2001 GMC Sonoma 4x4

[Dougnuts]

Sonoma project introduction video has gone live. Just a quick walk-around for those who want a better look at what I'll be dealing with.

 

[Dougnuts]

I'm not trying to win any car shows, but I do intend to clean this truck up as best it can be. Last night I tried my hand at paint correction.

 

[Dougnuts]

I've never been a GM guy, so it's been fun learning some new things. One of which was the RPO codes on a sticker in the glovebox.

I looked up every code online and found out two interesting things.
1) This truck has the Z85 high capacity package. The door sticker says payload is 1247lbs.
2) This truck was apparently built as a fleet vehicle for Enterprise Rental Car.

 

[follow Maggie]

Those were great little pickups. I had a 2000 that I bought new in 99. I traded it for a full size in @ 2005 and still regret it. But, I needed the full size pickup

 

[Dougnuts]

No major work on the Sonoma this weekend, but a lot of little stuff:

• Interior and door jambs cleaned
• Swapped out the taillights for the new units
• Oil changed
• Additional paint clean up
• K&N filter installed
• Underhood wiped down
• Sprayed the frame with black FluidFilm

Here are two pictures that show how well half of the tailgate cleaned up. I really like this blue.

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[Dougnuts]

Good news, the truck fits in the garage without much trouble. That should allow work to progress now that daylight savings time has passed.

Last night I removed the "gash" decals on both sides of the truck. On one side, a heat gun worked. On the other, I had to use a 3M stripe off wheel, which felt like practicing magic.

Before:

After:

Then I fired up the DA and polished the hood. The chicken feet filled up with compound and really stand out now, but it is what it is.

Before:

After. Far from perfect, but much improved: