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09-11-2011, 08:55 AM
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My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I have been looking for a nice one or quite some time. I wanted a truck that needed nothing. My requirements were 4.3, auto, ext cab, stepside, zq8, power everything, and wanted low miles. I finally sold my Tahoe so I wanted an S10 and the money to compete my Jimmy
I found this... 1999 Sonoma ext cab stepside, L35 4.3, auto, 3.43 locking rear, power everything, cd/tape, etc. Tonneau cover and 86,900 miles!! It's awesome!! I had the windows tinted the day I got it. lol  
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09-11-2011, 08:58 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Mods begin...
Found a used JL Stealthbox for $200 on craiglist. ha! Broughtit to an upholstry shop to get redone to match my interior. $50 Installed my Bilstein front shocks and put my air pressure at 35 all around from 30. MUCH better. I like it! So I googled the part numbers of the junk shocks I removed, Monroe Monro-matics. No surprise, it rode and handled like it had $15 shocks. Sigh |
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09-11-2011, 08:58 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I went to a salvage yard and found some goodies for the truck. I got a long overhead console from a 1998 Blazer with the whole wiring harness from behind the dash up through the headliner. Its grey and matched my interior. $15. Score!
I thought it was the one with a compass and thermometor, but it turns out to be the one with the fuel economy and miles to empty! Double score! The one on the left is one I have for the Tyclone, the one on the right is for the Sonoma. Sweet!  The 9 pin connector is the nice one, the 6 pin connector is only temp and compass. 
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09-11-2011, 08:59 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I got my step shavers done finally! Fitted and installed with the hidden roll pan hitch. Now I need to take em back off and paint em! lol
  
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09-11-2011, 08:59 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Talked him down to $100. SCORE!
Looks like a Goodmark. Brand new and never even painted, a few dings on the front edge, but an easy fix. heh  
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09-11-2011, 09:03 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
clean!
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09-11-2011, 09:26 AM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
More details on the overhead console install? Does it just plug right in or what?
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11-02-2011, 12:20 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
So after thinking about all I have to paint I have a change in plan. I need to paint the tailgate after its shaved, roll pan / step shaver, bedsides go fix the ugly top, left rear door dent, hood refinish plus blend the fenders, blazer composite grille and 95 S10 bumper with SS fogs. Sooo. thats painting the WHOLE truck minus the roof, tonneau and rt doors. I may as well paint it a color I like. After talking about our three blue vehicles we currently have, blue is not a good choice. My wife says gunmetal gray, so thats when I found this color. Cyber Gray Metalic. I think it will look sweet!
 So I decided that I like the 96-97 Blazer composite front end. I have always been in love with the Hugger concept trucks.   So thats the direction I am going now.  I figure that there is no better time than now to paint the truck. So here goes nothing!    If anyone is interested, I have a 98-04 Sonoma front end for sale. Hood, headlights, grille, bumper assembly, etc |
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11-02-2011, 12:21 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Almost there...
     
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11-02-2011, 12:23 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I have also changed my mind about the front end. I returned the Blazer composite setup and bought a 98+ S10 front end with Xtreme painted grille and black headlights. And I bought an SS red/black bowtie to top it off. Im excited!!
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11-02-2011, 11:06 AM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I kinda liked the older style front end!
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11-02-2011, 11:18 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
thats the exact specs i have been looking to upgrade too. but cant find one with low miles. super clean truck. very jealous. should look into some leather seats and center console shifter to dress up the inside
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11-03-2011, 07:24 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
 
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11-03-2011, 01:25 PM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
WOW that color is great!
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11-04-2011, 07:21 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
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11-05-2011, 12:43 PM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Fack YES!!!!!
Part number for that "SS" bowtie? |
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11-05-2011, 05:10 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Looking good, awesome progress! Is the overhead wiring for the fuel economy stuff in the console already in the truck?
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11-06-2011, 03:50 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=15635564 |
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11-13-2011, 12:16 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
I still need to install the hitch and step shavers, spray in the bedliner, do the tonneau cover, and either tint the marker lights or buy some clear ones.
Besides that Its lacking something. Maybe a custom Sonoma on the doors but its a Chevy now. hmmmm. We have it painted, shaved tailgate handle, cowl hood, S10 front end swap, SS bowtie, black headlights... Looking alot different than my red sonoma!    
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11-13-2011, 12:20 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
looks good! i think some different markers would set it off !
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11-13-2011, 12:24 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
damn that looks great!!
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11-13-2011, 12:31 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
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11-13-2011, 01:16 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
tinted clears, bake them and take the lens off so you can lightly tint them from the back side. would look good!
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11-13-2011, 01:35 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Not a bad plan
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11-13-2011, 02:45 PM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Truck is looking awesome! For the markers, I'd be inclined to suggest that you get some to match the headlights. Clear lenses, but blacked out in behind. Kinda like these:
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11-22-2011, 10:04 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
dang. that looks tits! |
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11-23-2011, 10:29 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Color is FREAKING AWESOME!!!! I've been looking for someone that has that color. Same exact color I am looking to paint my Blazer. What's the name/Code?
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11-23-2011, 10:56 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
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11-23-2011, 10:57 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Its a nice truck. I liked it stock and of course the new hotness mods are cool too
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12-03-2011, 06:32 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
dannng looks nice!!
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12-03-2011, 08:55 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
looks really good. i love the step shavers.
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12-03-2011, 10:55 AM
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Meh...noob
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Looks awesome. That's the color I was thinking for mine...
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12-03-2011, 03:31 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
looks great so far
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12-03-2011, 06:08 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
LOVE the color. looks great!
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12-03-2011, 06:54 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Purty
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12-05-2011, 11:26 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Love the color. I've painted a few bikes that graphite color - plan on doing a few more too!
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12-05-2011, 10:02 PM
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Good Bye SonomaST
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Where you at? You sir have issues lol. Perfectly good truck and you paint it haha. Wish I had your skills so I could paint my jalopy. It looks awesome!! Get some black LED turn signals? Let's see some finished product pics when you come back.
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12-06-2011, 02:18 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
The truck looks good. I like the step shavers and the cowl hood, the headlights arent my flavor but hey everyone is different haha. I have to ask though, you painted the doorjams but why didnt you paint the inside of the bed? I'm assuming you have a cover to put over it but I woulda painted the inside of the bed.
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12-07-2011, 04:10 PM
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Big Huckin' Chicken
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
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12-07-2011, 06:43 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Thanks guys
Spray in bedliner goes in tomorrow. Then a painted tonneau over that. |
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12-07-2011, 10:43 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
What brand bed cover are you going with? Gaylord?
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12-07-2011, 10:45 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Take a look at my first few posts in this thread, it's whatever came on it
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12-08-2011, 07:14 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Its back on the road again! woooo
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12-08-2011, 07:17 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Prepping the bed to spray in the bedliner today
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12-08-2011, 11:33 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
So we got the bedliner sprayed today. It looks sweet! It was dark before I had time to get it outside. Tomorrow pics.
 
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12-18-2011, 09:00 PM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Got it just about ready to go. I have been driving it again for the last few weeks.
 Installed the hidden hitch, flip plate and air shocks.  Hooked up the trailer and life is good! I think I want a longer reciever as this one is REALLY close to my tailgate. 
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12-19-2011, 09:14 AM
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rollin on grown men
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
So sick! I was going to paint my ood truck this color its so hot. You have good taste
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03-21-2012, 12:29 PM
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Herpin' the derp...
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
Dammit. 
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04-17-2012, 09:07 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
im ready to see new things from this
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04-17-2012, 09:16 AM
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Re: My "new" 99 Sonoma ext cab, stepside, ZQ8, 4.3, etc
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