HEDRICK speedsports

More AEV Brute pics

2011-12-20T15:53:00.002-05:00

Here are some more pics of the Brute.

AEV Brute For Sale

2011-12-11T11:25:00.003-05:00

Here are some updated pics of our AEV Brute. What an AWESOME Jeep/truck!!!

HSS AEV Brute Project!!!

2011-12-08T20:08:00.002-05:00

Here are some pics of our newest Jeep project. It's a AEV Brute Jeep pickup truck...

HSS is trying out some General Grabbers tires mounted on Method Racing wheels... Thoughts?

2011-11-08T11:40:00.009-05:00

OK, here are some new tires and wheels. Any thoughts?

Tires: General Grabber 35x12.50-17R

Wheels: Method Racing beadlocks 17x9's

We haven't run them yet, but I'll do a review on them soon.

Ben

IRONMAN 4x4: Safer, Stronger, Smarter...

2011-11-05T13:29:00.008-04:00

Take a look at the start of our new "Jeep Support Truck". Our Chevy 4x4 Silverado 2500HD Duramax is being converted to be our new Expedition Jeep Support truck and every support truck need "housing". So when we started looking for a company with great knowledge of surviving the elements without question, we went to the source for serious Overland support, Ironman 4x4! Ironman 4x4 is based in Australia so they certainly know a thing or two about being prepared for the elements and the coming back from the "outback"...

Below you'll see our new Ironman 4x4 RTT or Roof Top Tent. These RTT's are designed to get you up above the elements and critters. They quickly setup and just as easily teardown. Checkout: Ironman4x4.com or Camel4x4.com the US distributor for Ironman 4x4.

Youtube on the Ironman 4x4 RTT: Setup1 and Setup2

392 HEMI... This engine is amazing!

2011-11-01T08:30:00.004-04:00

Here is our 392 6.4L VVT HEMI...! As you know, I've had the 5.7L, 6.1L and now the 6.4L in my Jeep Wrangler JK's and this one is TRICK!!!!

Being close to 500hp, this HEMI make this Wrangler bah bah bah BAAAAD....!!!!

More Garage pics...

2011-10-08T16:20:00.002-04:00

Here are some more garage pics. Getting things moved in and organized.

My new Jeep garage... :)

2011-09-24T18:37:00.007-04:00

Here are some quick pics of the new Jeep garage, aka Toy Shop...

HSS sporting our new HOTHEAD Headliners!!!

2011-08-15T11:13:00.005-04:00

We recently installed our new HOTHEAD Headliners into our Silver DOS 392 HEMI Rubicon to help battle the heat here in Florida. And first of all I want to thank HOTHEAD Headliners for building such a great product! The fit and finish on this product starting from its packing and shipping was great!

The installation truly was quite simple and easy to install. We decided to go with the 3m permanent mounting style but HOTHEAD also offers a removable velcro style mounting.

As most of you know living in Florida right now, IT IS FREAKIN HOT! And even though our top has been painted silver, the heat generated from the FL sun beating down on it can be "warm inside"...

After the installation, we immediately noticed the reduction of heat being transfered to the inside of the Jeep. Another pleasant surprise was the noticeable noise reduction at highway speeds.

Overall, we couldn't be happier with this simple yet very effective add-on.

Free free to contact with a more detailed description of the HOTHEAD Headliners installation and our additional reviews since we've put sometime under them...

As you'll notice in the pictures, we wanted to get a really good idea of with and without the liners, so we first installed the liners completely, but left off the front passenger's side so that we could see if we could tell the difference between with and without. On a sunny day the temperature difference really could be as much as 30-50 degrees, even with our silver top. These liners REALLY work well.

Our new River Raiders aluminum/UHMW skid plates...

2011-06-15T02:03:00.004-04:00

Here are some pics of our new River Raider skid plates! These are REALLY nice and we just put them to the test in Uwharrie National Forest. These units installed very cleanly and really add a lot of protection to our 2011 Rubicon!

http://www.riverraider.com/store/

Updated photos

2011-05-30T08:00:00.001-04:00

OK, Here are some more photos of Silver Too!!!

My Other "Speedsport"...

2011-05-18T16:56:00.008-04:00

Here is my latest Daytona International Speedway adventure. SCCA Spec Miata racing!!!

392 HEMI

2011-05-15T07:57:00.002-04:00

Here is the 392 6.4L HEMI...

AEV Savegre wheels...

2011-05-11T06:47:00.002-04:00

Here are our set of AEV Savegre wheels, in black.

Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep!

2011-04-22T10:06:00.004-04:00

I just wanted to post up a special thanks to Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep and thank you for all of their support on all of our Jeep "special" projects!!! Mike Smith and Robert Bixler especially have truly gone out of their way to support us over the years!!!

Be sure and stop by or give them a call...

Thank you, Ben Hedrick

2011 SRT8 6.4L VVT engine is in...

2011-04-04T20:02:00.004-04:00

OK everyone, the engine is in, running and now headed to AEV for some final programming. This 392 engine is going to be sweet...

I want to mention, what a great job Wilson's 4x4 and their staff did with this HEMI JK project. Anyone, in the Holly Hill, FL (Daytona Beach) area, try and stop by and see what Wilson's 4x4 can assist you with. Great group!!!

Wilson's 4x4

Ben

HEMI Swap has begun...

2011-03-21T21:07:00.002-04:00

Let the fun begin...

New Amsteel winch line by Kris' Splicing...

2011-03-17T22:26:00.006-04:00

Thanks Kris' for setting us up with our new Synthetic Amsteel winch line. We appreciate your great service and awesome products!

Anyone needing or wanting to replace their steel winch cable would be well suited to contact Kris' Splicing... Thanks again Kris!

Follow our new 392 HEMI build at: Wilson's 4x4

2011-03-17T09:40:00.006-04:00

If you're in the area of Holly Hill, FL (Daytona Beach area), try and stop by Wilson's 4x4 for a peak at our new 2011 Rubicon 392 HEMI project. If not in the area, just checkout: Wilson's 4x4 build page.

2011-03-14T16:13:00.002-04:00

KING Shocks posted our Rubicon Race project on their website... Very cool KING...!!!

http://www.kingshocks.com/news/4x4/vehicle-feature-hendrick-speedshops-rubicon-hemi/

Ben

AEV 4.5" Nth Degree lift installed... HEMI coming soon...

2011-03-14T15:39:00.003-04:00

Here is our new AEV lift installed. Right now the wheels shown are temporary so hold on for the real wheels later.

AEV Rear Bumper

2011-02-08T10:12:00.004-05:00

Here is our new AEV rear bumper. This is one heavy duty well made bumper! AEV does it, again... The top mounted backup lights are Rigid 2x2 LED's. These units work both via a toggle switch in the cockpit along with they turn on once put in reverse and boy do they light things up back there. Also installed in the rear are LED tail lights. These units also really brighten up things in the back. Most people add LED tails lights for the "look" but we've added them for the safety and the "look". These lights are so bright even in the daytime, that when you put on your turn signal or hit the brakes, anyone behind you can't miss these lights.

Powertank

2011-02-08T08:47:00.011-05:00

Shown here is our new Powertank mounted to a M-Pac. We are really impressed with our new Powertank. The quality, performance and piece of mind that this will bring to us out on the trials will be priceless. Be sure to checkout all of the latest Powertank products by downloading thier PDF catalog here: Powertank Catalog or just check them out at: Powertank Call Bob at: 209-366-2163 tell him, Ben Hedrick said hi and the weathers great here in Florida. He'll know what you mean...

Our new 10 lbs. Powertank will be worth it's weight in gold on the trails this year. I think I might even bring it to the track for the Race Miata's & Mustang's too... It can be our "SCCA Racing Powertank"....

2011 Arrington Engines and HEDRICK Speedsports Rubicon...

2011-01-03T12:09:00.015-05:00

Here is our newest HEMI Jeep project. Details to be released soon... Stay tuned.

Thanks to Joel Bewley for providing us with another great piece of art to build our Jeep to. Checkout BDL Works... BDLworks.com

2011 Rubicon Unlimited HEMI coming soon...

2010-10-11T10:32:00.006-04:00

I picked up my 2011 Jeep Rubicon! - Hy Ho Silver II, coming soon, stand by...

Ben

SOLD...!!! HEMI Wrangler, Silver's little brother Super Sahara...

2010-07-07T09:14:00.013-04:00

Specs:

2007 Jeep Unlimited Sahara w/ 5.7L HEMI, 5-45RFE Auto,

4.5" AEV Nth Degree,

35" Toyo Open Country MT's,

KMC Addict Wheels 18x9,

More (custom) front bumper,

Warn 9.5ti winch, Viking Synthetic Line,

Hanson rear bumper (not pictured),

(10) Baja Design HID lights...

Plus: sPOD, Optima Battery, Delta's headlights, Slush mats, KMA light bar, MyGIG, Dana 44 rear, Hard & Soft top and etc, etc, etc... VERY good condition, 32K miles. $54K (OBO) as is or less if I start taking equipment off...

Hy Ho Silver Rubicon Racer has been sold...

2010-02-23T17:28:00.010-05:00

Ok everyone, although Hy Ho Silver was not for sale, it has been sold and has drove off into the Texas Western sunset sky... Via Reliable Carriers...

Now, what are we up to next??? How about a do-over/redo for our 2007 HEMI Super Sahara...

It will be sporting a new, AEV 4.5" Nth Degree lift, w/ 35" Toyo Open Countries, KMC XD "Black" Addict wheels, and since I liked my KMA Fab'd/Baja Design's light bar that Hy Ho Silver had, it will have one too...

Stay tuned, it's going to be bad ass!!!

More Topless...

2010-01-12T21:41:00.001-05:00

Here are a few more poser shots topless...

Going Topless...

2010-01-04T13:01:00.003-05:00

We are about to install the new Rock Hard Sport Cage and so we're going topless... :)

Updated Artist rendition of the Jeep.

2009-12-29T11:59:00.002-05:00

Special thanks to Joel Bewley at Bewley Design Labs for getting us another awesome drawing!!!

Jeepin Girl...

2009-12-03T16:42:00.009-05:00

Here are a couple of pics of my Jeep at night from Big Al's Street Show. If you look carefully, you'll see my Jeep...

Special thanks to: Bernadett Matassa

http://www.got-fat.com/ Which Bernadett seems to have NONE!!!

My Jeeps! 2010 Rubicon Racer and 2007 Super Sahara...

2009-11-30T20:42:00.003-05:00

Here are my two current Jeeps:

My 2010 6.1L HEMI Rubicon Racer and my 2007 5.7L HEMI Super Sahara!!! The Silver one looks HUGE but I measured it and it is only 8" taller overall than the Sahara... Wow!!!

Xenon "narrow" Flares

2009-11-30T16:14:00.006-05:00

Here are some pics of our new Xenon narrow JK flares. Special thanks to "Doc" at Xenon for helping us with these and getting them on and setup properly!!! These really add a lot of clearance to the Jeep. Be sure and chekout Xenon for your high clearance fender options! These fender are a great option!

4x4 SPod Switch Setup

2009-11-25T09:16:00.008-05:00

Here are some pics from our 4x4 sPods switch installation. The sPod's unit is truly one well engineered and crafted unit. This is by far the best and cleanest switch setup that I have ever installed. What a clean installation this ends up being. Nice job sPOD and John!

BIG Al's Street Show!!! Nov. 21st 2009

2009-11-22T09:48:00.004-05:00

What a spectacular Street Show Big Al and Lisa put on last night on Beach Street!!! Hot Rod's in the heart of Daytona Beach USA!!!

2009 SEMA Show... huh?

2009-11-22T08:51:00.002-05:00

I didn't think that I attended the 2009 SEMA Show, but maybe I did... :)

Loving our Toyo Tires!!!

2009-11-22T08:33:00.004-05:00

Here are a few pics of our Toyo Open Country MT's in 37x13.50-R17's. These tires are working our spectacularly. They are mounted on Raceline Monster Diamond's with OMF beadlocks. These tires are so perfectly made, we haven't even had to have them balanced yet and they are driving smooth as silk...

Poser shots...

2009-11-21T10:47:00.001-05:00

Here are some "poser shots"... Enjoy.

More Twisted Stich seats and SRP belts...

2009-11-21T10:45:00.002-05:00

Here are our Twisted Stich seats and our new SRP 5-Point race harness'... This one one GREAT conbination.

Mopar Vendor Show at Disney...

2009-11-21T10:29:00.007-05:00

Here are a few pictures from the Mopar vendor show held at the Walt Disney World's Resort Coronada Springs. We were the hit of the show!!! And Thanks Chrysler/Mopar for inviting us...

Here is our KING RACING SHOCKS!!!!

2009-11-11T13:38:00.002-05:00

KING RACING SHOCKS: 2.5" Coilovers and Triple Bypass Shocks... at all four corners!

More of Outlaws Offroad's, KING Extreme Alpha 1 Rear Suspension...

2009-11-06T14:06:00.005-05:00

Here's some additional pics of our custom built Outlaw Offroad Extreme Alpha 1...!!!

Built for SPEED!!!

SRP 5-Point Harness System...

2009-10-31T09:20:00.003-04:00

Here are our new SRP (Security Race Products) 5-Point Harnesses. Right now they are just placed on the front seats as a display but soon they will be mounted in our new Twisted Stitch race seats. Stay tuned...

Outlaw Offroad's;ALPHA 1 EXTREME/KING RACING SHOCKS

2009-10-28T22:01:00.017-04:00

Here is our Pride and Joy; OUTLAW OFFROAD'S - Alpha 1 Extreme Rear KING Racing Shock setup!!! All mated to our TERAFLEX Long Arm Kit!!! WOW!!! What a combination...!!!

Jeeping at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show!!!

2009-10-28T21:55:00.016-04:00

Here on display at the boat show in Overbuilt Customs booth. We're in good company here, one bad ass Blue CJ7 427 Monster and a FJ45 Silver "Trooper"... Old school meets new school 6.1L HEMI...

Headed to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show...

2009-10-27T22:45:00.004-04:00

Ok, I know it's a boat show and this is a Jeep... But it being shown in the "International Exotic Car (Jeep's now) section... Whoaaaaaaa.... :)

And thanks Rooster for the trailer... and this is one "Heavy Duty Trailer..."

Coming soon, new Twisted Stitch seats...

2009-10-26T10:22:00.006-04:00

HYHO SILVER outside...!!!

2009-10-25T18:20:00.005-04:00

Silver HEMI 6.1L...!!!

2009-10-25T18:17:00.003-04:00

HY HO SILVER!!!! Our SRT8 Rubicon is alive...

2009-10-24T17:19:00.003-04:00

Still finishing up the little details but it is looking fantastic!!!

2009-10-22T21:54:00.004-04:00

It's 9:54 pm on Thursday night and I am in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the airport working and I just got a call from Brad at Overbuilt and she's running!!! Yahooooo!!! The HEMI is ALIVE!!!

Brad, Tommy and Russ, Job well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben

KMA Fabrications & Baja Designs "work of art" Lightbar...

2009-10-22T16:20:00.007-04:00

Here is KMA Fabrication's new prototype lightbar that will hold our new Baja Designs (5) HID LaPaz lights. Stay tuned...

http://www.kmafabrication.com/

http://www.bajadesigns.com/

Coming together...

2009-10-22T16:17:00.006-04:00

Here are a few pics of the Engine in the frame and the body coming back together.

Headers and Overbuilt's Custom exhaust...!!!

2009-10-22T16:13:00.008-04:00

HEMI Headers and custom Overbuilt's exhaust build...

2009-10-20T07:44:00.003-04:00

The HEMI is mounted!!! Yeeehaaaaw...!!!

Currie Sway Bar...

2009-10-19T16:10:00.003-04:00

KING COILS!!! Built for SPEED!!!!

2009-10-19T15:51:00.005-04:00

With the combination of our TERAFLEX long arm kit and our KING COIL shocks and triple bypass setup, we really should be able to tackle some rough terrian at high speeds!!! Stay tuned for the videos...

6.1L HEMI... This should wake this Rubicon up...

2009-10-19T15:45:00.001-04:00

Boxes and boxes of parts...

2009-10-18T11:04:00.005-04:00

Here are just a few of the boxes and boxes of parts for this build...

AEV Hemi battery box

2009-10-18T10:30:00.003-04:00

Here is our new AEV HEMI battery tray/box with our new Optima 31 Blue Top. This should power our new 6.1L V8 HEMI fine...

Toyo/Raceline/OMF's!!!

2009-10-18T10:28:00.003-04:00

Here are our new 37" Toyo Open Country MT's mounted on our Raceline Monsters with OMF beadlocks!

Overbuilt Customs welding!!!

2009-10-18T10:16:00.006-04:00

Besides the awesome overall job that Overbuilt Customs is performing on our Jeep project, their welding is simply spectacular!!! Besure to checkout some of their other projects on their website.

TeraFlex and King Shocks build up...

2009-10-18T10:10:00.008-04:00

Here are a few shots of us going from bare frame to building up our new TeraFlex long arm suspension and our King Shocks coilovers/triple bypass setup. Now this is a awesome setup!!!

Bare frame...

2009-10-18T10:08:00.003-04:00

Nothing like taking a 2010 Jeep Rubicon all the way down to bare frame...

Let the games begin...

2009-10-15T15:15:00.000-04:00

Here is a good picture of the start of our Baja/Pre-Runner Jeep project shown here at Overbuilt Customs, in Jacksonville, FL. Brad and his crew are doing an OUTSTANDING job of taking my perfectly good 2010 Jeep Rubicon and tearing it completely apart!!!

Black top Rubicon vs. Silver top Rubicon

2009-10-15T15:04:00.000-04:00

As you'll notice with this new Silver Rubicon, we decided to have the top painted silver to match the body. Szotts M-59 Chrysler Jeep (where I bought the Jeep) performed the paint job and WOW what a difference that makes and what a SUPER job they did.

2009-10-15T13:38:00.001-04:00

Rubicon Arrives!

2009-10-15T12:59:00.000-04:00