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Title: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on November 12, 2021, 05:50:44 PM: I've been toying around with the idea of building a street truck for a while now. I've had tons of lifted trucks, but never built a street performance oriented truck. I decided it had to be a regular cab, stepside Chevy/GMC.

I found this 2000 Sierra on marketplace down in CT. Seller said it was fresh up from Jacksonville Florida. It is by far the cleanest truck I've ever seen. It's legitimately as clean underneath as a 2021. I couldn't believe the shape it was in, so I bought it and drove it over 150 miles back home. It's a pretty rare setup, especially up here in the north east. Factory V8 2wd, power windows and locks. Not a stripped down work truck.

First order of business was dealing with the cooked paint. I picked up a new cowl hood, and began stripping the truck down. It's so nice dealing with a truck that's totally rust free! It's currently at the shop, and should be finished soon. It's already jammed out in color.

I have the suspension and wheels waiting for it when it returns. Going with a 4/6 drop on GMC 20" snowflake wheels. I really wanted to go with a 5/7 on 22s, but with the truck being a stepside, I cant risk cracking a bedside so I went the slightly more responsible route. I also grabbed a full interior out of an Escalade, including a dash and steering wheel.

I'll post up more pics as I make progress.

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Post by: kentucky yeti on November 12, 2021, 06:01:30 PM: Looks like a busy winter!
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Post by: 76455sd on November 13, 2021, 01:03:46 AM: Nice looking truck. I look forward to the updates.
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Post by: Jack on November 13, 2021, 01:54:32 AM: Nice, I'm glad you're posting. Looking forward to seeing some progress as usual.
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Post by: roadking77 on November 13, 2021, 08:12:46 AM: Nice truck. Looking forward to the progress.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on November 13, 2021, 10:52:16 AM: Quote from: Jack on November 13, 2021, 01:54:32 AM
Nice, I'm glad you're posting. Looking forward to seeing some progress as usual.

Yeah, I haven't been on here in a while. Been staying busy I guess :lol:

I did pick up another T/A recently. It's a 77 W72 Y82. Found it way up in Maine. Was about 500 miles round trip. The previous owner had all the stripes hand painted, including the hood bird. The center of the bird is all gold leaf. It's pretty cool.

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Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: Jack on November 15, 2021, 12:02:54 PM: Very nice... 4 pedals :D
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Post by: pancho400cid on November 15, 2021, 02:31:42 PM: Nice truck!

Nice T/A.

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4 pedals

The far left pedal is the "bottlegger's turn" pedal. Get up to a nice rowdy pace... 100 MPH or so. Then stomp that sumbitch!
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: FormTA on November 16, 2021, 09:40:00 AM: I did some S10s back in the day but always wanted to do one of those. Buddy had a one like that but a stick which I thought was cool.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: ryeguy2006a on November 16, 2021, 10:44:21 AM: Sweet truck!! I feel like it's asking the LS gods for a turbo. :lol:
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on November 16, 2021, 04:07:32 PM: Quote from: ryeguy2006a on November 16, 2021, 10:44:21 AM
Sweet truck!! I feel like it's asking the LS gods for a turbo. :lol:

lol I was actually bouncing around the idea of a turbo, but I'm thinking of a simple heads, cam, intake deal. I already have a set of long tubes and a catless y-pipe for it.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: ryeguy2006a on November 17, 2021, 07:02:58 AM: Well if you do end up going with a turbo, better start shopping for a 4L80e because the 60 won't cut it.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: Nexus on November 17, 2021, 09:12:46 AM: Love the truck and the car and now subcribed to the thread!!
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Post by: gm muscle on November 18, 2021, 06:54:20 AM: Very nice find! In case I missed it, does it have a 4.8 or 5.3?
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Post by: 72projectbird on November 18, 2021, 01:24:47 PM: Quote from: gm muscle on November 18, 2021, 06:54:20 AM
Very nice find! Unless In case I missed it, does it have a 4.8 or 5.3?

It's a mighty little 4.8

I have a 6.0 sitting around that I'm tempted to put in, but I kinda want to see how much I can get out of the 4.8.

The body work is chugging along.

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Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: ryeguy2006a on November 18, 2021, 02:21:13 PM: Wow, you weren't kidding! That truck is super clean.

Can I vote for boosting the 4.8 one more time??? :cool:
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: Jack on November 18, 2021, 04:48:46 PM: You move quick, nice progress.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: gm muscle on November 19, 2021, 06:43:32 AM: Quote from: Jack on November 18, 2021, 04:48:46 PM
You move quick, nice progress.

Indeed! :shock:

My wife and I picked up an '02 Silverado 2wd, extended cab with a 4.8 earlier this year for our son who turned 18. The truck was babied all its life and in excellent condition with only 110K. Anyway, the little 4.8 is no slouch...it really moves the full size truck well.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: roadking77 on November 19, 2021, 07:31:43 AM: H/P doesnt mean a lot to me. I want a car that can get out of its own way and a truck that will pull a trailer when needed. In todays climate I would vote for what motor gets the better gas mileage.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on November 26, 2021, 12:03:38 PM: Getting closer!

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Post by: Y88 TA on November 26, 2021, 04:08:53 PM: Looking good! Nice 1970 in behind as well.
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Post by: Jack on November 27, 2021, 08:25:12 AM: Looking good. Do you have to report a color change to the RMV?
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Post by: 72projectbird on November 27, 2021, 10:39:10 AM: Quote from: Jack on November 27, 2021, 08:25:12 AM
Looking good. Do you have to report a color change to the RMV?

Usually I don't bother, but I knew this truck was gonna be black the second I bought it, so I registered it as black before I painted it :lol:
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on December 12, 2021, 04:13:32 PM: Shes pretty close to being finished. Got the Escalade interior installed, finished the drop, got the new wheels and tires mounted, and my headlights came in so I wired those up. I still need to paint the mirrors and tailgate handle bezel, but I couldn't help taking it down the street and getting some pics.

I also mounted a front lip off an 05-06 Tahoe, just incase the truck wasn't low enough, but it's pretty darn low lol.

Next up is an alignment, and an immediate trip to the tint shop. After that I got a set of long tube headers with a catless y-pipe going on.

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Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: kentucky yeti on December 12, 2021, 04:49:55 PM: Gonna be soooooo sweet!
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Post by: 5th T/A on December 12, 2021, 05:29:46 PM: Nice job, it really turned out well.

Looks like a different truck.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: roadking77 on December 12, 2021, 07:11:18 PM: Very Nice. And a quick build time!
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Post by: Jack on December 12, 2021, 08:36:47 PM: Nice job, that came out great and very tasteful.
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Post by: 76455sd on December 12, 2021, 10:06:11 PM: Looks great. Nice job. Is this one a keeper?
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Post by: ryeguy2006a on December 13, 2021, 07:18:55 AM: Wow, that looks great man! I really like those headlights.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on December 13, 2021, 11:25:47 AM: Quote from: 76455sd on December 12, 2021, 10:06:11 PM
Looks great. Nice job. Is this one a keeper?

Oh yeah. I searched far and wide for a rust free 2wd stepside with a V8. I dont see myself getting rid of it anytime soon!

I have an appointment with my tint guy next week. As long as it doesn't snow, I'll be there. The second they salt the roads, its going in the garage under a cover until the spring.
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: Jack on December 14, 2021, 08:38:21 PM: We've heard that before... I'll give you 6 month :lol:
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Post by: Nexus on December 16, 2021, 08:01:34 AM: That looks sweet
Title: Re: Street truck build I've been doing recently
Post by: 72projectbird on December 16, 2021, 10:10:58 AM: Quote from: Jack on December 14, 2021, 08:38:21 PM
We've heard that before... I'll give you 6 month :lol:

:lol:

Nooooooo, I plan on keeping it for a long time. Gonna give it a final cut and buff, get the sport mirrors on, and then it's tint time.
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Post by: rkellerjr on December 16, 2021, 03:37:28 PM: Nice!! Great job!