Mistaken's 4Runner build & pic thread
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Mistaken
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Been working on my other project a little this week.
It's a 76 for f250. My grandfather bought it brand new off the lot in California. My dad took his driving test in it and him,my grandfather and I went on numerous fishing trips over the years with it. He passed away at the age of 93 and passed it on to me.
I've been polishing the factory wheel hubcaps and they are looking sweet. Some elbow grease and about 90 min each and they shine again.
Not finished with them but they look good for round 1.
It's a 76 for f250. My grandfather bought it brand new off the lot in California. My dad took his driving test in it and him,my grandfather and I went on numerous fishing trips over the years with it. He passed away at the age of 93 and passed it on to me.
I've been polishing the factory wheel hubcaps and they are looking sweet. Some elbow grease and about 90 min each and they shine again.
Not finished with them but they look good for round 1.
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sigbrown1297
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Snapped some pics while checking in on my friend's property last weekend.
Going to look sweet with a lift.
Mistaken
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I doubt I'll lift it, actually. If I do, it would be pretty mild.
Looks great as is. Maybe 5100 shocks/struts with front at 0.85 or 1.75. That's all I wanted and I'm happy with it.
Mistaken
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Thanks! I really like the stance of it now too. Yeah the 5100's at a low setting is sorta the plan if I do change up the suspension.
sigbrown1297
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It looks great the way it sits but I think a small loft would even make it better.
Mistaken
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Maybe someday. Couple other things I want to do first.
sigbrown1297
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Baja or Gobi rack? Drawers and Frig? Exhaust?…
Owning my 4runner has become a money pit
Mistaken
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Baja or Gobi rack? Drawers and Frig? Exhaust?…
Owning my 4runner has become a money pit
Ha! I hear you.
I do want a Gobi rack and ladder setup but that'll be awhile. No drawers or fridge for me. My wife and I have a little one on the way and also want to buy a house early next year so trying not to spend too much on the 4Runner right now. Although, this forum doesn't help much with that. Lol
sigbrown1297
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Man you're telling me. If you look at my first couple posts I said i would not be putting lift or anything. Couple weeks later and now i've got 6112/5160 ordered and deciding on wheels/tires.
Im in the same boat, I'm looking to purchase a house next year as well.
TRD4runnin
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What part number are vent visors?
Mistaken
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894027
TRD4runnin
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Thanks!!!
Mistaken
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Sorry, I didnt see your post.
I never had the stock Limited running boards so I can't compare them but there isnt a whole lot of foot space on the OPOR's. Where the bump out is, there is more room and more than enough to stand but the rest of the slider doesnt leave much room. You can use it to step in but its not overly convenient. The do sit pretty level with the ground.
Mistaken
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Well efffff... Ordered a Gobi rack. :flame:
Hellamatic
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Been working on my other project a little this week.
It's a 76 for f250. My grandfather bought it brand new off the lot in California. My dad took his driving test in it and him,my grandfather and I went on numerous fishing trips over the years with it. He passed away at the age of 93 and passed it on to me.
I've been polishing the factory wheel hubcaps and they are looking sweet. Some elbow grease and about 90 min each and they shine again.
Not finished with them but they look good for round 1.
Sweet dude! I learned how to drive in a '76 f150 Ranger super cab longbox camper special with a big ugly moldy fiberglass canopy. My old man gave it away several years ago, and I still berate him occasionally. It was in awful shape, but would've been a nice patina'd beater to roll around in if a guy put a couple grand into it. You going to do a build on this truck in any of the F-series forums?
