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Old 02-04-2018, 01:57 AM #16
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Cool project, way to do it right
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I'm enjoying how well you've put together each post. Good job on the pictures and links!

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Replace Sunroof Phase 2

The flex tape (for masking the curves) and Black Jack controlled flow seam sealer (from Crest Industries) finally arrived so ready for phase 2.

I used an extra fuel door to practice taping, laying down the Black Jack sealer, and removing the tape (I needed more practice than this)...
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I cut a dozen or so small triangles from painters tape for marking the measured edge that the flex tape would line up with ...
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Placing the marks ...
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Laying down the tape ...
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Could not take any photos while laying down the Black Jack and pulling up the tape, but this is right after lifting up the tape. The thickness of the sealer is not uniform so I needed more practice working the sealer with the plastic spreader. Also, I did not push out the sealer that was in the mixing tip after my fuel door practice and that small batch hardened within a few minutes. I was able to peel that up, but that cost me valuable time as the sealer starts to set within 10 minutes ...
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After the sealer dried, the weather strip was run along the edge and then the outer frame was dropped in. The headliner was pulled tight and held in place with clamps. Working from one clamp to the next I slid the inner frame in place. The clamps were a HUGE help in keeping everything tight and in place while I screwed the inner plate in.
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Attached and clamps removed ...
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Trimmed the extra headliner and the attached the trim strip to cover the screws ...
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5 minute wet test (no leaks!) ...
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Ready to ride ...
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What I would do different next time:
1) More practice working the seam sealer to an even, uniform thickness
2) Clear the mix tube of any sealer
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For a non factory sunroof, I think that looks really good!
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Really like the way you restored the toyota badges. I am now motivated to do mine. Thanks
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Wow this is one clean restoration! Makes me want a 1st gen now..
Did you put on the decal stripes yourself, or did you have them professionally installed? I'm thinking about getting a new set, but I don't want to mess it up.
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Wow this is one clean restoration! Makes me want a 1st gen now..
Did you put on the decal stripes yourself, or did you have them professionally installed? I'm thinking about getting a new set, but I don't want to mess it up.
Thanks! They were installed before I took ownership. Probably a good thing because even though they are a bit forgiving to install, I might have messed up one of them. Here's the decal source www.jamesdeancreations.com/1987-88.htm.
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Nice restore

NICE restore Dave.

where did you get the new sunroof at? i got the same model 4runner and my sunroof leak like crazy.

im just starting my build. im going to keep following your thread to keep me motivated on my truck. KEEP IT UP!!
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NICE restore Dave.
Thanks.

My sunroof is an aftermarket, not OEM. I picked up the replacement from TG Automotive. Here is the Autoport 1530 that was an exact match and fit for me - SFC Autoport 1530 Complete Sunroof Kit

Depending on how old your sunroof is, you might be able to get a replacement weather strip. Mine was the older design and I could not find an exact weatherstrip replacement.

Have fun with your build/restoration and post your progress. It's helpful to see what others are doing.
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Hood release and start of the engine bay clean up

The hood release cable broke at the latch a few weeks ago and while waiting for the new cable I decided to start cleaning the engine bay. I cleaned the area between the coolant overflow and power steering reservoir, and that took a good 4+ hours.

Used both a wire brush and a brass wire wheel on a dremel tool to rid the metal parts of rust and oxidation, and soapy water and degreaser to clean the grime and grease ...
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Cleaned and repainted the mass air flow ...
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After brushing and polishing the power steering reservoir (it still needs more work) I created reproduction decals for it using Adobe Illustrator graphics software and a color laser printer. I printed them on waterproof silver polyester label sheets from OnlineLabels.com. This one in the pic below is my first attempt and if you look close at the ends of the top label you can see the old one underneath. The radius needs some tweaking to get it to be an exact OEM match ...
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Decals

Fixed the radius on the PS Caution Decal. Now it sits right on top of the old one ...
PS Res Top Decal Final on reservoir

Also, made an reproduction Automatic decal for the Tailgate. The OEM is a rectangle decal with lettering, and my version is free floating letters ...
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Now you can't swap to a 5 speed... :/ haha
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Your truck is looking great!

How do you remove those B-pillar trim pieces from the truck?
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i thought the "Automatic" sticker only came on the deluxe / non SR5 models?
Great work your doin, thanks for sharing the pix.
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Nice stickers. I think im gonna have to replace my sunroof also. Ive ordered 2 glass seals and both dont work. I think i have the old style sunroof like yours.

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