east_tn_81
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I really like the way you made those caddy seats work. Are you running a console from front to back?
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Colorado_Outback
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Thank you sir, and I'm glad you asked. Today was a fun day, I got to work on fitting the 03 Escalade center console.
I knew it was going to be a challenge since my truck is manual.
Stripped the entire console down so I could figure out what I needed and what I didn't. There was an 8" sub, with ported box, amp a ton of wires and structural plastic Ill no longer need so I ditched it.
This is really where the console wants to hang out. any farther forward and stuff starts to get really complicated.
After much staring at it I decided to chop it a little shorter than I had previously pictured in my head. There is no eloquent way to make the base of the console meet up with the dash because of the length of the cab, console, 4wd and trans shifters. Ill use the plasma table and brake to build a cover for the front.
4wd shifter in the rear most position, plenty of clearance.
All in all I'm pleased with the way it turned out, accomplished all my wants/needs. 4 cup holders, 3 12v charging outlets and tons of storage where the bench had none.
Plus its like a rug, it really ties the room together :sombrero:
Planning on running a mini fuse block under the console so that I can break out power to the front seats, front and rear seat heaters and the 3 12v outlets. Power for the seats will be easy just 2 wires each, along with the 12v outlets. Heat is a whole other post.
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east_tn_81
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That looks good should make for a nice change when you are riding down the road.
Colorado_Outback
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I cant wait, bench with 225K on it was definitely lacking in the comfort dept. Tomorrows goal is to get the fronts drilled and bolted, and start collecting the parts ill need to start wiring everything.
Colorado_Outback
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Got the driver seat and console mounted. I cant see all 4 mounting locations at once so I had to run the seat back and forth a bunch of times to get it marked, drilled and mounted. Next I need to pull it all out and do the passenger. Sigh/ almost there.
Found some 2x2 1/4" tube scraps to make my jack extensions today. Going to weld the black sleeves to the face of my existing hitch, extensions will slip into the sleeves, jacks mount to the ends. At 3500lbs a piece, I should be able to pick up the whole back of the truck.
Found some 2x2 1/4" tube scraps to make my jack extensions today. Going to weld the black sleeves to the face of my existing hitch, extensions will slip into the sleeves, jacks mount to the ends. At 3500lbs a piece, I should be able to pick up the whole back of the truck.
Colorado_Outback
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norcal*PWRstroke
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Great job on the seat conversion! Where did you buy those jacks at?[IMG said:
Colorado_Outback
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Thanks guys!
The jacks are US General 3500lb capacity from Harbor Freight. Ive used them for a season on my trailer and they have worked well so far.
The jacks are US General 3500lb capacity from Harbor Freight. Ive used them for a season on my trailer and they have worked well so far.
Colorado_Outback
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Im diggin this newer Tahoe front end on this CC.
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Ive also always liked this silverado front end..
Colorado_Outback
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Low was *15 degrees last night, camper was nice and toasty! This is the first time Ive ran the camper below freezing. Leaving the thermostat on 50* today and checking on it periodically. If all go's well it will be ready for some snowboarding/snowshoeing/hiking fun this winter.
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Colorado_Outback
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I'm starting to look at replacing this motor. Ive come up with 2 options based on my budget, timeline and skill level.
Option 1- GM parts long block
Option 2- 6.0 LQ4 Swap
I'm really leaning towards the GM parts long block since it will bolt right up and have 0 miles. Jegs has one that they list for 3/4 and 1ton's 255hp/330tq for $1979 with free freight.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet+Performance/809/12530282/10002/-1
The LQ4's I'm seeing on Ebay are between 1250-1500 for one with more than 100k on it. Then I would need to modify the harness and do motor mounts and probably a couple other things like rad hoses etc.
In the end it will probably be really close cost wise either way. 2500 ish is what I'm thinking..
Am I crazy? are there better options for my budget/skill?
Any advice/recommendations appreciated.
Option 1- GM parts long block
Option 2- 6.0 LQ4 Swap
I'm really leaning towards the GM parts long block since it will bolt right up and have 0 miles. Jegs has one that they list for 3/4 and 1ton's 255hp/330tq for $1979 with free freight.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet+Performance/809/12530282/10002/-1
The LQ4's I'm seeing on Ebay are between 1250-1500 for one with more than 100k on it. Then I would need to modify the harness and do motor mounts and probably a couple other things like rad hoses etc.
In the end it will probably be really close cost wise either way. 2500 ish is what I'm thinking..
Am I crazy? are there better options for my budget/skill?
Any advice/recommendations appreciated.
east_tn_81
Adventurer
I say stay with what works. It is safe affordable and you know what condition you are getting .
Colorado_Outback
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Interior is in! Finally. Between bad weather, work and other projects it took a while.
Wherever I didn't use a factory mounting location I backed each bolt with a 3x3 1/8" steel plate to prevent shear.
20150202_143227 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
20150202_165935 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
20150202_142710 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
Wherever I didn't use a factory mounting location I backed each bolt with a 3x3 1/8" steel plate to prevent shear.
20150202_143227 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
20150202_165935 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
20150202_142710 by colorado_baja, on Flickr
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