Cranbery's Build - "Homelander"

[Rabidtastic]

How are you mounting the V1 to your (assuming builtright) cubby tray?

 

[Cranbery]

How are you mounting the V1 to your (assuming builtright) cubby tray?

Velcro with double sided tape.

 

[Cranbery]

Here's the engine cover finished up. I didn't paint the black because it's a sponge like material and long term would be impossible to clean and maintain. I think the trims look good as an accent.

This cover is not plug and play, but I've read it can be adapted. I'm a little busy the next few weekends with work but hopefully in a couple of weeks I'll be able to post some more progress.

Bonus supervisor shot while he checks my QAQC

 

[Cranbery]

Got the ignition button painted and on. I need a new lettering stamp for it. My homelander sticker was too big for it so i put it on the windshield speaker cover, came out as a nice subtle touch I think.

 

[Yeti]

fun stuff, man. Good job!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Here's the engine cover finished up. I didn't paint the black because it's a sponge like material and long term would be impossible to clean and maintain. I think the trims look good as an accent.

This cover is not plug and play, but I've read it can be adapted. I'm a little busy the next few weekends with work but hopefully in a couple of weeks I'll be able to post some more progress.

Bonus supervisor shot while he checks my QAQC

Nice job painting the cover!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Captains Log Day Two:

- started the day with an upgrade to the compressor, was totally impossible with a 6 gallon.

- then a lot of sanding, and painting, and tacking, and repeating.

- had to get creative with the duct tape so pieces wouldn't fly away with the spray gun.

- decided to leave the interior pieces in carbon fiber because I realized it would be too much orange for my liking if I painted them. They are a nice subtle add now. Be careful if you get these, the odometer one and the sunglass one don't fit the tremor.

- clear coated everything and then started reassembly of the pieces. Overall not difficult, careful not to use too much glue.

- then install on truck. I have to acetone some super glue off my paint carefully tomorrow at the rear emblem but overall easier to put back together than take apart initially to be honest. Patience is key.

- I'd say it's about 80-90% as good as professional done, for 1/3 of the price including buying the compressor.

- very doable if you halfway decently know how to paint, have the right tools, and figure out a space to do it in. Main hard part was being in an apartment, would've been cake in a garage. And I'd have less imperfections in the paint, though overall it looks good in my opinion.

Was a fun project, im happy with the results.

More to come!

Nice job, I like the carbon fiber accents.

 

[KewTremor33]

Got the ignition button painted and on. I need a new lettering stamp for it. My homelander sticker was too big for it so i put it on the windshield speaker cover, came out as a nice subtle touch I think.

Like, looks great ! But you failed to advise where you got the crab pants Where did you get those pedal covers? Like them?

 

[Cranbery]

Like, looks great ! But you failed to advise where you got the crab pants Where did you get those pedal covers? Like them?

Ironically those are extra funny because my name is Sebastian. Brand is "lazy ones"... So comfortable.

Pedals are from https://www.performancepedals.com/.

I like them a lot, way better than the stock plastic. They look significantly better also. A little pricey but they are the only ones i found that were made to fit and high quality. Someone else on this forum has them also, don't remember who it was.

 

[KewTremor33]

Ironically those are extra funny because my name is Sebastian. Brand is "lazy ones"... So comfortable.

Pedals are from https://www.performancepedals.com/.

I like them a lot, way better than the stock plastic. They look significantly better also. A little pricey but they are the only ones i found that were made to fit and high quality. Someone else on this forum has them also, don't remember who it was.

Thanks for the info!! will def have to take a look.

 

[Cranbery]

Took to my local shop and had them spread the crash bars. Basically put a hydraulic spreader between them and go out. It gives you about 1/2". I needed a bit more, so I asked them to loosen the bolts and torch the crash bar, which softened it enough to get some more out of it. They slapped a little black paint on it, looks like no one ever touched it - good for resale and insurance in case of an accident, and of course my legs.

Also had them cut part of the mudflap that was rubbing in full rotation in reverse.

I was only getting a rub at full rotation, but this completely got rid of it. Cost an hour of shop time. Way better than cutting them. Turns like butter now.

Normally it would be flush with the plastic fender liner, for reference.

 

[Cranbery]

Added some more carbon trims, i really like these to turn down the chrome on the air vents.

Also wrapped the gauge cluster trim in place - there isn't a carbon cover that fits the tremor unfortunately. It's different than the other trims. Need to clean the edges a bit with the heat gun.

Removed the front intercooler slats and added the putco Lower grill cover - finally a company that makes a good looking one. Should bring the temps down a lot.

Added Velcro to the openings in the built right panel for some patches :]

 

[Cranbery]

Went ahead and tried getting the engine cover in. It didn't fit - the 2020 Ford performance Ecoboost one.

I tried trimming it around, but in general the main problem is how it sits with the screws.

I put my thinking cap on and decided to take the badges i had painted off again and put them on the stock tremor cover. I dremeled in the holes and glued them on, i think it came out great.

 

[TremorMax]

Check out the magnetic mount systems for your weapon mount in the truck. I have one under the steering column on all my vehicles and love it. Won’t replace a safe for when you have to leave it in the truck but it’s fantastic when your driving around and don’t want it digging into your kidney or groin. Something like this, but there are a million of them out there.

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I got the magnets but still waiting for the delivery of my Tremor. How did you attach the mount to the truck?

 

[Cheif2Slo]

I got the magnets but still waiting for the delivery of my Tremor. How did you attach the mount to the truck?

I just screwed it into the bottom of the steering column with the provided hardware. There was plenty of clearance for my mount location, but always check first! You could use 3m tape if you don’t want holes underneath the column.

 

[Cranbery]

 

[g9Tremor]

Ironically those are extra funny because my name is Sebastian. Brand is "lazy ones"... So comfortable.

Pedals are from https://www.performancepedals.com/.

I like them a lot, way better than the stock plastic. They look significantly better also. A little pricey but they are the only ones i found that were made to fit and high quality. Someone else on this forum has them also, don't remember who it was.

Do these just slip over existing rubber or you remove oem and have to drill and screw on? Thanks

 

[Cranbery]

Do these just slip over existing rubber or you remove oem and have to drill and screw on? Thanks

The second part

 

[Jafo58]

Has anyone found any skid plates for the rear shock mounts? There's plenty for jeeps.

 

[Yeti]

Has anyone found any skid plates for the rear shock mounts? There's plenty for jeeps.

Check swarfworks