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

[Rocket Man]

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

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.

 

[Rocket Man]

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.

 

[Rocket Man]

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.

 

[Tonyrodz]

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.

Damn nice!! Getting me jealous Mark

 

[adventurenali92]

Sharp!!

 

[cmc76]

Are you putting the dubs back on?

 

[00'BlueSteel]

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.

Bling bling, show room fresh!

 

[Rocket Man]

Are you putting the dubs back on?

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.

 

[05Single]

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.

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

 

[00'BlueSteel]

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.

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