Toyota Fiberglass: 1983 Trekker Build-Up Thread

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Dec 6, 2010 | 12:31 PM

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Well I started a build thread on here but i have chosen not to continue with it due to feeling like a retard after reading yours!! This is Fantastic work. I just read the whole thing from page 1 and am extremely impressed!!! I saw some people saying it before but i thought i would add on This trekker is going to be MUCH better than toyota built it to begin with. you are a very talented man!!!!

Keep up the good work. I cant wait for the next SLACKER build.

I know the feeling! I've been following SLACKER's thread since long before I started my own. Between SLACKER, ocdropzone, and Dirtco, I was thinking my build was way inadequate, but still decided to start the thread anyway. Though it does still seem very poorly done compared to theirs. lol

Keep up the Great Work slacker!! And Thanks for the comment(s) on my build, I felt honored.

Dec 9, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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Im hooked.

x2. this is amazing.

Dec 10, 2010 | 06:17 PM

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thanks guys ..

no progress to mention .. as my shop is packed ..
weekends again seem to be my only time , and I'm gettin tired .. I think I need a weekend off , but I look at what I need to do ..

well tomorrow is saturday ..

I hope to go in and the the new mold prepped .. and ready to go

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Dec 11, 2010 | 08:42 AM

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Si, maniana...

...Hey Slacker...live it to "maniana" man !

_(Get in to the mexican time for once...The awesome denial mode... I mean, whatever...! )

_Loose your hair, take a nap, fill the well, take it easy...you really deserve it...!
_Big hug...!!!

Dec 13, 2010 | 03:46 PM

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a busy shop is a good shop. need any help up there?

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:45 PM

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thanks guys ..

yes , lots of help .. I have been needing to hire a couple more people for quite a while now ..

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Dec 17, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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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 !!

Gawd bless you Slacker...

Dec 17, 2010 | 11:49 AM

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Well I started a build thread on here but i have chosen not to continue with it due to feeling like a retard after reading yours!!

DO NOT STOP.

Keep posting your build-up!

Please!

Dec 17, 2010 | 04:21 PM

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

New topper comming soon

Dec 17, 2010 | 06:16 PM

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looking good man. was there a lot of tooling involved making the mold?

Dec 18, 2010 | 03:33 PM

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have a little read back a page or 2 .. tons of time , and yes .. tooling for the mold

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Dec 19, 2010 | 01:58 PM

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started again on the headliner today, got the interior all covered up , and ready

all glassed/rienforced to hold the shape

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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Dec 20, 2010 | 06:03 AM

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lookin good man. are you going to smooth finish the headliner and paint, or upholster it?

Dec 20, 2010 | 08:52 AM

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Hey Flg8r22 if you look right above your post you will find your answer.

Dec 20, 2010 | 05:28 PM

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yep .. just above ..
as mentioned , it will be "uhpolstered"

.. a little progress today .. pulled the headliner backer today .. trimmed it up , and i think it's ready to go , just have to talk to my interior guy

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Dec 23, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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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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