LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
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super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Thanks guys.
:rotf: I'll buy another one after college. After all, I haven't even started the engine mods on this truck yet. the LS1 is internally stock and well....thats just no fun:tup:
Daron - I'll get some engine pics up later this week after I clean it up abit. The engine bay is filthy right now!:tdown:
Thanks guys.
:rotf: I'll buy another one after college. After all, I haven't even started the engine mods on this truck yet. the LS1 is internally stock and well....thats just no fun:tup:
Daron - I'll get some engine pics up later this week after I clean it up abit. The engine bay is filthy right now!:tdown:
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Sonoma Gt's - Rule
Syclone's & Typhoon Stink :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Okay really I am just kidding and I am really tired
Sonoma Gt's - Rule
Syclone's & Typhoon Stink :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Okay really I am just kidding and I am really tired
SY2932
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Man I can't BELIEVE how far this truck has come since this post
! I think that I speak for quite a few of us on here that your journey has been inspiring ! If you need or want some sort of one off custom machined piece, drop me a line. It doesn't have to be limited to the engine bay BTW...
Man I can't BELIEVE how far this truck has come since this post
! I think that I speak for quite a few of us on here that your journey has been inspiring ! If you need or want some sort of one off custom machined piece, drop me a line. It doesn't have to be limited to the engine bay BTW...
ThaJokr
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
I'm on the opposite side of Mesa off Dobson and the 202. Had to move closer to work. You still workin at that restaurant?
I'm on the opposite side of Mesa off Dobson and the 202. Had to move closer to work. You still workin at that restaurant?
WyoSyclone
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
x2 !
Man I can't BELIEVE how far this truck has come since this post
x2 !
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Yep, I'm still working there. Sounds like you live pretty close to my school though.
Got the cladding entirely on now. The back end took a lot of messing with but it came out pretty well.
Engine bay shot.
Excuse the dirt, the truck needs a thorough cleaning, but I'm waiting till it returns from the body shop.
We're still screwing with the windows. The window channel kit from LMC is junk and both windows keep popping out of the track. May end up having to order GM stuff..
Other than that, the truck is going back down to the body shop this coming Monday for a couple things. All-in-all it won't be much longer till I can finish it up, get everything all clean, and take some nice high res pics somewhere.
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Yep, I'm still working there. Sounds like you live pretty close to my school though.
Got the cladding entirely on now. The back end took a lot of messing with but it came out pretty well.
Engine bay shot.
Excuse the dirt, the truck needs a thorough cleaning, but I'm waiting till it returns from the body shop.
We're still screwing with the windows. The window channel kit from LMC is junk and both windows keep popping out of the track. May end up having to order GM stuff..
Other than that, the truck is going back down to the body shop this coming Monday for a couple things. All-in-all it won't be much longer till I can finish it up, get everything all clean, and take some nice high res pics somewhere.
graham1524
Well-known member
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
i got window channels off ebay ($125 for both) and a gmc peice ($90 for one) as well and the ebay stuff fit better and was the same price for both windows as it was for one real gm peice
i got window channels off ebay ($125 for both) and a gmc peice ($90 for one) as well and the ebay stuff fit better and was the same price for both windows as it was for one real gm peice
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Hey guys, few quick updates..
Got the bed cover all on. The only thing left to do with it is figure out some sort of a latch. Since the tailgate handle is shaved, I need a way of opening the bed cover without opening the tailgate first. We will probably end up using some kind of trunk latch and a solenoid to pop the latch open. More to come on that next week.
Fuel pressure and Trans temp gauges are all in and working. I'm pleased with how they turn out. They look great and have a cool red backing light for night time driving so they match the red/black themed interior. I'm gonna have to live with an empty 3rd hole for awhile, but it will be filled with a boost gauge soon enough
The bed is getting very close to being finished and it is coming out very well! I'll be getting the center section brushed tomorrow so the finish will match the rest of the floor. Other than that, we will be hinging the center piece up near the gas tank so that center section will be able to flip up. Should come out pretty cool! I'll keep ya all posted.
-Taylor
Hey guys, few quick updates..
Got the bed cover all on. The only thing left to do with it is figure out some sort of a latch. Since the tailgate handle is shaved, I need a way of opening the bed cover without opening the tailgate first. We will probably end up using some kind of trunk latch and a solenoid to pop the latch open. More to come on that next week.
Fuel pressure and Trans temp gauges are all in and working. I'm pleased with how they turn out. They look great and have a cool red backing light for night time driving so they match the red/black themed interior. I'm gonna have to live with an empty 3rd hole for awhile, but it will be filled with a boost gauge soon enough
The bed is getting very close to being finished and it is coming out very well! I'll be getting the center section brushed tomorrow so the finish will match the rest of the floor. Other than that, we will be hinging the center piece up near the gas tank so that center section will be able to flip up. Should come out pretty cool! I'll keep ya all posted.
-Taylor
H-TOWN-TYPHOON
You're killin' me, Smalls
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
looks great
have you driven it much in the rain? I would bet it could get pretty gnarly.
looks great
have you driven it much in the rain? I would bet it could get pretty gnarly.
PPI Typhoon
DIY Madman
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
You have to let me know when you get that to Pavs. I'd like to see that in person.
You have to let me know when you get that to Pavs. I'd like to see that in person.
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Nope. I still need to register it and insure it actually. I've just been holding off because I'm not sure what I'm doing as far as paint goes yet. I'm going to try my best not to get caught in the rain with it mainly because I think it will be a nightmare to clean the thing up after doing so. Not sure how the rear tires would do in the rain though. The Nitto drag radials apparently aren't that terrible in the rain...so I've heard. Not sure though..
Dan- It would be cool to meet up again at the pavilions. Once my truck is done, I was gonna try to get a date set up where we could get a good amount of syty's down there again or just some kind of event in general.
Oh and I forgot to post this pic..
Just got my new floor mats alittle while back. They look awesome! Thanks to AutoVation.
-Taylor
Nope. I still need to register it and insure it actually. I've just been holding off because I'm not sure what I'm doing as far as paint goes yet. I'm going to try my best not to get caught in the rain with it mainly because I think it will be a nightmare to clean the thing up after doing so. Not sure how the rear tires would do in the rain though. The Nitto drag radials apparently aren't that terrible in the rain...so I've heard. Not sure though..
Dan- It would be cool to meet up again at the pavilions. Once my truck is done, I was gonna try to get a date set up where we could get a good amount of syty's down there again or just some kind of event in general.
Oh and I forgot to post this pic..
Just got my new floor mats alittle while back. They look awesome! Thanks to AutoVation.
-Taylor
FirstGenZq8
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
looking great! did you fab that bed cover too?
looking great! did you fab that bed cover too?
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Nope, I bought it from checkmate actually. Its fiberglass with an aluminum frame. Pretty lightweight considering its a hard tonneau.
Nope, I bought it from checkmate actually. Its fiberglass with an aluminum frame. Pretty lightweight considering its a hard tonneau.
SY2455
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Do you have a part # for it and location of where you got it? TIA
Do you have a part # for it and location of where you got it? TIA
hatrik8
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super-gt
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red typhoon
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
great truck nice and clean looking awesome the only thing missing is a turbo .enjoy it
the only replacement for displacement is force induction and lot of it..............
great truck nice and clean looking awesome the only thing missing is a turbo .enjoy it
the only replacement for displacement is force induction and lot of it..............