Recent content by Madhatter

I laughed when I read that post - I'd enjoy seeing him get the wrong order at a drive-thru! I appreciate his "call it as I see it" approach

Well not quite...it's not a build thread, it's an opinion thread. I was wondering how long that would take though.

I haven't taken any, but I can if you want. I figured since only the rear cargo, headliner, and upper pieces are installed it wouldn't be worth posting. The only thing not done are the door panels in the front. I don't want to put the dash in yet because I'm still trying to source out the...

It's a tedious process of heating up the plastic to get the release agent out then scrubbing it with alcohol. I did this about five times to each piece before the original colour was noticeably pale. Then heat it up again - while it was warm I rubbed in dye - let it cool (repeated three times)...

I just asked for the same as factory. Leather on the seat/back and vinyl on the sides and rear. The only thing I changed was the ruffle look on the seat bottom...I actually like it, but I didn't want the material cracking like the current seats have.

I purchased a used motor from engine land here in Toronto for $1000. It took me a day to rip out the old one and install the new one. Two if you coun't waiting a day for a six rib alternator belt to get delivered. It runs nice and smooth. Well Nelson I budgeted $5k for it. so far I've spent $1k...

josh...I think the wine colour is really nice, but is it too "luxury SUV" for a 4Runner? You see it in some Touaregs and X5's etc. I can't really say its original (maybe for a 4R) zac...for the fronts/rear/headreasts it came out to $1100. I know its not cheap, but quality craftsmanship never...

Thanks for the reply, I realize I'll need all the additional pieces to match the unit itself, but I wasn't quite sure what year had the digital controls. I was hoping it wasn't a "Japan Only" thing.

I'm north of Toronto, Ontario. $50 fair?

Hello again! In my '98 Runner I have the climate control with the two sliders and two dials - in short, I think its ugly. I have seen in some pics certain 3rd gen 4runners had digital units (2002 model?). Can anyone help with some info on what model/year they were available? I did find a 2002...

Hey everyone, long time reader first time poster... After my '98 4runner threw a rod I went shopping for a new truck, as luck would have it I'm frugal and new vehicle prices sent me running back home to start resurrecting my Runner. Long story short, I have reconditioned the interior from the...