TAC Central => Lobby => Topic started by: 72projectbird on November 12, 2021, 05:50:44 PM
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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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Looks like a busy winter!
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Nice looking truck. I look forward to the updates.
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Nice, I'm glad you're posting. Looking forward to seeing some progress as usual.
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Nice truck. Looking forward to the progress.
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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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Very nice... 4 pedals :D
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Nice truck!
Nice T/A.
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!
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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.
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Sweet truck!! I feel like it's asking the LS gods for a turbo. :lol:
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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.
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Well if you do end up going with a turbo, better start shopping for a 4L80e because the 60 won't cut it.
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Love the truck and the car and now subcribed to the thread!!
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Very nice find! In case I missed it, does it have a 4.8 or 5.3?
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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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Wow, you weren't kidding! That truck is super clean.
Can I vote for boosting the 4.8 one more time??? :cool:
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You move quick, nice progress.
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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.
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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.
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Getting closer!
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Looking good! Nice 1970 in behind as well.
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Looking good. Do you have to report a color change to the RMV?
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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:
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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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Gonna be soooooo sweet!
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Nice job, it really turned out well.
Looks like a different truck.
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Very Nice. And a quick build time!
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Nice job, that came out great and very tasteful.
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Looks great. Nice job. Is this one a keeper?
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Wow, that looks great man! I really like those headlights.
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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.
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We've heard that before... I'll give you 6 month :lol:
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That looks sweet
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We've heard that before... I'll give you 6 month :lol:
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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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Nice!! Great job!