Yukon 2dr 2wd Project Thread
 

I figured that I would post a project thread here because many people showed interest and comments when I posted pictures a while back, and I am always open to comments and suggestions.

A few of these pictures might be out of place on the whole project timeline but the general idea should be achieved I think.

It started out as a 1992 GMC Yukon 2dr 4wd with the Bright blue metallic and silver 2 tone as in this picture....
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...KN22S/1992.jpg
Then eventually around the 2002 era I shaved it and painted a few things inside but it was still my daily driver so I didnt go to extensive with it.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/untitled.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../untitled1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../untitled2.jpg

Then around 2006 I decided that since I had a perfectly good garage and a new daily driver that it was time to start on the neverending project.

My intention was to make it a 2wd that lays frame on 22's with a powerful but street friendly motor. In order to change it from 4wd to 2wd I needed to swap out the frame to one that could take the 2wd components, the way I did this was to take a 2wd 4 door Tahoe frame front half and then mate it up with the original back half.

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So with any project it all starts with disassembly
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0912.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0913.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0911.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0914.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0915.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0919.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0920.jpg

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Then I hade the 4 door 2wd frame delivered from a local salvage yard
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0916.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0918.jpg
I was amazed at how many holes end up in the frame when they are all stripped down
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0917.jpg


The end result after mating up the frames and filling in all of the holes
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0984.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0983.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0985.jpg

Then prepped and painted the Frame
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1031.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1030.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1033.jpg

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Then after the frame was finished I brought the body in to shave the firewall
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0930.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0932.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0938.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0940.jpg

After I put the firewall in primer, I went ahead and put the truck back on to the frame. I replaced the roof and quarters also since I was doing everything else. I purchased roof with no roof rack holes and quarters with no flares.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0995.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_0998.jpg

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http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1038.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1039.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1040.jpg
New/used Doors
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1037.jpg

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After putting the new panels on it I put the truck in primer and painted the firewall and then brought it home to do Motor, wiring, Brakes and a few other odds and ends prior to paint.

The motor is a 355 tbi motor with Vortec heads and the GMPP Tbi Intake, The procharger was a P600b that I eeded up ditching because of various reasons.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/100_1003.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../IMG_0038a.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0040.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../IMG_0041c.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0043.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../IMG_0044a.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0131.jpg

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Hung the sheetmetal on the fron to check clearances on everything and buttoned up the motor.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0166.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0167.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0162.jpg
Also started on the interior, updated the dash to the newer body style and painted it along with all of the other inter pieces.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0132.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0168.jpg

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Then after I got the motor running decent I brought it back to the shop to get painted.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...9-2007-003.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...9-2007-002.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1044.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/101_1045.jpg

Installed the interior, glass, and wheels
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0181.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0180.jpg
Brakes on the front
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...NTUKN22S/C.jpg
Brakes on the rear
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...NTUKN22S/T.jpg

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Up date as of 02/16/10
I going to be swapping out the old wheels for the new Boss 335
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...KN22S/BOSS.jpg
Then I will be updating the old console setup with the new one.
The old setup
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...S/IMG_0154.jpg
Then the new setup. The rendering that is pictured here was done by a friend of mine Steven Whitaker. If anyone one wants more info on it I am sure he will chime in...
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Console_26.png
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Console_29.png
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Console_27.png
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Console_28.png

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Nice work!

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Good build, thanks for posting it!

:edit:

Just noticed, is that the older style column with the newer dash? I couldn't ever picture how it would look, if that is it, I might go that route too..

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nice work . seems alot of work. good job

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what kinda front clip u got on it those headlights dont look stock to me.. but very nice yukon put lots of work in it and its payin off :metal:

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Rock on!:metal:
That looks like an escalade/denali grill.....

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Killer Yukon!

I love the center console.

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Wow, our trucks have a lot in common -- I have an Optima red top and a Titans license plate too! :lol:

Seriously, what an awesome build. I liked it in the second pic, as your DD, so I know it will be killer when you're done. Love the 335s, by the way -- are those the chrome finish, or the super finish?

Oh, and what part of TN are you in?

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335's are chrome. And I have had the truck technically "finished" on and off for a while now, but still havent found that sweet spot that I have been happy with. But as they say finished is boring.

I am in Nahville as well, I work @ Keystone automotive downtown. I will actually be at the Hunters auto expo also this year which it seems that everyone knows about in Nashville.

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Man you did a lot of work on that thing. I did not know you took it all the way to the frame. Nice job..

Hey you need to come out to Southeastern Mini Truckin Nationals this year, the 3 of us are now running the show and would like to see your kick a$$ ride at the show.:metal:

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Well well, this looks familiar.....
I think your name is Sean? I've been waiting to see what kinda boost your gonna switch to. Having this thread over here will be a huge inspiration for members to commit to excellence.
Welcome and proceed .

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I know not of this Sean guy you speak of;)

Yeah I am just following every forum you are on and posting my build...:lol:

The LS motor looks to be sooner then later this year. It all depends on how in depth I get into the real street and outlaw 10.5 cars this season. I am slowly gathering parts but I'm not ready for the truck to be out of commision for the swap yet. Good things to come though.

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Gotcha...;);)

Im guessing this outlaw,street etc. hobby is expensive?...Sounds that way.
Btw,Have fun at the show. Those wheels are gonna Kill.

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Camera back in hand and I have a couple of teaser pics of the truck finished at Hunters. I will be taking a crap load of pics this weekend as long as the weather is agreeable and maybe a video also.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Hunters005.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Hunters001.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Hunters002.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Hunters003.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Hunters004.jpg

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WOW, nice job!

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I was there, saw it in person...looks awesome, man.

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Wow thats nice