: Our lil shop truck


HEAVY METAL
09-15-2009, 02:11 PM
well we got a deal on a customers old chevy tracker. like a 50 dollar deal! :grinpimp: plans are too do a 2" lift, 31's, trim fenders, camo, make bumpers and sliders.....

what we started with.. a molson inday special...:shaking:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture009-10.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture010-8.jpg

interior shot..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture012-7.jpg

the first thing too go was the decals...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture015-8.jpg

then masked and primed..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture016-6.jpg

then i put it on the hoist and moved under neath....

removed stock exhaust and cats. replaced with 2" and just a resonator...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture018-7.jpg

zlathim
09-15-2009, 02:15 PM
Who masked that thing for you? Helen Keller?

HEAVY METAL
09-15-2009, 02:17 PM
this is the kit i am using. i am a distrubuter for S&R CUSTOMS. this kit is very well designed and comes with complete instructions. I used shocks for a 91 crown vic and moog camber bolts. ( which arnt included in the kit).

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-16.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-17.jpg

stock rear suspension..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-14.jpg

i also picked up a set of 4dr tracker coils. my theory on this is higher spring rate equals higher payload for bumpers and such.

4dr coils are on the right..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture016-7.jpg

and installed...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture006-15.jpg

HEAVY METAL
09-15-2009, 02:18 PM
Who masked that thing for you? Helen Keller?

lol you cant see the black masking tape that i used as the base...:flipoff2:

HEAVY METAL
09-15-2009, 02:22 PM
you must remove upper spring pad and reinstall onto new spacer. i used urethane too glue the uypper spacer in so no rattles down the road.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture010-9.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture011-8.jpg

stock front suspension dissambled..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture007-9.jpg

front strut spacer installed..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture015-9.jpg

and front suspension reinstalled..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture017-7.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture018-8.jpg

zlathim
09-15-2009, 02:26 PM
lol you cant see the black masking tape that i used as the base...:flipoff2:


Just fawkin' with ya'. Cool project.

It looks like it is OD in color now. Is that more primer or the final color?

HEAVY METAL
09-15-2009, 02:27 PM
moving onto my redneck filter system..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture008-6.jpg

large holes drilled into the bottom of the airbox..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture009-11.jpg

topped off by a k&n filter...



http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture021-5.jpg

on the ground with new shoes..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture020-8.jpg

starting my " camo". i made a template of our shop logo and am goingtoo spray a couple diff colors...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture022-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture023-3.jpg

dfl701
09-15-2009, 03:10 PM
That's good thinkin to advertise like that for your shop!

HEAVY METAL
09-16-2009, 05:02 PM
That's good thinkin to advertise like that for your shop!

thanks bud.. just tryin too be diferent....yo

some update pics...trimmed the front fenders so the tires could move...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture002-18.jpg

ya gotta like it when you can flex out ur rig with a floor jack and a piece of wood... maybe not...:shaking:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-17.jpg


thats max flex for the rear..lol

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-17.jpg

had too trim the rear fender lip off.. tires fit nicely under full stuff now tho...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-18.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-15.jpg

pick up the warn premium hubs tom am..:grinpimp:

Altec
09-16-2009, 08:44 PM
I'm digging this! Makes me want one! :D

ffp00ch214
09-16-2009, 09:29 PM
Who masked that thing for you? Helen Keller?:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

HEAVY METAL
09-17-2009, 04:37 PM
more new parts showed up today.. warn premiums.. these thigns r BEEF for such a lil truck...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture006-16.jpg

and installed...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture007-10.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture008-7.jpg

big94GMC
09-17-2009, 04:54 PM
Awwww, I was hoping you'd at least throw some solid axles under that pip-squeak!

HEAVY METAL
09-17-2009, 05:06 PM
Awwww, I was hoping you'd at least throw some solid axles under that pip-squeak!


dude you just named the truck...

PIP SQUEAK it is..yo . thanks!

and yes maybe next year...:grinpimp:

the_experience3006
09-18-2009, 12:49 AM
So not being familiar with Sidekicks/Trackers I've gotta ask...what's with the 4 bolts on the rear axle flange?

big94GMC
09-18-2009, 08:42 AM
dude you just named the truck...

PIP SQUEAK it is..yo . thanks!

HAHA!!! Glad I could help!....seems a fitting name.:smokin:

pennsylvaniaboy
09-18-2009, 08:55 AM
yeh this is looking fun. i love camo that made from decals, etc...not leaves or mil spec

adam765
09-18-2009, 09:59 AM
its always good to see something different then the norm plus with the deal you got on it i would beef up pip squeak too :smokin:

HEAVY METAL
09-22-2009, 09:32 AM
I'm digging this! Makes me want one! :D



dooo eeet!

HEAVY METAL
09-22-2009, 09:33 AM
So not being familiar with Sidekicks/Trackers I've gotta ask...what's with the 4 bolts on the rear axle flange?

those are the the rear axle bolts... no c clips

HEAVY METAL
09-22-2009, 09:35 AM
its always good to see something different then the norm plus with the deal you got on it i would beef up pip squeak too :smokin:


thank you sir....:)


and big94 gmc..i am getting a decal made for the back window.." PIP SQUEAK"

i'll post a pic for ya!

HEAVY METAL
09-22-2009, 01:10 PM
some interior updates...

the old...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-19.jpg

the new..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture002-20.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-18.jpg

glenns89
09-22-2009, 03:11 PM
I had a driver seat just like that till last week. That theng is pimp. rig looks like some fun

HEAVY METAL
09-22-2009, 04:16 PM
thanks glenns89..

got it outside today for the first time...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-16.jpg


i still have too rock gaurd the lower half...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-19.jpg

pennsylvaniaboy
09-23-2009, 08:02 AM
is it going ot be street driven? those fronts look like they are sitting a little to the outer edge

HEAVY METAL
09-23-2009, 09:49 AM
is it going ot be street driven? those fronts look like they are sitting a little to the outer edge


good eye.. i still have too install the front camber bolts and the welded third member.