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cookiemonster-jr's Sierra Build Thread

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cookiemonster-jr's Sierra Build Thread

Post by cookie monster »

All,

Thought id best finish what was started last year.
As part of a school project, my daughter(Hailey) has been remodeling a 1988 SWB WT Sierra. As an introduction i have copied the info that was posted in the 'Pics of your rig', so it gives you an idea of what she wanted to achieve.
The project is nearing completion, so i thought it best to start posting the build info and pics. This will culminate with the revealing of the finished product on the 28th June(same time as we reveal the car to all our friends).
I have tried to get Hailey to do as much as she could and must admit, she has been very keen to get stuck in and do the work(not bad for a 14/15 year old!)

Hope you all enjoy the build and feel free to comment :)

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hi my name is hailey and im 14 years old. i have just bought a suzuki sierra 1988, for a school project and for a first car.
this is what it looks like atm!

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IT CURRENTLY HAS:
- 2 inch terrain tamer lift and shocks
- custom bull bar
-225/75/15 tyres
-uni filter
-front sway bar disconnects
-sports bar

WHAT I WANT TO ADD:
- snorkal (built myself)
- new offroad tyres
- light force spotties
- paint job - camo pink
- radio
-UHF radio
-fit recovery hooks to rear
-convert a air condioton into a compressor to pump tyres up
- extractor and exhaust

this is what it should look like after im finished:
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Post by cookie monster »

Replacing wheel bearings :

Had to cut of the wheel nut as it was stripped
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Disassembly
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Bearing Cups - old v new
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Damaged stud
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Greasing up - Hailey loved this part
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Tightening Caliper
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Job Done
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Post by NIK »

Looks good, and should be better when finished somthing to take pride in.
Its great to see kids getting out there and learning, I always felt learning basic maintenance and how your car works helps you become a safer driver.
Dont want to talk to my 14yr old do you??
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Post by Gwagensteve »

:armsup: Welcome and have fun with it Hailey!

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Post by St Jimmy »

Good work
you just reminded me to do my
Wheel bearings :oops:
keep up the good work.
so whens the paint go on :?:
And are you painting it
if you are good one ;)

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Post by joeblow »

ahhh crap...i gotta do bearings too. hailey, not sure on the cammo pink! if your vehicle has air con and your gonna convert the compressor let me know and i'll buy the rest of the air con stuff from ya. good luck with the project.
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Post by ScrawnC »

NIK wrote:Its great to see kids getting out there and learning, I always felt learning basic maintenance and how your car works helps you become a safer driver.

x2!!

It's great to see someone young getting stuck in!!

I fear the green wheels clash a bit with the blue body though :rofl:
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Post by rustyzook »

wheel bearings, yeah i gotta do them to, thanks for the reminder.
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Post by v840 »

Great project. Keep up the good work Hailey! :armsup:
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Post by Brendan-s »

Awesome work mate. You're going to break a lot of boys hearts (after you tell them no, you won't help them rebuild their rear diff on the weekend).

Keep at it! :armsup: :armsup:
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Post by just cruizin' »

Should have got her to rebuild the hubs when she had then off.

Good to see a girl willing to get her hands dirty

Well Done Hailey
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Post by cookie monster »

Radio Install

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Post by cookie monster »

The big strip !

Wheel arch flares coming off
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Seats coming out
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Interior striped
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Bull Bar & Rear Bumper Off
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Buying the Paint

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Post by reprise »

really looking forward to seeing this paint job!!

good skills!!


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Post by Phunkshun »

Thats gonna look mad
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Post by MUD-PIGSIERRA »

Good stuff and you just spray the paint on and it goes into all the different shades of camo pink.....? :roll: :D

On a good note I built up my BJ40 with my Dad at 15 and then later my Hilux4x4 good learning and bonding experience to share with each other. Only I wish I drove my Hilux out of the paint shop when it was done cos he reversed straight out into a metal pole and put its first scratch and dent in it on the tail gate..... :?
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Post by jono_785 »

brave girl.... i have always found thongs and workshops/garages do not mix so well....

only speaking from experience :roll:

love the idea on the paint!!!
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Post by raqmup »

Good build thread, progress action pics are the go! Very impressed with your enthusiasm. This will be a very cool lil' zook :cool:

I'm with Jono on the thongs bit, may be wear some shoes in case you drop a ratchet or a shifter Hailey- you'll only do it once and that'll be enough.
It's about as fun as welding/grinding in board shorts :onfire:

Keep up the good work!

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Post by cookie monster »

Glad you are all enjoying the build.
I told her about the thongs, but will teenagers listen !

Anyway, now for the paint preparation :

Damage to fix up
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Rub Rub Rub !
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wash wash wash !
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Father / Daughter bonding
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Undercoat going on
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Post by reprise »

it will be good to see that green go :armsup:
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Post by norm84 »

like everone has said, its good to see young ppl giving it ago, and at the end of it, she will be envied for haveing a nice beast whlist still at school..
other than that, i recon it will look crazy, iv seen camo pink on drift cars and they look good, cant wait to see the end result
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Post by BOGFROG »

:shock: It's Awsome to see a young enthusiastic GIRL!!! havin' a go I think it's UNREAL!!! there should be more of it ;) and Hailey I think your Ride will look awsome, it'll be your pride and joy something you'll be very proud of and the ENVY of all your friends BOYS included.Keep up the good work Well done lookforward to seeing more! GO THE COOKIES!!!
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Post by cookiemonster_jr »

hey its cookimonster_jr, thanks for all the great comments, and great enthusiasm, it looks absolutly great and i will post some pics soon.

didnt know some of you were the safety police though!!! :lol:

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Post by 86slowsierra »

Hey cookiemonster_jr.
Just wondering if you had thought about posting this in the Members Area? Its sort of where people post their build ups.
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Post by jono_785 »

Yeah sorry to be the saftey police.... Ill not do it again...
but when your dad posts a message up saying u dropped something, ill be the first one to fall off my seat laughing
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Post by rustyzook »

when ya done boggin and sanding yours, can i send mine down for ya to do to? lol, nice build! its good to see!
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Post by cookie monster »

More prep work:

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All the family getting stuck in !
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Ready for the paint
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Post by crackatinny »

joeblow wrote:ahhh crap...i gotta do bearings too.
ditto... is there anyonw who dosant need to replace their bearings?

nice work tho, i wish i did something like this while i was at school. will it be finished in time?
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