Grunt build

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Well, anyone that's seen my new members thread knows I'm trying to find the original owner of my 4runner. They were a member on here, there was a t4r.org sticker on rear windshield, so that's how I found out. As of right now I just have one picture, and a YouTube video of the vehicle, I will get more pictures up this weekend hopefully, showing what needs to be done to this vehicle. I won't be building it up quite like other members, I am only 15 and need to pay off my debt first. My mods will be mainly cosmetic, a couple of performance mods and maybe a lift once I have the money. By the way, if anyone knows the user that owned this before me, please post their username. This is a Connecticut vehicle.
MY NEW (To Me) 4RUNNER!!!!!!!! - YouTube

 

[Bretski1]

Welcome!

 

[absalom]

"Only 15" ? Hell, I was swapping my first engine at 15.

 

[Hepar]

I am only 15 and need to pay off my debt first.

If I had more money I would pay your debt off based on that sentence alone. Wish everyone else thought the same!

And welcome!

 

[madbomber08]

That black on white combo is just plain sexy. Watched your vid and make sure you take care of the rust soon because you don't want it to get out of control.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Welcome and good luck with it. Curious though, how do you have debt at 15?

 

[Bretski1]

Welcome and good luck with it. Curious though, how do you have debt at 15?

He owes his parents (who deserve a parenting award).

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

Very nice bud!! 4Runners are a great first vehicle, mine was my first and i love it! Welcome man and good luck with the build and finding the prev. owner!

 

[Millerad1651]

Dang, another white Runner...where are all of these coming from? Looks good man, enjoy it.

 

[Brutus]

Nice ride Young Man! Good luck.

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

If I had more money I would pay your debt off based on that sentence alone. Wish everyone else thought the same!

And welcome!

Thanks, but I couldn't take your money haha

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

That black on white combo is just plain sexy. Watched your vid and make sure you take care of the rust soon because you don't want it to get out of control.

That's what I like about it, too. Rust is my #1 priority.

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Welcome and good luck with it. Curious though, how do you have debt at 15?

I owe my parents for this, I don't have all the money for it yet.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Sounds like you're a very responsible kid. Good luck with your 4Runner.

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Update #1

Well, found out that the switch is for the aftermarket alarm/remote start system the previous owner had installed. Didn't know it even had remote start until my mechanic(who also works for a Toyota dealership) told me that's what it was for when I went to show him. Here is where the switch was. It is on the left side of the dash, below the switch panel, behind the fuse cover.


This is another project I am going to be working on, nothing really special, just for looks. I am taking this emblem (which was off a Tercel we cut up at the firehouse) and am going to paint it black. It will be going on the left hand side of the passenger's side of the dash, between the glovebox and airbag. This is a picture of it after the body mount posts have been cut and sanded, I need to get the rest of whatever the hell is on there off, and then I will paint it.


Also, here is my YouTube video on it. If you want to stay up to date with the project, I will have more visual explanations on the YouTube videos than I will likely have on here.
4runner "Grunt" Update #1 - YouTube

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Filler Neck Replaced!

Got the new neck in!



Here's how bad the old one was:


Here's a link to the thread about the replacement.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maint...fuel-filler-neck-replacement.html#post1072464

 

[zgensler31]

So I have that exact same switch, down near my fuse block as well. What kind of alarm do you have?

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

So I have that exact same switch, down near my fuse block as well. What kind of alarm do you have?

It's an Avital unit, not sure of any more details on it.

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Update #3

Well, the previous owner must have gotten a rock under their wiper blade, because this is etched into the windshield. You can't feel it when you run your finger over it, and I am told it may buff out. Windex doesn't do anything, any ideas?


To stop this from happening again, bought these. The old wipers didn't have any damage to them, but they were starting to get a little corroded.


While I was there, I got a new gas cap since I can still smell some gas.


Thank God it's...


Here's what the new wipers look like on, they have the same design as the Bosch wipers, which I like since they don't get frozen like other wipers when it gets cold out.


I got my learner's permit yesterday, so I should be making more updates now.

 

[jspagna1]

It's an Avital unit, not sure of any more details on it.

Good system. I have the same one on my 97. Have had it for about 14 years and still works great. Ya I bought my 97 new and over time things begin to rust and need replacing, but the engines last forever. Latest things replaced on mine were the four shocks and front strutts. Also check your power steering lines. Mine rusted and had to be replaced as well. Not cheap. Welcome and enjoy the 4Runner.