Updated pics, 56K beware

[nineball481]

Alright, I couldn't be the only one not to show off my clean truck (on the outside anyway). So here are some updated pics. Updates include, blue door handles, body molding removed, TYC tail lights and front parking lights, seat covers from Wet Okeloe Hawaii, Sony mp3 deck.

















I need help to quit spending money on my truck. Anyone know of any good support groups? j/k

Thanks for looking,
Jake

[BlenderWizard]

How hard was the instrument cluster to change, and were you able to keep your vehicle's mileage?

OMG, I just noticed your floormats... I have the exact same ones!

[norwood]

Sweet lookin' truck! Thats one of the nicest looking instrument clusters I've seen yet. BTW, I also have those same floormats.

[nineball481]

Originally Posted by BlenderWizard

How hard was the instrument cluster to change, and were you able to keep your vehicle's mileage?

OMG, I just noticed your floormats... I have the exact same ones!

Cluster was a breeze. Just take off the trim piece (no screws, just tabs) then there are about 4 screws that hold the cluster in, remove those, unplug the harness, reassemble.

The cluster I bought had approx 1000 less miles than my original, so I left it alone. But the dealer will recalibrate them for 50-100 bucks.

I like my floor mats way better than carpeted ones, Even though they are a pain in the ass to keep clean.

[BlenderWizard]

Yeah, but they're easy as hell to wash... How much did the cluster cost? i guess you got it at a junkyard?

[sportin83]

i have those same floormats too. how hard was it to take all the molding off the truck? is it painted below the molding? thanks

[nineball481]

Originally Posted by BlenderWizard

Yeah, but they're easy as hell to wash... How much did the cluster cost? i guess you got it at a junkyard?

I got mine on eBay did a search for "escalade cluster" cost was somewhere around $260, I think.

Originally Posted by sportin83

i have those same floormats too. how hard was it to take all the molding off the truck? is it painted below the molding? thanks

It was easy enough, but had to use a lot of elbow grease and paitence to get all of the glue off. There is a permanent post at the top of the forum specifically for this topic, you might want to look there for more advice. And yes, the truck is painted under the molding.

[White Lightening]

Greetings Nineball,

Nice looking truck. Lately I've had a number of suggestions from friends - that I should consider putting fender flares on my 2004 for appearance and protection issues. I noticed you have about the same size tires and wheels as mine - and your side contour is very similar to mine. Any thoughts one way or the other regarding why you would or wouldn't consider fender flares?

White Lightening

[JCL82]

I really like the seat covers.Where you get them from ?

[nineball481]

Originally Posted by White Lightening

Greetings Nineball,

Nice looking truck. Lately I've had a number of suggestions from friends - that I should consider putting fender flares on my 2004 for appearance and protection issues. I noticed you have about the same size tires and wheels as mine - and your side contour is very similar to mine. Any thoughts one way or the other regarding why you would or wouldn't consider fender flares?

White Lightening

My tires stick out from the body just under a 1/2". I personally like that look, it seems to give it a more aggressive stance. As for the fender flares, I would not put them on. Some of the flares out there are too bulky and gawdy looking to me. Now, that being said, some states require that fenders extend over the wheels, that would be one reason to get them. Another is that when it rains or you drive over freshly laid asphalt the tires fling it up on the body. But this hasn't been enough of a problem for me to want flares. Hope that helps a little bit.

Originally Posted by JCL82

I really like the seat covers.Where you get them from ?

I got them here at:Wet Okole Hawaii. Just don't look at the price and you'll be fine. They fit great and feel great as well.

[JCL82]

I got my seat covers at gtcovers.com ...They worked great ,however i like color.

[TexasF355F1]

Very nice and clean man. But i'm disappointed in so many of yalls trucks. Yall go to great lengths to clean your trucks inside and out, but when it comes to floor mats yall just shy away. Come on now, take those fuckers out and give them some attention too.

[Knixon71]

Originally Posted by TexasF355F1

Very nice and clean man. But i'm disappointed in so many of yalls trucks. Yall go to great lengths to clean your trucks inside and out, but when it comes to floor mats yall just shy away. Come on now, take those fuckers out and give them some attention too.

Yeah, but some of us Montanans USE our trucks for more than daily commuters so we need them floor mats and get them dirty.

[bowtieguy]

Originally Posted by nineball481

Alright, I couldn't be the only one not to show off my clean truck (on the outside anyway). So here are some updated pics. Updates include, blue door handles, body molding removed, TYC tail lights and front parking lights, seat covers from Wet Okeloe Hawaii, Sony mp3 deck.

















I need help to quit spending money on my truck. Anyone know of any good support groups? j/k

Thanks for looking,
Jake

nice looking truck......as far as support group for spending money?! i know exactly how to stop! its KIDS AND WITH LOSS OF WIFES JOB

[JCL82]

You need to update those floor mats to chevy ones.....Check out the pic above.

I like thsoe floors mats,However I already have some that say's chevrolet trucks in yellow writing,It's pretty cool,but i the same problemtrying keep them clean.If I would have seen those i would have got them.

Here's the link for them.