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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Build Diaries, How-To, DIY => Topic started by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 02:37:49 AM

Title: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 02:37:49 AM: Well heres how it all started i have worked for a big local wecker/tow truck company going on 4 years and last summer i had the police call me and tell me they needed me at some old ladys house in tow to impound sometruck so i jumped in my wrecker and drove over there . The police wanted me to impound this 94' convertible geo tracker because it has been sitting in her driveway for several years and it was a eye sore in the subdivision she didnt really care anyways . then i asked her when it was running last she said when she parked it it was running fine and that was a year or so ago i asked if she would sell it to me right there on the spot she said she would and to make an offer so i quickly said fifty bucks and she agreed so insted of draging this tracker of to the impound yard i took it home . Once i got it home i hooked the battery charger up and it fired right up and its been one of my silve lake sand dune toys ever since heres some pics . these pics are fome this summer the only things i have done to it are the tires , brushgard , decals . when i got it it was bone stock and in great shape !

(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2353/63326835sp2.png) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2353/63326835sp2.668c365c4c.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=522&i=63326835sp2.png)
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3918/78023435ki3.png) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3918/78023435ki3.995c07c2ea.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=522&i=78023435ki3.png)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3436/12814326dl2.png) (http://imageshack.us)

since these pics where taken i have decided to make some changes to the tracker right now im working it . as it sits right now on a shortened 1979 chevy k5 blazer chassis with 35' super swampers under it alog with a built small block 350 in it . ill post som pics soon !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Rhinoman on February 07, 2008, 04:47:02 AM: 50 bucks, thats a real bargain. I can't believe that the cops can impound a car from someones driveway :o. My pick up has been sat in my driveway for 18months now and thats a real eyesore.
Please post up pics as the project progresses.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 07:48:41 AM: IT DIDNT HAVE ANY PLATES ON IT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS IT WAS THERE AND IT A VERY HIGH END SUBDIVISION . I GUESS IT WAS HER SONS CAR BEFORE HE WENT AWAY TO COLLEGE AND HE LEFT IT THERE . SHE DIDNT WANT IT .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: MaD.72 on February 07, 2008, 07:53:48 AM: OK what kind of tire do you have on those picture??/
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 07:57:20 AM: SUPER SWAMPER TSL
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: MaD.72 on February 07, 2008, 08:04:10 AM: What size....and can i get a close up of those tire???
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 08:17:31 AM: 215/85/15 SUPER SWAMPER TSL

(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4783/tracker07016pd4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9971/tracker07015qh3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5676/tracker07003zl6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5676/tracker07003zl6.03048fff6b.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=516&i=tracker07003zl6.jpg)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5605/tracker07002hq1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5037/tracker07017rg8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5037/tracker07017rg8.472d8847e7.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=516&i=tracker07017rg8.jpg)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3793/tracker07019yo9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3793/tracker07019yo9.2c4a71fd35.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=516&i=tracker07019yo9.jpg)
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1331/tracker07021ty7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

HERES SOME PICS OF ME WHEN I PUT THE TIRES ON AT THE SHOP AND PLAYING IN THE SNOW BANKS THE NEXT DAY AN MY APARTMENTS.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: MaD.72 on February 07, 2008, 08:22:56 AM: I'm asking you that because i want to put the same tire (size and brand) on the sidekick!!

Are they working good??
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 08:29:56 AM: THEY ARE NO GOOD IN THE SAND THERE TOO SKINNY THEY JUST WANT TO DIGAND I DONT HAVE THEM ANY MORE THERE GONE I SOLD THEM WITH THE FRAME AND DRIVE TRAIN TO A FRIEND OF MINE . BUT THEY WORKED GREAT IN THE MUD AND SNOW . MY GEO NOW HAS THE SAME TIRES BUT LARGER THERE NOW 35/15.50 /15 MY GEO GOT A MASSIVE LIFT NOW IT SITS ON A SHORTENED FULL SIZE BLAZER FRAME WITH A 6 INCH LIFT KIT AND SMALL BLOCK 350 STUFFED IN IT . IT STILL GETTING PUT TOGTHER RIGHT NOW THOUGH .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: MaD.72 on February 07, 2008, 08:35:53 AM: Nice rig, can't wait to see a picture of that!!

Thank alot for the info!!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 08:38:33 AM: SORRY HERES A LINK TO THE TIRE I HAVE ON THERE IN THE PICS:
http://www.intercotire.com/site33.php
AND I WAS WRONG ON THE SIZE ITS 29/8.50/15 LT THATS ON IT I DONT KNOW WHERE I GOT THE OTHER SIZE I GAVE YOU .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: MaD.72 on February 07, 2008, 08:48:27 AM: Thank's for the link..

They use to mark them as the 215/85R15, now is like you said 29/8,50/15 LT
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 07, 2008, 08:51:14 AM: YEA I THINK YOUR RIGHT
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: big_kountry21 on February 07, 2008, 06:20:27 PM: can't wait to see the trak after you finish it
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on February 07, 2008, 08:20:10 PM: One heck of a deal. :)

Where did you get the brush guard from?
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: big_kountry21 on February 07, 2008, 08:31:14 PM: yeah i'm looking for somethin g kinda like that
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 12:35:57 PM: Quote from: Drone637 on February 07, 2008, 08:20:10 PM
One heck of a deal. :)

Where did you get the brush guard from?

i found it at a local junk yard looking for another tracker part for it picked it up real cheep i think i only paid 10 dollars for it .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 12:38:10 PM: hey if anyone has or knows of a link to a place where i can get fender flares for my 94 geo tracker please help !!!!!! i cant find any
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on February 08, 2008, 06:03:07 PM: Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 12:35:57 PM
i found it at a local junk yard looking for another tracker part for it picked it up real cheep i think i only paid 10 dollars for it .

I'll give you 20. ;D
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 06:36:05 PM: ill trade you for a set of nice fender flares hows that for a deal?
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on February 08, 2008, 08:03:10 PM: If I didn't just use the JC Whitney flares I would trade you in a second. How about I buy you a set of those? :P
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 08:16:44 PM: Quote from: Drone637 on February 08, 2008, 08:03:10 PM
If I didn't just use the JC Whitney flares I would trade you in a second. How about I buy you a set of those? :P

i need a set like the bushwacker pocket flares that stick way out my fenders only cover about 2 1/2 inches of my 35 /15.5/15 super swampers they just about stick all the way out . it looks like a mini monster truck .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 08:20:03 PM: like the ones on the green truck !!!
(http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/6520/xtwallpaperrollovermp0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 09, 2008, 12:34:34 AM: (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3815/61897640cz3.png) (http://imageshack.us)
has anyone seen my frame ?
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on February 09, 2008, 12:10:06 PM: Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 08:20:03 PM
like the ones on the green truck !!!

Bushwacker is coming out with those for the Tracker, but they are not yet available. Some people have modified the Sammy ones though.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 09, 2008, 09:17:09 PM: Quote from: Drone637 on February 09, 2008, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 08, 2008, 08:20:03 PM
like the ones on the green truck !!!

Bushwacker is coming out with those for the Tracker, but they are not yet available. Some people have modified the Sammy ones though.

i have a brand new set for a s-10 blazer or pick up and i think they may fit ok . but im not sure how much ill have to trim ?
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on February 09, 2008, 09:54:14 PM: a few more pics of the body pulling !!!!
if you look close you can catch a look at the frame in the background in a few if the pics !

(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7977/picture007uq4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7977/picture007uq4.395abb2409.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=picture007uq4.jpg)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2157/picture004ty3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/862/picture016lz0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6408/picture043bi5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5995/picture023nu5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5636/picture026vv9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5636/picture026vv9.6459a57f28.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=picture026vv9.jpg)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/228/picture029gd2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/228/picture029gd2.bcb9b35544.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=picture029gd2.jpg)(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5712/picture027hw6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4674/picture019wr0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1015/picture014tb2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1015/picture014tb2.ff96020494.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=picture014tb2.jpg)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1939/picture017zn3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1939/picture017zn3.e8da251b1a.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=picture017zn3.jpg)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1307/picture045lq3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on February 10, 2008, 09:30:26 AM: I'll admit, that is a great way to pull a body off a rig. :)

Can you use a couple C Clamps to attach the S10 Bushwhacker flares to the Tracker body? It would be interesting to see how well it fits up.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 26, 2008, 11:57:46 PM: WELL I SPENT A GOOD SOLID 12 HOURS WORKING ON IT TODAY AND GOT QUITE A BIT DONE . I GOT THE NEW REAR LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES AND U BOLTS INSTALED . I ALSO GOT THE OLD NASTY SMALL BLOCK 350 PULLED OUT AND THE NEW MOTOR PAINTED AND READY TO GO IN ITS A SMALL BLOCK 350 THAT HAS BEEN BORED 30 OVER WHICH NOW MAKES IT A 355 . ANYWAYS HERES SOME PICS !

1979 K5 BLAZER CHASSIS
35" SUPPER SWAMPER TSL/SX TIRES
6" LIFT
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6457/projecttracker063gu3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6457/projecttracker063gu3.31af7773e2.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=368&i=projecttracker063gu3.jpg)

(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4381/projecttracker053ek7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4381/projecttracker053ek7.644e7a83bc.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=368&i=projecttracker053ek7.jpg)

ALL THE NEW PARTS PUT ON :
CHEVY P/U HEAVY HALF TON LEAF SPRINGS
NEW SHACKLES
ALL NEW U BOLTS AND SPRING BOLTS
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9287/projecttracker047ks2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9287/projecttracker047ks2.1a98f33133.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=368&i=projecttracker047ks2.jpg)
EVERYTHING PUT BACK TOGTHER WITH SUPER SWAMPERS !
AND I GOT A EXTRA 2 " OF LIFT IN THE REAR FROM THE NEW SPRINGS WHICH MADE THE CHASSIS SIT LEVEL AGAIN !
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7125/projecttracker057pz6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7125/projecttracker057pz6.146a71d9b9.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=88&i=projecttracker057pz6.jpg)

OLD BUSTED UP LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES !
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7624/projecttracker056pg2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7624/projecttracker056pg2.4c19d50687.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=175&i=projecttracker056pg2.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 27, 2008, 12:00:00 AM: THE BEST PART OF THE DAY WAS WHEN I PULLED THAT TIRED OLD STOCK 350 OUT AND GOT THE NEW 355 MOTOR PAINTED AND READY TO BE INSTALED !

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3043/projecttracker067gg0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3043/projecttracker067gg0.b3418deba4.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=508&i=projecttracker067gg0.jpg)

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2051/projecttracker070le5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2051/projecttracker070le5.4644c03e81.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=508&i=projecttracker070le5.jpg)

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7923/projecttracker076sa4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7923/projecttracker076sa4.6bcea0beba.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=402&i=projecttracker076sa4.jpg)

NEW 355 MOTOR GETTING READY FOR PAINT !

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8404/projecttracker058wa6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8404/projecttracker058wa6.72a8e92acf.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=402&i=projecttracker058wa6.jpg)

(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8153/projecttracker077su7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8153/projecttracker077su7.54e4d6a3f7.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=projecttracker077su7.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 27, 2008, 12:01:39 AM: NOW ITS ALL PAINTED AND READY TO GO INTO THE FRAME !
ITS NOT COMPLETE TILL ITS GOT THAT FRESH COAT OF CHEVROLET ORANGE !
(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1967/projecttracker086cd3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1967/projecttracker086cd3.1cf264b305.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=379&i=projecttracker086cd3.jpg)

(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/2120/projecttracker080as5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/2120/projecttracker080as5.d4d52f9503.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=379&i=projecttracker080as5.jpg)

(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3792/projecttracker083pp0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3792/projecttracker083pp0.51ea736296.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=383&i=projecttracker083pp0.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 27, 2008, 12:03:13 AM: I DID A LITTLE CUT AND PASTE TO SEE WHAT IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE FINISHED
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9761/scan0002ph9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9761/scan0002ph9.10275504c7.jpg) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=294&i=scan0002ph9.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 27, 2008, 12:05:15 AM: Well i got sent back to work and that means i have MONEY to work on it again !
was out there today working on it for 12 more hours today and i got alot done , i got the frame cut and shortened 11 inches and some of the welding done before the damn welder BROKE ! when that happened that ended my night of work for sure. I guess ill be going to the welding shop to get the part to fix it tomorrow moring on my way into work . anyways heres some new pics from todays work !

Marked out and ready to cut !
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/4439/projecttracker102iy0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Started cuttin , no turning back now !!!!!!
(http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9720/projecttracker106kl2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

1st side out and ready for the second !
(http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8814/projecttracker121hn1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

on to the 2nd side !
(http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/5384/projecttracker129ot7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

pieces i cut out of the frame !
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6417/projecttracker122ze2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

started welding it back together now !
(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/725/projecttracker095wu8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

pic of me welding my dad took !
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4430/projecttracker107ws6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

inside of the frame before it was going to get welded but the welder BROKE !
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8128/projecttracker101aq0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

frame back together again and standing on its own !
(http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/2420/projecttracker093by5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

almost done welding the frame but the welder broke before i could weld the inside of the frame rails but its welded enough to stand on its own . The frame started out with a wheel base of 107 inches and i cut 11 inches out so it is now has a wheel base of 96 inches and the tracker body has a wheel base of 87 inches , so im only 9 inches off from perfect !
the trucks coming out great so far and im hopeing to have it done soon !!!! i cant wait to drive it !!!!!!!!!! gunna get some looks in it for sure its the biggest geo tracker i have ever seen !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 30, 2008, 12:07:39 AM: picked up a new 12 gal. fuel cell for it today !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: kingzoo on May 30, 2008, 07:08:35 AM: i can't wait to see the body on the chasis.It should be way cool.A local here put a Corvair body on his recently and I loved it.This should be much better.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 31, 2008, 12:43:58 AM: Went to napa today and blew a few more 100 dollar bills getting some more parts for the truck !
- new sbc water pump
- new brake booster
- new master cylinder
- new spark plugs
man they love when i come in but im glad i get a discount there !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: kingzoo on May 31, 2008, 07:51:47 AM: I loves napa. The quality is definately worth the extra money. I don't want a 20 dollar part,i want a good one.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Cuthulu on June 01, 2008, 04:23:02 PM: Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 30, 2008, 12:07:39 AM
picked up a new 12 gal. fuel cell for it today !

Why didn't you just use the old one then? It's 11.5 gallons, that should run you about 30+ minutes on the 355. ;)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 01, 2008, 05:43:04 PM: The tank was rusted really bad and had a small leak too .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 22, 2008, 09:40:17 PM: Well went out and worked on the tracker today and got the motor in the frame and droped the transfer case crossmember one inch lower the driveline angle and the frame is all welded back togther so its almost ready for the body to get put on it some time next week while im off work on gm's shutdown for change over to the 09 vehicles !heres some pics !

Frames done !

(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4746/projecttracker153bn3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9935/projecttracker152mo3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Droped crossmember 1 inch !

(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7304/projecttracker150pj2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

ENGINES IN FINALLY !!!!!!

(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6320/projecttracker149yh3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4416/projecttracker148xd8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3149/projecttracker139ix5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Also I got the rear driveshaft ready to go to the shop to get shortened down to 26 1/2 inches and i should get it back next week !

(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6853/projecttracker151xn4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Heres a pic of my big ass rear bumper ! got one for the front too !! heavy as hell !!!!!

(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/28/projecttracker146zu0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

I cant wait to get the body on now !!!!!!!!!!! only one more week and i can start on that !!!!! its really starting to come togther fore sure !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 22, 2008, 10:33:23 PM: Just got a sweet deal on two tops for the tracker off ebay ! Ones a best top with zip out side window and the others the best top bikini top and windjammer rear window and rear cover for over the rear seat area too . Both are like new only a year old ! :P
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 28, 2008, 01:09:52 AM: Got some more parts for this weeks work on the truck !
- shortened and rebuilt drive shaft
- header and some other gaskets
- hurculiner kit for the floor of the tracker
- b&m shifter cable and tranny bracket kit
and i an goint to be putting the body on it this week ! I HOPE to have all the body mounts done to !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 28, 2008, 11:04:09 PM: GOT SOME MORE WORK DONE ON IT TODAY , HERES THE PICS !

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/75/projecttracker159uq1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/975/projecttracker164ks3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on June 29, 2008, 06:27:50 PM: How is the angle on that drive shaft when you flex the rear?

Most of your drive train is engine. :D
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 29, 2008, 08:14:11 PM: Anyways i decided i better do a few more things before i start to put the body on it and i really needed to paint the frame !

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3984/projecttracker171xl1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3706/projecttracker173tu3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

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(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1255/projecttracker170im2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ebewley on June 30, 2008, 08:09:12 AM: Quote from: Drone637 on June 29, 2008, 06:27:50 PM
How is the angle on that drive shaft when you flex the rear?

Most of your drive train is engine. :D

Flex? Did you look at those rear springs!?? :) J/K

-Eric
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 30, 2008, 08:58:01 PM: Today i went out and worked on it for a while and got the frame all ready to put the body on. Then one of our friends next door drove his backhoe over and we lifed the body off the jack stands . Then we rolled the chassis out of the garage and set the body on the chassis finally ! Anyways here are some pics !!!!!!!!

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1659/projecttracker189nz8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4268/projecttracker193ls2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6521/projecttracker205iq8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3092/projecttracker203gi5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9157/projecttracker186oe8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5142/projecttracker187oi5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Got the body set where its going to sit and put the bumpers on it and snaped a few more pics !

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3036/projecttracker198wn0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/53/projecttracker202fc0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/9388/projecttracker206zy2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on July 01, 2008, 12:47:39 AM: That is going to look interesting blasting over the dunes. Certainly unique. :)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Cuthulu on July 02, 2008, 08:14:36 AM: Some how I think that the bright red plastic attachment on the rear is not nessessary to convey the point.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 02, 2008, 09:07:38 AM: Quote from: Cuthulu on July 02, 2008, 08:14:36 AM
Some how I think that the bright red plastic attachment on the rear is not nessessary to convey the point.

Thats why its mine and not yours ! And why are you lookin at my balls in the first place ?????
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Cuthulu on July 03, 2008, 06:19:06 AM: Well...as the girlfriend said to me once "They kindda stand out.".
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 04, 2008, 09:30:28 AM: Well i managed to spend another $250 bucks , i had to order a radiator today from summit because it had to be a super small but large enough to keep the truck cool so i can have all the room in the back for my stuff and my dog !
Its 22 Long x 19 Tall x 2 1/4 Thick they said its made for a sbc !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on September 17, 2008, 01:46:21 AM: WELL GUYS I HAVENT BEEN AROUND LATELY AND IM SORRY BUT I HAVE ALOT ON MY PLATE RIGHT NOW AND IM STILL ALIVE AND KICKEN . BUT BETWEEN WORK AND MY GIRLFRIEND AND MY PRIDE AND JOY REMINGTON MY BOXER PUPPY AND BUILDING MY TRUCK I HAVENT GOT A MINUTE TO SPARE ANY MORE . BUT I DID GET SOME WORK DONE ON THE TRACKER LAST SUNDAY ! ANYWAYS I HAD TO CUSTON FAB UP SOME BODY MOUNTS FOR THE TRUCK AND IT WENT PRETTY WELL TILL I HAD TO MAKE THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT MOUNT IT WAS A PAIN IN THE A$$ . ANY WAYS HERES THE PICS !

PASSENGER FRONT -
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1713/projectdunetrash001fv2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1584/projectdunetrash002xf3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

DRIVERS FRONT -
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3345/projectdunetrash003un2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1621/projectdunetrash004zl3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4530/projectdunetrash005ud2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

REAR MOUNTS -
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9461/projectdunetrash011jt8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7241/projectdunetrash012rn6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4467/projectdunetrash010qd9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/projectdunetrash010qd9.jpg/1/w640.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img205/projectdunetrash010qd9.jpg/1/)

BOTH REAR MOUNTS ARE THE SAME ONE FOR EACH SIDE !
ILL KEEP WORKING ON IT AND POSTING UP PICS TILL ITS DONE !
SEE YA !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Jeremiah on September 17, 2008, 10:21:27 AM: Looks great - can't wait to see some "action shots"
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on September 24, 2008, 12:57:13 AM: WENT OUT AND FINISHED UP THE REST OF THE CUSTOM BODY MOUNTS THIS PAST SUNDAY . I HAVE THEM ALL READY TO GET WELDED TO THE FRAME THIS COMING SUNDAY WHEN I GO OUT TO WORK ON IT AGAIN ANYWAYS HERES THE PICS !

(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8880/projectdunetrash001az8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8525/projectdunetrash004ah7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5767/projectdunetrash035tn7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1363/projectdunetrash034sw1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/978/projectdunetrash010ug8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8869/projectdunetrash011cu6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

THE ONLY THING LEFT IS TO DRILL THE HOLE IN THEM FOR THE BODY MOUNT BOLT HOLE IN THEM !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on September 29, 2008, 09:59:23 AM: WENT OUT AND GOT SOME MORE WORK DONE ON THE TRACKER ALL THE BODY MOUNTS ARE DONE AND FULLY WELDED TO THE FRAME AND BOLTED UP TO THE BODY AND STANDING ON ITS OWN !!!!
ANYWAYS HERE ARE SOME PICS !

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/54/projectdunetrash076us0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4728/projectdunetrash059xi0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/8884/projectdunetrash054cl1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8328/projectdunetrash055kl2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/3755/projectdunetrash066rt6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2513/projectdunetrash067tq8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/7082/projectdunetrash062kz0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/3696/projectdunetrash064bw5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

STAY TUNED FOR MORE !!!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on October 06, 2008, 12:49:35 PM: WELL I WAS PLANING ON GETTING SOME MORE WORK DONE ON THE TRUCK THIS WEEKEND BUT I CAME ACROSS A DEAL I COULDNT PASS UP . I PURCHASED A 18 FOOT OPEN CENTER CAR TRAILER . HERES SOME PICS OF IT !

(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6392/projectdunetrash081al6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5323/projectdunetrash079kt5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4466/projectdunetrash082ma1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

THE ONLY THING THATS WRONG WITH IT IS ONE OF THE TAIL LIGHTS IS IS BUSTED , BUT I WANT TO PUT NEW LED TAIL LIGHTS ON IT ANYWAYS . ALSO THE FENDERS ARE KINDA SURFACE RUSTED IN A FEW SPOTS BUT A GOOD COAT OF PAINT WILL CLEAN THAT UP !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: 91zukisas on October 10, 2008, 06:46:24 AM: Thats going to be a sick rig. I grew up not to far from Silver Lake. Your tracker will turn some heads up there. Nice work.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: geeeeoooo on October 27, 2008, 02:42:28 PM: damn man that thing is sick as hell...where in mi are ya??
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on October 28, 2008, 12:32:48 PM: LANSING AREA
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on September 27, 2009, 03:46:30 AM: Well after a few months of not workin on the project its gettin some work time now . I got the brake booster and master cylinder mounted and hooked up to the pedal assembley .Also got the steering shaft made had to cut and shorten the orignal to make it fit . sorry i forgot my camera so ill take pics next week for ya guys !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on October 03, 2009, 08:22:45 PM: Well went and got some more work done on the tracker today I started on the roll cage heres some pics !
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2353/trackerpics017.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics017.jpg/)
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4862/trackerpics012.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics012.jpg/)
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5885/trackerpics008.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics008.jpg/)
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8695/trackerpics027.jpg) (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics027.jpg/)

Pics of the brake booster and the master cylinder and steering shaft I had to make last week .
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4055/trackerpics001.jpg) (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics001.jpg/)
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4705/trackerpics002.jpg) (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/trackerpics002.jpg/)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on October 10, 2009, 10:56:05 AM: Looks good. I still like the look of the extra valve cover in the engine compartment. :D

Are you going to stick with just the rear cage or do you plan on extending it forward in the future?
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: djlantis57 on October 14, 2009, 02:05:31 AM: That's a nice looking cage, so when are you coming to CA to build my cage for me like that one??? :laugh:
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 01, 2010, 03:58:20 AM: Well I got some more work done on the truck , but the pics I took with my phone wont load on the computer for some reason ??? Anyways the fuel cell and all the fuel lines are in and done . The rear bumper is mounted on the frame and I have mounted the " NOT so painless wiring kit " fuse block up under the dash and run the wire harness to there respective areas , but the rear was the part I worked on yesterday its all in and wired up so I got tail lights now ! Im stayin home today but Im workin on the dash panel , got autometer gauges and mounting them on the brushed aluminum panel I cut for it , then puting it all togther back in the stock gauge cluster housing and workin on the radio besel too ! I almost forgot I got my trasfer case shifter done too I had to modify the original a little , but with the help of a shifter I got a the local salvage yard now I have a hurst transfer case shifter .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: BRD HNTR on August 01, 2010, 06:52:22 AM: Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 01, 2010, 03:58:20 AM
Well I got some more work done on the truck , but the pics I took with my phone wont load on the computer for some reason ??? Anyways the fuel cell and all the fuel lines are in and done . The rear bumper is mounted on the frame and I have mounted the " NOT so painless wiring kit " fuse block up under the dash and run the wire harness to there respective areas , but the rear was the part I worked on yesterday its all in and wired up so I got tail lights now ! Im stayin home today but Im workin on the dash panel , got autometer gauges and mounting them on the brushed aluminum panel I cut for it , then puting it all togther back in the stock gauge cluster housing and workin on the radio besel too ! I almost forgot I got my trasfer case shifter done too I had to modify the original a little , but with the help of a shifter I got a the local salvage yard now I have a hurst transfer case shifter .

I agree that there doesn't seem to be anything "Painless" when changing wiring. I am looking forward to seeing your dash. These projects seem to have there own time schedule on how much can get done to them, don't they?
That is going to be one heavy duty Tracker.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 01, 2010, 09:51:16 AM: Well heres what I have so far for the gauge cluster the gauges are in the same location as the stock ones , and the space in the middle is for the turn signal indicator just like the original cluster but the parts store had to order the lights so I gatta wait .
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/DuplicatePics003.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/DuplicatePics004.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/DuplicatePics006.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/DuplicatePics009.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 02, 2010, 06:14:51 PM: Got some more stuff done today , I modified the stock spare tire rack on the back of the tailgate because it was useless but now its a jerry can rack , And a spot to mount my fire stick antenna and moved the third brake light down to make it look right and still be functional . Here's some pics
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/mail3.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/mail.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/mail1.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/mail2.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/mail4.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 03, 2010, 05:16:27 PM: Well I finally got the pictures to load from my phone to my computer. Heres the pics of the painless wiring kit and the wire wrap kit from painless that I'm installing in the truck , I mounted the fuse block up under the dash to the bottom of the cowl and started running the wire to there areas and fully wired up the rear section of the truck .
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0023.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0026.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0027.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0019.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0018.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 08, 2010, 11:50:49 AM: Well I went out to get some work done on the truck yesterday and I didn't get as much done a i would have liked. It was also my fathers 50th birthday so I talked him in to going for a ride in the 69 camaro , then he says hey lets go to the Gilmore car museum theres a big car show and swap meet there today . Given the fact that him and I dont get to hang out that much just the two of us as much I would like to , we went and had a blast and even found a few deals at the swap meet for the geo . Anyways heres the work I did get done .
I made tranny tunnel panels to cover the original holes in it from the shifters that were there . Then bent the old transfer case shifter boot to make it work in the new spot also had to modify the transfer case shifter . Now I have a hurst transfer case shifter with a four speed ball ... LOL
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0037.jpg)
Also installed the gauge panel .
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0033.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on August 09, 2010, 12:20:29 AM: Looking good! :)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: TopHeavy96 on August 09, 2010, 07:21:41 PM: So...when ya gonna start on my Duramax powered 4-door?? ;D :angel:
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: djlantis57 on August 09, 2010, 07:39:00 PM: Quote from: TopHeavy96 on August 09, 2010, 07:21:41 PM
So...when ya gonna start on my Duramax powered 4-door?? ;D :angel:
If you did a 6.6L Duramax, that'd be nuts. Insane. Crazy. But COOL.
But, you heard about the new 4.5L Duramax, the LMK? Smaller rig, smaller engine...maybe ???
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 27, 2012, 03:19:46 AM: Well this thing has started up again and is getting worked on every weekend again and its almost running !!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on May 29, 2012, 12:56:27 PM: Nice to know you still have it. :)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on May 30, 2012, 04:09:25 PM: Worked on it for a few hours today and got thr headlights , turnsinals and parking lights all hooked up and wraped wired in . (http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0524.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 08, 2012, 09:30:43 PM: Well I was at it again today and I finished the last of the engine compartment wiring today and then started in on the dash . T he dash shouldnt be to bad because its only the gauges , radio , and light switches and turnsignals . I also took some pics of some other stuff like the center part of my dash where I put my small gauges and the B&M shifter I installed .

(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0041.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0044.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0045.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0050.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0054.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 12, 2012, 04:09:33 PM: Well I worked on it somemore with my father and we got it to start and run for the first time !! Its all coming together really fast now cant wait to have it done and on the sand dunes !!
Heres a video but it sounds like crap because of the phone video and its in a garage ...
(http://s684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/?action=view&current=VIDEO0002.mp4)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on June 13, 2012, 03:53:23 PM: One step closer to rolling!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 15, 2012, 08:32:53 PM: I got some more work done on it today but not alot , I plan to get more done tomorrow for sure !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 23, 2012, 05:17:30 PM: Well I worked on it yesterday and today and made some more progress on it . I got all the vent tubes from the diffs and trans and transfer case run up nice and high so I can play in the water up at the dunes . I also worked on finishing my roll cage up and finished it and painted it up to ! I just got to get the bolts to mount it this week . I also mounted the ammo can I transformed into a center console . Anyways heres some photos of it ...
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0044.jpg)
It started like like this today ...
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0074.jpg)
And now it looks a little different ...
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0075.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0079.jpg)
And now with some gussets and a coat of paint ...
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0092.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0090.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0089.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on June 25, 2012, 12:38:38 PM: Painted and installed ...
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0095.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/IMAG0094.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 13, 2012, 09:17:32 PM: Well it moved under its own power today out of the garage and up and down the driveway a few times , then I washed it get all the dust off of it . Then snaped a few pics of it out of the garage all clean .
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0116.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0118.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0114.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0117.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 16, 2012, 03:22:21 PM: Well I made a BIG purchase today , I got a 2012 20ft car trailer to hall my toy up north to the dunes !!
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0121.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0120.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0119.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 23, 2012, 10:20:55 AM: Well I spent some more time on the truck over the weekend and got a switch panel mounted up on the dash and my vent fan and my radiator fan wired in . I also got the radio mounted in the dash and wired up .
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0122.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on July 28, 2012, 03:44:08 AM: Started getting the turn signal switch all mounted in and wired up yesterday .
FROM THIS
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0132.jpg)
TO
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0131.jpg)
THIS
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0129.jpg)
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/cruzcontrol1882/tracker/IMAG0130.jpg)
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 05, 2012, 05:14:46 AM: Spent friday morning working on the beast for 6 hours after work and a few more on saturday . I managed to get the rest of the gauges in on the dash and all the lights ran to them . I worked on the rollcage mounts and finished those up to now i just need to get a front bumper and plates and some insurance and it on the road ... even though its been on them without a few time now for test runs around the corner and back .
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 07, 2012, 11:43:12 AM: Well its not a big update but I went to the dmv today and got a license plate for the truck and it will be on the road really soon !
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 08, 2012, 01:19:54 PM: Off to go pick up the tracker first thing in the morning !!
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 09, 2012, 03:24:03 PM: Well today was the day I loaded the truck on the trailer and hauled it for the first time and this is the fist time the trailer was loaded too !
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: tombstone on August 10, 2012, 04:44:10 PM: So basically you bought a very nice capable Geo Tracker 4x4 for dirt cheap,then tore it apart so it no longer exists...good job!!
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 17, 2012, 11:20:26 PM: Got the truck back from my buddys shop and he got the motor and carb adjusted correctlly and now its running even better . I worked on the truck this afternoon and got the wipers all hooked up and working . After that I started replacing the steering drag links and got all buttoned up . I also put some padding on the cage around the headrests on the seats just in case . Then I started to make filler panels to cover the gap from the body to the frame around the motor .
Heres some pics !
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 18, 2012, 08:32:39 PM: Well I managed to get some to get some more time to work on the truck today . I made some filler panels to cover the gap between the body and the front frame rails out of some aluminum sheet metal that I got from the local scrap metal yard . I also made a template for the other hole in the drivers side where I cut it to fit the brake booster . Anyways heres some pics of todays work .
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 21, 2012, 05:47:43 PM: Well I had found a deal on craigslist for some 15x14 aluminum weld wheels called and told the guy I wanted them and jumped in the truck and went and got them the next day . I got them home and started to get the old wheels off and the new ones on as fast as I could . I also fixed the exaust that was pointing right at the axle tubes . Aways heres some pics .
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 25, 2012, 02:03:41 AM: Well I got the wheels on the truck and wow did they blow them tires out ! I also cut the exaust tips down a little more . Todays plan is some more sheet aluminum work in the front end wheel openings .
SHORTER TIPS
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NEW WIDER WHEELS
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 25, 2012, 07:39:22 PM: Just got home from working on the truck again and its got a bumper and a grill now ! I also cleaned the new wheels with aluminum cleaner . I put a hole in the rear pipe bumper to get my tow point for my clevis .
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 26, 2012, 07:16:56 PM: Well I got the bumper on today after the the brush guard paint dryed and I bent a piece of 1/4 inch diamond plate aluminum to cover the frame rails and to have a place to stand when working under the hood . I also put two tow hooks on the front end as well and finished filling the holes in the fender well on the drivers side . I had a universal shifter boot laying around and I needed something rubber to cover the steering shaft hole and it fit the bill after some triming . Anyways heres the pics .
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on August 26, 2012, 08:55:27 PM: That thing is going to look like a monster coming over the dunes.
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 28, 2012, 05:19:58 AM: It was a late night again last night working on the truck again and today its going to get loaded on the trailer and ready for the sand dunes this weekend . I got the stock rear bumper on it last night and checked all the diff fluids and the tranfer case fluid and got them all topped off and ready to go . Jumped in it and took it for a spin only to find out that I had a bad u joint in the front drive shaft so I had to drive to the parts store to get one and then changed it . I snaped some pics last night but it was dark so ill take some more before I load it on the trailer to post up later tonite .
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 28, 2012, 06:35:45 PM: Well today was the day I finished the truck and loaded it on the trailer and its ready to go to the DUNES ! Ill be going up thursday see ya there !!
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Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on August 29, 2012, 11:20:49 AM: Needs bigger tires. :D
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 29, 2012, 08:40:27 PM: Quote from: Drone637 on August 29, 2012, 11:20:49 AM
Needs bigger tires. :D

Wanna float me a loan ???
Title: Re: project : DUNE TRASH
Post by: Drone637 on August 30, 2012, 03:00:24 PM: Quote from: ONE BAD TRACKER on August 29, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: Drone637 on August 29, 2012, 11:20:49 AM
Needs bigger tires. :D

Wanna float me a loan ???

I was wrong, perfect sized tires!