Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

Syborg Twin Turbo

Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

T-56 said:
Marty, I'm not trying to tell you how to build your truck but that set of guages and the cluster look alot like cardboard to me. You're not running out of cash and trying to save a few pennies on the instruments are you?


yep - running out of money. If you heard how much this one off cluster is going to cost you would die. Go ahead ask me maybe i'll tell
 

JSM

Active member
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

Getting this mental picture of marty pulling up to detroit car show with enclosed trailer for first time.

Pulls into show area and spends the next 2 hours jockying the trailer into position just exactly where he want the truck. Rear door opens, he hands his helpers white cotton gloves, instructs them where to push.

Show people come by asking why not just unload outside with everybody else. He then explains that you see, we shaved the door handles and I was so involved with the dash we um forgot something.

As he turns around seeing his truck rolling off trailer, helpers trying to figure out how to get in and stop it, as they can see the massive 20" brake rotors but have no clue how to get to the actual peddle.

See that is why I like the jackstands my truck has been on for past 4 years. They don't roll very well, and I don't need big brakes.
 

warmpancakes

New member
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

hey wait just because I live close doent mean I have to help. But I will and can even get more you provide beer
 

Robert Lone

MUTANT
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

Syborg Twin Turbo said:
yep - running out of money. If you heard how much this one off cluster is going to cost you would die. Go ahead ask me maybe i'll tell
I'll bite...how much?
 

Syborg Twin Turbo

Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

Well, looks like Dave got a bunch of work done this week.

There is a lot more room in the new dash housing then we thought.
I've got a bunch of playing with the dash to get it to look just like I want it but I like this one the most so far.

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Side view doesn't look to busy does it.
I can't wait to send the dash to Tom at Hydro Illusions
(( www.hydroillusions.com )) to have him make it look like carbon fiber.
Did you notice the notch in the floor for the exhaust.

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Now that we have the steering column back in.
Dave was able to complete the D-Side downpipe.
It has the same feel / flow as the P-Side.

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Just a quick shot of the downpipe and Mike Lee's Headers (( www.raceprovenmotors.com ))
Mike does some really nice work if your looking for a really good guy.

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It looks like the Master's are far away from the heat but we may make a heat shield just in case.
Did I mention that these are going to be swapped out for Billet one's?

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The exhaust is joined again for the last time on both sides.
Dave still has to run the wastegate dumps back into the downpipes.

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In order to gain the needed clearance around the intercooler
Dave reworked the lower portion of the core support.

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Trying to keep the same theme in the build. We did dual Rails similar to the back half.

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Here is my one of my favorite shots. Looking down into the engine bay.
I think it looks so much cleaner then before. We also gained the needed inner fender clearance.

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Before picture -- just in case you forgot.

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Okay I just thought it was a cool picture.
Cough - Cough MSD & Autometer sure would be nice sponsors on this project.

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Just playing around again with camera angle's.

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Wait -- Look up you can see the trans pan from Bowler Transmissions (( www.bowlertransmissions.com )).

Wow look at that MSD and Autometer again.......

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That's it for this week more to come next week.
 

QUICK STORM

B.A.M.F. BMW Tech
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Syborg Twin Turbo said:
along as you finish it i am okay with that. Needs about another 50 grand to complete

heres my :2cents: , now it 49,999.98:rotf:
 

phoonTy

Truckless. For now.
Re: Sonoma GT 0334 - Build Pics

It's still not done, but it's getting closer!

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The underdash vents need some work, and it needs the pass. side vents. but it is closer than the last pic I posted.
 
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