Car Builds

Car Builds Post your build threads here. Car, truck and big rig...they can all be posted in here. Prizes will be available to builds that hit certain targets. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:18:17 +0000 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:18:17 +0000 Gearhead Central http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?forums/car-builds.13/ 1990 Dodge D150 build and customize. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:09:37 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1990-dodge-d150-build-and-customize.25344/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1990-dodge-d150-build-and-customize.25344/ invalid@example.com (Randy) Randy 6 Project Jeep TJ/JK build Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:01:37 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/project-jeep-tj-jk-build.5114/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/project-jeep-tj-jk-build.5114/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
Project Jeep TJ build

Project Jeep TJ/JK build]]> 97 1986 Chevy Pickup Thu, 22 Sep 2016 23:37:23 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1986-chevy-pickup.19083/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1986-chevy-pickup.19083/ invalid@example.com (Randy) Randy View attachment 1668]]> 4 Tractor Restorations Sun, 09 Aug 2015 06:06:05 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/tractor-restorations.10030/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/tractor-restorations.10030/ invalid@example.com (Dave W.) Dave W.
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For now the only things on my list of things to do are...

Buff the scratches that are on it. She wants those done yesterday.
I want to paint the front brake calipers and rear drums. She has the factory upgraded 16" alloys on it so you can see the brakes....

2010 Toyota Corolla LE]]> 28 2004 Mazda Tribute Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:50:52 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2004-mazda-tribute.10530/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2004-mazda-tribute.10530/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
2004 Mazda Tribute

Read more about this showcase item here...]]> RX-7 Turbo -- Birth of a Champion Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:59:08 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/rx-7-turbo-birth-of-a-champion.9070/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/rx-7-turbo-birth-of-a-champion.9070/ invalid@example.com (Sharingan 19) Sharingan 19
Then I started watching an anime series called Initial D, which opened my eyes to the enjoyment that modifying cars could provide. I really wanted a 3rd...

RX-7 Turbo -- Birth of a Champion]]> 5 Ford Ranger Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:50:03 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/ford-ranger.265/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/ford-ranger.265/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
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One thing we have done is to remove the bed liner. It had some concrete on it ans so on from being used in construction. Next we started to clean the bed and then start scuffing for a roll on liner....

Ford Ranger]]> 20 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:05:17 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/95-mitsubishi-eclipse-rs.6082/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/95-mitsubishi-eclipse-rs.6082/ invalid@example.com (Randy) Randy
My new car

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2000 Acura 3.2 TL]]> 24 Honda 1300 VTX Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:28:50 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/honda-1300-vtx.4850/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/honda-1300-vtx.4850/ invalid@example.com (Ryder13) Ryder13
Honda 1300 VTX

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Honda 1300 VTX]]> 5 2003 Yamaha R6 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:36:05 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2003-yamaha-r6.155/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2003-yamaha-r6.155/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
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Early mods were to remove the reflectors and cut down the huge mud flap in the back. Well my friend cut it, I wasn't ready to put a saw to my brand new bike.

Next I bought a tank pad to protect the paint from the zipper on my jacket. Then I rode. My son was young then so I couldn't see the...

2003 Yamaha R6]]> 15 To build or not to build Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:21:36 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/to-build-or-not-to-build.5340/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/to-build-or-not-to-build.5340/ invalid@example.com (lovemwaf) lovemwaf 2 Opel Astra 1.3CDTI (half) Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:02:14 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/opel-astra-1-3cdti-half.5097/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/opel-astra-1-3cdti-half.5097/ invalid@example.com (caparica007) caparica007
Opel Astra 1.3CDTI (half)

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Opel Astra 1.3CDTI (half)]]> Monster truck build Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/monster-truck-build.5027/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/monster-truck-build.5027/ invalid@example.com (Randy) Randy 32 2008 Dodge Dakota Sat, 26 Oct 2013 23:17:55 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2008-dodge-dakota.4872/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2008-dodge-dakota.4872/ invalid@example.com (Conky81) Conky81
2008 Dodge Dakota

Read more about this showcase item here...]]> 3 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:48:29 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue.154/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue.154/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Sterling Edition. We loved that car.

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In the wash bay of my detail shop.

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James]]> 6 Build threads. Update ($25 gift) Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-threads-update-25-gift.11/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-threads-update-25-gift.11/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
I have some great things planed for threads with a big following and for reaching certain post counts. This will be announced at a later date.

Sign up, start your build thread and be rewarded for it.

James]]> 14 1992 Daihatsu Cuore (Kei car) Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:32:17 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1992-daihatsu-cuore-kei-car.2015/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1992-daihatsu-cuore-kei-car.2015/ invalid@example.com (Berthfield) Berthfield Inspired by work done by a friend of mine here in JA as well as other build I have seen on the net, I always wanted to switch out my stock ED-10 engine for a EF-JL or JB-JL, but was unable to actually get the funding...

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