Dave's 2006 Escalade AWD Build Thread

[95escahoe]

While your talking about the center console lid is the factory one the same material as the seats? I'll have to start using leather cleaner on it then if it is


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[Onebadsss]

While your talking about the center console lid is the factory one the same material as the seats? I'll have to start using leather cleaner on it then if it is


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Yes, it is the exact same leather as the seats so I highly recommend regular cleaning and conditioning

 

[adventurenali92]

Truck is looking better and better! That nav unit is awesome! I want to put a front facing camera like that into mine. Funny you mention where you got your seat stuff, my replacement foam and heare elements both came from the same GM dealership in Texas via their ebay store. Prices were way better than anyone else I found! I think I actually ordered my leather top cover from them too. I'm very happy with it! Keep up the good work man!

 

[Rocket Man]

Well now didn't know I was missing out on the party! Good looking Esky, glad to hear the mod but has hit again. Following along.

 

[Onebadsss]

Truck is looking better and better! That nav unit is awesome! I want to put a front facing camera like that into mine. Funny you mention where you got your seat stuff, my replacement foam and heare elements both came from the same GM dealership in Texas via their ebay store. Prices were way better than anyone else I found! I think I actually ordered my leather top cover from them too. I'm very happy with it! Keep up the good work man!

Thanks man! I have several more small projects for the Esky in the works that I'll be sure to post up as soon as I complete each one! That's funny about the TX dealership, I am gonna try to go to them first in the further for any more OEM parts needs since their pricing is so competitive!

 

[Onebadsss]

Well now didn't know I was missing out on the party! Good looking Esky, glad to hear the mod but has hit again. Following along.

Thanks man! I plan to own this Caddy for a looooong time and have big plans for it so this build will be ongoing!

 

[Onebadsss]

No huge updates yet BUT I did finally get around to replacing the column shifter with a new OEM one because the original had lost the chrome trim ring at the end which was bugging the shit outta me:



So much better with the new one in! Bit of a ***** to change it out but well worth the hassle:



Here is the P/N if anyone wants it to upgrade their's. OEM part is pricey but Dorman doesn't make a cheaper alternative for the Escalade style shifter:

 

[adventurenali92]

Nice work! I swapped my denali's plastic handle out for an esky one and it you're right, it was a ***** to get out lol. And I'm gonna do it all over again soon when I switch to an nnbs esky handle. Anywas, your new handle looks way lighter colored then any I've ever seen. Every nbs esky I've seen, and the ones I look into buying online, were that dark almost brown colored leather handle. That leather looks to be a perfect match to your shale interior! Nice!

 

[Onebadsss]

Nice work! I swapped my denali's plastic handle out for an esky one and it you're right, it was a ***** to get out lol. And I'm gonna do it all over again soon when I switch to an nnbs esky handle. Anywas, your new handle looks way lighter colored then any I've ever seen. Every nbs esky I've seen, and the ones I look into buying online, were that dark almost brown colored leather handle. That leather looks to be a perfect match to your shale interior! Nice!

Thanks man! Yeah I had to get my portable butane fuel soldering iron with the exposed flame heating element tip to heat up the T27 Torx screw that holds it in place, since it's got blue threadlocker on it, in order to get it loose!

And yes the shifter comes in two shades as far as the leather wrap is concerned and I did a TON of research to find the P/N for the right one that I needed so I figured I'd post it up to make it easier for the next guy!

 

[adventurenali92]

Thanks man! Yeah I had to get my portable butane fuel soldering iron with the exposed flame heating element tip to heat up the T27 Torx screw that holds it in place, since it's got blue threadlocker on it, in order to get it loose!

And yes the shifter comes in two shades as far as the leather wrap is concerned and I did a TON of research to find the P/N for the right one that I needed so I figured I'd post it up to make it easier for the next guy!

Yeah when my mechanic buddy swapped in mine I was pissed that he out new threadlock in! Gonna suck to get it out. Lol. Lots of heat.... sharing the knowledge we learn is awesome!haha.