THE AIRIZONA ARTWORX BUILD UP.

i have been building this for 3 years now, dont really have a story other then its been threw haveing a child and getting devorced, i work at a shop here in wisconsin called slammed out kustoms so i dont work on it that much cuz im workin on custamer trucks..i was hoping too have it just in primer for the next show season, but not sure if money will b there, its body dropped on 22zz custom fender tubs,sheetmetal bed, all shaved backhalfed,built firewall, i do have alot left too do but i keep plugin away one thing at a time, please give me a chance too finish my dream truck...
Thanks
Danny

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need more picture if ya can

Edited: 1/10/2011 12:35:53 AM by Budnikuf

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Edited: 1/9/2011 6:24:20 PM by Budnikuf

Hello I'm just putting my truck up for the hell of it. I have nothing to loose anymore. Here is my story. I'm an active duty U.S.NAVY engineer. Currently diagnosed with clear cell Sarcoma and undergoing treatment. I've lost my Right thumb due to the Cancer and has Spread to my Lymph nodes . I have served for 9 years Active Duty and most likely will be medically retired Due having cancer. In boot camp Sept 19th 2001. Also was IA duty in 2003-2004 in Iraq. First Stationed in Florida after my 9month school in Great Mistakes IL. I got into mini-truckin about 6 years ago in Jacksonville FL when a friend of mine on the ship showed me photos of him lowered S10. I started looking around and hanging with some guys in a car/truck club In Jacksonville Fl. Mainly VW minis. I Recently went on deployment with a ship needing my help in Hawaii. I was working on an engine when I slipped and fell 20 ft and shattered my L ankle. I was using crutches while in a cast. A lump formed on my right thumb. after months of Test they removed the Lump and found that it was Cancer and they had to remove my thumb and some lymph nodes to save my LIFE. But thats not why i am asking for you to Do my Truck. I'm asking because I no longer can. I don't know what to do anymore and Don't have the strength most days to get out of Bed. It wasn't until about a year ago I bought my First truck an 02 (already Bagged F150) and Then after my diagnosis a Bagged 1997 Astro VAN which I traded a guy in Freaks of Nature (who needed a Family vehicle) for a awesome 2000 GMC Sonoma. Pictures Below. I have done a Few things to it Myself. Was Nitrogen. Now on 2-480 Viair Compressors 5-Gal air tank. But it could use some TLC. New PAINT. INTERIOR. BODY DROPPED, Valves, Airline, Front end cut out and tubbed. Has 31xxx Miles on a 2.2L. I have been working on it with the help of good friends and club members. I'm about to undergo treatment and Not going to have much time for my Truck or strength it is a Daily Driver but I do have another car. I will Drive this Truck Where ever needed. I will never be Deployed again. I have lost my right thumb (dominant hand) I'm having a lot of trouble working on it let alone doing day to day things. I have No problem getting to Shows I'm not doing much for work anymore. Almost medically Retired and I have plenty of Members in my Club (SUNSET!) that will get it to shows. You're Company is more then welcome to Come get the Truck anytime as well. But I'll be there and got time. I think it would be neat to have a Switch box installed that's easier for me to Use. I fully own this Truck and would like to say Thank you to Everyone for there help on my truck over the Last Half Year. Also thank you to you guys as well for even considering doing any of this. ----------------------2000 GMC Sonoma2.2L 4Cylinder31xxx MilesBaggedDUAL 480 ViAir Comp18" Chrome RimsShaved.DVD FLIPOUT. OLD JL SUBS (crap). POWER ACOUSTIC AMP for SUBS. And Rockford Fosgate for Highs and Mids.Painted Dash Tweed Seats. ----------------------=SUNSET=San DiegoMr. Glass

ok heres my story, im a humble 27 year old father of 3. been thru 2 divorces. this lifestyle is basically what kept me motivated to keep going. i bought my first truck when i was 16 years old (2000 f150) and had it completely built bagged and stock floor bodydropped. it was my greatest accomplishment. i built it with my inheritance from my mothers passing of cancer when i was 8 years old and built it in rememberance of her.



well babies came and so did financial struggle so i did the one thing i swore i would never ever do. i sold my truck. after my second wife up and left me and i got back on my feet i set out to buy another truck. this time it would be in memory of my older sister who was killed in a semi truck collision when she was just 22 years old. so after weeks of searching and being on a slim child support bound budget i found my 1988 ranger in a junkyard on my delivery route. after taking a closer look at the truck i quickly found it was a diamond in the rough. the body was impeccable and completely rust free. the interior was pretty much all in tact other than the driver window had been left down for some time and the doorpanel had split and warped. it only has 67,000 original miles on it and belonged to an old farmer. i found tons of crop seeds under the seat and in the glove box. i took delivery of the truck for 800 dollars and after a 17 dollar manual fuel pump i drove it to town the same night and washed it at the car wash. i had an 88 xlt parts truck out behind my house so i immidiately started changing parts from my base model. first the chrome grille then the tailgate of the same color. anyway my great friend derek who is a great fabricator had me drive it to his shop only a few days after picking the truck up. we started tearing it down and its been a project ever since. my good buddy josh out in portales new mexico had a set of billet smoothies for it he needed to get rid of quick and as in love as i am with the wheels i couldnt pass up the deal so i took out a small loan and me and 2 buddies struck out to shreveport la to meet him halfway and get my new wheels. i have absoloutley full intentions of finishing this truck with or without help or sponsors. it means too much to me. its all i ever wanted in a minitruck. i actually set a goal of trying to build a feature worthy truck for less than 7 grand. i have the truck as you see it now with a full frame and custom front clip and all of the air management, bags, custom built 4 link, wheels, everything i have about 2500 in it as it sits.

the plans are:

exterior: to paint the truck solid white with a teal 2 tone 12 inch old school stripe down the center. i only want to shave the stake pocket holes and the antenna and nothing more. the stock taillights will be replaced with new units, and the tailgate and door handles will be replaced with new chrome ones. the fender emblems will be replaced with metal 60s chrome fullsize ranger emblems.

interior: i have a 49 ford dash thats going in it as well. it will also be painted white with teal accents, the stock bench seat will be re wrapped in white vinyl with teal piping, same goes for the door panels. the glass will all be polished to a brand new crystal clear. i want an old 50s steering wheel to go in it as well. i want it to look like you stepped back in time when you get inside of it.

suspension: i have a new york 210 edc and a 12 gallon tank, all of the air management will be under the raised stock bedfloor. i have a custom built superlift style triangulated 4 link. i have 4 airlift dominator 2600s goin on all 4 corners. and 1/2" shocker valves. i want the complete frame and rear axle painted teal and the link bars and control arms painted white.

here are pics from the junkyard to its present state. me and my friends work on it whenever i can find the extra fundage and time. thanks for taking the time to read and look at my project. enjoy.

my resurrected ranger

love all the replies guys keep them coming only a short time left till the deadline to get them in

Edited: 1/9/2011 10:46:01 PM by 1lonisn

I have been into Minitrucks since I was a kid, I got my first nissan when I was 14 and ended up trying to half ass bag it, it ended up going to the scrap yard. I built a body dropped toyota, and it was another great learning experience, work got slow and had to sell it for bills. I built this truck over the course of a year, and then I got rearended on my way home from work one day, and I spent a few months looking for a new bed. I have found a new bed, and I am currently completely detailing the engine bay. Truck has full custom back half underslung with cantlever shocks, tubular conntrol arms. Truck is body dropped/z'd motor is lowered for stock hood. Just got all OEM sheet metal for the front. I had planned on getting it painted this year but due to an old hospital bill showing back up I am forced to take my savings to pay that off instead.

Edited: 1/10/2011 1:44:14 AM by slaminbeer