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Just curious what kinds of ideas you guys have came up with as far as modding the trucks with other GM parts such as an Escalade or somthing? I have an escalade cluster and I really would like to do some leather buckets with the full center console but its hard to find them for a decent price.

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I just finished the antenna delete mod...it took the small cowl piece from an escalade to replace where the hole for the antenna was. The piece was only $15 at the dealership, and I personally think it looks great. Relocated the antenna to just under the fender, with no loss in reception. I got the idea from this site, but haven't taken any pics yet. I'm sure you can find it on here before i actually get to Rosie with a camera. ^_^

 

Edit: For anyone interested -- http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72272

Tylerz71 Enthusiast

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Id like to put some Escalade door handles on my truck. But I cant find any decent ones locally.

 

I think they look good.

 

Also, I might have to look into that hidden antenna mod.

michigansilver03 Enthusiast

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I have a Escalade cluster with the silver ring a Denali dash, console, and door switches

Seats are Escalade but I changed the covers I did not what that perforated look.

 

It wasn't cheap the seats were 600.00 each and shipping 80.00 each then I had to pickup from a dock

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Just curious what kinds of ideas you guys have came up with as far as modding the trucks with other GM parts such as an Escalade or somthing? I have an escalade cluster and I really would like to do some leather buckets with the full center console but its hard to find them for a decent price.

Any more info on this? It sounds like something I would like to do. Thanks.

jhale2004 Enthusiast

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Just curious what kinds of ideas you guys have came up with as far as modding the trucks with other GM parts such as an Escalade or somthing? I have an escalade cluster and I really would like to do some leather buckets with the full center console but its hard to find them for a decent price.

Any more info on this? It sounds like something I would like to do. Thanks.

 

 

 

You can get the cluster off ebay kinda ch eap. A few hudred. I got mine brand new 0 miles for like 220 or something. The seats and console are more expensive. I just dont see that kind of money for them.

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tobias Senior Enthusiast

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I've got leftovers! I have two GMT800 Escalade cowl pieces for the antenna delete mod. Here's a link to the For Sale Posting.

 

Daddy

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jgreen-fsi Enthusiast

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Just curious what kinds of ideas you guys have came up with as far as modding the trucks with other GM parts such as an Escalade or somthing? I have an escalade cluster and I really would like to do some leather buckets with the full center console but its hard to find them for a decent price.

 

 

I have a 05 Denali and it has several Escalade parts. I put on the antenna delete panel, the smooth rear vents, and a Vortec Max engine cover from a 06. For your black pick-up I think it would look cool with Escalade tail lights. If it has factory tow package, a Denali rear bumper cover painted black would look good too. Also the factory nav is pretty good and you keep all the stock functions. If you plan on using the Escalade cluster, the Escalade dash panel might look good. The sky is the limit...

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I wonder what it might be like to put the second row buckets in a crew cab with the second row console. Probably a little out of my price range for a mod that essentially has no value other than being cool. Especially considering I would have to get new covers to match the greay and black all terrain interior. it would be kind of cool though.

 

Edit to add: Now that the gears are turning, and since I have a 7 month old that will soon be in the "Finding Nemo" stage i do think the headrest DVD player out of an Escalade could be something I could convince the wife on.

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