Project 88 restore - Toyota

s2kpuddydad · 09-08-2009, 06:08 AM

Hi all newbe here….I have two 4Runners a 1994 SR5 4X4 that is like new and a 1988 DLX that I am currently restoring.
The 94 is my daily driver right now but, my plans are to replace it with the 88 when it is finished.

The 88 is a 4 cylinder 5 speed with 130K miles it is medium blue with gray vinyl interior including the floors.
She has power steering, brakes, A/C, tilt wheel, tinted glass, and power rear window. There is also a low budget in dash CD/stereo rounding off the amenities.

I bought the truck because I love first gen 4Runners and the 1984 to 88 pickup Hilux. I was on the hunt for a 1986 or 1987 EX Cab but, was not able to find one that was not so far gone or modified.
I am glad now that I bought another 4Runner because, it will be more versatile with 4 passenger seating.

Once I figure how to post pics here I will show off the project 88 restore. I can not believe I am going this crazy building this truck but, once I started, I got more into it and it’s been fun

fourwd1 · 09-09-2009, 09:18 PM

Welcome to T4R.

I'm into 1st gen 4Runners too.

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s2kpuddydad · 09-10-2009, 08:41 AM

Thank you so much ^^^^

Here are the first pics of the truck after I brought it home....

s2kpuddydad · 09-10-2009, 08:46 AM

As you can see she is a "little" rusty

s2kpuddydad · 09-10-2009, 08:54 AM

Some first interior shots

s2kpuddydad · 09-10-2009, 10:55 AM

good by rusty body

s2kpuddydad · 09-10-2009, 11:02 AM

I will need to figure out how to down size this pics:LOL:

I will post more up after my wife and I get back from our weekend get away
Bahamas cruise....Good to live in Florida

turboSR5 · 09-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Keep the pics the same size, those are the only ones I can see while at work.

94Beast4Runner · 09-10-2009, 05:31 PM

I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into.

And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh?

s2kpuddydad · 09-13-2009, 01:26 PM

I'm back, good to be home

Quote: 94Beast4Runner I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into.

And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh?

The truck spent time up north and was used down here by a wind surfing nut.

The cat is just a goof ball ham

Here are some updated pics.....

Xplorer · 09-13-2009, 04:48 PM

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s2kpuddydad · 09-13-2009, 05:15 PM

The frame is in good shape and after a wire brush and pressure wash we painted it up with good old Rustolum satin black paint.

94Beast4Runner · 09-13-2009, 07:37 PM

Nice paint job.
I plan on sand blasting my frame a bit and painting it with POR15. Porbably do that in the next couple of weeks.

Are the rear halfs what you found at the scrap yards? Or is that your own collection?

s2kpuddydad · 09-13-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Beast4Runner

Nice paint job.
I plan on sand blasting my frame a bit and painting it with POR15. Porbably do that in the next couple of weeks.

Are the rear halfs what you found at the scrap yards? Or is that your own collection?

I would have used a stronger rust proofing paint like POR but, I have no plans to go off road with the truck. If things change then I will put her back up on a lift and redo it.

The blue back half is what we cut off my blue truck. The grey truck is a 4Runner I found near by me that I used as a parts truck. The grey cut off is the rear from the grey parts truck. The grey parts truck was in better shape than the blue truck but, the grey truck had a CD title.

94Beast4Runner · 09-14-2009, 07:29 AM

Oh that makes sense. I was wondering "why wouldn't he restore the grey truck". but it has all come together now.lol.

Keep us updated with pics.

I always thought it would be cool to slam one of the 2door 4runners. i thibnk it would look like a mini truck but with seats and a rool bar in the back. but with a roof. would be easier to put the roof on.

I've never had to remove a roof. Are they heavy?
Definitly a 2 person job?

09-08-2009, 06:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	Project 88 restore some pics are up to see Hi all newbe here….I have two 4Runners a 1994 SR5 4X4 that is like new and a 1988 DLX that I am currently restoring. The 94 is my daily driver right now but, my plans are to replace it with the 88 when it is finished. The 88 is a 4 cylinder 5 speed with 130K miles it is medium blue with gray vinyl interior including the floors. She has power steering, brakes, A/C, tilt wheel, tinted glass, and power rear window. There is also a low budget in dash CD/stereo rounding off the amenities. I bought the truck because I love first gen 4Runners and the 1984 to 88 pickup Hilux. I was on the hunt for a 1986 or 1987 EX Cab but, was not able to find one that was not so far gone or modified. I am glad now that I bought another 4Runner because, it will be more versatile with 4 passenger seating. Once I figure how to post pics here I will show off the project 88 restore. I can not believe I am going this crazy building this truck but, once I started, I got more into it and it’s been fun __________________ I am the PuddyDad, Creator of things for the S2000, Part provider to 5 Maltese dogs we lovingly refer to as Puddys. Puddy is a mix of two words, puppy and buddy. Small dogs like Maltese are little like a puppy and all dogs are your best buddy. Put the two together and you have a Puddy. PuddyModRacing@Tampabay.rr.com Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-10-2009 at 08:50 AM. Reason: let members know that pics are up to see

09-09-2009, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
fourwd1 ROCK ABUSER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: central MD - I fart in your general direction Posts: 2,317	Welcome to T4R. I'm into 1st gen 4Runners too. To post a pic in a reply go down to "Additional Options" > "Attach Files" > "Manage Attachments" __________________ - FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 and OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 '84 4Runner - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 4.7 & 2.28 t-cases, 2" drive train lift, BudBuilt x-member/skid, 30 spl Longs '83 Toy P/U - Buick 231 V6, Holley 4 bbl, Weiand intake, Downey headers, TH350 w/700R4 low gearset, '89 4Runner SR5 - stock

09-10-2009, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	Thank you so much ^^^^ Here are the first pics of the truck after I brought it home.... Attached Images Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-10-2009 at 11:04 AM.

09-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	As you can see she is a "little" rusty __________________ I am the PuddyDad, Creator of things for the S2000, Part provider to 5 Maltese dogs we lovingly refer to as Puddys. Puddy is a mix of two words, puppy and buddy. Small dogs like Maltese are little like a puppy and all dogs are your best buddy. Put the two together and you have a Puddy. PuddyModRacing@Tampabay.rr.com Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-10-2009 at 10:47 AM.

09-10-2009, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	Some first interior shots Attached Images Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-10-2009 at 11:03 AM. Reason: remove pic


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09-10-2009, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	good by rusty body Attached Images Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-10-2009 at 10:57 AM.

09-10-2009, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	I will need to figure out how to down size this pics:LOL: I will post more up after my wife and I get back from our weekend get away Bahamas cruise....Good to live in Florida __________________ I am the PuddyDad, Creator of things for the S2000, Part provider to 5 Maltese dogs we lovingly refer to as Puddys. Puddy is a mix of two words, puppy and buddy. Small dogs like Maltese are little like a puppy and all dogs are your best buddy. Put the two together and you have a Puddy. PuddyModRacing@Tampabay.rr.com

09-10-2009, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
turboSR5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham, Wa. Posts: 312	Keep the pics the same size, those are the only ones I can see while at work. __________________ 1986 4runner 22RTE Turbo SR5 1986 Extra-Cab Pickup DLX 1987 4runner 22re SR5

09-10-2009, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
94Beast4Runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 208	I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into. And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh? __________________ Drive Fast, Take Chances!!! 94 4runner V6 3.slow. 88 Celica GT.

09-13-2009, 01:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	I'm back, good to be home Quote: 94Beast4Runner I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into. And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh? The truck spent time up north and was used down here by a wind surfing nut. The cat is just a goof ball ham Here are some updated pics..... Attached Images Last edited by s2kpuddydad; 09-13-2009 at 05:05 PM.

09-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xplorer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Lake Tahoe, Ca Posts: 21	Subscribed.

09-13-2009, 05:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
s2kpuddydad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 224	The frame is in good shape and after a wire brush and pressure wash we painted it up with good old Rustolum satin black paint. Attached Images

09-13-2009, 07:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
94Beast4Runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Nice paint job. I plan on sand blasting my frame a bit and painting it with POR15. Porbably do that in the next couple of weeks. Are the rear halfs what you found at the scrap yards? Or is that your own collection? __________________ Drive Fast, Take Chances!!! 94 4runner V6 3.slow. 88 Celica GT.

09-14-2009, 07:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
94Beast4Runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Oh that makes sense. I was wondering "why wouldn't he restore the grey truck". but it has all come together now.lol. Keep us updated with pics. I always thought it would be cool to slam one of the 2door 4runners. i thibnk it would look like a mini truck but with seats and a rool bar in the back. but with a roof. would be easier to put the roof on. I've never had to remove a roof. Are they heavy? Definitly a 2 person job? __________________ Drive Fast, Take Chances!!! 94 4runner V6 3.slow. 88 Celica GT.

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