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Glides
10-14-2009, 11:53 AM
Ok, I only try to post things that are cool. Once in awhile I find something that goes beyond cool and into the realm of "I want to fuck it". This is one of those things.

A bit of history on this. This truck is owned and built by Chad Copeland. Chad was a partner of ours in Southeast Drift. He owns a sweet Turbo Soarer as well but this is his shining jewel. He started this project with very little welding or fabbing experience and has self taught himself on this truck, not to mention it's only been a year....AND in his garage. The results are simply stunning. Complete S13 suspension, fully adjustable, RHD, SR swap....the list goes on and on.

I am simply going to post the link. Dive in and enjoy.

http://chadcopeland.com/
Drew
10-14-2009, 12:43 PM
WOW that looks like a lot of work. Talk about someone you want to be friends with. Nice find!
Glides
10-14-2009, 01:46 PM
WOW that looks like a lot of work. Talk about someone you want to be friends with. Nice find!

Yea, guys got skills man. That is for sure. :goodjob: That thing is nothing short of Ultimate Badass!.
AltimaCharlie
10-14-2009, 03:32 PM
This is like a dream build for 620's. I'd love to be time/money/ability to do something like this to my truck. That is why i am keeping it, someday.......
Glides
10-14-2009, 04:16 PM
This is like a dream build for 620's. I'd love to be time/money/ability to do something like this to my truck. That is why i am keeping it, someday.......

I agree. That thing he is building is a beast. Everyone go there and post good comments on it. Keep up the momentum. :goodjob:
Ziptied
10-14-2009, 04:29 PM
Lookin pimp so far.
puregroove
10-14-2009, 11:07 PM
--saw it trailered at the SED Manhattan Pizza Meet. *leaving comment* :goodjob:
NevrNufTorq
10-15-2009, 12:44 AM
awesome build:eek::goodjob::yes::camera::love:ty for postin up the link to see where it came from to now!!!:cheers:
RutRoe
10-15-2009, 01:12 AM
That's one of the craziest things I've ever seen done with a mini truck
NickW
10-15-2009, 06:49 AM
Wow. That is a really impressive build!
FasTech
10-15-2009, 08:25 AM
x2 on impressive. I mean, I can digg it.
TSiFTW
10-15-2009, 08:29 AM
Thats a nice build. I want that truck.:goodjob:
Rhoad Racing
10-15-2009, 11:41 AM
Im Chad's web master. Just updated his site today. Another post will be propagated tomorrow around lunch time.
I sent Chad a link to this thread, so Im sure he'll chime in shortly.
brownhornet
10-15-2009, 11:50 AM
Good stuff. I mean really good stuff!:goodjob:
ChadMK4
10-15-2009, 01:18 PM
Thanks for the kind words Jay. I appreciate everyone's positive criticism. I'm really looking forward to driving this thing! It's been a long road and quite the emotional one too. :) I get so mad at times that I throw stuff across the garage and other times I'm in a euphoric state when building some new piece to the truck. I'm surprised that Kathy hasn't pre-divorced me yet over this thing.
I give credit to Scott w/ RIP Garage for hanging in there as he built the motor and continues the wiring nightmare, And also to Matt w/ Foerst Motorwerks for coming over in the evenings to lend an extremely fast and knowledgeable helping hand to me and Scott when we hit snags. My brother was a big help to with showing me the proper way to build a cage and fabbing up some of the frame support and bringing me the cool heat exchange from an aircraft for my hood.

We're hoping to have it running in a few days and drivable a few days after that. I'm gonna try to post up a video of the crank and then another of tuning and then its off to the track for a major shakedown/breakdown.

Rhoad, as you know, you're the man!


*edit* Haha! I guess it's been a while since I've been on here! My sig is from 2006! ha!
Glides
10-15-2009, 03:30 PM
Glad to see you made it over here. Yea Chad, that thing is so smooth it's way past criminal. I am so impressed with that work man. It's amazing. I for one am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see new stuff on this. Rock solid man.
Rhoad Racing
10-17-2009, 12:52 AM
haha... the hits to Chad's website has quadruped in the last two days. Got me beat.... bastard ;) <3

You guys be sure to subscribe to his site (see the Subscribe box in the sidebar). This way, the updates will come directly to your email (or reader) rather than you having to check up on it via memory. Its free to do so.
On_Her_Face
10-17-2009, 09:34 AM
Pretty cool and a shit ton of work!

What car is in the background?

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chadmk4/1973%20Datsun%20620/04_17_09007.jpg
Ziptied
10-17-2009, 11:55 AM
His toyota soarer.
Echonova
10-17-2009, 12:47 PM
Oh
Echonova
10-17-2009, 12:47 PM
My
Echonova
10-17-2009, 12:47 PM
God
Glides
10-17-2009, 11:27 PM
Yea thats the Soarer. Smoothass car too.
ChadMK4
10-19-2009, 11:34 AM
Thanks for checking out the website! I don't know what hits are going to do for me as apparently everyone is suppose to want a lot of traffic at their websites. So thanks for all the traffic. :yes:

The truck cranked this weekend. It didn't even cough or spit or anything. Cranked on the first try! Now it's down to finishing the gauge harness, lights and toggles and it will be road worthy. Oh yeah, We gotta finish the brakes. :p Brakes are important.


Thanks Echo, I've got an 88' Toyota GT Twin Turbo Soarer.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chadmk4/Toyota%20Soarer/SoarerTurnerfield2.jpg

We're still working on the paperwork to get it completely legal in the US. Been working on it with the DMV since February. :gay:
RutRoe
10-19-2009, 10:53 PM
Love the soarer too !
santacruz77
10-20-2009, 08:24 PM
im in love
D3UC3S
10-20-2009, 11:28 PM
Reps to you...

This is the coolest thing i have read all year:goodjob:
Truegiant
10-21-2009, 01:41 PM
very nice!