another fiberglass 4runner ...

[slacker]

thanks .. I have done a few of these now , and people really like to see them being done .. " not really a how to " just a regular post .

engine on this unit is really strong , milage is ~ 280k (not miles but kelometers) about 116K miles . it has never been "beaten on" and always well maintained .

underside is also strong .. frame is great shape , and on the suspension , most of the rust is just surface .. panels come from http://www.toyotafiberglass.com

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[slacker]

so buttened it up today ..

passenger door installed ..

and roof (couple of bolts)

and we're off for paint

dont worry .. mirrors , and tail lamps are only for driving , they will be removed for paint .


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[slacker]

so not much to add , just a couple of shots of some of the bodywork going on ...

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[Hayn4R]

I have an 89 that I consider at the end of its life, 248K, with quite a bit of body decay.<br>

Wow i hope my 2005 reaches 248k miles...good job!

 

[Hayn4R]

wow bro...I am amazed everytime you post new pix. You are very talented. How long have you been working on this project so far...seems like you are getting lots of work done. Keep updating us.

Maybe paint it a plum or eggplant color....look me...chiming in my two cents already...

So many pix I feel like I am part of the project thats why. A nice lift and meaty tires would also be the bomb....

Anyways looking forward to the next series.

 

[slacker]

wow bro...I am amazed everytime you post new pix. You are very talented. How long have you been working on this project so far...seems like you are getting lots of work done. Keep updating us.

Maybe paint it a plum or eggplant color....look me...chiming in my two cents already...

So many pix I feel like I am part of the project thats why. A nice lift and meaty tires would also be the bomb....

Anyways looking forward to the next series.

Thanks Bro .. and I promice , more pics to come . This is real time repair .. if I remember , I will "imprint date" the photo .
It's an "in out job" .. it's what I do and specialize in , for a living ... 28 years now I have been building Toyota Trucks .. some stock , some custom ..

this one is a STOCK build .. right down to the 2 tone paint ..


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[Johannes]

Great thread! One of the best, there isn't even a recent thread like that in yotatech, well done! That'll be one of the last things I do on my Runner but I'm sure I'll get to it.

 

[slacker]

Great thread! One of the best, there isn't even a recent thread like that in yotatech, well done! That'll be one of the last things I do on my Runner but I'm sure I'll get to it.

thanks .. hope it helps .

 

[slacker]

so almost ready for paint ..

rear removable top done ..

and inners ..

into the booth in the next day or so ...

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[slacker]

ok .. so back from paint .. not going to reviel to much.. YET ... other then it looks awesome ..

and now we start the assembly !

NEW bosch headlamps ....

and the front now back together ..

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[slacker]

both doors together

fuel filler

NEW fiberglass L trims , and glass installed

and interior back in ..

amost done !!

 

[mountainman_gz]

Wow,
That looks great. Good job

 

[slacker]

thanks ....

 

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buttoned up the back door today .. bumper and lights .. and now off for the final detail .

FINAL pics comming in a couple of days .



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[Colorado Dan]

Mine next.

 

[slacker]

yep ..i'll do it

 

[slacker]

DONE ..

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[SixxiA]

Just... Freaking... Awesome! Great work!

 

[ExJeeper]

Thats amazing. You have some serious talent! I love the factory 2-Tone and al stock 1989 look. I bet that guy was speechless when he picked it up!!! $8K is a bargain for all that work!!!!

 

[slacker]

thanks guys ..

ExJeeper , your absolutly right . 8K is and absolute bargoon !! and NOT what most companies would charge ..

Because our overhead is small , and we are the manufactures of the fiberglass and most stuff is done "in-house" we can offer these prices to our customers ..

and yes .. he was extatic , and so was his wife !!!! They just couldnt believe it was the same truck .

this 4Runner will be around in many .. MANY years to come ..



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