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1996 GMC Sonoma 4×4 Custom

August 9, 2001 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1996 GMC Sonoma 4x4

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Issue
August 2001
Owner
Tara Bechtol
Ride
Coppertone
(1996 Vortec V6 Sonoma 4x4)
Meaning Behind the Name
Copper Truck

Ride Details

Club Affiliations
Gone So Low
Thanks to
Rick, Joe, Rick

Engine Details

Make
Vortec V6 1996
Cylinders
6
Chrome or polish
Billet AccentsColored Wire Loom

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
Factory 2" Lift

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
15" Detata 101 Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
15" Detata 101 Wheels
Front Wheel Size
31x10.50x15
Rear Wheel Size
31x10.50x15
Front Tire Size
31x10.50x15
Rear Tire Size
31x10.50x15

Paint Details

Color
House of Kolor Kandy TangerinePearl, Purple, White and Black
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Painted By
Boitnotts in Fairfield, OH
Graphics By
Boitnotts in Fairfield, OH

Body Details

Hood
Street Scene "S" Series Hood
Bumpers
Street Scene "S" Series Bumpers
Body Mods
Shaved Door Handles Shaved Tailgate Handle Frenched Antenna
Body Mods by
Boitnotts in Fairfield, OH

Interior Details

Dashboard
Painted Dash and Console
Gauges
APC White Face Gauges
Head Unit
JVC Kameleon
Amps
X Tant 1001 Amp
Speakers
4- 8" Oz Subs
Stereo Installed by
Rick Jenkins of Cincy, OH
Upholstery Description
Painted Dash and Console, Purple Tweed on Doors and Sub-Enclosure
Upholstery By
Spade Kreations in Fairfield, OH

1996 GMC Sonoma 4×4 “Coppertone” owned by Tara Bechtol

 

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