. Keep it up. Subscribed!

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Thanks to all who encourage me.

Merry Christmas!

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merry christmas and a happy new year drewskiren

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Here is why there has been no progress lately.

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well glad you had fun and had a great christmas

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That looks like fun!

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You should know living in CO! You are so lucky, I had to drive 17 hours to hit the slopes.

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Great looking project, can't wait too see it finished.

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nice build.

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I hope you had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed your vacation as well!

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You and me both. Problem is, other projects jumping line.
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wow nice work just read the whole thread!! great skills you will have one very cool truck

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Im not a fan of long steppers or crew cabs for these trucks but man i love that thing:thumbs:. Right there is a modded truck done right!!!

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I agree with Dieselwrencher, a 4door longbed looks awesome, and its functional, load up some buddies go out fill the bed with d*&%n near anything cuz its huge go campin or watever you do on the weekends and not waste gas cuz ur drivin one truck

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I have been working hard, on other money making projects. 4 Yukons/Denalis - 2 for parting, 2 for fixing. 1 of the fixed ones I am keeping for my son to drive when he turns 16 in 4 months. The others will just about pay for that one.

I have actually made a little progress on the build too, I'll take some pics tomorrow.

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wow 4 of them ! :metal: well cant wait for pics

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Great build, love it. My project is similar, but I have alot of rust to deal with. You are doing a great job!:chevy:

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Finished painting the 2004 Denali parts so I can get back on the real project.

Wait, whats this? Progress??? OMGosh, body is sitting on the 2001 frame!!!!!

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Granted, it is only resting on the frame, but for me this is a major milestone.

Next on the agenda is to see how to mount the body, transmission clearance, engine clearance, what will be my new wheelbase, and the list goes on.

I jumped on the frame, removing the leaf spring brackets first. A boy we mentor lent a hand. We are grinding a fat slot in the rivet head and then knocking the rest off with my air chisel, I'll have to say pretty easy and quick that way.

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I have determined the the wheel base will grow by 4.5 inches, first thing I know that will interfere is the spare tire mount. I cut it off and will also move the last tubular cross brace back 4 inches. The frame can be lengthened at the rear if I need to, the rear axle will simply get relocated 4.5 inches back instead of cutting the frame and welding it back together in the middle.


The frame kick up has been difficult to work around, but really it is a frame that sinks down in the middle more than it kicks up in the rear only. Instead of mounting the cab nearly on the frame, I am going to reuse the 2.5 inch body mount biscuits that came on the new truck. The frame looks normal under there at that height and it helps tremendously with mounting the bed.

I think I can get away with only removing the bed cross mounts and substituting 1 inch tall channel iron. Here you can see I have started that work.

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I love the dueling angle grinders picture! It is cool that you are able to use the project as a learning tool for some kids too. Nice work. I am enjoying watching this monster come together.

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Yeah, I knew that would be a fun picture. I put the camera on the bench and set the timer.:lol:

I like what you're about too.