Phase II, S.S. Minnow build thread

[Footofgod]

I had a great time last year learning all about offroading and learning how to drive under in crazy situations. I started with a stock 1991 4Runner. By the end of the year, I was lifted 2", armored partially, locked in the rear and tubed on the doors during the warmer months. So as it stands now, this is what she looks like.

I started a paint idea that has evolved a bit in my mind, but not on the Minnow. I have a million ideas in my head, but when all is said and done I have plans for the Minnow to look a bit like this:

So I guess I need to start 2013 with a plan.

Finish Armor: Addicted Off Road sliders and rear bumper
New tailgate to replace the one I destroyed in Moab
Paint interior with truck bed liner
Get seats reupholstered with marine grade material
Wrap all interior wiring and organize
Install extra seat in rear bed (I haul kids often.)
Cut top off from behind rear windows
Finish body work around where top was cut off
Cut up fenders to fit 35" tires, finish body work
Start roll cage with roll bar in the soon to be cut off section of the rear.
Custom soft top over the same area
Rear leaf spring set up, maintaining the 3" lift.
SAS the front with Toyota solid axle and 3" lift leaf springs.
BFG 35" KM2
Hydraulic steering pump and high steer
Repaint the exterior, I have several different ideas.
4.7 transfer case gears and dual sticks (maybe)

I have lots of other ideas, but these are the ones at the top of the list.

Updated pic as of 10/11/13 with Wicked Trail Fab roll cage, custom sliders by SVD, chop top (still in the works. Up next is rear bumper, SAS and regear.

 

[Footofgod]

BTW, here's what she looked like the day I bought her.

 

[SilentYoda3]

BTW, here's what she looked like the day I bought her.

LOOKS LIKE MINE!!! YOU COPYCAT!!! Haha, i like the two tone you have going on right now. I'm looking at trying to do maybe a gun metal grey on top and then do the bed liner on the bottom. How hard was that to do? You have to seal it right? (Because of the heat or whatever??)

 

[KidVermicious]

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[ToyoTech]

sounds like a nice plan. any reason for the roof cut?
you already have factory Hydraulic steering pump...
i see alot of people question if they want dual stick. i hope you know what they are for.

other than that it should be a sweet new build. good luck trying to keep it low. most SAS are hard because the hanger alone adds an inch lift and most spring packs dont indicate lift but how much the spring is arched. like TG springs will say 3 inch spring not 3 inch lift springs.

 

[KidVermicious]

sounds like a nice plan. any reason for the roof cut?

Because four door 1st gen. :bigok:

 

[ToyoTech]

Because four door 1st gen. :bigok:

true but the 2nd gen came with an huge sun roof. i guess i wont understand since i never taken or wanted to take the top off. i keep the interior too clean lol

 

[KidVermicious]

You're missing out. There's nothing better than rolling on dirt with the soft top down on a warm spring day.

 

[Footofgod]

sounds like a nice plan. any reason for the roof cut?
you already have factory Hydraulic steering pump...
i see alot of people question if they want dual stick. i hope you know what they are for.

other than that it should be a sweet new build. good luck trying to keep it low. most SAS are hard because the hanger alone adds an inch lift and most spring packs dont indicate lift but how much the spring is arched. like TG springs will say 3 inch spring not 3 inch lift springs.

We get very little rain here. Driving around without a roof will look cool.

I want a dual stick so I have 2lo.

I'll do my best to keep it as low as possible.

 

[Footofgod]

sounds like a nice plan. any reason for the roof cut?

Plus, see picture of yellow 4runner above. I'd love to meet the owner of that thing and pick their brain.

 

[rebelbowtie]

If you pick your parts right you could probably get away with an SAS with 4" of net lift. I've seen it done on GM's with low pinion axles and 35" tires. IMO its the ideal set up, high enough to clear obstacles but keeping the COG low.

 

[SV_Dude]

Hopefully we can do some body work at the same time. This next year will be very good for both of our rigs!

 

[ToyoTech]

glad you know what twin stick is. i see way too many people wanting them and not really knowing what it is for, even those that do have it cant explain what it does. its just sad lol

i enjoy the warmth with the top on since i do more snow wheeling than anything else lol. i have to many dusty trails here during the summer and i hate wiping the interior down ever time. i would have to redo the entire interior to be waterproof ish if i plan to run top off most the time so i can just pressure wash it haha

 

[crutchy]

Don't know how much on road driving you are planning on doing, but if it isn't much I would suggest an exo cage. I did it on one of my old rigs that was pretty much trail only and loved it. It keeps what little space we have inside and keeps hard steel further away from you and your occupants, seeing as how you mentioned hauling kids. I have witnessed firsthand someone holding onto the wrong spot on a cage as a truck flexed over an obstacle. Poor guy almost lost a couple fingers.

I incorporated my sliders and stinger into the cage and loved it. Tight squeeze? Just put some of that cage against the obstacle and slide on by.

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[Footofgod]

Not a big fan of exo-cages. While I understand their place and purpose, I just don't see it happening on my rig.

 

[Hyde802]

Not a big fan of exo-cages. While I understand their place and purpose, I just don't see it happening on my rig.

Hurray for dents! :frog:

 

[SilentYoda3]

Hurray for dents! :frog:

Adds character!

 

[Footofgod]

So I'm bored today. Still waiting for warmer weather to start ordering parts and toys. Sooooooo......,

I cut up my fenders. Two reasons: one to make room for bigger meats and two to get rid of the rust. I still have much work to do to clean them up, but here they are do far.

 

[SV_Dude]

You're a tease! Give us more pics... a 90* side view would be good to see the actual arch.

Looking good! Now cut the top off

 

[KidVermicious]

Looking good! Now cut the top off

srsly