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 Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851747
11/04/10 06:10 AM
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Joined: Jul 2002
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OK so did you seriously just go and make a whole top from scratch? With something that big - how do you do that? Made a template/form from the old one? Have any pics of that process? this is still the old roof .. still getting it ready to build the mold , almost done .. I wont be posting a "how to" but here is a great wright up on making BIG parts http://www.hotrodder.com/32Blowpar/page8.html. Corey, one thing I've always wondered is how hard/is it possible to modify existing fiberglass items? I've always had a love/hate relationship with my camper shell since it's color matched, but the dimensions are for a Ford Ranger bed, so the rail portions are about 3 times as wide as the Toyota bed rails. I've often wondered if it would be possible to make a new mounting portion to neck it down the little bit to the Toyota bed dimension, or would that require re-doing the whole shell (making it much more economical to just get a different one, obviously)? Sorry for the hi-jack.
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: stock87]
#851748
11/05/10 01:42 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Corey, one thing I've always wondered is how hard/is it possible to modify existing fiberglass items? I've always had a love/hate relationship with my camper shell since it's color matched, but the dimensions are for a Ford Ranger bed, so the rail portions are about 3 times as wide as the Toyota bed rails. I've often wondered if it would be possible to make a new mounting portion to neck it down the little bit to the Toyota bed dimension, or would that require re-doing the whole shell (making it much more economical to just get a different one, obviously)?
Sorry for the hi-jack.
no worries .. personally .. I would find a new canopy ! BUT , if you really need to do it best fix would be to cut the canopy right in 1/2 (@ the middle) and take out the section to make it fit .. then find the correct rear door , and enlarge the front window .. .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851749
11/05/10 01:43 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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little bit more work on the roof today .. but I mostly concentrated on the seat tracks .. got them all cleaned up , (wow , lots of work) and painted .. ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/SSPX0514.jpg) and dropped them off at the uhpolstery shop .. and wow .. the front bottoms are done  I love em !! ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/SSPX0515.jpg) .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851750
11/05/10 02:14 AM
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Joined: Aug 2004
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too cool...
there was a guy in Houston with an 81 on craigslist...2900. wishing i had not had to pass.
waaaay jealous.
If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: TexJeff87]
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11/05/10 02:40 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Roll Me Over
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89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: Greg_Canada]
#851752
11/08/10 02:37 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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thanks guys ... project is progressing !! .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851753
11/10/10 02:46 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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so I decided to build a "production mold" afterall .. one less part to build when I do the other pieces for the trekker body . which means , YES ... anyone with a 79-83 pickup SHORT BOX .. will soon be able to build there own Trekker !! ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/SSPX0519.jpg) .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851754
11/10/10 03:53 AM
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Joined: Nov 2001
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Oh, for Pete's sake. You're making me feel like a lazy b-tard... Lookin' good, man! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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11/14/10 12:35 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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finished up the mold today .. poped the old roof out ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/SSPX0535.jpg) trimmed the edges , ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/SSPX0537.jpg) a little bit more work to "prep" the new mold for maufacture , but basically , I'm now ready to make my new roof .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851756
11/14/10 01:27 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
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Sick man. Just absolutely sick. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
88 Raider- sitting on a full size Chevy frame with 35.5x11.50x16 Dyna Torque II tractors
89 Montero- stock 2.6 M/T 30-9.50 BFG all terrains on American Racing Wheels
99 2500 Ram- 285-75-16 Uniroyal all terrains,straight pipes with no cat (yes its loud)
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