Cheap Ideas?

hotwater · 07-07-2008, 01:12 PM

Well, here is my 99 4 door. I posted it in the members rides but could use some opinions from you all. Here is what I have done so far.

Engine:
TB Blade removal
Airbox mod w/ K&n filter
E3 plugs
All new tune up stuff including fuel filter
New exhaust

Exterior:
3/3 Drop, coils/blocks
De-badged, moldins, ect.
Blacked out corners and tails
Removed roof rack
Cleaned grill up and blacked out the bowtie

So here is my question, what else could I do that is cheap? Also, I will try to get some pics of the interior. It is the dark grey cloth. Not sure what to do there. Love the site so far and can't wait to hear what you think.

OneLowSdime · 07-07-2008, 01:18 PM

tint front windows to match the rest and get some stock irocs or something diff for wheels

BanginJimmy · 07-07-2008, 02:59 PM

cavalier or TA seats

smoothed and painted dash pieces

***philntx*** · 07-07-2008, 03:35 PM

Paint the exposed side of the frame (under the truck) rails black.

lee-mill · 07-07-2008, 03:44 PM

rolllpan

Wrkn prgs · 07-07-2008, 04:00 PM

SS mirrors - assumng you have non power/heated mirrors.. if you do have them, then nvm.

Check junk yards for leather seats. I scored both front seats for $50.

Wh1tey · 07-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Tint the front windows,and paint the frame like said above.

Other than that,I'd like to see some mirrors on there and some late model ZQ8 5 spoke wheels on there.

K Dawg ONE · 07-07-2008, 06:56 PM

Paint your wheels black or gunmetal

gchemist · 07-07-2008, 10:33 PM

Ram air intake!!

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f136/m...cation-357544/

9K CRAZY · 07-08-2008, 01:11 AM

Swap The Rear Bumper For A 95 To 97 Model. It's Shorter An Easy To Find. Dye The Interior Cloth Black W/ Dupli-color Spray Dye. It's Like 5$ A Can. Works On Vinyl Too. Swap Out The Front Bumper. If You Spray The Rims Tape Off The Lip For A Machined Look.
Most Of All Go Hit The Junk Yard For Ideas. It's Free To Look

hotwater · 07-08-2008, 05:50 PM

Some pretty good ideas guys. It is nice to have another set of eyes to see things. Ya know? I am going to try to paint the silver part of my rims gloss black and polish out the rest. I like the idea of the rear bumber from a 95-97. Does anyone know if you can still tow with that bumper? I use mine to tow my boat till I can get a hiden hitch.

Also, how is the DupliColor spray dye? Would love to use it on my cloth but I want to make sure it will not feel like cardboard or rub off on all my clothes. lol.

Thanks again and ya'll let me know what you think of it so far,,,

9K CRAZY · 07-08-2008, 07:37 PM

yes you can still tow with it. i've used dup;icolor on carpet, headliner, doors, seat inserts and lazyboys before. the trick is do light coats. about 6 of them an ruff up the cloth or carpet ever other coat. then you can seal it with hair spray an ruff again, keeps it soft. for vinyl clean it real good with hot soapy water. removing all protectents an do several thin coats till you get the shade you want. damn i'm going to change my name to broke ass enginer.

9K CRAZY · 07-08-2008, 07:39 PM

hotwater. what branch of service were you in. asking cause of you avitar

hotwater · 07-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 9K CRAZY

hotwater. what branch of service were you in. asking cause of you avitar

Still am in. US Army. Cavalry Scout. Scouts Out!

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-11-2008, 02:08 AM

What do you mean you removed the throttle blade?

SS mirrors
Remove the ball off the bumper
Euro lights up front

9K CRAZY · 07-11-2008, 03:39 AM

00b Army Frog. Out Now And Glad.

1fast4by · 07-11-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

What do you mean you removed the throttle blade?

SS mirrors
Remove the ball off the bumper
Euro lights up front

TB restrictor removal

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-11-2008, 04:53 AM

ok i thought he meant the entire butterfly blade. I was about to say that thing must be revving high

1fast4by · 07-11-2008, 05:14 AM

Not quite

hotwater · 07-11-2008, 05:04 PM

Sorry bout that. Yeah, I meant the restrictor plate.

wildman ss · 07-11-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotwater

Some pretty good ideas guys. It is nice to have another set of eyes to see things. Ya know? I am going to try to paint the silver part of my rims gloss black and polish out the rest. I like the idea of the rear bumber from a 95-97. Does anyone know if you can still tow with that bumper? I use mine to tow my boat till I can get a hiden hitch.

Also, how is the DupliColor spray dye? Would love to use it on my cloth but I want to make sure it will not feel like cardboard or rub off on all my clothes. lol.

Thanks again and ya'll let me know what you think of it so far,,,

I have a 95-97 rear bumper and end caps and trailer hitch for sale and it's already painted black

07-07-2008, 01:12 PM	#1
hotwater Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Ft Knox, KY User is: OffLine	Cheap Ideas? Well, here is my 99 4 door. I posted it in the members rides but could use some opinions from you all. Here is what I have done so far. Engine: TB Blade removal Airbox mod w/ K&n filter E3 plugs All new tune up stuff including fuel filter New exhaust Exterior: 3/3 Drop, coils/blocks De-badged, moldins, ect. Blacked out corners and tails Removed roof rack Cleaned grill up and blacked out the bowtie So here is my question, what else could I do that is cheap? Also, I will try to get some pics of the interior. It is the dark grey cloth. Not sure what to do there. Love the site so far and can't wait to hear what you think.
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07-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#2
OneLowSdime I SHIT BRICKS Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,093 Location: Oshkosh WI 54901 User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? tint front windows to match the rest and get some stock irocs or something diff for wheels
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07-07-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? cavalier or TA seats smoothed and painted dash pieces
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07-07-2008, 03:35 PM	#4
*philntx* Build them right....Mod Age: 54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,123 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Paint the exposed side of the frame (under the truck) rails black.
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07-07-2008, 03:44 PM	#5
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,846 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? rolllpan
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07-07-2008, 04:00 PM	#6
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,736 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? SS mirrors - assumng you have non power/heated mirrors.. if you do have them, then nvm. Check junk yards for leather seats. I scored both front seats for $50.
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07-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#7
Wh1tey Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Tint the front windows,and paint the frame like said above. Other than that,I'd like to see some mirrors on there and some late model ZQ8 5 spoke wheels on there.
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07-07-2008, 06:56 PM	#8
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,844 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Paint your wheels black or gunmetal
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07-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#9
gchemist Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 356 Location: Austin User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Ram air intake!! http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f136/m...cation-357544/ Last edited by gchemist : 07-07-2008 at 10:43 PM.
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07-08-2008, 01:11 AM	#10
9K CRAZY Wicked Crispy Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 302 Location: BISMARCK, MISSOURI User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Swap The Rear Bumper For A 95 To 97 Model. It's Shorter An Easy To Find. Dye The Interior Cloth Black W/ Dupli-color Spray Dye. It's Like 5$ A Can. Works On Vinyl Too. Swap Out The Front Bumper. If You Spray The Rims Tape Off The Lip For A Machined Look. Most Of All Go Hit The Junk Yard For Ideas. It's Free To Look
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07-08-2008, 05:50 PM	#11
hotwater Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Ft Knox, KY User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Some pretty good ideas guys. It is nice to have another set of eyes to see things. Ya know? I am going to try to paint the silver part of my rims gloss black and polish out the rest. I like the idea of the rear bumber from a 95-97. Does anyone know if you can still tow with that bumper? I use mine to tow my boat till I can get a hiden hitch. Also, how is the DupliColor spray dye? Would love to use it on my cloth but I want to make sure it will not feel like cardboard or rub off on all my clothes. lol. Thanks again and ya'll let me know what you think of it so far,,,
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07-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#12
9K CRAZY Wicked Crispy Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 302 Location: BISMARCK, MISSOURI User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? yes you can still tow with it. i've used dup;icolor on carpet, headliner, doors, seat inserts and lazyboys before. the trick is do light coats. about 6 of them an ruff up the cloth or carpet ever other coat. then you can seal it with hair spray an ruff again, keeps it soft. for vinyl clean it real good with hot soapy water. removing all protectents an do several thin coats till you get the shade you want. damn i'm going to change my name to broke ass enginer.
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07-08-2008, 07:39 PM	#13
9K CRAZY Wicked Crispy Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 302 Location: BISMARCK, MISSOURI User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? hotwater. what branch of service were you in. asking cause of you avitar
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07-08-2008, 10:38 PM	#14
hotwater Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Ft Knox, KY User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Quote: Originally Posted by 9K CRAZY hotwater. what branch of service were you in. asking cause of you avitar Still am in. US Army. Cavalry Scout. Scouts Out!
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07-11-2008, 02:08 AM	#15
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,722 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? What do you mean you removed the throttle blade? SS mirrors Remove the ball off the bumper Euro lights up front
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07-11-2008, 03:39 AM	#16
9K CRAZY Wicked Crispy Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 302 Location: BISMARCK, MISSOURI User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? 00b Army Frog. Out Now And Glad.
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07-11-2008, 03:46 AM	#17
1fast4by I'll need human lives... Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,095 Location: Green Hills/Nashville User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer What do you mean you removed the throttle blade? SS mirrors Remove the ball off the bumper Euro lights up front TB restrictor removal
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07-11-2008, 04:53 AM	#18
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,722 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? ok i thought he meant the entire butterfly blade. I was about to say that thing must be revving high
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07-11-2008, 05:14 AM	#19
1fast4by I'll need human lives... Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,095 Location: Green Hills/Nashville User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Not quite
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07-11-2008, 05:04 PM	#20
hotwater Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Ft Knox, KY User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Sorry bout that. Yeah, I meant the restrictor plate.
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07-11-2008, 08:15 PM	#21
wildman ss This is doo doo baby! Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,993 Location: Marrietta/Lawrenceville, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Cheap Ideas? Quote: Originally Posted by hotwater Some pretty good ideas guys. It is nice to have another set of eyes to see things. Ya know? I am going to try to paint the silver part of my rims gloss black and polish out the rest. I like the idea of the rear bumber from a 95-97. Does anyone know if you can still tow with that bumper? I use mine to tow my boat till I can get a hiden hitch. Also, how is the DupliColor spray dye? Would love to use it on my cloth but I want to make sure it will not feel like cardboard or rub off on all my clothes. lol. Thanks again and ya'll let me know what you think of it so far,,, I have a 95-97 rear bumper and end caps and trailer hitch for sale and it's already painted black
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