2007 Ford Sport Trac - Custom Trucks

We have been following Casey and Ron Scranton's CGS SEMA project of a Ford Sport Trac, named Coppertone. It began with a vision, which was transposed onto paper by rendering artist Sean Smith.

For this latest installment, Part 4, we will focus on final paint details as Louie Check at Lil' Louie's Pinstriping & lettering in San Bernardino, California, laid down some rock-steady horizontal pinstripes on the front fenders and doors. He also outlined the grille and air duct openings of the front valance.

The CGS Sport Trac Coppertone SEMA project vehicle was delivered to Louie check at Lil' Louie's Pinstripe & lettering in San Bernardino, California. Lil' Louie laid down some precise pinstripes along the hood. Notice the cat food Container, which is just the right size to grip between the thumb and index finger.

The CGS Sport Trac Coppertone SEMA project vehicle was delivered to Louie check at Lil' Lo

The Sport Trac was then cruised over to Advanced Audio in Brea, California, where Jamie Fifield installed clarion components to improve the tunes, directional guidance, and communication of the Sport Trac.

After retrieving the Sport Trac, Casey smoothed and painted many of the interior plastic dash pieces, above the center console and door panel pieces with body-matching Coppertone color to give the interior contrasting highlights. To add to the enlightened interior, Casey removed the factory headliner and covered it with ivory suede leather, then reinstalled it.

The final stop was to Roadwire in city of Commerce, California, where Todd Abraham installed a set of plush soft leather seat covers and door panels. The two front bucket seats and rear 60/40 split bench seats were reinstalled. Then, Casey and Ron loaded Coppertone into the trailer and it was off to SEMA.

Louie scribed continuous, straight, and steady pinstripes from fenders to the rear doors.
The fine dual pinstripes created a lowered profile illusion of the Sport Trac.
The custom Elhan one-piece fiberglass front valance grille and air duct Openings were also outlined with fine pinstripes.
The custom Elhan one-piece fiberglass front valance grille and air duct Openings were also

After cruising over to Advantage Audio in Brea, California, Jamie Fifield Removed the factory audio head unit and installed a Clarion head unit with GPS, Pn MAX675VD11.
After cruising over to Advantage Audio in Brea, California, Jamie Fifield Removed the fact
The Clarion GPS unit was located under the rear 60/40 split bench seats.
The Clarion components and wiring harness was spliced together using crimp connectors.

Using a voltmeter, Jamie confirmed the GPS unit working as the system would indicate a voltage impulse as the vehicle was rolled forward.
Using a voltmeter, Jamie confirmed the GPS unit working as the system would indicate a vol
After all the electronics were checked out, Jamie reinstalled the dash cover.
The Clarion head unit and Bluetooth Navigation System were given a quick manual function run through.
The Clarion head unit and Bluetooth Navigation System were given a quick manual function r

Using the handheld remote, Jamie confirmed all of the electrical functions.
Casey Scranton mixed some Coppertone color before loading up his gravity-fed spray gun.
After removing many of the dash and door Panel components, they were sanded smooth, wiped down with cleaner, and laid out.
After removing many of the dash and door Panel components, they were sanded smooth, wiped

To assure quality grip, Casey applied some Bulldog Adhesive Paint Prep spray. This stuff works!
To assure quality grip, Casey applied some Bulldog Adhesive Paint Prep spray. This stuff w
With his spray gun filled, Casey applied some Coppertone color to the overhead console.
After allowing adequate time to dry, Casey began to install the dash components.

Adding Coppertone color to the door panel components enhanced the overall interior detail.
After removing and stripping the factory Headliner, Casey applied some adhesive liquid Through an expendable spray gun.
After removing and stripping the factory Headliner, Casey applied some adhesive liquid Thr
The three amigo's stretched and hand worked the new ivory suede headliner material over the factory Hardboard headliner.
The three amigo's stretched and hand worked the new ivory suede headliner material over th

After the new ivory suede headliner material was applied, it was reinstalled into the cab through the rear window.
After the new ivory suede headliner material was applied, it was reinstalled into the cab
With the new ivory suede headliner installed, Casey installed the freshly painted overhead console.
With the new ivory suede headliner installed, Casey installed the freshly painted overhead
The factory cloth interior seats were upgraded by installing custom Roadwire soft leather seat covers.
The factory cloth interior seats were upgraded by installing custom Roadwire soft leather

Before the Roadwire seat covers could be installed, the old seat covers had to be removed.
Todd Abraham, Roadwire's international technical sales manager, installed the new leather covers.
Todd Abraham, Roadwire's international technical sales manager, installed the new leather
Installing leather seat covers takes major finger, hand, and arm strength.

After the front bucket seats were covered, the bottom and seat back had to be reassembled.
The rear factory 60/40 split seats were disassembled, stripped, then recovered with the high quality Roadwire leather seat covers.
The rear factory 60/40 split seats were disassembled, stripped, then recovered with the hi
Prior to installing the rear headrests, Todd uncovered the headrest post insert clamps.

Back at the CGS shop, Casey installed The 60/40 rear bench seats.
The Roadwire leather seat covers and door panels show off the dark gray and perforated ivory inserts.
The Roadwire leather seat covers and door panels show off the dark gray and perforated ivo
The one-of-a-kind CGS Coppertone '07 Ford Sport Trac was unveiled at the '07 SEMA Show. It was a real SEMA showstopper.
The one-of-a-kind CGS Coppertone '07 Ford Sport Trac was unveiled at the '07 SEMA Show. It

SOURCE
Advantage Audio & Alarm 612 S. Brea Blvd., Dept. LRE Brea CA 92821 www.advantageaudioalarm.com	Roadwire 2930 Vail Ave Commerce CA 90040 www.roadwire.com
CGS Motorsports www.cgsmotorsports.com	Lil' Louie's Pinstriping & Lettering