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96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #135 on: January 06, 2011, 07:25:39 PM »
Their gonna think " what the hell was that !? "
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #136 on: January 06, 2011, 07:53:55 PM »
Rods start manufacturing next week. Have them by end of Feb most likely... Lame

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #137 on: January 07, 2011, 07:19:50 AM »
you wont have to worry about it if you never get it done! :P

chop chop!! :laugh:

Look who's talking! you ought to use velcro fasteners on your engines Jluck  :laugh: :P


 :-[ you win this one bentparts! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

« Last Edit: January 07, 2011, 04:24:22 PM by Jluck »
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #138 on: January 07, 2011, 03:41:28 PM »
All in good fun boys, all in good fun  8)
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #139 on: January 07, 2011, 11:27:55 PM »

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Look who's talking! you ought to use velcro fasteners on your engines Jluck  :laugh: :P
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 Now, THAT is funny. I don't care WHO you are...   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #140 on: February 14, 2011, 12:03:23 AM »
SMALL update. Think I have a buyer for some expensive rims I have from another vehicle so that should pay off the rest of this 'phase' of the build.

Picked up some front seats from a Sidekick this weekend at a u-pull junkyard for $20/each. They are much more comfortable then the stock flat Tracker seats and the adjustable headrests make it that much better. Going to recover them in black with red inserts sine I already have enough 'Marine' vinyl left from other projects to do it.

1 of the seats on the left, photoshop of what I'm doing on the right.


Seats I did with the same vinyl for a customer. I'm not doing piping on my seats.
« Last Edit: February 14, 2011, 12:07:10 AM by yellow2000S/R »

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #141 on: February 14, 2011, 03:38:03 AM »
That is a SWEET job on the seats! Do you do this for a living? I'd LOVE to change the fabric on my Corbeu sport seats, they are covered in a black soft cloth that attracts dirt and lint like a magnet. I have to keep a cheap seat cover over them and that sucks and makes them hard to keep clean.
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #142 on: February 14, 2011, 11:03:35 AM »
I had training for trim/upholstery at WyoTech in 06 and I worked at an upholstery shop from 09-10. Not a ton of experience but enough to get by and look good. I'm doing the Tracker seats for more experience/warm up before I do the seats in my escortZX2. They'll be black pleather with suede inserts with double stitch diamond pleats.

I have some Corbeau seats I'll be recovering. Be my first 'race' style seats. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #143 on: February 28, 2011, 03:04:58 AM »
WOOT! FJT replied to my email and said my rods are in route to them and they should be shipped to me later this week or early next week. Just purchased ACL race bearings for the rods, Clevite thrust bearings, Sealed Power main bearings, and a new oil pump. Think a gasket set should be all I need now minus tubing for the intercooler and treating the crankshaft when its done.
« Last Edit: March 01, 2011, 02:57:46 AM by yellow2000S/R »

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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #144 on: February 28, 2011, 03:59:18 AM »
That is going to be some hot rod!
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #145 on: February 28, 2011, 08:14:29 AM »
I have a bunch of 2.5" I/C piping and silicone couplers left over from my build if you are interested. pm me
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #146 on: March 01, 2011, 04:20:27 AM »
Me too on the intercooler piping and couplers. Lots of left over turbo stuff.
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #147 on: March 01, 2011, 05:47:30 AM »
Shoot bent I shoulda hit you up before ordering elbows! 20+ dollars each is robbery!
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #148 on: March 03, 2011, 04:11:16 AM »
Really, either of you guys need anything piping wise I've got a box full in the attic of my shop, silicone couplers, polished aluminum tubing, clamps, all kinds of shit.
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Re: 96 Tracker build - getting serious post 72+
« Reply #149 on: March 14, 2011, 10:24:48 AM »
Looking for polished piping for the 'bling' factor  ;)


Yummmmm... can't wait till they're in! Have to take to the machine shop to check/possibly clearance the block!