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03-21-2008, 05:26 AM
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Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma bagged stock floor bodydropped on 22s
just picked this up feb-08 and started collecting the parts needed to build it.
2000 sonoma 36k miles 2.2 4 cyl 5 speed. regular cab short bed. i have been trying to buy this truck for the last 5-6 years. finally talked the owner into selling it since it has just been rotting away. it will be a low budget, super quick build! but done right, the first time around. basically want to see if i can build a near show worthy truck for cheap. will never be a full out show truck, because it will be daily driven and dragged 2 death. it has been sitting for the last 5-6 years. so i got it really cheap. needs a little body work but runs great and has low miles. 500 dollar beater thats good on gas basically. well here are the plans so as of right now. new fenders - check- 12 bux hood -check- 50 bux bumper/rebar -check- 50 grill chrome for now -check- 50 bux headlights -check- completely smoothed and shaved bodydropped bed with caddy tail lights - already working on it - 100 bux 160 amp high output alternator -already installed- 135 cavi intake swap done. stock floor bodydrop bagged with- 4 link with bag on the bars 8 valves --- not sure which brand yet. 2-3 edc's - -1 sanden in stock ac location. -1 sanden on passenger side of motor - york 209 or 210 mounted on driver side with airlift edc bracket couple electric compressors --- not sure which brand yet 2 stainless 5 gallon tanks - check - 5/8'' airline - check - tubular control arms - check - not sure on the brand of bags yet. i guess what ever company wants to sponsor me a set! hornblasters train horn kit -check- street scene mirrors - need a set !!!!!!! - billet grille - check- bench seat or buckets ditchin the 60/40 so its for sale. nice stereo system installed - fosho - 22'' wheels with 255 30 22 tires -check- 1500 well here is basically how i got it. had a broken windsheild, cab has some small dents, no front end parts on it,a hood and bed with some dings   first i got a new windsheild installed 140 dollars, and changed the passenger side fender to a mint gm fender i got for 12 bux at u pullit. . new passenger side fender, windsheild bumper and chrome grille.   new hood, headlights. still gotta replace the driver side fender    22s with 255 30 22 tire.    after i got it drivable and got plates on it. i went out and drove it a couple hundred miles to check for any motor or running problems. it runs and drives great. best 500 bux i ever spent! THE FUN STUFF! MARCH 15th tearing it back apart to bag and bodydrop it.   running budget truck- 500 front end parts- 180 bed- 100 windsheild- 140 sold some stock parts from truck- +150 alternator- 135 red top optima- 160 22s n tires 1500 total so far- 1075 22'' wheels n tires 1500 total 2575 Last edited by Dragginbody : 05-20-2008 at 12:40 PM. |
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03-21-2008, 05:26 AM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
24s with 275/25 on the left 22s with 255/30 on the right
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03-21-2008, 05:26 AM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
3-21-08 stripped front clip off and removed the bed
3- 28 - 08 all interior removed. 3-30-08 did cavi intake manifold swap 4-2-08 bagged the front end. mounted the tubular control arms and stock spindles all setup on the 22s. stock brake booter removed clutch master cylinder removed. all wiring from the engine to the cab removed. cab completely gutted. firewall cut out for wheel tubs cavi intake for sale. comes with longer throttle cable needed.  Last edited by Dragginbody : 04-08-2008 at 04:39 PM. |
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03-21-2008, 05:26 AM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
stock bed for sale or trade. its in the way!!!!!!!
Last edited by Dragginbody : 03-21-2008 at 05:29 AM. |
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03-21-2008, 06:50 AM
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It Burns When I Pee
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
Now this is going to be a good one.
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03-21-2008, 07:56 AM
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forum idiot
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
haha |
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03-21-2008, 08:13 AM
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Laying engine cradle
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
:subscribes:
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03-21-2008, 09:42 AM
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4 door?
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
u suck! i wanted those rims so bad. thats going to be a awsome project. and there isnt that much a difference between the 22's and 24's realy.
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03-21-2008, 10:54 AM
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I wonder how it tastes?
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
this should be sweet. how can someone have a new truck and just let it go to crap if its been sitting so long?
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03-21-2008, 11:20 AM
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Registered User
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
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03-21-2008, 11:38 AM
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BodyDropped Member
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
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03-21-2008, 01:02 PM
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I needs paint!
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
kickass! can't wait to see this at some shows this year! haha
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03-21-2008, 01:13 PM
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Give me 3 yrs...
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
badass im pumped to see this thing.
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03-21-2008, 01:22 PM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
when i posted this last night i put that in there and actually thought of you. something told me you were going to be the first one to comment on that!  |
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03-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
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03-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
for sure. it will be around! |
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03-21-2008, 01:55 PM
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s10 addict
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
is it done yet?!?
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03-22-2008, 10:28 AM
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forum idiot
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03-22-2008, 10:52 AM
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metal cutter upper
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
cant wait to see this at itb. now get the damn blazer done too!!! lol
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03-22-2008, 11:30 AM
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Drop & Destroy
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
nice
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03-22-2008, 11:52 AM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
from the projects you've built before, this one should turn equally as bitchin
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03-22-2008, 01:05 PM
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Time Traveler
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
Subscribed!
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03-22-2008, 07:17 PM
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Registered User
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
hell yeah those wheels are sick! man i wish i had a sfbd dime for a DD
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03-23-2008, 01:15 AM
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smooth
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
Hey if you want to hard line it with copper 3/8 tubung i have a 60 feet coil of it new will sell it cheap i just dont need it any more, going a different way.
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03-23-2008, 03:03 AM
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Daily Driver
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
may i ask where you got that front bumper?
i need one for my 2000 sonoma 4wd and yours looks like the 4wd version cause the toe hooks are cut out...? im wondering if i would still need the fender flarretts for mine or not.. anyway please get back to me. thanks |
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03-23-2008, 08:45 AM
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under construction
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
duuuuuuude, what happend to the jimmy bd'ed on 24s???
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03-23-2008, 12:01 PM
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just another dime!!!!!
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
subscribed!!!!!!!!!!
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03-23-2008, 11:19 PM
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i'm a noob bare with me
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
cant wait to see the final product. for my $500 i got a 63 valiant that breaks down more than anything i know lol
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03-24-2008, 01:04 AM
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Photoshop Fiend
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
Im so jealous you can pick up a runnning s10 for 500 bucks. If I EVER came across a deal like that i would be all over it.
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03-24-2008, 01:11 AM
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
ya its not perfect. but a great deal for 500 bux.
right now i am just waiting on some lower control arms for it! got the exhaust all unbolted and removed also. |
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03-24-2008, 01:15 AM
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Photoshop Fiend
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Re: Project -Beat 2 Death- 2ooo sonoma
Any tips on finding steals like that?
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