So one of the things I bought with my deployment mula is this....

 

 

Plans are, replace front end with the 04 escalade clip i bought.
replace v6 with a mild 4.8 ls6 cam and 76 mm turbo
Lower it 2/4
22" Escalade wheels
And some decent tunes

Should make for a nice Daily

 

 

AE7 Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench
B30 Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
B32 Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front
C5M GVWR, 6100 lbs. (2767 kg)
C60 Air conditioning, single-zone manual
DE2 Mirrors, outside manual
EVA Test DVT, EVAP Emission Requirement
E63 Pickup box, Fleetside
FE9 Emissions, Federal requirements
FWI Fort Wayne Assembly
GU4 Rear axle, 3.08 ratio
JC5 Brake System (6100-7200 # GVWR) 4 Wheel Disc Brakes (Gasoline – Vacuu, Type Booster)
K68 Alternator, 105 amps
L35 Engine: 4.3 Liter V6, CPI
MG5 Transmission MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84 MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
NF2 Emission System: Federal, Tier 1
QNF Tires, P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall
SLM SALES PROCESSING STOCK ORDERS
TFE SALES INCENTIVE COMMITMENT PLUS
UL1 Radio- AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Clock, And ETR. (European Frequency Radio, Base On All Models For European Export, Requires UL2)
UQ5 Audio system feature, 4-speaker system
VB3 Bumper, rear chrome
VG3 Bumper, front Black
VP6 Noise Control
VXS Vehicle Complete
V73 Vehicle Statement US/Canada
V76 Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted
XNF P235/75R16-106S ALS BW – Front
YD3 AXLE (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD6 Rear Spring, Base Equipment
YNF P235/75R16-106S ALS BW – Rear
Z83 Suspension Package, Solid Smooth Ride
Z88 Conversion Name Plate, GMC TRUCK
ZY1 Paint, solid
1SA PACKAGE OPTION 01
1SZ DISCOUNT OPTION PACKAGE
12D TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, GRAPHITE (D) (96)
12I INTERIOR TRIM GRAPHITE (96)
6ZM COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6ZM)
7ZM COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7ZM)
74U Primary Color Exterior, Victory Red

 

WHAT!!! No 8.1???

Looks like a fun build.

 

looks like an intresting project , but cant you just stick with the 03+ gmc front end ?

 

I already own the escalade one
Yeah i got 3 spare 8.1's but i want one of my vehicles to get decent mileage...LOL
I would love a denali front end but what i have....

 

I see why it was crashed had black ice air freshner in it those are extremly bad luck. Looks like a fun build

 

LOL yup