And so it begins!!!

Here is a before picture to get us started.



As you can see I got my Monstaliner in the mail today. That's why I decided it's time to start my own official build thread.

Here is the way she sits as of right now. Parts are coming off of her as we speak lol.



If you want to see the build videos check out this link.

http://alvarezmetalworks.com/?cat=271

This is a list of current plans/goals:

• Paint her in a 3 color Monstaliner finish
• Rebuild the brake system
• Install 16 inch steel wheels with custom welded on rocks rings
• Install Mud tires of some sort. I’m thinking about going with 33″ Treadwright Guard Dogs
• Remove and replace the entire interior with the interior out of a 94 Pathfinder.
• Install an updated steering system from Calmini
• And much later down the road. Fully custom suspension with a solid axle installed up front.
• Install a transfer case doubler.
• Install winch
• Build new roof rack and install LED light bar.
• Skid plates
• Maybe a roll cage

And this is a rough idea of what I hope she looks like when I'm finished. All the graphics will be vinyl.

Made a bunch of progress. The truck is completely tore down and I'm about half way finished with the prep work before I can spray Chassis Saver on the rust prone areas. Once that's finished I'll start rolling on the Monstaliner.

If you want to check out the videos here's the link.
http://alvarezmetalworks.com/?cat=271

Wow! How long do you think this project will take?

To finish the Monstaliner. I should be done in 2 or 3 days. Keep in mind I have a family so they get in the way of progress lol. That and I have a bunch of Dupli-Color Bed Armor to remove. If it was just paint this could have been done over the weekend.

As for everything else on the list... As money permits me to do it lol. Looks like I have the winch lined up though. I may stick with 31" tires until I SAS it. That will hopefully take place within the next year. The roof rack build will be ASAP. It's a priority. The Calmini steering I have sitting on a shelve in my shop but I want to replace the TREs before I install it.

So yeah basically lots of work to be done. Some will be done right away. Some will be within the year.

The cage is something I keep going back and forth about. I wanted a full cage front to back but now I'm thinking to just do the rear section (main hoop & back). However if I put all the interior back in I may just scrap that idea completely. We'll see. Every time you pull those interior panels you risk breaking the clips. Plus i'm not sure I want to pull the inside of the truck apart again to cage it. Plus it's a safety thing. If you don't have a 5 point harness you risk busting someone's head open in a crash. So.... Yeah we'll see.

All the prep work is finally finished!! Tomorrow I mask it off, give it a quick wipe down to remove any dust, and start spraying Chassis Saver on all the rust prone areas. After it has 4 or 5 hrs to dry it will be time for Monstaliner! Finally lol.

Made a bunch of progress today. Basically I sprayed a base coat of Chassis Saver to help fight off the rust issues here in NY. This is the first time I sprayed a car so it was far from perfect but I think it turned out pretty good for a base coat that will be completely covered up with Monstaliner. Normally when using this product you should apply 4 thing coats. I did one medium coat because it's just a base coat. Honestly though if I had more Chassis Saver I would have done at least one more coat for piece of mind.

Anyway here are the pics.





If you're at all interested in watching me paint this click on the following link. There will also be information about the gun I used and what not.

http://alvarezmetalworks.com/?cat=271

First coat of black is applied and looking good! I'll start the 2nd coat in a couple hours more hours. White and read will be installed tomorrow late afternoon.





If you want to watch that process make sure you check out this link.

http://alvarezmetalworks.com/?cat=271

More Progress!!! And good God I'm tired. Working until all day and night until 5am is rough. But worth it! One more color to go! But for now it's time for some much needed sleep.

Just a little teaser pic. This turned out looking damn good. Make sure you guys check out Monstaliner. This is a great product and made my truck look good enough to get the neighbors to stop and look at it.
http://www.monstaliner.com

^^^^^Make sure to check them out^^^^^

Looking good.

Thank you Glad someone on this board thinks so lol.

I've been keeping up with the updates! It looks great so far!

That looks great, cant wait to see the finished product!

Good work!

All smiles over here. Still have some work to do but I was able to take her for a ride earlier lol.