Sonoma Denali grille

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:17 pm

I have loved the look of the Yukon Denali (and now Sierra Denali and Envoy Denali). Evidently many more do too! GMC is making a killing on little more than badging and that cool grille. I want one (a grille) for my Sonoma. I'm not talking about one of those cheap imitations inserts that I've seen on several 90's model trucks and Suburbans (they look like they were made out of aluminum foil). I'm talking about the real deal.
Has anyone seen where one can be had?

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bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:31 am

i was thinking the same thing and was thinking about making one at the shop.

if i do i will get some pics for ya

BowtieZR5 · Post by **BowtieZR5** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:56 pm

i got a guy down here in arlington texas that built the first ever Chevy Esclade/silverado. he said he could do someting for my crew cab for about 10grand.probably using the Caddy SRX front end.

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:25 pm

thats pretty cool...i was thinking of wipping up the honey comb style grill and chrome plating it and then throwing some older envoy lights on my truck for now. 10 grand seems like alot fpr a front end swap

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:57 am

I can't wait to see what that grille looks like. Will it be an insert or something that replaces the current. I guess an insert would be easiest. You are one handy dude. I wish I could just make stuff for my truck. I'm impressed. If you made some available, I might buy one (after seeing how it turns out). You're killing my truck budget. I like it!

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:50 am

im not sure if i will do insert or not. im whuipping up the drawing this weekend. it will probably take me awhile to do it though with all this stuff on the go! lol but when its done i will let ya know and of course there will be pics

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:24 pm

hey to bring back an old topic i whipped up a test grill yesterday and i think im going to go with it

just lasered the profile of the inside of the sonoma grill and it worked great!

i will just copy the look of the denali

chrome plate it and im set. when i get it done i will post some pics. but like i said i would do it just takes me a longgggggggg time. haha

should be in the next couple weeks

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:17 am

I look forward to seeing what it looks like. I was just down at the beach and Denalis are EVERYWHERE. It seems it is the vehicle of choice for all the wealthy beach-condo-owner-types and private school soccer moms. I've checked all the after-market sources and nobody's making them for the Sonoma that I can find. You might find there's a niche market that could prove to be lucrative. The main thing I think is that it looks like the real deal, not like the fake punch grilles. Please keep me posted!

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:12 am

I just went back to the GMC website and looked at some pics of the different Denalis. It looks like the Envoy Denali has smaller holes in the grille. I can't copy and paste the images, but you can go to http://www.gmc.com/envoy/photos.jsp#top and click on the Envoy Denali tab and go through the pics to see what I mean. The pics are great quality.

I like the smaller hole look. It might be better for our Sonomas don't you think? The bigger holes seem to be more appropriate for the full-sized trucks with the big-mouth grilles.

What do you think?

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:30 pm

yah im going to say small holes

i will see what it looks like i only cut out the outline no holes or anything just wanted to see if it would fit first

i will keep you posted

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:43 pm

I await with anxious anticipation!

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:12 pm

its going to be nice though even in rusted steel it looked good covering the grill lol. i can imagine chrome plated with nice spaced out holes. im excited too!

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:09 pm

hey i got your email but i am really short on time for about 2 hours so i will email you back tonight

in terms of the grill i have it done

but i did a test with the hole size and they are to big so i have to make another with smaller holes. i have a pic but with the holes large it doesnt look as good. so i will post it but i will make a better one too. i was thinking aluminum as it can be chrome plated polished anodized powder coated ect. its the perect material

i will let you know asap what i have

ChadneyG5 · Post by **ChadneyG5** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:00 pm

Good deal. I look forward to seeing it. I'll stay tuned!

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:27 pm

i will tell ya right now i will be making myself one too lol

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:26 am

hey chadney, the grill will be done this week im just waiting on chrome palying to be done. after that i will show you it

and you can let me know if you ant bigger or smaller or more spaced or less spaced holes

im so excited