Trekker build

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by slacker, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. flg8r22

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    i was thinking about mopping my new floor pans with that stuff. :)
     
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    ohh thad' be an expencive venture .. !!!
    honestly , there are better materials to use

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    i've gotten alot of tips from your trekker build. looking great man. love the glass work! any chance you will ever make a mold for the tail light buckets? :D
     
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    for the 79-83's ?

    I already do .. even put some on the trekker

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    how much do those run shipped to orlando 32812? gotta put those on my list!
     
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    Hell I'd still love a pair of those door panels you made man... awesome.
     
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    those would run ~ 60 bucks shipped ..

    I will do those as well .. either just raw panels with the mount clips , or finished


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    Of course I'll ask the obvious question... how much for finished vs unfinished shipped? :evil:
     
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    thanks man. let me get thru this week and i will pm you. :waytogo:
     
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    finished .. would be a little more then just an "off hand quote" we would need to figure out the fabric of choice and such .. lots of options ..
    so I wont even begin to "guess" what " your tastes" would be worth , youwould have to email me , and figure faberics and such .. bare panel .. would run $60.00 ea. (with clips installed )

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    Yep ... no worries ..

    anytime



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    Beautiful build and true craftsmanship! How difficult would it be to convert my short bed into a trekker with your kit?? :)
     
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    Thanks....

    not to tough at all ...

    we are going to offer bunch of "options" .. things like the sub frame mount , mount pads .. hatch accessories , glass , ect ...

    pricing is not "set in stone" yet .. but you will be able to buy a "do it yourself" (make some of your own pieces) to a FULL bolt on assy , where you will just cut the back of the cab with the template provided , and mount the NEW piece .. do the interior and paint ..


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    so .. finally .. mold is ready to produce .

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    New topper comming soon :)


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    cant wait to get this 81 finished so i can start on my trekker! :)
     
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    started again on the headliner today, got the interior all covered up , and ready

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    all glassed/rienforced to hold the shape

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    will be all cured up for tomorrow .. when I can remove it , finish up the trimming , and add 1 final layer ..

    then final prep for the uhpolstery ...


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    thats what I want, but longbed and a normal tailgate, use my shell I already have. I LOVE the 1rst gen but it doesnt cut it with 2 kids :lol:
     
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    get buildin' then ..

    or buy a Trekker !!


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    I thought about just cutting it open and sticking a small bench back there but I like the way the Trekker is setup more and I love my longbed too lol, if I could afford to drop the cash on custom fiberglass bed Id be on it. My bed is fairly straight, small dents from the inside out and theres 1 rust hole on the driver side.
     
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    should have the roof done tomorrow .. it's been a lot of work .. Chop strand mat , hand layed + rienforcement in stratigic points ..
    I used mutipul layers , stagering the weave , *Kevlar and 4oz woven for the hinge and rear vertical areas (winnabego used wood type stuff ) also the main roof struts/strengtheners have been filled with fiberglass foam sheet (fiberglass specific) for ultamate strength and flexability .

    hope to "pop" it from the mold maybe late tomorrow ..
     

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