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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: kewlynx] #794318 12/06/07 04:51 PM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
aaahhh hahaha !! ... yeah ..I hope your talking about the "deep pockets" of the Trekker owner , cuz my pockets seem to have holes in all my pants . <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

Thank you for the Plug smile


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84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794319 12/07/07 03:23 AM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
so just a few little things to finish up ..
Rear "template" removed , focus on the frame .

4 more on the " TO DO" list !! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I got one more scrached off today

on the original frame .. there is a felt between the frame and glass .. I suspect it's to silence any rattles or scratching on the rear shield . The old stuff was brittle , crusty , and old .. so I replaced it .

a clean frame
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The new felt
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and installed
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it's a real close up .. so dont mind the edges .. you'll never see them .. smile


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86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood, etc..
84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794320 12/08/07 02:25 AM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
so .. more new parts today .... rear weatherstrip <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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rear Lexan will be here Monday .. so I will get some more pics of the weatherstrip and shield .


86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood, etc..
84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
83 Trekker SR5
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794321 12/14/07 01:27 AM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
here we go ..
almost my LAST post on this thread ...

Weatherstrip is now installed ..
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rubber mallet makes it easy , fits real nice , and should do the job .

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also , rear shield came in .. not lexan , but Makrolon .
http://www.makrolon.com
it's tougher , more flexable , and just a better product ..
so I was able to cut it out .. and start to fit .
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attached the hinges ..
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removed the OLD *****
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and put in NEW
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top and bottom
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and I'm now ... officially DONE !!!




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need to crate and ship . smile


as far as I know ..

the ONLY long box Trekker , in the world ! smile



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84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794322 12/14/07 02:54 PM
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Staceman Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Awesome job Cory. That is seriously a labor of love. The owner got his money's worth I'm sure. Have you calculated total time spent on the labor? I cant wait to see a pic of the entire Trekker once its complete. Thanks much for sharing with all of us. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast!
Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: Staceman] #794323 12/14/07 04:29 PM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
Thanks .. and yes , it was a "labor of love" project .. To do a 1 of a kind , never pays , cash money . smile I actually stopped counting after 30 days.. I have about 200 hrs into it .

as I told Michael , the new owner , he should be pretty secure in the fact , that I wont be doing another LONG BOX Trekker anytime soon smile

Last edited by CJM; 12/14/07 04:31 PM.

86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood, etc..
84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
83 Trekker SR5
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794324 12/15/07 09:04 AM
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Bogo Offline
Mudrunner
How thick was the fiberglass on the trekker? I'm trying to gauge how thick I'd need to make a fiberglass shell for design weight purposes.


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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: Bogo] #794325 12/15/07 04:07 PM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
anywhere from 2-5 mm .. very inconsistant . sprayed with a chop gun .


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84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
83 Trekker SR5
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Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: CJM] #794326 12/15/07 06:01 PM
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Bogo Offline
Mudrunner
Ok, cool. I'd been planning 3/16 to 1/4" of vacuum infused hand laid up cloth. Maybe thicker areas where I think I need more strength like around latches, etc. The weight adds up. I need to get a tome on fiberglass construction so I can get a better handle on what to do.


-- Bryan
Re: Our Trekker/Precision conversion is just a little closer .... [Re: Bogo] #794327 12/19/07 01:48 AM
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CJM Offline OP
Body Damage is Cool
well she's on the way out the door tomorrow ...

crate is done .

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