Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

[ArcticYukon]

thanks, y'all. might be awhile till i get into another one. but, long live TYF culdesac

Stalk you on IG, bro.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Stalk you on IG, bro.

You're not the only one from what I hear.

 

[Sam Harris]

Stalk you on IG, bro.

I had to do the same.. [emoji16]

 

[Onebad1983]

You're not the only one from what I hear.

I had to do the same.. [emoji16]

And me

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Okay... I believe I've laid enough Easter eggs around the forum to satisfy my fun bug, and I know there's a good handful of you that have figured it out. Time to officially break the news, I suppose...

I have been lucky enough to get to know Pete @Sevenevez through some other ventures, and he never fails to impress. When I found out he was selling the Denali, I knew I wouldn't ever forgive myself if I didn't at least try. I'm calling it my mid life crisis. Lol.

First and foremost, I want to thank Pete for keeping it in the TYF family, and allowing me to be the one to carry the torch with a project that has captivated us all. It took a bit of trust on both ends to make it happen the way it did, and we both white-knuckled it a couple times along the way. He could have easily taken a pile of cash from somebody that answered his CL ad and called it a day, but he didn't.

It's not my intent to get all sappy, but we've all been in the position of selling a vehicle we've loved or buying a vehicle we've coveted. There's something special about both sides, and it's safe to say that Pete and I have made the best of them both. We even put the HU's BT to the test in a long phone call while I was out cruising the other night! Memories made and a new friendship growing.

So without further ado...

Here she is being delivered. Pretty big deal on my little podunk street. One of my neighbors (who has a pretty slick rover) was on a walk with his wife and said "looks like somebody got a new toy!" Got a thumbs up and tip of the cap from him when I rolled it past the next day....



She was, in Pete's words "the dirtiest she's ever been." I don't doubt it. 2000 miles and a week on the road makes for a mess, lemme tell you...



I kicked the Ferd outta the garage, but I couldn't even put her away like that, so I spent the evening washing her and subsequently bandaging my knuckles from the lug spikes....errr, nuts.



I have since built a little wish list and some "to do" items to keep the ball rolling on this awesome build (with Pete's approval, of course).

Obviously, I will keep y'all apprised to any changes /progress. This is not a "normal" vehicle where I live, and will easily be a head turner at some local cruise nights, etc. Hopefully, I can take it to the next level. It may take some time, but I have no intention of doing anything other than "babying" and "building" this truck for the foreseeable future.

I will never be Pete with a camera (or have those Yuma sunsets ), but I'll give it some effort. Here she is tonight, enjoying a beautiful evening rolling around town....



I hope this truck can continue to be a symbol of what this forum is. Solid personnel with helpful input for everyone that has a desire to learn, fix, drive, and most of all, enjoy these awesome trucks! May the journey continue...

 

[adventurenali92]

Okay... I believe I've laid enough Easter eggs around the forum to satisfy my fun bug, and I know there's a good handful of you that have figured it out. Time to officially break the news, I suppose...

I have been lucky enough to get to know Pete @Sevenevez through some other ventures, and he never fails to impress. When I found out he was selling the Denali, I knew I wouldn't ever forgive myself if I didn't at least try. I'm calling it my mid life crisis. Lol.

First and foremost, I want to thank Pete for keeping it in the TYF family, and allowing me to be the one to carry the torch with a project that has captivated us all. It took a bit of trust on both ends to make it happen the way it did, and we both white-knuckled it a couple times along the way. He could have easily taken a pile of cash from somebody that answered his CL ad and called it a day, but he didn't.

It's not my intent to get all sappy, but we've all been in the position of selling a vehicle we've loved or buying a vehicle we've coveted. There's something special about both sides, and it's safe to say that Pete and I have made the best of them both. We even put the HU's BT to the test in a long phone call while I was out cruising the other night! Memories made and a new friendship growing.

So without further ado...

Here she is being delivered. Pretty big deal on my little podunk street. One of my neighbors (who has a pretty slick rover) was on a walk with his wife and said "looks like somebody got a new toy!" Got a thumbs up and tip of the cap from him when I rolled it past the next day....

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She was, in Pete's words "the dirtiest she's ever been." I don't doubt it. 2000 miles and a week on the road makes for a mess, lemme tell you...

View attachment 225188

I kicked the Ferd outta the garage, but I couldn't even put her away like that, so I spent the evening washing her and subsequently bandaging my knuckles from the lug spikes....errr, nuts.

View attachment 225189

I have since built a little wish list and some "to do" items to keep the ball rolling on this awesome build (with Pete's approval, of course).

Obviously, I will keep y'all apprised to any changes /progress. This is not a "normal" vehicle where I live, and will easily be a head turner at some local cruise nights, etc. Hopefully, I can take it to the next level. It may take some time, but I have no intention of doing anything other than "babying" and "building" this truck for the foreseeable future.

I will never be Pete with a camera (or have those Yuma sunsets ), but I'll give it some effort. Here she is tonight, enjoying a beautiful evening rolling around town....

View attachment 225190

I hope this truck can continue to be a symbol of what this forum is. Solid personnel with helpful input for everyone that has a desire to learn, fix, drive, and most of all, enjoy these awesome trucks! May the journey continue...

Congrats man!! Really stoked that the truck got to stay in the TYF family and is with someone who appreciates it and will love it and take care of it the way Pete did! Stoked for you buddy!!

 

[07Burb]

Okay... I believe I've laid enough Easter eggs around the forum to satisfy my fun bug, and I know there's a good handful of you that have figured it out. Time to officially break the news, I suppose...

I have been lucky enough to get to know Pete @Sevenevez through some other ventures, and he never fails to impress. When I found out he was selling the Denali, I knew I wouldn't ever forgive myself if I didn't at least try. I'm calling it my mid life crisis. Lol.

First and foremost, I want to thank Pete for keeping it in the TYF family, and allowing me to be the one to carry the torch with a project that has captivated us all. It took a bit of trust on both ends to make it happen the way it did, and we both white-knuckled it a couple times along the way. He could have easily taken a pile of cash from somebody that answered his CL ad and called it a day, but he didn't.

It's not my intent to get all sappy, but we've all been in the position of selling a vehicle we've loved or buying a vehicle we've coveted. There's something special about both sides, and it's safe to say that Pete and I have made the best of them both. We even put the HU's BT to the test in a long phone call while I was out cruising the other night! Memories made and a new friendship growing.

So without further ado...

Here she is being delivered. Pretty big deal on my little podunk street. One of my neighbors (who has a pretty slick rover) was on a walk with his wife and said "looks like somebody got a new toy!" Got a thumbs up and tip of the cap from him when I rolled it past the next day....

View attachment 225186

She was, in Pete's words "the dirtiest she's ever been." I don't doubt it. 2000 miles and a week on the road makes for a mess, lemme tell you...

View attachment 225188

I kicked the Ferd outta the garage, but I couldn't even put her away like that, so I spent the evening washing her and subsequently bandaging my knuckles from the lug spikes....errr, nuts.

View attachment 225189

I have since built a little wish list and some "to do" items to keep the ball rolling on this awesome build (with Pete's approval, of course).

Obviously, I will keep y'all apprised to any changes /progress. This is not a "normal" vehicle where I live, and will easily be a head turner at some local cruise nights, etc. Hopefully, I can take it to the next level. It may take some time, but I have no intention of doing anything other than "babying" and "building" this truck for the foreseeable future.

I will never be Pete with a camera (or have those Yuma sunsets ), but I'll give it some effort. Here she is tonight, enjoying a beautiful evening rolling around town....

View attachment 225190

I hope this truck can continue to be a symbol of what this forum is. Solid personnel with helpful input for everyone that has a desire to learn, fix, drive, and most of all, enjoy these awesome trucks! May the journey continue...

I thought this was the case when I thought I saw the front end of this in the garage when you posted a pic of your other Hoe a few days back

 

[Sam Harris]

Okay... I believe I've laid enough Easter eggs around the forum to satisfy my fun bug, and I know there's a good handful of you that have figured it out. Time to officially break the news, I suppose...

I have been lucky enough to get to know Pete @Sevenevez through some other ventures, and he never fails to impress. When I found out he was selling the Denali, I knew I wouldn't ever forgive myself if I didn't at least try. I'm calling it my mid life crisis. Lol.

First and foremost, I want to thank Pete for keeping it in the TYF family, and allowing me to be the one to carry the torch with a project that has captivated us all. It took a bit of trust on both ends to make it happen the way it did, and we both white-knuckled it a couple times along the way. He could have easily taken a pile of cash from somebody that answered his CL ad and called it a day, but he didn't.

It's not my intent to get all sappy, but we've all been in the position of selling a vehicle we've loved or buying a vehicle we've coveted. There's something special about both sides, and it's safe to say that Pete and I have made the best of them both. We even put the HU's BT to the test in a long phone call while I was out cruising the other night! Memories made and a new friendship growing.

So without further ado...

Here she is being delivered. Pretty big deal on my little podunk street. One of my neighbors (who has a pretty slick rover) was on a walk with his wife and said "looks like somebody got a new toy!" Got a thumbs up and tip of the cap from him when I rolled it past the next day....

View attachment 225186

She was, in Pete's words "the dirtiest she's ever been." I don't doubt it. 2000 miles and a week on the road makes for a mess, lemme tell you...

View attachment 225188

I kicked the Ferd outta the garage, but I couldn't even put her away like that, so I spent the evening washing her and subsequently bandaging my knuckles from the lug spikes....errr, nuts.

View attachment 225189

I have since built a little wish list and some "to do" items to keep the ball rolling on this awesome build (with Pete's approval, of course).

Obviously, I will keep y'all apprised to any changes /progress. This is not a "normal" vehicle where I live, and will easily be a head turner at some local cruise nights, etc. Hopefully, I can take it to the next level. It may take some time, but I have no intention of doing anything other than "babying" and "building" this truck for the foreseeable future.

I will never be Pete with a camera (or have those Yuma sunsets ), but I'll give it some effort. Here she is tonight, enjoying a beautiful evening rolling around town....

View attachment 225190

I hope this truck can continue to be a symbol of what this forum is. Solid personnel with helpful input for everyone that has a desire to learn, fix, drive, and most of all, enjoy these awesome trucks! May the journey continue...

Awesome! So happy for you, and so glad she’s still in the TYF family! I noticed the sly portion of a beautifully painted honeycomb taillight the other day, and knew without a doubt that was Sevenevez Denali! Keep up the good work, and very happy for you!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Congrats man!! Really stoked that the truck got to stay in the TYF family and is with someone who appreciates it and will love it and take care of it the way Pete did! Stoked for you buddy!!

Thanks, Chase. I'm very happy to have it! The 6.0 is a fun change from what I'm used to.

I thought this was the case when I thought I saw the front end of this in the garage when you posted a pic of your other Hoe a few days back

Lol. I've been dropping them around for about 2 weeks now. I just needed to have a little fun with it...

Awesome! So happy for you, and so glad she’s still in the TYF family! I noticed the sly portion of a beautifully painted honeycomb taillight the other day, and knew without a doubt that was Sevenevez Denali! Keep up the good work, and very happy for you!

Thanks, Sam. Good catch!

 

[adventurenali92]

Thanks, Chase. I'm very happy to have it! The 6.0 is a fun change from what I'm used to.



Lol. I've been dropping them around for about 2 weeks now. I just needed to have a little fun with it...



Thanks, Sam. Good catch!

Yeah!! The 6.0 is really awesome! It’s a lot of fun to drive!