A sick girls rehab story( cab and bed swap is pretty extreme56kno)

[vwfastg60]

Thought i would get the pictarz rollin for the interwebz

The story in a nut shell....
Lexi was my first ever car/truck i have sold her and got her back 3times so this time im keeping her around for good(or for a long time) Anyways i have gone about the wheeling thing totaly bass ackwards and need to get it under control.

I lifted her and was more worried about making her big before anything else so heres what we learned. Armor,gears and lockers first. Lift and bigger tires come later.

I wheeled her 2 years now no armor no gears and a rear locker so needless to say shes been beat up pretty bad, Dont get me wrong its super hot and i love my girls like that but there is a time when she needs to look like a lady. I think she may have been fooling around on me when she was sick for the 2 years she was living at my grandmas and got the funk. Add that with my Ivan Stuart wheeling style due to no gears and shes been in need of some rehab time.

The cure......
Some people have read and been great to say they can help out with the man power needed to do the operation so we booked the OR and got a doner with out the germ and doesnt look like she was beat in the face with a bag of nickles.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/4wheeling/carnage%20april6/Picture162.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/4wheeling/carnage%20april6/Picture160.jpg

So Lets tour the OR and meet some of the other sick ladys...yes i got lexi in to an all girls hospital..no Mc dreamys tryin to give her the goods in this story.

I have yet really get to know the 2 ladys that will be sharing a room but they seem to be pretty nice girls, Oh and lookers too.*Shwing!*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/05-01-08_0036.jpg

The doners bits were delivered on a stretcher with leafs to prevent any damage to the new body. The doctor said we should gut her and give her a full new body so prevent the spread of any of her funk.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/05-01-08_1721.jpg

Once off the stretcher we took the new parts to OR 1 where the new body was prepped for a full peel and a few moles to be removed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/05-01-08_2220.jpg
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It was also done with her booty. Now normaly i like a bit of junk in the trunk but what i learned is JDM girls are not supposed to have a big flabby butt it just gets in the way of what they can do during the quality time.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/05-02-08_0125.jpg
Were going to be trimming some off the rear(longbed=7 foot she will be 6ft. like before)

Once all the old stuff was removed from the body we needed to do a few things to insure she would not be getting any more of the germ...last thing i need is for her to wind up with cancer again or something.

Any spot that is known for cancer was treated with chassis saver. The butt will get this before paint but after the butt reduction is done.
Something had spilled inside and removed a layer of skin so she was treated in a few parts of her chest area....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/Picture074-3.jpg
Cant be to careful when your talking about her face or the bewbies and from the chest up was done inside and out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/Picture073-3.jpg
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I spent some time setting up the OR with the nurses lastnight so today and tonights butt reduction will go smooth. I will be posting updates after each step of the Rehab program. With any luck next weekend I will be needing a few kind people to help me lift her up on to her feet again. If anyone would like to come visit Lexi and her new body they are welcome to. The OR is in Timnith just east of Fortcollins. Im up there at her side everyday in to the early morning
making sure that shes being treated well so the recovery will be short and painless.

Please call for visiting hours
seven two zero three 2 nine 63 zero 1

Russell and staff.

:)

[Avsfreak1234]

I like the facelift. her complexion looks much better. and your right sometimes there can be too much junk in the trunk. :D

[GatorTaco]

:rofl:

[00regcab]

bored much russ?

im leaving my house here in about 30 min.
want to meet at snarfs around 1:30?

[vwfastg60]

man i am eatin now

...what happened to lunch with your chick? i will meet you

[vwfastg60]

i have to take some new pics. Lexi is recovering well. Everytime i go to take pics the girls in the shop are naked or i forget my camera. The butt reduction went great and just will need some touch up from stictching her back up. During the surgery they found some cancer in one of her hips so she will be going back in to have some patch work done on that hip.

Her upper body is good tho. All i can say is the chassis save stuff sands like spray paint!Its junk for a surface your sanding to paint.

I hear nate will be paying a visit this week and i hope to have the make up done from the waste up this week and finishing up the butt this weekend.

Shes got some new goodies when shes back on her feet.
All new chrome front grill,lights
Keeping the H4 housing headlights and adding HID low/highs
the Bed section for the canback sleeper is at the shop now and a buddy who does wood working is coming by to plan out the trapt doors in the floor and storage compartments for tools,supplys and stuff then it gets dropped at Wilsons to be covered.
New carpet,heatercore,windshield, dash will be retrimed, rock doors and removable speaker pods with another set of MB Quarts.

No roll bar this time and im going with home built bumpers.

[Lysmachia]

Geeze Russ I think you wrench more than Troy and I combined! :neener:


Oh and can you get me a snarfs???? Brisket please.... ;)

[ike]

sounds like you are getting a ton so stuff acomplished. let me know if you are going to be there and wensday or friday and i will try and stop by to lend a hand/BS.

[vwfastg60]

Im there everyday man just give me a ring...pm me if you need the number again.

So Chassis saver is junk. i was told to sand it with 400 before paint and this shit is coming off in sheets! going to media blast it all off i think.

[Lysmachia]

Don't talk to me about sheets of rust... because I know all to well. Just remember the metallurgical properties are such that rust is an expanded piece of metal. (Meaning when I scraped off a piece 1/8 inch thick, in reality the original metal was maybe 1/16th). The rust "aerates and thickens" it.

Then again your wanting to get rid of the chassis saver right? Not rust.... The POR (Paint over Rust) we used on Ron seems to look great. (I'll have to paint over that but that is all on the underside and is not body paint...)

[vwfastg60]

The rust is just in annoying spots. I found it in the bed and have been removing it as fast as im finding it. Its on the top of the wheel well in the passengers rear. Its bedfloor pretty much so im going to have someone fallow me up this week to cut up lexi's old bed for that patch pannel. The other spots are spots she had rust so i need to cut them out and give them to Wilson so he can brake them at work.

We did a test with the Chassis saver and the rust preventing spray paint i use on the frame and the chassis saver lost...what a waste of money. $50 a qt OR 2.35 a can. Coverage is good on the spray paint too.

I took a brake for a few days cause i just didnt want to burn out on the bed but tomorrow is back to work. I have to sand the radsupport and low in the bay, Clean and scotchbrite the underside of the cab then im going to paint the bottom of the cab and bay. after that block the cab, Seal it and shoot it.

We mocked up my new lighting system in the bay and its going to work perfect!!! I went with 6k high and low beam hid in my crystal clear hella headlights. I think i will be able to see now. I have a gallon unreduced Super white paint(Toyota color even) and clear. Im looking for some Toyota seats that will fit with the new interior but cant find any i like other then highlander seats and all i see is tan and impossible to find in a yard. We have been to 20+ yards in colorado now looking. I have one more guy to try that i spaced out this whole time. His brother said he has my front and rear axle and a few to pick from so we will see...lexi may have more surgerys lined up with little recovery time.

[vwfastg60]

Side note...Where can i get media for the media blaster?

[Volcom]

Side note...Where can i get media for the media blaster?

Harbor Freight sells walnut shells and glass beads.

[vwfastg60]

Harbor Freight sells walnut shells and glass beads.

Thanks I gotta sneak over there cause i had to drag Ballz out of there today or he would have spent everything he had. :)

Ready to spray except the mud and I just need to get with nate on that. I have to take a day or so away to set everything up. Ballz went nuts at harbor freight and got tranny jacks,stands,carts, chairs, more tools....Im moving my other tool box and stereo and fridge up to the shop tomorrow along with another compressor,gas bottles...Pretty much everything from my garage but the cleaning stuff cause ballz has his detailing cart. Kyles stuff goes up this weekend. All together we now have quiet the little operation going. The pain is going to be the hanging winch from the beams for the body swap. I figure it will make life easier then trying to lift it now it will just need a few to keep it from swinging as it comes off and the new one goes on. We will have to do a wrench day once were all settled in. We have press's a 40gallon and a 60(might be bigger) compressor, 5 fully fully stocked tool boxes, My little welder 5 jacks,stands, hoist,tranny jacks, and right now 3 work benches atleast 20 feet long.

With as much as we have got done the past few days i may get the underside of the cab,Bay shot this week but chances are sunday with all the set up we have going and car shuffling. Im going to put the motor in the 6 and throw a cover on it in the corner for now.

[vwfastg60]

Time to update a bit.

So Lexi was allowed out of the hospital for some quality time alone in the woods. Took her up and did some camping ran 4 trails in one weekend and put a ton of miles on her. She did alright. I missed her so much! I have been stuck driving her on and off because the bimmer was wrecked and has been showing off how much of a bitch she can be with all her little nit picky BS.

Today i was posting up some stuff on Craigslist i need to get rid of and thought id see what toyota stuff i could get. If you guys remember the plan was can back but this was pretty cool and i couldnt pass it up.

Got it from a fellow CoTTora member(808yota or something 808)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/08-03-08_2318.jpg
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I figured i could do a can back whenever but because im painting everything i might as well get this cause i plan on running it in the winter. I think it should be much warmer then the can back for the colder camping trips.

Heres the cab mock up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/06-22-08_1901.jpg

Im going to hunt out power doors cause this drivers side one was smashed while being stored on the side of my house. Plus the Reg is bad in it and thats a bunch of work to put in to something not that great from the start.

Also i have haded Bixenon to the hella housings and LOVE them. Because the front of the truck is all temp for now i have had a few grounding issues but other then that one of the coolest things on the truck.

Dont have tons of pics with them but im on the right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/4wheeling/camping%20july18/Picture018.jpg

As soon as the bimmer is back on the road the truck will be hit hard. Got the topper, New carpet, Stereo, and will have new grill, lights,hood,fenders about a weeks time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/07-12-08_1901.jpg

[ike]

Looks great man.

[vwfastg60]

Thanks man, You will have to come by the shop and chill.



This is the best part about the topper....It fits in my garage!!!!!!!

Ok so its close, Really close and in the center it might rub a slight bit but it fits. This thing is WAY too big :(

[ike]

I have been meaning to, shit just keeps coming up.

[vwfastg60]

I hear ya. My car has the after wreck curse and i have to park it every few days and driv ethe truck cause something went wrong on the car. Now they are not going to pay on the wreck cause the cars 14years old and the clearly fresh damage could be old is what they said.

[ike]

That sucks man, hope they cover it.

[vwfastg60]

Because my newest part will require mods to the inner fenders im using the old cab to mock up and make the inner fenders closed in to keep dirt and stuff out. Because i dont want to cut and bang on new paint i wm going to do it on the gray cab and then just move it over to the new cab weld,seamseal or bolt....however i find best to close it off and prevent rust and keep it clean looking.

IFS GONE!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/09-13-08_0421.jpg

More to come.

[vwfastg60]

So heres a few updated pics. SAS under way, Axle needs the ball gussets and steering stops welded on and some more grinding on the armor. Highsteer arms will go on when it all comes apart, Vented rotors, IFS calipers, gotta get some rock rings and backing plate delete rings and that will get painted up and finished. The frame is done on one side the other needs some brackets cut off still and ground down rear pinion angle to be set(after front axle goes on to make sure it will track straight) and adjustment of the shackle mounts and i think front hangers.

Old steering parts just to hold it in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/10-13-08_0249.jpg
Clean frame rail
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/10-13-08_0201.jpg
I know the blocks are sketch thats why the truck is also braced to hoist. I need taller stands.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/10-13-08_0000.jpg

[ike]

Damn dude, that thing is going to be tall.

[00regcab]

It must go lower to do body work :p

are we doing body work this weekend or what? I SHOULD have my truck back.

[RedRunnertc]

My truck should be done by this weekend ... might go to Moody/Crystal for a test run, but could help you out around that...

[vwfastg60]

It must go lower to do body work :p

are we doing body work this weekend or what? I SHOULD have my truck back.

yep and i will shoot it while your in moab. I really want to be able to drive the truck for my B-day (nov.28th)

My truck should be done by this weekend ... might go to Moody/Crystal for a test run, but could help you out around that...


Sweet just give me a ring.

[vwfastg60]

gotta bolt up the leafs, Burn the holes and double check the hanger placement before its all burnt on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/10-18-08_0015.jpg

[fast7mtoys]

you really need to update this..........i think my welds turned out pretty good :welder:

[vwfastg60]

Time to update. Its been a while and i have some pics now.
Axle on and set up. Shackles had not been put on yet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture029.jpg

Rear spring hangers had to be moved 7inches forward and 2 and 3/4 back IIRC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture042.jpg

After mock up it all has to come off.
so we started tearing it down. Here are some pics showing why the cab is being replaced because everyone thought i was crazy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture045.jpg

you can see how the inner fender is smashed and been pounded back and smashed again and pounded back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture046-1.jpg
This side is still smashed from the wreck a few years back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture047-1.jpg

The rockers
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The roof.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture051.jpg
So lets get this junk off so the new goodies can go on.
Strap and hoist time..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture052.jpg
Bart aka madness double checking the strap
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Going up...We had to make sure everything was unhooked as it went up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture054.jpg
Me unhooking the vacume lines that got wrapped around the manifold as we lifted it off.
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Found another ground!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture056.jpg
So easy for fix anything with the motor now huh...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture057-1.jpg
Barts impressed that this is going down and everything has fluids...no leaks and would run if wiring was there. The cab holds wiring, and linkage tho...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture058-1.jpg
I have a hide a key that i didnt know i had lol
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no more carbed motor.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture060.jpg
Seriously the radiator is still attached to the motor...and nothing leaked out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture061-1.jpg
This explains a loss of response
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture062-1.jpg
ok so some grinding is required but will be easy now with nothing in the way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture063.jpg
Gotta fab a way for the ebrake tab to mount to...it goes here and ran through the old Tbar mounting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture067-1.jpg
Madness's fab work in action on the new rear X member that replaces my old torn tire carrier mounting. The frame is SOOO stiff now compared to how it was.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture068-1.jpg
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Front hanger almost cleaned up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture070-1.jpg
This is an older pic from when nate and i prepped the bay to have the cab removed.
Shackle angle will run 30ish degrees with everything on the body.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_025.jpg
Stance Premo
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Tank and bed weigh more then i thought.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_028.jpg
new parts pile....more to come.
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[ike]

Looking good.

[AxleIke]

NICE Russ!! That is looking great.

[RedRunnertc]

Yeah, now THAT's a SAS!

[Avsfreak1234]

schweet

[poorboyota26]

WOW we almost had that 4 Runner in the same shape as your truck! You are truly a workaholic when it comes to your vehicles.

Good job man.:kewl:

[vwfastg60]

Thanks guys, It hasnt been going as fast as id like. Honestly grinding has been making me mad cause it just takes forever and when your done it feels like you got nowhere in the hours you put in to it.

[vwfastg60]

Heres the one thing im going to be figuring out. I have 3 gas tanks...2 are 22re and one is 22r. The re tanks are from a 4runner and the other is from the 2wd. My truck being a longbed im worried im going to need to mod the 22r tank to fit the fuel pump. I know they sit higher and are bigger then the 2wd but i dont know how they differ in size for the mounting stuff.

[fast7mtoys]

wow nice you throw out props to the people who let you use their welder and do your front spring hanger for you............:lmao:

[fast7mtoys]

.......you could always go trade jim for the correct tank......why do you need 3 trade him the 3 for one...............

[RedRunnertc]

Or just put a fuel cell in and get that crap out from under the truck where rocks are gonna beat it up.

Just remember that the capacity is ACTUALLY about 20% less than what is listed. Mine is a 15 gal, and I'm lucky to get 12 in it.

[vwfastg60]

Or just put a fuel cell in and get that crap out from under the truck where rocks are gonna beat it up.

Just remember that the capacity is ACTUALLY about 20% less than what is listed. Mine is a 15 gal, and I'm lucky to get 12 in it.

I Think the tank is cool where it is. I have the longbed so the tank is higher then normal trucks and runners. The tank is almost level with the frame and the skid only hangs down about an inch. I could move it up to flush it all but even after 3 years of wheeling the only damage to the skid was from my drive shaft rubbing a section that hung out.

The fuel cell is a good idea if i was going more full on crawler but this is still going to be a fully functional truck with a full size bed. Not that it will ever be used but it will be there. lol

[RedRunnertc]

Yeah, but you're going big now, and harder trails are in your future ... I would AT LEAST make the tank flush and have a heavy duty skidplate under it.

[vwfastg60]

Yeah, but you're going big now, and harder trails are in your future ... I would AT LEAST make the tank flush and have a heavy duty skidplate under it.

The skid will happen and flushing the skid is a great idea. I need to check bed measurements before i cut it up.
If you look in this pic you can see the skid,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture055.jpg
The amount it would save flushing the skid is minimal but the gas tank is a better safe then sorry situation. Maybe i can just pull the skid up a bit.


The truck will be wheeled but not super hard. Its going to see moab this summer and a few colorado trails mainly for camping and easier runs. There is a truggy project in the mix.

[AxleIke]

I Think the tank is cool where it is. I have the longbed so the tank is higher then normal trucks and runners. The tank is almost level with the frame and the skid only hangs down about an inch. I could move it up to flush it all but even after 3 years of wheeling the only damage to the skid was from my drive shaft rubbing a section that hung out.

The fuel cell is a good idea if i was going more full on crawler but this is still going to be a fully functional truck with a full size bed. Not that it will ever be used but it will be there. lol

I have made this mistake countless times.

I've thought a lot of things would be fine. I spend money, then realize that, no, actually, they suck.

Once you've eliminated the weak link, the next weakest thing becomes the weak link.

You've gotten rid of the IFS, which gave you fits. You have the opportunity to fix a weakness, you should do it. Otherwise, you'll add more mods, then, get foiled on obstacles because you didn't fix the gas tank while you had the chance.

I'm exaggerating, but not that much. I've had MANY experiences EXACTLY like this.

Anyway, just my $.02.

[vwfastg60]

I have made this mistake countless times.

I've thought a lot of things would be fine. I spend money, then realize that, no, actually, they suck.

Once you've eliminated the weak link, the next weakest thing becomes the weak link.

You've gotten rid of the IFS, which gave you fits. You have the opportunity to fix a weakness, you should do it. Otherwise, you'll add more mods, then, get foiled on obstacles because you didn't fix the gas tank while you had the chance.

I'm exaggerating, but not that much. I've had MANY experiences EXACTLY like this.

Anyway, just my $.02.


Im going to look in to it but it may not happen. 1 because the body might get in the way and im not going any higher and im not cutting the bed up or taking up space in the bed with a fuel cell. 2 because at this point i have taken on a huge project and with what i still have on my plate and the time i want to be done in it just may not allow. This truck will be wheeled but more of the camping rig or light trail rig. Its more of a daily and a weekend wheeler then a full on crawler. We will have the truggy project in the shop as soon as mines finished up or at least once the truck looks like a truck again. Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage.

When i was looking to drivetrain lift my 85 4runner the longbed brackets were one of the things that i was told to do. I dont plan on wheeling any harder then i did before and i think i will do much better with the gear/case work so i can get the lines i aim for now rather then bounce off and smack the body.

[Opie011]

The truck will be wheeled but not super hard. Its going to see moab this summer and a few colorado trails mainly for camping and easier runs. There is a truggy project in the mix.
Good luck with that one. Having a fully capable rig and not wheeling it hard is gonna be hard to do even with a truggy project. I know I couldnt not wheel hard with a nice rig!


Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage.
Same here, but I still push my limits when I'm with guys who arent as built as me. Anyway, everything is looking great!!

[ike]

you know Nate will be pushing you, but i completely understand where you are. you want to be sure that thing is rolling by spring.

[RedRunnertc]

Good luck with that one. Having a fully capable rig and not wheeling it hard is gonna be hard to do even with a truggy project. I know I couldnt not wheel hard with a nice rig!

Same here, but I still push my limits when I'm with guys who arent as built as me. Anyway, everything is looking great!!

x2 - absolutely what I was thinking ... this is a lot of work to just build a camping rig - you're gonna be 'wheeling harder stuff with this rig! (or if you don't, I'm gonna give you a HUGE ration of crap for having an overbuilt rig)

[fast7mtoys]

x2 - absolutely what I was thinking ... this is a lot of work to just build a camping rig - you're gonna be 'wheeling harder stuff with this rig! (or if you don't, I'm gonna give you a HUGE ration of crap for having an overbuilt rig)

x3 you are building a mall crawler at this point...........i understand wanting a nice truck but if you arent going to use it you might as well have left your money on the street and kept the bimmer..........

"Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage."---------

russ may i remind you i have always taken the lines you have.......in a less equipped truck and for the most part kept my truck body straight........no excuses.......if you are going to build this then build it and wheel it.......do up some armor for the pretty body and wheel the $hit out of it.......as for wheeling with less equipped trucks remember i just upped the game on you with the links in the rear.......im locked.....and efi....looks like at this point you have the catching up to do........chop chop and get that thing done..........when you are done you will have more gearing than you will ever need......im looking for 4.7 tcase gears and 5.29 or 4.88s all around then we will have some fun you and i.............:2cents::2cents:

"Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage."----------

[AxleIke]

This truck will be wheeled but more of the camping rig or light trail rig. Its more of a daily and a weekend wheeler then a full on crawler.

I don't believe that. If you'd wanted that, you could have dropped tire size, kept the IFS, and made it pretty. Seems silly to drop all that coin to make it capable, then take it on fire roads.

You have a crawler now. Don't worry about the body so much, and take it out and drive it. I see Patriot and Indy in your future.

IMO, you should ditch the bed all together. Its just going to get wrinkled. Time to tube it, move everything up, and get it on the rocks.

[vwfastg60]

x3 you are building a mall crawler at this point...........i understand wanting a nice truck but if you arent going to use it you might as well have left your money on the street and kept the bimmer..........

"Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage."---------

russ may i remind you i have always taken the lines you have.......in a less equipped truck and for the most part kept my truck body straight........no excuses.......if you are going to build this then build it and wheel it.......do up some armor for the pretty body and wheel the $hit out of it.......as for wheeling with less equipped trucks remember i just upped the game on you with the links in the rear.......im locked.....and efi....looks like at this point you have the catching up to do........chop chop and get that thing done..........when you are done you will have more gearing than you will ever need......im looking for 4.7 tcase gears and 5.29 or 4.88s all around then we will have some fun you and i.............:2cents::2cents:

"Besides most of the guys i wheel with anymore are open/open and stock or mild lift and care about the body too much to risk damage."----------

Kirk, What are you talking about your truck having less then me? spooled rear in yours i have a locker but all that says is i spent more money and can turn mine off. You were EFI and SAF and i was carbed and ifs. You should easily be able to go more places then i did. The only thing was that for some reason as rigged as my truck always has felt it still held together to finish more runs with out trail wrench time:D You will NEVER live down the night at carnage where the shifter came out and 3 feet later dropped the front DS.


Its getting armor but not for a few months after the truck is rolling, I have the sliders and they will be on and my front bumper is being built but as for the rear and some monkey bars im going to hold off a few months just so i can recover some money...I have dumped 1000's on this thing and that vacume in my pocket is giving me a hicky..

I guess i could have explained this better...The rig will see a few harder trails but the reason im building this truck the way i am is not with the main focus of going out and pushing the limits every time.. It will be so i can pack the dog and some friends and go explore a bit. The truggy project is all about pushing the limits all the time. My truck is not getting rebuilt again and i dont ever plan on selling it because of what it is to me so im fixing the flaws its had and using it for everything i always have and with the new gear doing so in a safer, more comfortable way. Yes it will look good but i get tired of driving junk so i will drive it more now. I dont see indy but i do see moab and a bunch of new trails in its future.

[fast7mtoys]

as rigged as my truck always has felt it still held together to finish more runs with out trail wrench time:D You will NEVER live down the night at carnage where the shifter came out and 3 feet later dropped the front DS.

if your not breaking things then your not giving it 110%;)

[ike]

Come on, regardless of what Russ says, you know the truck will see both its share of mall crawling as well as quite a few difficult trails next year.

[vwfastg60]

if your not breaking things then your not giving it 110%;)

what % is the lack of shifter bolts and a shaft that is too short to reach(Thats what she said:D)

Im just fuckin with ya kirk.



It will get wheeled a lot with out a doubt

[vwfastg60]

Because i thought everyone wanted to see my balls......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_090.jpg

dirty finger in the way...my bad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_089.jpg

I believe thats how knuckle balls are supposed to look. Gott add the truss's on and touch up after the welding but i wanted to get them done and ready so it can all go together and be painted pretty...Its going to be seamless.:)

[Quick Draw]

You didn't just clean your steering knuckles.....but you polished them.... Okay... :p

[ike]

Gotta keep em shinny before you slather grease all over them.

[fast7mtoys]

russ does a great job of polishing things ,balls, knobs, lips you name it........lol

[RedRunnertc]

russ does a great job of polishing things ,balls, knobs, lips you name it........lol

:rofl: I can't say I've ever seen polished knuckles before ... hopefully, it will help them seal better.

You can come over and polish Molly's balls any time. :rofl:

[ike]

That explains why she wears the pants in the relationship:eek:

[vwfastg60]

Some of you will hate this some will think its crazy but its how i wanted it and i think its worth the extra time and effort for a clean housing.

Seamless upper truss. i smoothed out the rest of the welds a bit but not enough to hurt anything. All i can say is it took FOREVER!!!! I did it small sections at a time so i didnt screw up the housing letting it cool between welds.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_097.jpg


Gotta clean the overspray off the knuckle balls and run a finish polish over them and run it back to Scott.

[ScottyC]

Some of you will hate this some will think its crazy but its how i wanted it and i think its worth the extra time and effort for a clean housing.

Seamless upper truss. i smoothed out the rest of the welds a bit but not enough to hurt anything. All i can say is it took FOREVER!!!! I did it small sections at a time so i didnt screw up the housing letting it cool between welds.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_097.jpg


Gotta clean the overspray off the knuckle balls and run a finish polish over them and run it back to Scott.

When will I get it back? I broke my best bearing puller yesterday, so I had to order a new one.

[RedRunnertc]

So you did all that work, then put the sticker on crooked? :D

[ike]

Looks great.

[vwfastg60]

When will I get it back? I broke my best bearing puller yesterday, so I had to order a new one.

you can have it monday if you want. I will give you a call here in a bit

So you did all that work, then put the sticker on crooked? :D

yeah it was a pain,Old sticker that didnt want to stick well.:mad:

[vwfastg60]

So a few updates.

My brother got me the 3rd shifter for my set.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture097-1.jpg
So i had to polish them up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture096.jpg
Some new wheels to match the new one i had to buy for my spare.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_104.jpg

I think im going to use the 2wd gas tank or the brackets whatever makes it sit flush
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture105.jpg

Axle 100% ready to go to scott...Was going to drop it lastnight but got out of the shop too late. Im going to drop it before i leave.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture089.jpg

The 2wd replacement for the winter...This things a tank!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture072-1.jpg

[Quick Draw]

Bump. No updates yet for '09? Come on, lets see the progress. You should have this rolling by now.

[00regcab]

Bump. No updates yet for '09? Come on, lets see the progress. You should have this rolling by now.

its close to a rolling chassis.

We still have a lot of paint/body work to do with it before it gets driven again though. Which should be getting done sometime very soon.

[vwfastg60]

A few updated pics.

because the truck has some bling to it...its just an idea thats not finished.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_159.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_168.jpg
the truck has nothing in it so all the shackle angles are way off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_169.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_170.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_171.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_172.jpg

sliders cause im a slacker, Shock hoops, rear mounting for the shocks and box relocation and then coating the frame.

[ScottyC]

A few updated pics.

because the truck has some bling to it...its just an idea thats not finished.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_159.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_168.jpg
the truck has nothing in it so all the shackle angles are way off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_169.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_170.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_171.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_172.jpg

sliders cause im a slacker, Shock hoops, rear mounting for the shocks and box relocation and then coating the frame.

Its looking good Russ.

[mrdoug]

Looking great, I'm jelous.

I like the hub bling too. Do I see half doors in the making there?

[ike]

It is not going to be ass high when the motor gets dropped in is it?

[RedRunnertc]

So, this thread was started 5/2008 ... WTF you gonna have it back on the road?

Is this a project, or a career? :D

[ike]

Says the guy who has had a runner parked in front of his house for how many months(years) now???

[RedRunnertc]

Note that said 4Runner is not mine ...

[ike]

I think by this point you have enherited it.

[devinsixtyseven]

Really like that truss, you're right, it's worth the effort for sure.

DAMN I'm wishing I had shop space like that :p.

[vwfastg60]

Looking great, I'm jelous.

I like the hub bling too. Do I see half doors in the making there?

Those were the doors i was going to cut up cause my doors were in better shape. At this point they are way cleaner then the old doors.

It is not going to be ass high when the motor gets dropped in is it?
No, If you look at the front the shackles are aimed forward. and when its at rest with motor and interior in they aim back.

So, this thread was started 5/2008 ... WTF you gonna have it back on the road?

Is this a project, or a career? :D

Its a slow project but im too anal to over look little stuff.

Says the guy who has had a runner parked in front of his house for how many months(years) now???

LOL
Really like that truss, you're right, it's worth the effort for sure.

DAMN I'm wishing I had shop space like that :p.

I may be looking for someone to rent a spot here pretty soon.

[devinsixtyseven]

I may be looking for someone to rent a spot here pretty soon.Awesome, so do you own the place? If that's a yes, I have a project I'd like to start in a year or three. If no, I'm not really in need of space at the moment. Been thinking about sniffing around some sort of space once my various debts are paid off...what I really need is a four car garage and a two bedroom townhouse :p.

[vwfastg60]

Awesome, so do you own the place? If that's a yes, I have a project I'd like to start in a year or three. If no, I'm not really in need of space at the moment. Been thinking about sniffing around some sort of space once my various debts are paid off...what I really need is a four car garage and a two bedroom townhouse :p.

My family owns it and i just rent the space. It may be around then...maybe it will all be available. I think the girls renting the house will be there about a year.

[ike]

How do the girls look?


I may be interested in renting a spot for a few days to do paint on a project i may be picking up. I will give you a call if it happens.

[vwfastg60]

mom and oldest are hot....youngest is eleventeen and chubby.

Let me know

[Asha'man]

I still need to meet mom next time I'm up there. ;)

[ike]

Will do

[Quick Draw]

I know for a fact this guy did a cab swap:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1013938649.html

And it looks pretty damn good... Although it was all done by Applewood Auto Body.

I talked to his painter friend (owner of the body shop) the first time I was selling my truck. The kid had just rolled it. They had a cab all ready to be swapped that they picked up for cheap. They were considering just getting another Yota truck, and ditching that one due to the cost of repair. So I showed him my truck... Looks like they ended up doing the cab swap...

It was just funny to find that. Haha...I saw this truck all crushed up, and he was bragging about how it had the Mustang 5.0 in it and all. Then low and behold here's another truck with the same setup that has a "fresh paint job".... :lmao:

[poorboyota26]

LIFT BLOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on a truck that nice. Some people never learn.


YUCK.

[vwfastg60]

I know for a fact this guy did a cab swap:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1013938649.html

And it looks pretty damn good... Although it was all done by Applewood Auto Body.

I talked to his painter friend (owner of the body shop) the first time I was selling my truck. The kid had just rolled it. They had a cab all ready to be swapped that they picked up for cheap. They were considering just getting another Yota truck, and ditching that one due to the cost of repair. So I showed him my truck... Looks like they ended up doing the cab swap...

It was just funny to find that. Haha...I saw this truck all crushed up, and he was bragging about how it had the Mustang 5.0 in it and all. Then low and behold here's another truck with the same setup that has a "fresh paint job".... :lmao:

Do you know if he got the truck from Jason in firestone(now longmont i think) My buddy Jason had one with a 5.0 swap and sas in that color. :confused:

Shock hoops are tacked up and same with the supports. After looking at how Scott did his and how the filter on his 4runner and my truck differ i figured this would be an easier way to brace it and still hit the filter from the fender well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_179.jpg

I painted the brakes up but the TRD sticker was a bad idea. Clear doesnt like to stick like nate said and the stickers started to lift a bit on some edges after they were cleared over. Im peeling them and re shooting them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_177.jpg

[mrdoug]

Wish I was making that kind of progress.. looking good.

About that hoop support tho. I've seen others putting one brace and bracing to the rear as well, I have been curios about that decision.

Why only brace one side (rear vs. front not driver vs. pass), and why brace it to the rear?

Being uneducated on this thought I'd ask. Is it because the shackle is in the rear and thus the axle moves backwards during compression and transmits the force that direction at the shock hoop? or is there some other factor?

[vwfastg60]

it has one up front too, Its just not visable in the pic

[mrdoug]

ha!.. I couldn't have been over thinking it. Thanks.

[ike]

You over think something????

[vwfastg60]

I didnt notice in the pic you couldnt see it so its my fault you had to over think it. Dont feel bad i have been overthinking everything on the truck it seems.

[00regcab]

Dont feel bad i have been overthinking everything on the truck it seems.

Aint that the truth! :bhump:


Just because i've never used that smiley.... i had to.

[ike]

Wish i had the patience for that, but i dont think i have made many mistakes to date due to it.

[00regcab]

Russells truck is going to turn out better than new-from-factory i think. A lot of thought, and time is getting put into it, and I think it'll show.

It'll be a nice blend of show/function IMO.

[RedRunnertc]

Aint that the truth!

It'll be a nice blend of show/function IMO.

OCD Russell :rofl:

It's been all show and no go for a long time - he has a big hole to dig out of!

[ike]

I agree Nate, Everything i have seen in person on it has been top notch.

[00regcab]

It's been all show and no go for a long time - he has a big hole to dig out of!

Id have to disagree, that carb'd 22r, 4:10's and 36's went some places i never thought it would go!

[mrdoug]

Russells truck is going to turn out better than new-from-factory i think. A lot of thought, and time is getting put into it, and I think it'll show.

It'll be a nice blend of show/function IMO.

No shit.. I talked to him a little about his plans. I don't know how he doesn't feel overwhelmed. I'm not doing near that, but feel like I'm rebuilding the whole damn thing.

[ike]

I think the shop space helps out alot with that.

[ScottyC]

I think the shop space helps out alot with that.

I think its the shop "Perks" that keep him from getting too stressed out. :D

[vwfastg60]

Aint that the truth! :bhump:


Just because i've never used that smiley.... i had to.

Hey you as bad as i am...Shit you are a good one to push my OCD

Wish i had the patience for that, but i dont think i have made many mistakes to date due to it.

Its been a lot of planning and asking stupid questions over and over to everyone i meet to plan this out. Some people go slow on builds and i wait it out and just dive in.

Russells truck is going to turn out better than new-from-factory i think. A lot of thought, and time is getting put into it, and I think it'll show.

It'll be a nice blend of show/function IMO.
I think so too. You know the plan but not everyone has heard it. I want a truck that looks like a pavement pussy that will see off road. I want all the new truck feel and look in my first car ever. Because i want the nice interior and smooth/quiet ride like a new truck i might as well go one step better and make it lexus quiet and add all the features i miss from my bmw and the vw's.

OCD Russell :rofl:

It's been all show and no go for a long time - he has a big hole to dig out of!
My smashed passenger side was best of show same with the speed holes in the bed ;)


I agree Nate, Everything i have seen in person on it has been top notch.

Thanks, I think with the guys that have been helping me being like minded and skilled in what they do i think in the end it will be perfect.

Id have to disagree, that carb'd 22r, 4:10's and 36's went some places i never thought it would go!

Your not the only one.

No shit.. I talked to him a little about his plans. I don't know how he doesn't feel overwhelmed. I'm not doing near that, but feel like I'm rebuilding the whole damn thing.

I dont feel overwhelmed because i focus in steps. I have a list and an over all plan but for example...This week and weekend im finishing the shock hoops,sliders,grinding and frame cleaning. Then when Scott has some room I will take it over and have him move the steering box. A final test fit of the body after the mods have been made for the hoops and the steering box and i finalize the frame and suspension can get cranked down and i dont have to remove it again. Im going to bring it home and leave it in the garage while nate works his magic with the body and we can focus on the paint and bodywork. once that is done the motor and interior is all that's left and that stuff is easy. Motor maybe a week and interior about the same. Most of the interior work im just helping on because i cant stitch for the life of me. The pannels are going to be made by me and i will do the simple wrapping and install.

Motor stuff if its all painted and ready i can throw together in a few hours..

I think the shop space helps out alot with that.

Its more stress then when i worked at home. and after this project im just going to be storing the M6 and working slowly on it.

I think its the shop "Perks" that keep him from getting too stressed out. :D

Those help out a lot!!!LMAO!!!!!


This would be a perk to the shop and knowing a few crazy girls. I might add she was sober for the pics....She has a thing with tape and the other pics cant be hosted on photobucket.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/tape%20girl/IMAGE_157.jpg


:D

[AxleIke]

One, Russel, the truck looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT work. Defietely my kind of build, obsessing over the details.

[fast7mtoys]

i can remember a corrado that had thousands of dollars in parts poured into it, it ended up meeting a sawzall and going away, i also remember a really nice white 4 runner project that had thousands of dollars poured into it as well, that ended up getting scrapped too................are you going to finnish this one?????? when???????:D

[fast7mtoys]

what happend to the stretch wrap................a lot better than green masking tape!!!

[00regcab]

If he doesnt finish it, im taking it.

ALL of it.

Im still going to go up there one night, and unsuspectingly start welding up holes in the engine bay. Shaved bays = pimp.

Russ, dont be a bitch, just accept it. :flipoff3:

[vwfastg60]

i can remember a corrado that had thousands of dollars in parts poured into it, it ended up meeting a sawzall and going away, i also remember a really nice white 4 runner project that had thousands of dollars poured into it as well, that ended up getting scrapped too................are you going to finnish this one?????? when???????:D

lots of other things your forgetting and might not know about my life at that point. It was the best thing i ever did to stop those projects.


If he doesnt finish it, im taking it.

ALL of it.

Im still going to go up there one night, and unsuspectingly start welding up holes in the engine bay. Shaved bays = pimp.

Russ, dont be a bitch, just accept it. :flipoff3:

No shaved bay, Thats bad luck for sure.

[RedRunnertc]

No shaved bay, Thats bad luck for sure.

Russell needs some way for small amounts of dirt/water to get in there so he has an excuse for his OCD to kick in and clean it. Not enough to really get it dirty and need cleaning - just enough to be an excuse. LOL

Russ, you're a bitch, just accept it. :flipoff3:

:rofl:

On a serious note - I might be somewhat available this weekend if you need any help working on it!

[vwfastg60]

More photos...

I have been moving slow.


The calipers stand out like crazy!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_189.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_190.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_191.jpg
Shocks look like they will work out ok...I was really worried i F'ed up the hoops
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_193.jpg

[vwfastg60]

I have to weld on the tabs for the lines on the high steer arms and paint those.(Color suggestions?)

Weld the tabs on the frame for the upper lines

Remount the Ebrake cable clip that was on the T-bar...I gotta find an IFS rig to take some measurements.

Sliders fell through and will be working on those tonight. Anyone in the area have a chop saw i could use to cut the plates and legs?

[AxleIke]

Looks good!

One question: How much front wheel spacing do you have? Is it just the standard amount? It seems like your rotors are farther out of the wheels than is usual.

Maybe I'm just imagining that though.

Great work. Loving the details.

[RedRunnertc]

I have a chop saw you can borrow Russ.

[mrdoug]

Looks good!

One question: How much front wheel spacing do you have? Is it just the standard amount? It seems like your rotors are farther out of the wheels than is usual.

Maybe I'm just imagining that though.

Great work. Loving the details.

I thought the same thing when I saw the pix.. figured there were some spacers in there some place.

[AxleIke]

Well, he has to run spacers. They just seem much farther than the normal spacers you get with a kit.

[RedRunnertc]

IIRC he's running really low backspacing rims also to try and widen it out a little for stability.

Russ is an absolute vagina when it comes to being tippy.

[ike]

Hey man, that Miller rock trail is way tippy:lmao:

[poorboyota26]

You should tape her up and then have her ring the doorbell at the milf and daughters house. See what happens. bow chicka bow-wow:xpopcorn::xbeer1:

[poorboyota26]

nice progress on the truck by the way

[vwfastg60]

I have a chop saw you can borrow Russ.
Sweet i will shoot you a text call later today. I jus tneed it for a few hours to cut up the slider legs and plates.
Looks good!

One question: How much front wheel spacing do you have? Is it just the standard amount? It seems like your rotors are farther out of the wheels than is usual.

Maybe I'm just imagining that though.

Great work. Loving the details.

I have a few sizes, Because i had the 1.5's on the rear i used a 3inch up front but i am running low low offset wheels to try to keep it wide.

IIRC he's running really low backspacing rims also to try and widen it out a little for stability.

Russ is an absolute vagina when it comes to being tippy.

I admit im a total Vagina with tippy cliff edge stuff.

Hey man, that Miller rock trail is way tippy:lmao:

I havent got to run that yet...Bart and his dumb dry erase marker directions idea took us to some dumb cliff edge

You should tape her up and then have her ring the doorbell at the milf and daughters house. See what happens. bow chicka bow-wow:xpopcorn::xbeer1:

LOL too much drama with girls already, Maybe this summer when it all calms down.

nice progress on the truck by the way

Thanks more to come.

[RedRunnertc]

Sweet i will shoot you a text call later today. I jus tneed it for a few hours to cut up the slider legs and plates.

No worries. Maybe bring my tailgate back with it ;)

[fast7mtoys]

so when is this thing gonna be ready??? i still have to do bumpers, cage and bob the bed..........might need my welder and some advice............

[ducaria]

Dude great truck. Love the build. Hope to see it out on the trails soon.


I have to say that troy is right because after a sas you're pretty much going straight truggy. At least thats what im thinking for my truck. Just don't want to be a trailer queen yet.

[devinsixtyseven]

The rear-mount caliper sticking out sketches me too...but there's not always a good place to put it.

Sounds like additional tire width won't help, if you're running spacers to hit a certain track width.

Looks like they're only about an inch outside the tire tho, is that about right? Hard to tell from the photo.

Shock hoops look good. You planning to connect them through the engine bay?

[vwfastg60]

Dude great truck. Love the build. Hope to see it out on the trails soon.


I have to say that troy is right because after a sas you're pretty much going straight truggy. At least thats what im thinking for my truck. Just don't want to be a trailer queen yet.

Id love to see it driving soon. Nate and i got one slider on last weekend and im going to cut the legs and get the other one on today if i have another set of hands....My damn jack stands are the perfect size to be a pain in the butt.

The rear-mount caliper sticking out sketches me too...but there's not always a good place to put it.

Sounds like additional tire width won't help, if you're running spacers to hit a certain track width.

Looks like they're only about an inch outside the tire tho, is that about right? Hard to tell from the photo.

Shock hoops look good. You planning to connect them through the engine bay?

I dont think the caliper will be an issue. Its up pretty high and on the back side of the axle. It sticks out about an inch maybe a little more but it wasnt an issue with the IFS. If it gets weird or drives funny i can always run the 1.5's and just take the rears off but then it will be narrow.....Im almost wishing i would have just gone full width.:cool:

[RedRunnertc]

Besides, if Russ even scrapes the paint on that caliper, he'll be crying like a little baby and someone else will have to drive his rig until he calms down and gets the touchup paint out of the glovebox and cleans it up! :rofl:

Dude - lay off the OCD and get this shit DONE already! The harassment escalates the longer it takes! LOL

[vwfastg60]

This is true...I have some already mixed...LOL

Should make some really good progress over the weekend.

[ike]

You going to be workind saturday night? If so i may swing by after i get off work at 7.

[vwfastg60]

Im not 100% sure yet but i will be up there during the day.

[Asha'man]

Looks badass, dude. I'll have to come up and check it out sometime.

[ike]

Will shoot you a text to see if you are around.

[ScottyC]

Well, Russ picked up his bumper last night. Should have some bling pics of it soon I am sure.

He watched me lay down a few beads, and I think I sold him on a legit welding helmet as well. He was pretty blown away at what a quality welding helmet can do for a guy when laying beads. I love my Miller Elite.

[Quick Draw]

Well, Russ picked up his bumper last night. Should have some bling pics of it soon I am sure.

He watched me lay down a few beads, and I think I sold him on a legit welding helmet as well. He was pretty blown away at what a quality welding helmet can do for a guy when laying beads. I love my Miller Elite.

Yes, good vision and comfort does wonders... The only thing that I don't like as much about miller is that you have to remember to turn it back on, if you were grinding for a little too long or something... That's always nice. You're focusing intently on a spot right before you weld it, and then after about 2 seconds, you realize that its not going to darken..

It's kinda like this: :welder: :eek: :cool:

[RedRunnertc]

We were up there last night - looks pretty good!

In case you were wondering what a STRIPPED truck looks like, you should see Russ'...

[ScottyC]

Yes, good vision and comfort does wonders... The only thing that I don't like as much about miller is that you have to remember to turn it back on, if you were grinding for a little too long or something... That's always nice. You're focusing intently on a spot right before you weld it, and then after about 2 seconds, you realize that its not going to darken..

It's kinda like this: :welder: :eek: :cool:

You mean when its in grinding mode? Or, when you first put it on. The new ones are autostarting. If it sees it flash, it turns itself on without hitting the start button.

I went from a Speedglas to this one, and love it.

Scotty

[Quick Draw]

You mean when its in grinding mode? Or, when you first put it on. The new ones are autostarting. If it sees it flash, it turns itself on without hitting the start button.

I went from a Speedglas to this one, and love it.

Scotty

Haha...mines is (was) a somewhat nice Miller..but its not that nice. I don't remember the model off hand...I'd have to check. But with mine you have to hit the on button, or else you're screwed. Everybody else I know that has a Miller has the same deal...:D

[vwfastg60]

Bumpers done and on. I really like it and cant wait to get the lights on it and get the turnsignals finished up. It sticks out pretty far on the sides but i think it will help protect the fenders and corner lights.

Scott laying beads.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_223.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_224.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_228.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_229.jpg

View from inside I wanted to see the stinger from in the truck so i dont put it through someones back window on the highway.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_230.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_231.jpg

I took some with my camera but cant find my cable right now....

[Quick Draw]

View from inside I wanted to see the stinger from in the truck so i dont put it through someones back window on the highway.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_230.jpg

Except that now you're going to want to! :D


Not even kidding though...I experienced this...:o

[ike]

Looks great, and the bumper is well within your tires, dont see it being a problem at all

[AxleIke]

Looks good. Bumper is a nice improvement over your old.

Top notch work so far, keep it up!

[poorboyota26]

I was going to ask Scotty how it feels when he gets a couple of sparks on that bald head of his. OUCH!

Your rig is too nice to wheel why would you put such a bitchen bumper on there? ha ha ha. Love it.

I've um bumped a few things with mine and has held up very well.

I have a ? though. HOW THE HELL are you supposed to weld the back side where it meets up with the frame crossmember? I tried to run some beads blind and it just wasn't going to work. I pulled the radiator and wedged my fat head in there and still couldn't see.

[vwfastg60]

Except that now you're going to want to! :D


Not even kidding though...I experienced this...:o

I have the feeling it will see some glass :D

Looks great, and the bumper is well within your tires, dont see it being a problem at all

I think it will be ok and were talking about adding hoops to go ot the sliders and the rear bumper so it may just work out alright.


Looks good. Bumper is a nice improvement over your old.

Top notch work so far, keep it up!

Thanks, I know this one will be way better then my old one that would hit trees and do more damage to the grill and body then i would have done if it wasnt there.


I was going to ask Scotty how it feels when he gets a couple of sparks on that bald head of his. OUCH!

Your rig is too nice to wheel why would you put such a bitchen bumper on there? ha ha ha. Love it.

I've um bumped a few things with mine and has held up very well.

I have a ? though. HOW THE HELL are you supposed to weld the back side where it meets up with the frame crossmember? I tried to run some beads blind and it just wasn't going to work. I pulled the radiator and wedged my fat head in there and still couldn't see.

Nice or not it will see the trail. It may not see the crazy trails where body damage is going to be a must but it will get wheeled and as much as possible.

Im sure the bumper is strong. It looks and feels solid. Im bolting my bumper up and going to change the top mounting up and add another bolt in the optional hole. My stock ones are bent to hell so im going to hack em off and add some new stuff. Im cheating on the Xmember welding on the back side and flipping the frame over and just going to burn it on.

[fast7mtoys]

so does this mean i can have my welder back now????

[vwfastg60]

so does this mean i can have my welder back now????

Almost done it just took a while to get more metal to cut for the sliders i will try to get wrapped up this week.

[vwfastg60]

It's about time for an update....

Lexi has spent too much time in the hospital so Doctors have been working round the clock to make some progress.

First things first....Her heart, It has had one hell of a work out so the doctors got together and planned on modding the heart she had but a bigger better heart available so after all of us got together we made up our minds and the new heart was in order. Shes going to be getting a work out after the new look is finished if you know what i mean;) Might as well.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture008.jpg

with the famework of her body the doctors had to remount everything to get the heart to stay put. They used 2/4 1/4'' on the stock mounting plates to make it all fit right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture005.jpg

Lexi has lost a ton of weight in her recovery but the new heart and the body pieces that have been put on set her about the same weight as before.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture025-1.jpg

So at this point in her surgery i need to make up my mind on a few things. I know Nate's answer to this question but could use a few other opinions.

Lexi is getting the inner workings of her younger sister(00 tacoma dash) the A/C parts will be installed so i cant avoid the holes in the firewall for those and the heatercore but i can avoid the clutter of the wiring harness. Do i wire tuck the bay and put the tacoma fuseblock behind the dash where the airbag is or do i take all the brackets from the bay of the tacoma and move them to lexi and make her look oem fresh?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture018.jpg
A bunch of emissions crap goes behind the fuseblock that im going to try to work out of the swap all together.
you can see the emissions crap in the front corner of the bay here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture020-1.jpg

If i wire tuck it this plug will wind up running through the firewall directly behind the motor and to the passenger side where the stock ecu mounts in the tacoma dash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture012.jpg

Few more pics from the hospital
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I think that the 3rz takes up less room then the 22r/re/rte. I can see the top of the bell housing(could get to the top bolts np) before it was a paint to see or get to. Theres like 3-4 inches on both sides of the motor to the inner fenders and everything lines up perfect with my new mounts. Heater core lines are pretty close but will need to change some with the tacoma heatercore so it will be perfect.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture027-1.jpg

cant wait to paint the frame and finish welding this sucker up!

[RedRunnertc]

The answers to all your questions should be based on what gets it back on the trail faster!

Wheeling season will be upon us soon!

[devinsixtyseven]

...The way you're putting it, "Lexi" doesn't fit anymore.

How about "Sommers"...as in "Jaime Sommers".

Wait for it...

Then every time you flop or roll, you gotta say "we can rebuild her. We have the technology."

:rofl:

[vwfastg60]

I was talking about this with Wendy lastnight...Lexi may need a new name after its all back together.

The story behind the name...
I have a friend named lexi with a lazy eye...its not always lazy but you can see it from time to time. when i got the truck the first time the headlight was pointed down out. After all the front end damage the headlight would never get back to where it needed to be so i named it lexi after my lazy eyed friend. She knows thats why and hates it so much but is a good sport about it. The new cab will allow for the headlights to be aimed right so maybe a new name is in order.

[Avsfreak1234]

i suck at names but from that story i agree. a new name is in order

[ScottyC]

Name is Lasik then..........

[00regcab]

Russ, heres what i think with the bay and all the wiring.

Right now, get it running.

Get the motor done, wiring done, interior done, and drive it at least. We can do paint/body work after that.

once it runs/drives and you enjoy it for a few months, we can spend time doing wire tuck. Pick 1 thing a weekend and knock it out.

IE: Emissions bullshit 1 weekend, Fuse block the next weekend, main harness the following, and so on.

[ScottyC]

Register it at the shop. NO SMOG

[mrdoug]

Russ, heres what i think with the bay and all the wiring.

Right now, get it running.

Get the motor done, wiring done, interior done, and drive it at least. We can do paint/body work after that.

once it runs/drives and you enjoy it for a few months, we can spend time doing wire tuck. Pick 1 thing a weekend and knock it out.

IE: Emissions bullshit 1 weekend, Fuse block the next weekend, main harness the following, and so on.

And cook my dinner bitch:whip:

damn, Nate sounds about like my mom...


Register it at the shop. NO SMOG
I wouldn't get too used to that... something tells me it won't be around long... Just a feeling. I think I heard of one county that just started checking again (don't remember exactly where I heard it so can't quote the source)

[00regcab]

It wasnt intended to sound that way :o

I just want to see this thing move on its own will again!



















So i can flop it again :P

[vwfastg60]

Russ, heres what i think with the bay and all the wiring.

Right now, get it running.

Get the motor done, wiring done, interior done, and drive it at least. We can do paint/body work after that.

once it runs/drives and you enjoy it for a few months, we can spend time doing wire tuck. Pick 1 thing a weekend and knock it out.

IE: Emissions bullshit 1 weekend, Fuse block the next weekend, main harness the following, and so on.

Nate as much fun as that sounds id rather build it once and do the other finishing touches later. Remember i have the bed to build in im sure little interior stuff to finish and little bugs to work out. Id rather not be taking it off the road and on the road anymore. It will be my daily for a few months so i can get some money saved up and get a new car. Im not sure what the maxima is going to do or how long it will last.

Id like to stick to the plan with putting it together.....Mock ups finished with the frame so finish grinding, painting and take it home. Finish the dash mock up and get the taco cab out of the shop for more room. paint the stuff and put it all on and put it together and be done working on cars for a while...I really am starting to hate it and need a brake after this project is done.


Register it at the shop. NO SMOG

I'm going to if not i have a place in Weld i can register it at so i wont need to emission it. I know they wont put it on the rollers with 36's on it and even if they would i wouldnt want those idiots driving my truck anyways.

[RedRunnertc]

No, you would have to come in with something smaller than 35's on there, which is an incredible PITA.

[fast7mtoys]

.............not like its going to run in the near future anytime, so why are you worried about emmissions...........quit planning and just do it........i have offered to help on numerous occasions.......just do it.......you have the shop.......get it done already!!!!!!!!!!

[00regcab]

If you want to do it all in one wack, just wire tuck it id say.

The fuse block has to be moved to the passenger side anyway, so no matter how you look at it, wires have to be cut/extended, etc.

However, you could just mount it on the driver side, and extended the battery cables. Maybe just tuck the things that are easy to tuck, and leave the rest but clean up the wiring so its not as visible? My engine bay looked pretty clean except for a few wires with that 3rz in there.

Doing away with the emissions stuff will likely set off a CEL that will create bad A/F, bad gas mileage, and lack of power. There may be a way around that, however.

[vwfastg60]

If you want to do it all in one wack, just wire tuck it id say.

The fuse block has to be moved to the passenger side anyway, so no matter how you look at it, wires have to be cut/extended, etc.

However, you could just mount it on the driver side, and extended the battery cables. Maybe just tuck the things that are easy to tuck, and leave the rest but clean up the wiring so its not as visible? My engine bay looked pretty clean except for a few wires with that 3rz in there.

Doing away with the emissions stuff will likely set off a CEL that will create bad A/F, bad gas mileage, and lack of power. There may be a way around that, however.

The fuse block will either be on the drivers side like the tacoma or under the dash if its wire tucked. the intake goes where the old battery tray way on the passenger side. if i put it in as it was in the taco i wont have to add to anything but the tail lights but if i wire tuck it and move the fuse block then i will need to add to the whole bay harness.

In all the 3rz swaps i have seen people do away with the emissions bs so im wondering how to do it with out the cel. I wonder if i can put the sensors in line with the lines they are on but just 86 the box. :confused:

[vwfastg60]

Made up my mind on the bay. At shows with the VR6 swapped cars i did i always heard from people how they loved how it looked factory. I am going to make it look like Toyota installed the motor but clean up a few things and tuck a few wires but not go crazy. It came down to would i rather play with brackets or wiring and brackets under the dash...I rather move brackets.

[devinsixtyseven]

Made up my mind on the bay. At shows with the VR6 swapped cars i did i always heard from people how they loved how it looked factory. I am going to make it look like Toyota installed the motor but clean up a few things and tuck a few wires but not go crazy. It came down to would i rather play with brackets or wiring and brackets under the dash...I rather move brackets.Came to a similar conclusion on my own truck...took a close look at the wiring to & from the fuse block and said "fawk that!"

It's definitely easier to leave it in the engine bay and find a way to protect it, than move it around.

[vwfastg60]

Today pulled it back off to finish my grinding and painting and welding. I rolled the frame out and washed off all the metal from the axle and brakes. My goal is to be taking this frame home this weekend or next week....early in the week. I need to take recycle too so all in one day i hope.

[fast7mtoys]

so your taking everything to recycling..........lol..........reminds me of a corrado..........

[vwfastg60]

n@@ @aking @he @@uck im @aking @he @ecycle pile...@he maxima d@esn@ have a hi@ch s@ im @@ying @@ c@am in in @@ a day @@ 2 days.

[fast7mtoys]

when is this thing gonna get worked on again??????

[vwfastg60]

I havent had much time to work on it or get parts for the media blaster. Im heading up tomorrow to work on it.

[RedRunnertc]

You and Nate, Kirk, and whoever else need to hold back some of that meth you must be slingin' to pay for all this and just jam it out!

[fast7mtoys]

You and Nate, Kirk, and whoever else need to hold back some of that meth you must be slingin' to pay for all this and just jam it out!

.......i wish that was the case..........my build has been all low budget stuff............now russes is a different story.........

[vwfastg60]

I havent had the time to get the media blaster going to finish stripping the frame so i have been calling a few people to find out if they will do it...You would think those places would need work but they just never get back to you.


As of now the frame needs to be cleaned and prepped for the POR15. I found out why everyones POR15 is not sticking to clean metal and wound up getting more stuff to make it stick.

Other then that its sat, Im going to fix and sell the porsche so i can get some extra cash for the detail type parts on the truck.

[RedRunnertc]

Yeah, for POR15, you want a pretty rough surface - just take off any loose rust, don't grind it down to shiny metal. Do it right and that stuff really works though!

Molly's wire wheel talents might be for rent ... LOL



No - seriously ... she needs a job.

[Kwjett]

Russ finished painting the frame.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/corrado/DSC_0157.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/corrado/DSC_0158.jpg

His attempt to use a grinder.:rolleyes:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/corrado/DSC_0159.jpg

The skid plate all pretty... it will look good untill russ fucks it up on trail :)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/corrado/DSC_0170-1.jpg

And some more pretty brackets
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/corrado/DSC_0171.jpg

[RedRunnertc]

The skid plate all pretty... it will look good untill russ fucks it up on trail :)


First, that assumes this truck ever sees a trail ... at this rate, I think that's a fair question!

Second - isn't that the point of a skidplate?

[vwfastg60]

The truck WILL see a trail but at this rate im not sure when. Im pretty motivated to get it finished up and rather then keep the porsche and fix it to sell im just going to flip it and throw some money to body work supplys and odds and ends i need.

[ike]

you are way to OCD to be able to just "flip" a porshe.

[vwfastg60]

Already posted it up on a few other forums and Craigslist.

[Volcom]

Watch those eyes (no eye protection) when using a grinder! Don't want to see you lose an eye.

[Asha'man]

Ahahahaha you cleaned up your skids ;) :D

What Porsche?

[00regcab]

First, that assumes this truck ever sees a trail ... at this rate, I think that's a fair question!

Second - isn't that the point of a skidplate?

It'll likely see trail again before that thing sitting in your driveway will :p

We've got so many down trucks right now.


Glad to see you got the frame done russ, if you bust ass now you can at least drive the fucker soon.

[vwfastg60]

got some work done today....it looked like the pics kyle posted when i got to the shop and here it is when i left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/IMAGE_019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/IMAGE_020.jpg

need to paint cases and tranny and set the pinion angle and put the rear shock tabs on the axle and i will take it home.


I went to throw the ebrake cables on and i got the wrong one and my old one is busted on one side.

Anyone have a IFS width ebrake cable in good shape?

[Avsfreak1234]

I see one problem here...no body or drivetrain. if ya get some more work done soon and it might be a badass truck. :D

[mrdoug]

Those aren't problems, just other things on the to-do list.

Russ, looking good. Give me a shout if you need a hand moving the body/etc back on.

[vwfastg60]

Thanks doug, I still have to paint the bottom of the cab, bay and inside of the cab and mock up the taco dash. After that the cab can go on. I will want some help to keep from scratching it up cause those towers and the motor make it a huge pain in the butt to work around.

After i get pinion angle set and shock tabs on im taking the frame home so i have more room to work on the cabs. The motor and trans will be mounted and at some point while its at my house im going to take it over to the muffler shop and have all the piping done.

Anyone know of a place that sells thick wall tubing that can be used from the downpipe back? Id like a thicker pipe to make it sound a bit deeper, plus it will hold up better to rust and rocks. I need 2.5 to match my borla mufflers.

[00regcab]

Russ, I can likely get you some thicker wall 2.5" diameter tubing.

I'll look into cost on it. If i can't get it, i know Denny @ Brighton Radiator can.

[RedRunnertc]

No matter how thick you make it, unless you go to friggin pipe, it's gonna take damage from rocks ... best thing is to route it high and tigh so it never sees ricks in the first place

[vwfastg60]

Russ, I can likely get you some thicker wall 2.5" diameter tubing.

I'll look into cost on it. If i can't get it, i know Denny @ Brighton Radiator can.


Let me know. I'm a few weeks out but Clayton had thick wall piping on his 22r and some cheapo muffler and the thing sounded like a mini 3.4. Im not looking for it to be loud i just want a nice tone. Being a 4cylinder i dont want it raspy and high pitched so if its quiet and simi deep i will be happy. I have a 3 chamber borla stainless muffler and 2 borla resonators that are small and all of it is thin so it wont hang down.

No matter how thick you make it, unless you go to friggin pipe, it's gonna take damage from rocks ... best thing is to route it high and tigh so it never sees ricks in the first place

I am going to tuck it up. It will run over the rear driveshaft rather then try to stuff it behind the motor and mess with the downpipe. The main reason for the thick wall tube is sound (as bad as that is) but the bonus will be a slight increase in strength. Even my stock stuff held up so im not too worried. Its all going to be tucked up as high as possible and mounted using the stock locations on the frame and eurosport chain hangers (same as rubber ones but have a chain inside) so they don't brake.

[fast7mtoys]

this has to be the longest build up in the history of building toyotas...........when can i get my welder back?????

[RedRunnertc]

this has to be the longest build up in the history of building toyotas...........when can i get my welder back?????

:rofl:

[ike]

i know, i can think of a few other trucks in the club that have been down for longer

[vwfastg60]

this has to be the longest build up in the history of building toyotas...........when can i get my welder back?????

Almost done pinion angle to be set after the trannys painted and shock tabs to be welded on the rear axle.....how are those plates for the sliders coming? you should bring that metal and the wideband up this weekend.


i know, i can think of a few other trucks in the club that have been down for longer

Me too.

[vwfastg60]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_030-1.jpg

Still need to split the tranny for 2 new gaskets.

[RedRunnertc]

Really? How does painting the tranny/tcase get the rig on the trail sooner? Is there some correlary to "chrome'll get ya home" I need to know about? I'm gonna laugh when you get the first scratch on it.









Just kidding. Just SUPER jealous after being elbow deep in greasy nasty dirty engine for the past 3 days.

[mrdoug]

daaaaamnnn. I was trying to clean mine up a little so I know how much work that took. That's frickin insane!


seriously, you need help man.

[vwfastg60]

jsut want to be able to clean it with ease. I hate nasty messy bays and figure i may be under it again in a year or so...Might as well stay clean.


I might need a little help..

[Avsfreak1234]

damn bling! i like it tho! cant wait to see it on the trail with the bottom side up...well, visible. we wont let nate drive it again.

[00regcab]

Looks like the same aluminum paint i used on my block :D

Whaddya need help with russ? OCD isn't a sickness :rofl:

[vwfastg60]

damn bling! i like it tho! cant wait to see it on the trail with the bottom side up...well, visible. we wont let nate drive it again.


It will stay rubber side down for a long while....if not forever

Looks like the same aluminum paint i used on my block :D

Whaddya need help with russ? OCD isn't a sickness :rofl:

Its the same paint i used on the centers for the bimmer wheels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/Picture087.jpg



You are correct nate OCD is not a sickness its a curse and a blessing all in one.

[RedRunnertc]

you are correct nate ocd is not a sickness its a curse and a blessing all in one.

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[ike]

Shiney!

[mrdoug]

Hey Russ, I ran across some posts over on pirate by a guy "slacker501"... he posted up some of the best floor pan replacement work and I looked at some of his other threads and thought you'd be interested... Check out his sheet work in this thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803578

But he's also building a 'trecker' (http://toyotatrekker.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=trekkerbuilds&action=display&thread=33) with a custom dash and kept saying "I want this dash to "look" stock .. but have that ..... " hmmmmm seems to be something different here ? " ... same theme for the whole truck .."
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=787923

Sounds like what you've been saying about this build so thought you might be interested.

[vwfastg60]

Thanks doug i will be stalking him for a bit tonight.

[vwfastg60]

WOW the trekker is SICK!!! i just read that thread and im amazed! I wish i was that far with mine:( the week after the wedding i will be back at it and harder then ever. maybe i can get some doen tomorrow.

[fast7mtoys]

im glad you got impatient and just painted the whole trans.......that could have been a can of worms you really didnt want to open up.............so the trans is painted.......wheres the rest of the truck??????? you were supposed to have this done for the camping trip and your birthday this year!!!!!!!!!!!

[vwfastg60]

i still need to replace the gaskets in that center part....

Im taking my time and saying when its done its done. Once the dash is mocked up it will go really fast i think.

[fast7mtoys]

do they leak??????if they are not bad dont replace them.......hold onto the gaskets.......dont open the trans unless you HAVE to...........

[vwfastg60]

they started to leak slightly so id like to replace them. The truck will not be a leaky mess.

[mrdoug]

The t-cases? or the tranny?

[vwfastg60]

tranny, Right behind the bellhousing where that divider thing is.

[vwfastg60]

Lexi Took a roadtrip last weekend. She needed to get out and have some fresh air. She was in a wheelchair but she got some sun and had some attn. She even made a new friend. They have met a few times in the clinic but never spent much time together.


Fiona and lexi getting home from the trip
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/5329_234380135593_513520593_8068421.jpg

Fiona was a beast! I couldn't believe how well she did.

Lexi missed troy and Molly so we made a stop and troy and layton(how do you spell it)

While she was at HOW headquarters her steering box was moved forward and bumper holes drilled.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_061.jpg

So happy how it turned out. Now to weld it all in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_063.jpg

Well shes back in the clinic and im honestly tired of the frame so i put off playing with her box for something new.....here she sits.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_064.jpg

We played out with the old and in with the new.
Out with the old....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_067.jpg

In with the new......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_066.jpg
Still need to spot weld it all in but i need weld through primer..

All the brackets i need from the bay as of now have been removed from the tacoma bay. Everything has been removed from lexi's under hood and new parts mocked up in place waiting for the spotwelds.

I started to tackle a project i am really exited about and i think people are looking at me like im crazy...
Taco...out with the ummm.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_070.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_069.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_068.jpg

I know its just the shell and its held up with a bungie and some tape but it now fits..The supports wont be as bad as i thought...the heater box on the other hand is going to be a PITA!!!!

I will take the camera up today so i dont have to do cell phone pics anymore.

[mrdoug]

Are you going to spot weld that battery tray in or rosette weld?

I'm surprised the dash fits so well, I thought it might be too wide or something. What all did you have to modify to get it in there?

[Avsfreak1234]

looks nice. going to be pretty sick with that taco stuff in the older style truck.

[AxleIke]

Looks AWESOME Russ!

Great work.

Love the dash idea, very cool!

[fast7mtoys]

how about the steering wheel and colum.......are those gonna be taco too???? how hard is that gonna be

[vwfastg60]

Are you going to spot weld that battery tray in or rosette weld?

I'm surprised the dash fits so well, I thought it might be too wide or something. What all did you have to modify to get it in there?

I guess they would be more of a rosette weld to resemble the factory spot welds.

The shell was just kinda tweaked a bit. I didnt want to do the final cutting tell i have the heater box in and the column bolted up.

how about the steering wheel and colum.......are those gonna be taco too???? how hard is that gonna be

I will be using the Tacoma column it wont be all that hard. The support for it only needs to be trimmed and the brackets moved. I think the hard part will be heater box and the small brackets holding random ecu's

[fast7mtoys]

are you gonna leave the airbag hooked up??? i want to see it go off..........on the trail........

[RedRunnertc]

That would require this project ever getting completed and this rig actually seeing a trail. :D

[vwfastg60]

are you gonna leave the airbag hooked up??? i want to see it go off..........on the trail........

Ditching the wiring and drivers bag and trying to find a blown bag to glue and wrap or just leave it unhooked.

That would require this project ever getting completed and this rig actually seeing a trail. :D

Hey....You.....Hush...Im making progress.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/forum%20pics/hugeanishifty.gif


New pics uploading.....stay tuned

[vwfastg60]

Ok so i spent about 2 hours on the truck today. I got the tacoma 99% gutted and fit a few parts to my truck. I got the wiper motor from the taco in and test fit the headliner. Heres pics of the taco gutted and better pics of the frame for the thread.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture144.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture145.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture146.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture147.jpg
a little less blurry then the others.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture149.jpg

Pile 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture154.jpg
pile 2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture155.jpg
gutted?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture157.jpg


Can someone tell me what this is and what it does...its on the back of the cab.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture158.jpg

[mrdoug]

Can someone tell me what this is and what it does...its on the back of the cab.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture158.jpg

It looks like the trailer wiring box. I have one in the back of my taco, I'd have to remove a bunch of crap from my ex cab to be sure tho.

[RedRunnertc]

Pile 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture154.jpg

:eek: Holy shit that looks like a lot of scary work to put back in!

Not sure what the box is ... did you try Googling the numbers that are on it?

[fast7mtoys]

i did a supra dash swap like this........from an 88 into an 86, they swap right over but all the wiring had been hacked to hell by the previous owner, so i found a parts car and swapped the good dash and EVERYTHING behind it, just be glad you dont have digital climate control, and TEMS and 90 million other features back there..............

[vwfastg60]

It looks like the trailer wiring box. I have one in the back of my taco, I'd have to remove a bunch of crap from my ex cab to be sure tho.
I can try to google it. I asked nate and he had no idea either.


:eek: Holy shit that looks like a lot of scary work to put back in!

Not sure what the box is ... did you try Googling the numbers that are on it?

It wont be as bad as i thought. I thought it would me more of a mess. The boxes are 87 gray interior that came out and the small one is the same body style interior from the new cab. I set some taco stuff on top of them..mainly door pannels and back window.

[mrdoug]

I knew it looked familiar. I went out and looked at mine. It's for a trailer wiring harness.

[vwfastg60]

thanks doug. I may have to get the factory wiring for it then. :)

[vwfastg60]

So i went through parts yesterday and tried to get a few others to fit. I also pulled the padding out from behind the dash to use as a template for the firewall....I was pretty amazed how close some of the stuff is.

pics.
brake master is close
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture166.jpg
heater core is close too...both come out of the one hole so i will have one to fill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture165.jpg
AC was not cut out in my new cab but one of the marks lines up to where the taco lines go...the other is close.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture163.jpg
behind the padding.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture164.jpg

Im not going to use the carpet from the tacoma but i wondered how close it would be...pretty close
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture161.jpg
and the rear pannel is close too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/Picture162.jpg

more pics tomorrow.

[Avsfreak1234]

that is surprisingly close. kinda makes ya wonder where they got the design for the tacomas cab from...

[RedRunnertc]

How are you going to cut the firewall? Airsaw?

[minerdude1]

Are you going to completely cut out the firewall from the taco and weld into yours? or just make new holes in your current one?

[vwfastg60]

Im just going to mod my firewall. I plan on a mix of tools....I have a body saw and hole saws and a small angle grinder with a few stones

[vwfastg60]

Got the heater box in and the clutch and brake pedals. pics to come.

[vwfastg60]

one for now...making sure the dash cover still fit after the heaterbox and pedals were done....detailed pics when i get home from the gym

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_080.jpg

[RedRunnertc]

Makin' progress - nice to see finally!

[vwfastg60]

Its a good feeling too. Id like to see the dash finished sometime next week and be spraying the inside of the cab/bottom of the truck/bay so i can put everything in for the final time.

[vwfastg60]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/87%20toyota/IMAGE_005.jpg


Thanks again Doug and nate for the help Sat. I got the pedals,ebrake and the column and pedal brackets in. I just have to final weld all the tacked in brackets in as the dash comes out and thats that.

[Avsfreak1234]

nice work russ. im still surprised at how well that fit in there.

[fast7mtoys]

i looks good.......did you see how the wheel and all felt with a seat in there????

[vwfastg60]

Well Seat plan is changing. Im looking for leather still but a lower seat then the TL seat with a bit more support. We will see tho...

Everything fits and feels great(just like taco) with the air seat and brick seat lol

[Quick Draw]

Check out this other frame up build:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTeo_p_maNw&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Its pretty cool, but I don't really like his fender cuts or his tube bed with the toolboxes...but really pretty cool.

[vwfastg60]

Looks like he hated the cut fenders too. The tube bed is ugly but the truck is a pretty sweet rig.

[00regcab]

So whats the progress report russell?

When are we painting this bitch? :D


And hmm.... that makes me want to swap a diesel into my truck now. Dammit!

[vwfastg60]

Nate i will call you in a sec.

[RedRunnertc]

Nate i will call you in a sec.

Nate: Hello
Russ: How YOU doin'?
Nate: Much better now
Russ: What you wearing?
... and, well, it goes downhill from there, but I'm sure everyone knows that ...

:rofl:

[ike]

Says the taint poker.

[RedRunnertc]

You have me confused with someone else

[fast7mtoys]

........paint.....when.........welder need back soon........my truck wants more links.......

[vwfastg60]

better then camera phone pics...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/PiercedWinky/CHUD/russ_truck/DSC_0024.jpg

Will update when i have more time

[vwfastg60]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DG9JAwHTnQ

[Avsfreak1234]

nice! bout time to see somebodys project driving

[ike]

awesome. you have to be in the best mood ever right now.

[poorboyota26]

Dood look at your smile when Wendy askes you how you feel. You look like you had sex for the first time 5 min before. LOL

[vwfastg60]

awesome. you have to be in the best mood ever right now.
I was when driving but i still have some stuff to finish up so a little stressed still. It should be going this week tho.

nice! bout time to see somebodys project driving

thanks it drives but only has half an interior and will be that way for a while so i can make new door pannels and put all the finishing touches on the truck.

Dood look at your smile when Wendy askes you how you feel. You look like you had sex for the first time 5 min before. LOL

LOL it was pretty close. i just couldn't believe i was behind the wheel of my own truck again.