Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
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JKsSyclone
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Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
:lol:
Aeroking said:
:lol:
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
my kids love that movie
my kids love that movie
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
Good Evening all,
Yep it's late and I owe everyone and Update.
I'm almost finished with the basement so soon I'll be back to regular updates.
Guy at Rockford Racecraft took care of having the Intake Hat extended all the way back.
The goal is to hide the plumbing from view without making an engine cover.
Man is the polisher going to have fun with this. Should look really nice once it's done.
I almost forgot - I really should post some painted truck pictures
Good Evening all,
Yep it's late and I owe everyone and Update.
I'm almost finished with the basement so soon I'll be back to regular updates.
Guy at Rockford Racecraft took care of having the Intake Hat extended all the way back.
The goal is to hide the plumbing from view without making an engine cover.
Man is the polisher going to have fun with this. Should look really nice once it's done.
I almost forgot - I really should post some painted truck pictures
and the mini result you have produced; this is by far the absolute best thread ever created on syty, way to go, ive read every page at least 1 time.
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
yep I agree that was the best thread ever - Hands down :myclone:
cdezzz said:
yep I agree that was the best thread ever - Hands down :myclone:
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
Okay, so before I post up paint pics today ( ps - Kenny took the pics ). Here is a list of modification to the body modifications that we did prior to paint. The body mods tasks were done by myself, Comp Fab, Kenny Davis Hot Rods, VFN Fiberglass, Rick "Opie" Waller & Scott Husner from Syclone-Typhoon.com. It took alot of work by some great people to get us to this point and it was worth it.
Most of these modification no one would every notice.
Front Clip Modifications
Grille
-- Factory Grille slots - removed and replaced with custom mesh
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Fender Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( widend to match fender )
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side
Front Cover
-- Molded in Fiberglass
-- Intercooler Opening cut into lower portion of front cover
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening
-- Driving Lights removed and now used for Air Intake Ducts
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening
Core Support
-- Forward mounted AC Condensor
-- Intercooler mounted thru lower Portion of Core Support
-- Horizontal Cross brace ( Twin Tube design to match back Half chassis )
-- Radiator mounted on Welnuts to absorb vibration and prevent fatigue ( access holes on front of support )
-- Straightened
-- Factory Vertical lip removed to smooth the top
-- Support frame boxed to add rigidity
-- Intercooler Elbow mounted thru support
-- Overflow bottle hidden above intercooler
-- PS Resivoir Mounted on custom mounts
-- Relief cut into lower portion of core support to allow removal of air cleaner lids
Fenders
-- All Spot welds metal filled
-- Under hood Lip smoothed at Core Support
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Inner Fender Lip Rolled and drill holes filled
-- Billet Hood Hinges
Hood
-- Custom Twin Scoop Cowl Induction Hood
-- Factory Bracing removed
-- Billet Hood Pins & Skuff plates ( pins act as hood level adjuster
Fenders
-- Lips rolled and smoothed
-- Inner structure cut and raised 2 1/2" to allow wheel clearence
Inner Fenders
-- Custom made to allow full turning radius
-- Multiple mounting points on Firewall and Fender
Cab Modifiactions
Wiper Cowl
-- Straightend to match firewall
-- Specialty Power Window mounted for Future use
Firewall
-- Set back 2.5" to gain more engine bay ( allow for better turbo placement )
-- Exhaust reliefs cut into firewall
-- Wheel tub reliefs cut into firewall
Floor
-- Transmission Tunnel raised to allow clearence for 4l80 Transmission
-- Front Body Mounts boxed and braced to add rigidity for Roll Bar mount
Roll Cage
-- 8 Point Cage ( 6 Point inside cab )
-- Cage has alignment bolts that "Positions" Cab on the chassis
Doors
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on "A" Pillar
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on Doors
-- Door handles & locks shaved ( AVS Door Poppers Installed )
Misc
-- "A" Piller body line matched to Fender
-- "B" Piller widened at rear most corner to align with Bed
-- Amplifier Mounts installed on back of cab.
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Rocker Cladding has bar stock molded in to aid in straightness
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side
Bed Modifiactions
Bed Side
-- Bed Moved 3/4" forward to tighten up gap to cab
-- Front of Bed Cut and pulled out to match with of "B" Pillar
-- Flattened to be horrizontal accross the top
-- Cut at Tailgate to align verticle side
-- Bed Sides Flared to Gain clearence
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Fender Lip Rolled Smooth and drill holes filled
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding relief cut in for Exhaust Exit
-- Rear Corners molded in Fiberglass ( widened at Rear most corner to align with bed corner )
Wheel Tubs
-- Removed and Boxed to allow clearence for 30.5" tire
-- Inner bed side contoured to match frame ( allows frame to be seen )
-- Tubs to be panel Bonded to bed Sides
Bed Floor
-- Raised to clear rear suspension
-- Sub woofer enclosure on D-Side of Bed
-- Dual Battery enclosure on P-Side of Bed
-- Smoothed by tailgate area
-- Fuel Cell Access in Bed
Tailgate
-- Skinned for a smooth look
-- Handle Relocated to inside of bed
-- Lower Part of tailgate straigtened
-- New Style Hinges
Rear Bumper Cover
-- Bumper "J" Cut to allow gate to open past bumper
-- Cover molded in Fiberglass
-- Cover widened 1/2" on each side to match with of Tailgate
Misc.
-- Belly Pan to hide fuel cell
-- Wheel tub tied into belly pan
-- Billet Bed Shims machined to allow for perfect fit
Okay, so before I post up paint pics today ( ps - Kenny took the pics ). Here is a list of modification to the body modifications that we did prior to paint. The body mods tasks were done by myself, Comp Fab, Kenny Davis Hot Rods, VFN Fiberglass, Rick "Opie" Waller & Scott Husner from Syclone-Typhoon.com. It took alot of work by some great people to get us to this point and it was worth it.
Most of these modification no one would every notice.
Front Clip Modifications
Grille
-- Factory Grille slots - removed and replaced with custom mesh
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Fender Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( widend to match fender )
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side
Front Cover
-- Molded in Fiberglass
-- Intercooler Opening cut into lower portion of front cover
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening
-- Driving Lights removed and now used for Air Intake Ducts
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening
Core Support
-- Forward mounted AC Condensor
-- Intercooler mounted thru lower Portion of Core Support
-- Horizontal Cross brace ( Twin Tube design to match back Half chassis )
-- Radiator mounted on Welnuts to absorb vibration and prevent fatigue ( access holes on front of support )
-- Straightened
-- Factory Vertical lip removed to smooth the top
-- Support frame boxed to add rigidity
-- Intercooler Elbow mounted thru support
-- Overflow bottle hidden above intercooler
-- PS Resivoir Mounted on custom mounts
-- Relief cut into lower portion of core support to allow removal of air cleaner lids
Fenders
-- All Spot welds metal filled
-- Under hood Lip smoothed at Core Support
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Inner Fender Lip Rolled and drill holes filled
-- Billet Hood Hinges
Hood
-- Custom Twin Scoop Cowl Induction Hood
-- Factory Bracing removed
-- Billet Hood Pins & Skuff plates ( pins act as hood level adjuster
Fenders
-- Lips rolled and smoothed
-- Inner structure cut and raised 2 1/2" to allow wheel clearence
Inner Fenders
-- Custom made to allow full turning radius
-- Multiple mounting points on Firewall and Fender
Cab Modifiactions
Wiper Cowl
-- Straightend to match firewall
-- Specialty Power Window mounted for Future use
Firewall
-- Set back 2.5" to gain more engine bay ( allow for better turbo placement )
-- Exhaust reliefs cut into firewall
-- Wheel tub reliefs cut into firewall
Floor
-- Transmission Tunnel raised to allow clearence for 4l80 Transmission
-- Front Body Mounts boxed and braced to add rigidity for Roll Bar mount
Roll Cage
-- 8 Point Cage ( 6 Point inside cab )
-- Cage has alignment bolts that "Positions" Cab on the chassis
Doors
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on "A" Pillar
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on Doors
-- Door handles & locks shaved ( AVS Door Poppers Installed )
Misc
-- "A" Piller body line matched to Fender
-- "B" Piller widened at rear most corner to align with Bed
-- Amplifier Mounts installed on back of cab.
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Rocker Cladding has bar stock molded in to aid in straightness
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side
Bed Modifiactions
Bed Side
-- Bed Moved 3/4" forward to tighten up gap to cab
-- Front of Bed Cut and pulled out to match with of "B" Pillar
-- Flattened to be horrizontal accross the top
-- Cut at Tailgate to align verticle side
-- Bed Sides Flared to Gain clearence
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Fender Lip Rolled Smooth and drill holes filled
Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding relief cut in for Exhaust Exit
-- Rear Corners molded in Fiberglass ( widened at Rear most corner to align with bed corner )
Wheel Tubs
-- Removed and Boxed to allow clearence for 30.5" tire
-- Inner bed side contoured to match frame ( allows frame to be seen )
-- Tubs to be panel Bonded to bed Sides
Bed Floor
-- Raised to clear rear suspension
-- Sub woofer enclosure on D-Side of Bed
-- Dual Battery enclosure on P-Side of Bed
-- Smoothed by tailgate area
-- Fuel Cell Access in Bed
Tailgate
-- Skinned for a smooth look
-- Handle Relocated to inside of bed
-- Lower Part of tailgate straigtened
-- New Style Hinges
Rear Bumper Cover
-- Bumper "J" Cut to allow gate to open past bumper
-- Cover molded in Fiberglass
-- Cover widened 1/2" on each side to match with of Tailgate
Misc.
-- Belly Pan to hide fuel cell
-- Wheel tub tied into belly pan
-- Billet Bed Shims machined to allow for perfect fit
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
Good Morning All,
So talked to Kenny early Saturday Morning let's say 7am and he said he was going to paint all day.
Well at 6pm he sent me these pictures -- Kenny is the man is my book.
Now all we have to do is teach him how to take a picture.
Not to worry i may have a solution.
Yep it's a really tough color to photograph especially in a paint booth.
Possible picture Solution ;-)
We should have some really good, no I mean great pictures of the truck in the next week or so.
Why - because Josh Mishler is actually going to take pictures of the truck.
Yep he's the Man - the Camera Man
If you've read any magazine lately you've seen his work.
http://www.juxtaposedmachines.com/
Good Morning All,
So talked to Kenny early Saturday Morning let's say 7am and he said he was going to paint all day.
Well at 6pm he sent me these pictures -- Kenny is the man is my book.
Now all we have to do is teach him how to take a picture.
Not to worry i may have a solution.
Yep it's a really tough color to photograph especially in a paint booth.
Possible picture Solution ;-)
We should have some really good, no I mean great pictures of the truck in the next week or so.
Why - because Josh Mishler is actually going to take pictures of the truck.
Yep he's the Man - the Camera Man
If you've read any magazine lately you've seen his work.
http://www.juxtaposedmachines.com/
BigBadSmoosh
Picking fights on I-65 since 2013
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
paint looks extremely smooth, very very nice.. crazy seeing this thing finally coming together
paint looks extremely smooth, very very nice.. crazy seeing this thing finally coming together
JuStBlAzIN
Active member
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
This is just BAD A$$...and i mean A$$ with the dollar figure...costing an arm and a leg.
This is just BAD A$$...and i mean A$$ with the dollar figure...costing an arm and a leg.
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
yep were all pretty pumped to see it with color
yep were all pretty pumped to see it with color
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics
let me try - not sure if it would sound the same
I got Paint !!
I got Paint !!!
I got Paint !!!!
I got Paint !!!!!
I got Paint !!!!
I got Paint !!!!!
I got Paint !!!!!!
cdezzz said:
let me try - not sure if it would sound the same
I got Paint !!
I got Paint !!!
I got Paint !!!!
I got Paint !!!!!
I got Paint !!!!
I got Paint !!!!!
I got Paint !!!!!!