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)
Not yet....still waiting on acouple front end parts....I'm gonna do alittle painting tomorrow. I wanna get the front calipers painted...put another coat of POR-15 on my spindles and stuff like that...I've gotta work though..so dunno how much I'll get done. Either way...should be back on wheels in acouple weeks. I'm shootin for a full roller by the end of this month. I wish I could progress alittle quicker...but I've got full time school schedule and I'm workin 6 shifts a week to pay for this silly truck. Owell...at least its progressing.. :tup:
badmatt said:
Not yet....still waiting on acouple front end parts....I'm gonna do alittle painting tomorrow. I wanna get the front calipers painted...put another coat of POR-15 on my spindles and stuff like that...I've gotta work though..so dunno how much I'll get done. Either way...should be back on wheels in acouple weeks. I'm shootin for a full roller by the end of this month. I wish I could progress alittle quicker...but I've got full time school schedule and I'm workin 6 shifts a week to pay for this silly truck. Owell...at least its progressing.. :tup:
jjorgensen52
NHSTE - I'm the only one!
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Those Spohn G-body arms?
Those Spohn G-body arms?
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
update time!
New Torque converter
Rear is back on wheels
Engine is bolted in right now...not sure if it will need to come back out at this point...with no body on it...it is easy to get the headers to fit and mess with the frame while the motor is still in it.
Over the next week...gonna be putting all the steering back on...painting the sway bar and brake calipers red....gettin the headers to fit..maybe some brake lines/fuel lines.
I'm hoping to see my new wheels/tires here in a few weeks.
update time!
New Torque converter
Rear is back on wheels
Engine is bolted in right now...not sure if it will need to come back out at this point...with no body on it...it is easy to get the headers to fit and mess with the frame while the motor is still in it.
Over the next week...gonna be putting all the steering back on...painting the sway bar and brake calipers red....gettin the headers to fit..maybe some brake lines/fuel lines.
I'm hoping to see my new wheels/tires here in a few weeks.
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Ok...Change of plans. CCW couldn't hit the backspacing I wanted(which they told me that they could awhile back so I don't know what that is about) so the wheels that are gonna go on the truck are Iforged Astras...here is a pic of what they look like:
Just ordered them yesterday, should be here in around a month or so...can't wait
super-gt said:Thanks man,
Wheels are gonna be CCW Sp500's
More specifically:
Front will have 18X7's with a 4 inch backspacing
Rear's will be 18X12's with 4 inch backspacing
Here's an idea of what they look like:
Ok...Change of plans. CCW couldn't hit the backspacing I wanted(which they told me that they could awhile back so I don't know what that is about) so the wheels that are gonna go on the truck are Iforged Astras...here is a pic of what they look like:
Just ordered them yesterday, should be here in around a month or so...can't wait
PPI Typhoon
DIY Madman
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Oooo those look nice.
super-gt said:Ok...Change of plans. CCW couldn't hit the backspacing I wanted(which they told me that they could awhile back so I don't know what that is about) so the wheels that are gonna go on the truck are Iforged Astras...here is a pic of what they look like:
Just ordered them yesterday, should be here in around a month or so...can't wait
Oooo those look nice.
badmatt
boost = happy
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
damn i shouldve shown you billet specialties new drag line that are SFI 15.1 aproved
http://www.billetspecialties.com/item.asp?cid=16&scid=251&pid=940&rdir=1
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor..._10002_932806_-1?source=home&coll=item5&pos=5
i wanted to get them for my truckl but they wont make them in a 5x5 bolt patern for me....
damn i shouldve shown you billet specialties new drag line that are SFI 15.1 aproved
http://www.billetspecialties.com/item.asp?cid=16&scid=251&pid=940&rdir=1
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor..._10002_932806_-1?source=home&coll=item5&pos=5
i wanted to get them for my truckl but they wont make them in a 5x5 bolt patern for me....
Syclone#892
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
I agree on those Billet Speciality rims, I got the brochure for those a couple months back and really love the look of them. I would consider buying them for the sy for drag rims but I really want to put the 13" vette brakes on it, may have to see if those would somehow fit with the brakes.
Also I really love your pick on rims defiantly a good choice!
P
I agree on those Billet Speciality rims, I got the brochure for those a couple months back and really love the look of them. I would consider buying them for the sy for drag rims but I really want to put the 13" vette brakes on it, may have to see if those would somehow fit with the brakes.
Also I really love your pick on rims defiantly a good choice!
P
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Thanks, glad to see I'm not the only one that likes em....my dad says he dislikes them because they have rivets...owell.
Syclone#892 said:I agree on those Billet Speciality rims, I got the brochure for those a couple months back and really love the look of them. I would consider buying them for the sy for drag rims but I really want to put the 13" vette brakes on it, may have to see if those would somehow fit with the brakes.
Also I really love your pick on rims defiantly a good choice!
P
Thanks, glad to see I'm not the only one that likes em....my dad says he dislikes them because they have rivets...owell.
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
FYI - the cladding hangs a 1/4 below the frame.
ps - mine is at 2.75 air out and 5.25 ride height. I should have made it 6"
FYI - the cladding hangs a 1/4 below the frame.
ps - mine is at 2.75 air out and 5.25 ride height. I should have made it 6"
super-gt said:Picture time!
Here's the current ride hieght of the frame:
So even with no body on it...it is sitting pretty low...and that's the way....uh huh....uh huh...i like it.