My son's tribute truck

[az03sonoma]

Hey everyone,

I just started my project

It's an 1986 GMC S15 longbed. My Father-in-law purchased it new and then sold it to me in 94. I put just over 150k miles on it and I replaced the 2.8L with a GM performance 3.4L crate motor, put headers on, a Holley TBI, MSD Ignition and rebuilt the tranny with all HD and Corvette parts. The truck was pretty fun to drive around town and still got around 21mpg... Then I decided purchased a new Sonoma in 03 and sold the 86 to my oldest son who drove it for a few years. He then sold it to my youngest son. Unfortunately, he past away in September of 06 at the age of 16 and only drove it a few times...

The truck has been sitting ever since and I finally am getting off of my a$$ to make something of it in his memory... It now has 225k miles on it and is ready for a make-over. We are on a tight budget like most people, especially now... so nothing too fancy for now. I just want to get it to the track and have some fun with it. I have a 327 shortblock that I built 6 years ago for another truck that I sold, so I'm going to start with that and work my way up to the big league when the money permits... I just want a toy and give me something to do that I know my son would have enjoyed doing with me. He was more into off-road racing, but I'm getting too old to be jumping around in the desert... He enjoyed drag racing as most of my family does so, it's time to get my butt back to the track after putting the race helmet on the shelf 20 years ago when the kids started popping out :shock:

I just sold the motor and tranny this past weekend and we started stripping the truck down to the cab and frame. I'll post some pictures later.

It's nothing like what most of you have, but someday.... ;)

Tony

[az03sonoma]

Here are a few before pictures of that big 3.4L :lol: As you can see, I'm in need of a new PS pump... It's leaking like crazy...


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[az03sonoma]

Here are a few pics from this past weekend pulling the motor, tranny and dash...



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[az03sonoma]

Check out what I just scored on Craigslist for $400!

9" narrowed to 53" outside to outside with 4:56 Detroit Locker. Big bearing axles and he gave me an extra set of axles that are cut it down to 43" if I choose narrow it some more :D

It came out of a Camaro with 4-link. He also gave me a set of calipers and rotors to convert the rear to disc and gave me a set of Camaro front rotors and 2-piston calipers.





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[az03sonoma]

Well we got some more tore down on the truck today. I started to sand blast and then the hose blew... Hopefully I can find one tomorrow.



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[az03sonoma]

Well I got some wheels and tires off of Craigslist today for $ 400.

Need some buffing to sparkle again, but they are in good shape.

Also picked up a MSD 6AL with a 6000 chip. Used for a few months on a Camaro and looks like new! I paid $ 100.

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[az03sonoma]

Well, I traded my Suzuki LTZ400 for a fresh 406 SBC :crown:

It's got a scat forged crank, H-beam rods, forged pistons, Dart 230 Eagle Iron heads, Comp Cams roller rockers.

I'm gonna need to tear it down and check everything to put my mind at ease.... He couldn't remember the cam specs and is still looking for the spec card, so I may want to pull it and get the info off of it...


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[421s10]

looking like alot of progress has been made. i like it

[az03sonoma]

Lookie what the favorite UPS bro dropped off today :sombrero:

I got my Hustlers!

I also pulled the pan on the to check out the bottom end 8-)


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[Diabolical]

WOW!!
Your going to be done before me!! :yikes:
Its looking great!!

Love the rims.. Your doing a great job! :drummer:

PS.. Can I get you to post that music link again in the music section?

[az03sonoma]

looking like alot of progress has been made. i like it

Thanks!

I got my new MM211 mig welder, so next on the "to-do-list" is notch the front cross member :cool4:

[az03sonoma]

WOW!!
Your going to be done before me!! :yikes:
Its looking great!!

Love the rims.. Your doing a great job! :drummer:

PS.. Can I get you to post that music link again in the music section?


Thanks! and I'll post the link now :thumbsup:

[az03sonoma]

I got the rear pulled and sold last weekend :smile5:

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[dand355]

sorry about your son he was to young. kudos on redoing is truck. nice job your kicking a$$. remember it's not how much money you have, it's all about the sport. some is always going to have more money than you. your doing a real sweet job , i'm happy for you and your sons memory. have fun building it.

[az03sonoma]

sorry about your son he was to young. kudos on redoing is truck. nice job your kicking a$$. remember it's not how much money you have, it's all about the sport. some is always going to have more money than you. your doing a real sweet job , i'm happy for you and your sons memory. have fun building it.

Thanks man :cool4:

Josh was a great kid... It's so unfortunate that a knee injury could take someone's life so unexpectedly. To this day, it's still hard to believe...

For the past few years, I've had little to no motivation to do anything... Once I started planning this project, I've felt much better and now I actually get outside and do something. I want to get this completed so quickly, but I have to pull back and make sure that I'm making the time for other things that need my attention.

Sites like this are really great and I'm glad that I found this and the others that I frequently visit. There are a lot of resources available on the net.


Tony

[mytmouz]

Nice!

[Star]

Sweet build:sunny::rolleyes5:

[az03sonoma]

Sweet build:sunny::rolleyes5:

Thank you very much :cool4:

[az03sonoma]

Nice!

Thanks man!

[az03sonoma]

I got some test fitting done this morning...

My headers are hitting the firewall on the left side. I'm gonna have to beat the crap out of it (firewall) when I remove the motor...

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[Star]

Nice pics

[dand355]

did that many times, had to knocth the frame for pass to fit,beat the tunnel to fit my trans shield, you cut off those tabs were the fender lining bolted to. i drilled holes in the floor the size of the trans bolt socket. did not cut the floor our fire wall. they see that at a nhra event you'll need fire pants and booties. put a front mtr plate your right there. you doing a good job looks great,

[421s10]

coming on along man.

[az03sonoma]

Well, I started notching the front crossmember today. I used the torch to do a rough cut and then used the air cutoff and grinder to finish the cut. Now I just need to double check my clearances and then weld in the plate. :10:

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[Diabolical]

Your cranking along :)

[az03sonoma]

It's raining, but I decided to set the 406 in anyways so that I can verify the clearances.

It looks good, I just had to fold back more of the crown on the firewall and I will need to widen the crossmember notch slightly. I'm beginning to wish that I would have just used front and mid plates instead of the Trans-Dapt plates....

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[Star]

coming along really nice..:smile5::cool4:

[az03sonoma]

coming along really nice..:smile5::cool4:

Thanks! :10:

[az03sonoma]

I got some 3/16" plate and made the filler plates and tacked them in tonight :10:

I'll weld it up tomorrow and I think that I'll be ready to pull the cab and finish sand blasting the frame. It's start ing to get warm, so I need to get the frame painted soon...



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[Diabolical]

WOW!
Your doing an excellent job!
Keep it up :)

[mytmouz]

Looking good!

[dand355]

real nice job.. no hammer mech there

[az03sonoma]

Looking good!

Mucho grassyass! :10:

[az03sonoma]

real nice job.. no hammer mech there

Thanks Dan! I'm no pro, but I do take my time in efforts to make it right... :cool4: And of coarse a lot of you guys have inspired me with your projects to attempt this and other future plans :10:

I can't wait to get started on the back half and follow Mike's lead


:10::10::10::10:

[dand355]

i'm seeing your skills and you got them. you'll have no problem. this site is for s10racers that biuld there own and everyone is here for everyone esle. no head cases. well we got alot of crazys ,nuts, sycos, btu there all good hehe

[Diabolical]

I think you got it down but, If you need any help.. I'll be here for you and your son...
(you know what I mean)

[az03sonoma]

I think you got it down but, If you need any help.. I'll be here for you and your son...
(you know what I mean)

Thanks Mike! :10:

I posted a weld question in the welding section. You input would be greatly appreciated :cool4:

[az03sonoma]

i'm seeing your skills and you got them. you'll have no problem. this site is for s10racers that biuld there own and everyone is here for everyone esle. no head cases. well we got alot of crazys ,nuts, sycos, btu there all good hehe

Thanks Dan. I like that no question is a stupid question around here :10: And I will probably have a bunch :laughoutloud:

[az03sonoma]

Finally got the cab off today!!!! :pleased:

Now, more sand blasting....

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[Diabolical]

Looks great!!..
Also.. It looks like you have a nice place to work (good breeze) I cant stand working in my shop with no air.. When I turn on the fans its just too loud..

I like the beavis and butthead on the back window :)

[az03sonoma]

Looks great!!..
Also.. It looks like you have a nice place to work (good breeze) I cant stand working in my shop with no air.. When I turn on the fans its just too loud..

I like the beavis and butthead on the back window :)


Thanks Mike,

The heat is coming... should hit 100+ this week... I want to get the frame painted before it gets too hot and then get in the garage with the cooler on it. It will be fine until the humidity gets high during the monsoon season...

I need to get a new set of Beavis and Butthead stickers when I change out the back window to plexi-glass...:cool4:

[01XtremeLT1]

thats coming along great. are you sure this is your first build? looks like your a pro already. keep up the good work.

[az03sonoma]

thats coming along great. are you sure this is your first build? looks like your a pro already. keep up the good work.

Thanks man! :10:

It's not really my first vehicle build, but is my first race only build. I always had vehicles that the hard work was already done by someone else...:pimp2:

[Diabolical]

Take pride in your work.. You are doing a great job!

[az03sonoma]

Take pride in your work.. You are doing a great job!


Thanks Mike! I love working with my hands and it's one of those hobbies that you just can't get enough of... :cool4:

[civil]

this is an awesome project. Can't wait to see it on the track. :10: I'll have to come up to your side of town to see it though! B.F.E. for me!

[az03sonoma]

this is an awesome project. Can't wait to see it on the track. :10: I'll have to come up to your side of town to see it though! B.F.E. for me!

Thanks man! I'll be hitting Firebird on your side of the state sometimes ;)

It will be awhile though...I have a long way to go :yikes:

[az03sonoma]

Finally, Finally and Finally.... I got to work on the truck this evening... well kinda...

I set the rear in to see how much I need to narrow the frame to get my 10.5's under the bed... the current setup is 68" outside to outside of the tires.... I'm thinking that I need to get down to 63" max width..

Can anyone confirm that for me? Stupid me did not measure before I pulled the bed and it's buried right now... If someone knows what the max width is, I would greatly appreciate the input :10:

Here are a few pics of it sitting together.

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Tony

[Diabolical]

Tony..
Confucius says: "I see a frame notching in the near future"
I am not at my shop right now.. When I get over there I will measure if no reply.

[az03sonoma]

Tony..
Confucius says: "I see a frame notching in the near future"
I am not at my shop right now.. When I get over there I will measure if no reply.

Hey Mike,

Actually, I'm gonna narrow the back with 2x3 tubing that I got for free and use the factory frame rails as my jig... Kinda like the one that S&W makes for the S10. I won't be able to bend the rails, but I can cut the angles and plate them for strength. I'm gonna line the rails up with the 4-link brackets on the 9" which will narrow the rails about 3" on each side. That's my thought anyways... :cool4:

I can't believe that I forgot to measure the max width before I pulled it apart... I even had it written down on my "to-do list" :yikes: your help would be greatly appreciated...

Tony

[421s10]

coming on along with it...looks good

[Bacon]

Lookin good

[az03sonoma]

Finally got the frame completely sand blasted!!!! Now I just need to clean up the steering box and a few other parts and hope to paint the front half this coming weekend. :10:


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Tony

[421s10]

keep up the good work man. looking good

[mytmouz]

Sweet!

[Diabolical]

Man.. She is looking good!!
What kind of paint and what color are you going to use?

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys,

I just going to use Eastwood's extreme chassis black. I got 2 quarts off a friend that didn't need them.

I'm gonna two-tone the truck with tunnel-ram grey bottom half and Chop-top silver top half, so I figure a black chassis and cage would look good.

Tunnel-ram Grey (http://www.eastwood.com/paints/automotive-refinishing/ew-tunnel-ram-gray-plus-qt-activator-kit.html)

Chop-top silver (http://www.eastwood.com/paints/automotive-refinishing/ew-chop-top-silver-plus-qt-activator-kit.html)

What do you think?



Tony

[mytmouz]

I like those colors. Should look sweet!

[Diabolical]

It will look great!!
Nice choice bro

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys! I have a long way to go before I paint, but I will keep plug'n along :laugh4:


Tony

[Bacon]

Right on.

[civil]

looks awesome tony! glad to see this projects still going man

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys, now that it's cooling off... I should make good progress now :10:


Tony

[434 smallblock]

Looking good

[az03sonoma]

Finally got the bottom side painted this morning :10::10::10:

I'll let it cure this week and flip it over and paint the top side next weekend :rock::rock::rock:

I think my camera is about to take a crap... I'm getting a pink glow on the side of the pics now :fighting15:


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Tony

[Bacon]

its beautiful

[az03sonoma]

Thanks dude :10: It's not a show finish, but will definitely look good when it's complete :cool4:

Tony

[jdrags10]

Pretty:bling::bling:

[434 smallblock]

shoot it looks real good nothing shabby about that

[Diabolical]

That thing is going to look like a show truck!!

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10: It's nice to be working on the truck again... Now I'm gonna get the steering gear box and linkage ready for paint :drummer:


Tony

[Diabolical]

Keep the pics coming!!

[421s10]

looks good to me tony.

[az03sonoma]

looks good to me tony.


Thanks Man! :rock:


Tony

[civil]

damn looks clean man. nice work

[az03sonoma]

damn looks clean man. nice work

Thanks Stephen :rock:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

I forgot that I also made a quick engine cradle out of some scrape 1" and casters that I had lying around. No out of pocket money, just time, electricity and welding wire/gas :10:

Of coarse, I could buy one for about $40, but I can say that I made this one... :cool4:

I took the pic with my phone, my Canon camera took a crap on me...


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Tony

[Diabolical]

Nice stand bro!!
I'm the same way..If I can build it why buy it?

Keep the pics coming ;)

[az03sonoma]

Nice stand bro!!
I'm the same way..If I can build it why buy it?

Keep the pics coming ;)


Thanks Mike :10:

If I just had the tools and motivation that you have... :cool4:

Or, move to FL :laughoutloud:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Got the frame painted today :10: but I ran out of paint before I got to the a-arms and spindles... I'm gonna have to order a quart of Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black. I can't complain, the first two quarts were free :rock::rock::rock:



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Tony

[434 smallblock]

I wish I had done a frame off but cage was already in everything is looking great

[az03sonoma]

I wish I had done a frame off but cage was already in everything is looking great

Thanks!

I will have to grind the paint away when I put my cage in. Hopefully I'll be able to touch it up to look good...


Tony

[Diabolical]

Damn Tony..
That truck is going to rock!!
Nice work :)

[421s10]

looks sweet Tony

[az03sonoma]

Thank Mike/Avery,

It's finally coming along :) I think I'm gonna get some more satin black paint locally and paint the front suspension parts after work during the week. That way I can get the front put together next weekend like planned... I just want to find the parts to rebuild the gear box before I paint and install it. I also need to find another 9" housing to narrow and save the 4-link housing for later in life...


Tony

[Diabolical]

I'll post one up later..
You know I sell a Fab9" for the S-10 right?

[az03sonoma]

I'll post one up later..
You know I sell a Fab9" for the S-10 right?

I knew that you made that slick narrowing jig :)

Your gonna have to shot me a price on a housing :10: The shipping will probably be an arm and a leg...

I'm also gonna need some daggers, but that will be a while....


Tony

[01XtremeLT1]

looks real good.

[dand355]

doing a great job take your time no rush it 'll be dun when its dun

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Dan/Xtreme

Ya, I have more time than money, so I'll be taking al lot of time....:cool4:

I just ordered more paint from Eastwood... They have a 24hr sale today, so you get 24% off everything :10: That way I have the same paint and I'm sure it's cheaper than what I can get in town...



Tony

[lsx10]

looking good, I was always afraid to do a frame off build, but when I think about it all I left on was the cab, and even it was unbolted. should have just gone all the way like you...

[az03sonoma]

looking good, I was always afraid to do a frame off build, but when I think about it all I left on was the cab, and even it was unbolted. should have just gone all the way like you...

Thanks!

It's taking longer than I wanted, but I will be glad that I did it when it's all done...:10:

The fun part will be touching up the paint when install the cage... :yikes:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Well, the front has finally touch ground again... :rock:

I got the front together today and I just need to rebuild the steering box and brakes :10:


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Tony

[quicks10]

nice job.....!!!!

[Bacon]

looks great

[421s10]

ill trade frames with you tony...looks good bro

[Diabolical]

Looks great!!
Now you are really going to start moving..
It will drive you crazy...

[civil]

Damn all nice new parts... so sexy. Keep it up man! :rock:

[spib]

lookin real good!!!!!

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10:

I found seals for the gear box at Napa, so I'm gonna get the box installed this weekend and then hopefully start the rear :laugh4:

I'm looking forward to a 4-day weekend, but I have this funny feeling that work is going to screw that up... I guess it's better than the alternative...


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Finally got the steering gearbox resealed and installed yesterday :10:

You can check out the gearbox details here --> http://www.s10racer.com/board/showthread.php?t=1112



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Tony

[Diabolical]

That looks great bro..
You did a killer job!!
5 Stars on the pics too!! :)

[az03sonoma]

New Canon SX20 IS camera baby!!! :10:

Now it's on to the rear...


Tony

[Diabolical]

Killer!!

[s10junkie]

truck is lookin grate nice work ..... what motor mounts are u useing are they bough or built ???? i would like to go with the same set up

[az03sonoma]

truck is lookin grate nice work ..... what motor mounts are u useing are they bough or built ???? i would like to go with the same set up

Thank man :10:

I'm using the Trans-dapt S-10 V-8 mount adapters # TRD-4689 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRD-4689/

And then solid 2-piece mounts that I got on E-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Solid-Engine-Motor-Mount-Pad-Kit-Small-Block-Chevy_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ac0100bfQQitemZ 170389471423QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAc cessories#ht_1664wt_923

There might be better options out there, this is what I ended up with. I might go with motor plates later in life :10:

I hope this helps.


Tony

[s10junkie]

thanks thats just what i needed .......oh and grate job on the truck agine it gona b a fine ride

[Mad Max]

Looks great!!..
Also.. It looks like you have a nice place to work (good breeze) I cant stand working in my shop with no air.. When I turn on the fans its just too loud..

I like the beavis and butthead on the back window :)

Beavis rules!! Dillweed...
I came in on this way late, I've been absent for a while. Super build.
I lost family and freinds recently. I feel. :sick2:
Welcome back to the 'build'.
Looks like you're going to have another squirrely 1/4 smoker. Scrubbing tailgates is bragging rights - YO.

[az03sonoma]

Beavis rules!! Dillweed...
I came in on this way late, I've been absent for a while. Super build.
I lost family and freinds recently. I feel. :sick2:
Welcome back to the 'build'.
Looks like you're going to have another squirrely 1/4 smoker. Scrubbing tailgates is bragging rights - YO.

Hey man, sorry to hear about your loss... I know what you mean about feeling sick... Hang in there, the pain never goes away, but it will get better. If it were not for the good memories and this project, I would be a bigger mess than I am now... :cool4:

Beavis and Butthead are the coolest. I will get new decals when the truck is completed. The were Joshuah's favorite :hat:

Thanks for the comments :10:


Tony

[434 smallblock]

That truck is gonna be a show piece the details are great keep them pics coming

[az03sonoma]

That truck is gonna be a show piece the details are great keep them pics coming


Thanks Everett :rock:

We are having our fall "yard sale" this weekend, so I don't know how much will get done, but I hope to start on the back half :10:

Pics-o-plenty now that I have a new camera :drummer:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Well, I did some work on the truck tonight :10:

I would have done more, but my bandsaw blade broke in the middle of cutting the plate to tack the rear frame rails back on...:fighting15:

I'll need to get another and a spare tomorrow...


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Tony

[az03sonoma]

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Tony

[az03sonoma]

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Tony

[Diabolical]

Looks great!!! :)
I wish I was there helping you.. I think I like building more than racing..lol
Its going to turn out really nice!!

Mike

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Mike,

It was pretty scary cutting that back off... Thinking that if I screw up, I'm gonna have to find another frame...

I hope to get it back together tomorrow and get the bed setting on it with cut out wheel wells :10:

I'm also hoping to start filling the firewall and getting the cab ready to install.



Tony

[Diabolical]

I am excited for you bro.. I remember doing mine.. I had that same feeling..
But frames are cheep and abundant.. Plus.. I doubt it can be so screwed up
it couldnt be fixed..

I am drooling.. More pics!!!

[421s10]

looks good Tony.. i like how your doing it

[az03sonoma]

looks good Tony.. i like how your doing it

Thanks Avery :10: I can't wait to get the cab back on it...



Tony

[s10junkie]

lookin grate nice work hope everything works out good for ya

[mytmouz]

I LUV IT! I like it when it ain't talking about doing it, but being manly enough to break out the sawzall...:fighting15:

[Bacon]

Lookin good

[jdrags10]

Looking real good.

[434 smallblock]

Dang you are doing a great job cant wait to see it finished

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10:

I woke up late today... I slept 11 hours... the most in months!

Running up to get some band saw blades and get to work. I should have more pics tonight :rock::rock:


Tony

[Joker]

this is a really cool thread

[lsx10]

damn, didnt see that coming.

lookin sick. i'm gonna be up in phx sometime in the next few weeks to get mia tuned, i'll have to come by to check this thing out.

[az03sonoma]

Well I didn't get as far as I had hoped, but for good reasons. My wife came down with something awful and I had to take her to Urgent Care Center today. She is doing better now, but she was pretty messed up earlier. She finally laid down and told me to get outside and work on the truck. :10:

I got the back half welded back on. I just need to box in the transition and then repaint it :rock:


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Tony

[az03sonoma]

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Tony

[az03sonoma]

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Cardboard Template for top and bottom plate.

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Tony

[az03sonoma]

damn, didnt see that coming.

lookin sick. i'm gonna be up in phx sometime in the next few weeks to get mia tuned, i'll have to come by to check this thing out.

Ya, let me know when you are coming up. It would be great to meet you and check out mia too :cool4:



Tony

[az03sonoma]

Well, the wife is still sick so I did a few things around the house and spent a few hours out in the shop.

I got the plates cut and tacked in on one side.


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Tony

[434 smallblock]

looks good keep em coming

[Diabolical]

Looks great Tony!!!
You are doing an excellent job!!
I'm smiling ear to ear..

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10: I'll be taking the rest of the year off starting this coming Wednesday so hopefully I get a lot done on the truck :rock:


Tony

[lsx10]

looks great, looking forward to seeing this thing in person!

[az03sonoma]

Well, I made some more progress today finally. I'm almost there... :10:


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Tony

[Bacon]

right on

[az03sonoma]

For those of use that cannot afford a plasma cutter, here's a tip for using a torch and getting straight/clean cuts :cool4:

I use a piece of square tubing as a straight edge to get my cuts straight. Just be sure to compensate for the torch head thickness.

On curved cuts, I use a piece of 1/2" square tubing and bend it to match the curve needed. This works out quit well and cuts down on time needed at the grinder... :rock::rock:


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Tony

[fireman32]

Wow man that looks great. I am new to this whole s-10 thing. You are definatley an inspiration to us all. Your son is watching down on you with a hugh smile on his face. Keep it up!!!

[434 smallblock]

Man you are doing a hell of a job everything looks topnotch I like the way you are plating the frame its gonna be nasty when its done

[Diabolical]

You are the man!!
Gussets look great and I knew you had to be up to something the way that heat distribution looked on the steel..
Nice job!!

[az03sonoma]

Wow man that looks great. I am new to this whole s-10 thing. You are definatley an inspiration to us all. Your son is watching down on you with a hugh smile on his face. Keep it up!!!


Thanks man :10:

This truck means a lot to me and I like being able to share this build with everyone. It's not going to be a high dollar build, but it will be built right. I have been working on this truck pretty much by myself, but I always feel that I have a second set of hands and I feel so much better when I working on it.

I can't wait to get this put together and painted. It will make me feel so much better. :cool4:


Thanks again fireman


Tony

[Diabolical]

but I always feel that I have a second set of hands and I feel so much better when Im working on it.

Tony
Damn straight bro!!
And you have others rooting you on :)

[az03sonoma]

Thank Mike/Everett :10:

It's getting there... I'm hoping to get the bed on this weekend and measure for a rear housing :cool4:


Tony

[malibuj]

Very very Nice..... Keep up the great work man...:rock:

[az03sonoma]

Very very Nice..... Keep up the great work man...:rock:


Mucho Grassyass :10:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Well I'm pretty much done with the frame now. Just need to clean up with a flap disc and paint it :rock: :rock:

I'll set the bed on tomorrow and cut the wheel tubs for the tires :10:


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Tony

[Diabolical]

Damn!!
Thats turning out really nice!
Cant wait to see it with the bed on!!

[434 smallblock]

Damn!!
Thats turning out really nice!
Cant wait to see it with the bed on!!

X2

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :rock: :rock:

I guess I better get busy now that the sun has come up :10:


Tony

[421s10]

looks good Tony

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Avery :10:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

I got the tubs opened up on the bed today.


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Tony

[az03sonoma]

I have 26 x 10 slicks but need to get a 29 x 10.5 set soon.



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Tony

[Bacon]

Lookin good, cant wait to see this truck done.

[Diabolical]

That looks great bro..
With the bed and cab off.. you need to consider how you are going to mount your cage..
Now would be the perfect time to get your outriggers welded on..
I thought you said you were putting in a cage..
If not.. just slap me..

Mike

[AlteredRacer]

coming along nicely

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :rock:

I have some 2x3 that I'm using for the outriggers. I think I'll make a few for the bed too since I moved the rails in. I'll either do that or weld in some nuts to the bed where the frame rails are now. That would be quicker and I wouldn't have more paint touchup on the frame :10:

Mike it's time for a rear diff when you have time. I'm sending a PM now :10:


Tony

[Diabolical]

Got the PM..
I am ordering the rear housing ends now..
Man.. I am swamped!! lol
I guess its a good thing..

You will enjoy this!!

Mike

[az03sonoma]

Got the PM..
I am ordering the rear housing ends now..
Man.. I am swamped!! lol
I guess its a good thing..

You will enjoy this!!

Mike


Take your time bro, I have plenty of other things to do to keep me busy :thumbup:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

I went to the monthly local parts swap meet today and picked up an 4" aluminum truck driveline for $15 :10:

It should be good enough to shorten and use for now :rock:


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Tony

[421s10]

Lookin good, cant wait to see this truck done.

X2

[Diabolical]

Cool!!

[434 smallblock]

Nice find on the driveshaft

[s10junkie]

sweet man lookin good !!!!!

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10:



Tony

[farond21]

WOW! I just read looked through all 17 pages your work looks top notch. like others have said I cant wait to see the finished product.

[mytmouz]

WOW! I just read looked through all 17 pages your work looks top notch. like others have said I cant wait to see the finished product.

x100!

[az03sonoma]

Ha! Thanks guys! :10:


I found some time to work on the bed wheel tubs and have one side pretty much done. Just needs some bang'n with the hammer and dolly...

It sure was a pain doing all of the spot welds to keep from warping the sheet metal... :fighting15:

Now I just need to get the other side done hopefully tomorrow :10:



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Tony

[az03sonoma]

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Tony

[mytmouz]

Awesome!

[421s10]

looks good Tony

[farond21]

looks real nice. you are putting a great guide together for others to follow

[az03sonoma]

Thanks! :10: That is what's great about sites like this. Great information, great people :rock:

It's a great journey for me and I'm hoping that my contribution helps others out :drummer:


Tony

[blackwidow]

nice job

[85ss]

Wow! I just looked through this whole thread like farond21 did.
This is a awesome build!
Keep up the good work.
And the pics!!

[farond21]

Wow! I just looked through this whole thread like farond21 did.
This is a awesome build!
Keep up the good work.
And the pics!!

it took awhile but it was worth it. :smile5:

[85ss]

It was definitaly worth it. Can't believe I haven't come across it before now.

[az03sonoma]

LOL thanks guys :rock:



Tony

[Diabolical]

Looks bad ass Tony!!

[az03sonoma]

Looks bad ass Tony!!

Thanks Mike :10: I'm plugging along... I got the other side tacked in, but need to finish all the welds and then grind and hammer... :fighting15: Hope to get finished this weekend and then start on the cab /firewall. :)


Tony

[az03sonoma]

I got the other side completed on the bed finally. Just a little hammer and dolly action and some seam sealer around the corners to be ready for paint.


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Tony

[farond21]

what would shipping on the bed be to oklahoma please. LOl

[434 smallblock]

Bed looks good. You did a good job on the tubs

[85ss]

Nice...

[spib]

looks good!!!!!

[Diabolical]

Your persistence and attention to detail will soon pay off!
This will be as clean of a build as they come..

[Phat boy]

Tony i just looked through every page of this and all i can say is WOW!!!! You are doing a great job !!! I can not wait to see it finished...the attention to detail is amazing on this truck again great job Tony !!!!!!!:rock:

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys, that means a lot :rock::rock:

I'm looking forward to working on the cab now :10: I want to get some tub bending done and try out my bender and Bend Tech software :10:



Tony

[mytmouz]

Thanks guys, that means a lot :rock::rock:

I'm looking forward to working on the cab now :10: I want to get some tub bending done and try out my bender and Bend Tech software :10:



Tony

We are looking forward to it as well!

[Diabolical]

You know.. this page has had almost 2000 views in a very short time!!
Your going to be famous bro.. You and your son..
With your hard work and desire.. This tribute would/will make anyone proud..
In my heart.. I know he is watching and helping you along the way..
I am proud to have it posted here on my site..Even more.. I am honored to call you friend :)

Mike

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Mike/Terry,

I tell ya, it's been an honor to share this with you guys and everyone on this site. It's helping me keep motivated with the way of life being so difficult these days. There are a lot of good people here and this is a great place for support :10:

It will be a great day for me when I have this truck finished and get to hang with everyone and the S10 Nationals soon :rock::rock:

Thanks for the kind words Mike. You do a lot for everyone on this site. Hell, I wish that I was in Miami to help you conquer the world with Diabolical Performance :rock::rock:

Okay, enough with the mushy stuff :10: this site ROCKS!

Party on Garth, Party on Wayne :rock::rock:
:laughoutloud::laughoutloud::laughoutloud:

[cookmaster30]

party on man. now get back to work we need more pics......

[az03sonoma]

party on man. now get back to work we need more pics......
:laughoutloud: :laughoutloud: :laughoutloud: :laughoutloud: :laughoutloud:


Tony

[az03sonoma]

Well I got some of the firewall closed up yesterday. I was going to try and finish it up today, but it was a late night partying last night and I'm too exhausted to hit the shop today.... :dead:


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Tony

[cookmaster30]

very nice as usual

[az03sonoma]

very nice as usual


Thanks man! :10:



Tony

[Diabolical]

Looks great..
She is going to be flawless when done..

[soopertrucker]

I dont know why I have'nt viewed this thread b4 today, but damn Tony your doing a killer job. I'm glad you stayed with the original frame rails and tucked them IMO it looks cooler. Once again killer job.

[85ss]

Doing a Execellent job Tony!!

[mytmouz]

:cool4:

[421s10]

nice work Tony

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :10:

It would be so nice to spend a whole month or two just working on the truck :10:

It's very therapeutic :laugh4:



Tony

[sevenseven]

Very nice work keep it up!

[01XtremeLT1]

she's going to be killer

[Mad Max]

You know the first time you fire the engine and put it in gear? Sort of like watching birth... :glasses2: Soon baby.

[Phat boy]

Looking good Tony !!! :thumbup:

[az03sonoma]

LOL thanks guys! :hat:


Tony

[vicn8r]

hows the truck coming Tony ? havent seen any posts lately. I'm putting off doing those inner fender mods as long as possible..lol. Mine is not as nice as yours, but im going more for function than looks. Your truck is looking great.

[az03sonoma]

hows the truck coming Tony ? havent seen any posts lately. I'm putting off doing those inner fender mods as long as possible..lol. Mine is not as nice as yours, but im going more for function than looks. Your truck is looking great.

Thanks man!

I tell ya, it's been a while since I worked on the truck... I had to work a few weekend shutdowns, for free...(i hate being on salary...) and had a few other things come up that took my spare weekend time away... sucks...

Hopefully I can work on it this weekend... however, my son's Honda Del Sol, AKA "Del Slow"... is needing attention after sucking in water through the cold air intake and hydro-locking up the engine this past weekend... Probably going to be rebuilding a four banger this weekend... :fighting15:

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my time to relax with a welder and grinder in my hands :laugh4:



Tony

[85ss]

Thanks man!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my time to relax with a welder and grinder in my hands :laugh4:



Tony

Now that's relaxing!!!! lol

[Diabolical]

You will find the time :)

[az03sonoma]

Wow!! I had to scrape the cob webs off my post... :laugh4:

Well, I need to get back to working on this truck... I have a little motivation that I picked up :10:

My brother works at O'Reilly's Auto Parts and got me some Autometer Ultra Lite Carbon Fiber gauges CHEAP! These are going for $500 at Summit and I paid $250 for all four :rock::rock: They were on clearance from when O'Reilly's took over Checker Auto and he stashed them for me.

I just need to get a volt and tranny temp gauge and I'm set :10:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/az03sonoma/Project%20S10/IMG_1246.jpg

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Now, I hope to get working on the truck again next weekend. Who needs Black Friday when you have a shop full of projects to complete?... :laugh4:



Tony

[mytmouz]

Nice gauges, looking forward to seeing them in the truck...

[Diabolical]

Getting the ball rolling again I see :)
Right on!

[djlowfreq]

Dude I have a trans temp still sitting in the box ..... part# 4757. It needs a home. :) I bought it a long time ago, took it out of the box looked at it and put it right back in the box. Never used. The nitrous gauge is in my truck. PM me your email address and I'll send ya some pics.

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys, now that Pinks is over, I need to get the shop cleaned up and get back to the truck :10: not feeling well today though... I think I ate some bad food yesterday...

More pics to come soon :drummer:


Tony

[East End Riders]

Looking good man!!!

[Diabolical]

Hope you feel better Tony..

[smsmith36]

I just looked over this entire thread again. Everything you've done so far is top notch work. What impressed me the most is the way you narrowed the frame and plated it. Crossmember notch is pretty much perfect. I've seen a lot of hack jobs on those. Keep up the good work.

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys :rock: I'm hoping to put some time on the truck this weekend and I'm hoping that my 4-day weekend will be productive :10:

smsmith36, thanks for the complements, I truly appreciate it :rock:



Tony

[LOW ET 91 S10]

Just spent a good hour reading this post for the first time. Very nice build. Makes me even more anxious to start mine. Look forward to seeing the progress. Good Luck

[crkrjac96]

x2!! Awesome job done so far!!

[squire_s10]

dude great start....everytime I check in to see if there are any updates it makes me want to go out and work on mine.

[Rickracer]

WOW Tony, I just read through this thread for the first time. Looking at your work, it is as professional as I've seen, and I've seen a lot! Your son has got to be beaming from ear to ear every time he sees you working on this labor of love. I don't even really know you yet, but I'm still proud of you and the work you're doing. You are truly an inspiration to all the rest of us, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D

[az03sonoma]

WOW, thanks a lot guys :rock::rock:

It has been kinda hard for me to make any progress on this project lately. Been dealing with a lot of issues and have had little to no motivation for awhile. Don't get me wrong, this project will never be tossed aside, I've just had too much on my mind for some time and I think it has gotten the best of me... Every time I think it will turn around, it just keeps coming. Didn't really want to say anything, I know that there are a lot of people struggling with their own problems, but seeing everyone's replays makes me want to get out there, get back to work and get this truck done. :10:

I'm taking a two week vacation for Christmas and I hope to get something done on the truck. I just hope that I have a job when my vacation is over... work has not picked up much and January doesn't look very good...

Thanks again guys, it means a lot to me :rock::rock:


Tony

[Mark @ Hammerhead Racing]

WOW Tony, I just read through this thread for the first time. Looking at your work, it is as professional as I've seen, and I've seen a lot! Your son has got to be beaming from ear to ear every time he sees you working on this labor of love. I don't even really know you yet, but I'm still proud of you and the work you're doing. You are truly an inspiration to all the rest of us, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D

Yep what he said...I too have just read this thread for the first time..I too am dealing with a lot of issues...I feel ya bro..

This build absolutely rocks!

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Mark :rock:



Tony

[s10junkie]

wow tony, i just read through this thread for the first time. Looking at your work, it is as professional as i've seen, and i've seen a lot! Your son has got to be beaming from ear to ear every time he sees you working on this labor of love. I don't even really know you yet, but i'm still proud of you and the work you're doing. You are truly an inspiration to all the rest of us,


x2 !!!!!!!

[superman x]

this is an awesome build thread. looking forward to seeing more.

[az03sonoma]

Thanks guys,

I will be taking a two week vacation after next week and will have more pics to post :10:



Tony

[jameskirk1]

:rock:

[az03sonoma]

Well I picked up a carb yesterday from O'Reilly's $240 :10: 4150 950 cfm. It's been on the shelf for about 7yrs so I will put new gaskets on it when I'm ready to run it.

I just need to sell some of my other parts that I won't use any time soon to make the wife happy. Money is tight with X-mas and all.... :fighting15:

It's been raining, so I haven't gotten out there and worked on the truck. Should clear up tomorrow and then the grinder will start the sparks a fly'n again :rock:


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Tony

[mytmouz]

awesome buy on the carb...:):bling:

[sevenseven]

If you dont fabricate professionally...maybe you should consider it one day....your work is awesome...and as beavis would say...ROCK!!!! ROCK!!!

[az03sonoma]

Thanks Terry :rock:


Thanks sevenseven :10: I'd love to do it, just don't think it would pay the bills well... I just wish that I would have stayed with my high school dream of working on cars professionally. Now I would pretty much have to start over.

Thanks for the complements :rock:


Tony

[Diabolical]

Nice find brother!!

[Tweeder]

I read the first post and didn't think this was gonna go anywhere too serious.

Boy was I wrong, this is an awesome build, and an awesome tribute.

+ karma for you.


just realized how old the thread was, any new updates?

[s10junkie]

bump

[lrdlt265]

Awesome build Keep up the great work!!!

[BUTCHERBOY]

Tony, I just got done reading this Awesome Thread Buddy. Wow! What a good job, and what a tribute. With that said, I hope things are going well for you and the family.

Update?? LOL! Reading this is makes me smile, I'm a expecting Father (Twins).

Yo is the man Tony!

Justin

[eadsauto1]

does anyone know how Tony is ? It seems like it has been a while since he has posted anything and I am very inspired by this thread and hope to see him finish this project it is looking amazing!

[az03sonoma]

Hey guys, sorry that I have not posted in awhile. Things have been crazy since the first of the year... Too much going on and no time to deal with it. Kind of wears you down and I loose motivation with what little time I have to myself...

I have not done much of anything on the truck this year. I'm dealing with a flooded daughters room from a broken water pipe in the attic two weeks ago while getting my roof replaced. Our house is a mess with everything from her room scattered throughout the house and shop while the room was gutted and treated for mold. They should be ready to start putting it back together by the end of this week. It pisses me off that the roofing company is dragging their feet on this since they have to pay for it...

I'm hoping to get back to the truck as soon as I get my weekend driver (66 GMC) back on the road. Had a valve spring break and I'm going to rebuild the top end and replace the cam. I'm hoping to get that going this weekend if nothing else comes up...

Don't want to sound negative, but if it were not for bad luck, I don't think I'd have any luck at all...

Thanks for all of your comments :rock: it helps keep the flame going :cool4:



Tony

[1982S10]

NICE! my Huslers should be here in a few days..

[az03sonoma]

Hey guys, sorry that I have not posted in awhile. Things have been crazy since the first of the year... Too much going on and no time to deal with it. Kind of wears you down and I loose motivation with what little time I have to myself...

I have not done much of anything on the truck this year. I'm dealing with a flooded daughters room from a broken water pipe in the attic two weeks ago while getting my roof replaced. Our house is a mess with everything from her room scattered throughout the house and shop while the room was gutted and treated for mold. They should be ready to start putting it back together by the end of this week. It pisses me off that the roofing company is dragging their feet on this since they have to pay for it...

I'm hoping to get back to the truck as soon as I get my weekend driver (66 GMC) back on the road. Had a valve spring break and I'm going to rebuild the top end and replace the cam. I'm hoping to get that going this weekend if nothing else comes up...

Don't want to sound negative, but if it were not for bad luck, I don't think I'd have any luck at all...

Thanks for all of your comments :rock: it helps keep the flame going :cool4:



Tony



Wow, talk about depressing...

I gotta dust the cob webs off this thread and get it cleaned up for more progress :smile5:

I've been battling a pretty depressing year, but I'm getting things lined up for a great 2012 :cool4: going to stay positive and motivated to get this ride to the track.

First things first, need to get the pile of crap out of my shop so I can work again... It's going to be a busy weekend :yikes:



Tony

[BUTCHERBOY]

Good to hear from ya Tony!

[az03sonoma]

Good to hear from ya Tony!


Thanks Justin, how's the little ones doing?


I didn't get to cleaning out the shop this weekend... Had a few things come up and spent most of yesterday with the wifey. I'll have to make another attempt this weekend. :sheep:


Tony

[sevenseven]

bump for pics!

[ffemt6488]

great now i whant to tear mine all back appart lol truck looks awsome keep it up , deff need more pics