Project 88 restore

[s2kpuddydad]

Project 88 restore some pics are up to see update 1-7-11

Hi all newbe here….I have two 4Runners a 1994 SR5 4X4 that is like new and a 1988 DLX that I am currently restoring.
The 94 is my daily driver right now but, my plans are to replace it with the 88 when it is finished.

The 88 is a 4 cylinder 5 speed with 130K miles it is medium blue with gray vinyl interior including the floors.
She has power steering, brakes, A/C, tilt wheel, tinted glass, and power rear window. There is also a low budget in dash CD/stereo rounding off the amenities.

I bought the truck because I love first gen 4Runners and the 1984 to 88 pickup Hilux. I was on the hunt for a 1986 or 1987 EX Cab but, was not able to find one that was not so far gone or modified.
I am glad now that I bought another 4Runner because, it will be more versatile with 4 passenger seating.

Once I figure how to post pics here I will show off the project 88 restore. I can not believe I am going this crazy building this truck but, once I started, I got more into it and it’s been fun

 

[fourwd1]

Welcome to T4R.

I'm into 1st gen 4Runners too.

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[s2kpuddydad]

Thank you so much ^^^^

Here are the first pics of the truck after I brought it home....

 

[s2kpuddydad]

As you can see she is a "little" rusty:hiding:

 

[s2kpuddydad]

Some first interior shots

 

[s2kpuddydad]

good by rusty body

 

[s2kpuddydad]

I will need to figure out how to down size this pics

I will post more up after my wife and I get back from our weekend get away
Bahamas cruise....Good to live in Florida

 

[turboSR5]

Keep the pics the same size, those are the only ones I can see while at work.

 

[94Beast4Runner]

I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into.

And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh?

 

[s2kpuddydad]

I'm back, good to be home:jump:

Quote: 94Beast4Runner I'm surprised that is so rusty for being from florida. I guess the salt ocean is really harsh on them. I'm excited to see what the back is going to turn into.

And the cat in the one pic was pretty funny. Curious thing eh?

The truck spent time up north and was used down here by a wind surfing nut.

The cat is just a goof ball ham

Here are some updated pics.....

 

[Xplorer]

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[s2kpuddydad]

The frame is in good shape and after a wire brush and pressure wash we painted it up with good old Rustolum satin black paint.

 

[94Beast4Runner]

Nice paint job.
I plan on sand blasting my frame a bit and painting it with POR15. Porbably do that in the next couple of weeks.

Are the rear halfs what you found at the scrap yards? Or is that your own collection?

 

[s2kpuddydad]

Nice paint job.
I plan on sand blasting my frame a bit and painting it with POR15. Porbably do that in the next couple of weeks.

Are the rear halfs what you found at the scrap yards? Or is that your own collection?

I would have used a stronger rust proofing paint like POR but, I have no plans to go off road with the truck. If things change then I will put her back up on a lift and redo it.

The blue back half is what we cut off my blue truck. The grey truck is a 4Runner I found near by me that I used as a parts truck. The grey cut off is the rear from the grey parts truck. The grey parts truck was in better shape than the blue truck but, the grey truck had a CD title.

 

[94Beast4Runner]

Oh that makes sense. I was wondering "why wouldn't he restore the grey truck". but it has all come together now.lol.

Keep us updated with pics.

I always thought it would be cool to slam one of the 2door 4runners. i thibnk it would look like a mini truck but with seats and a rool bar in the back. but with a roof. would be easier to put the roof on.

I've never had to remove a roof. Are they heavy?
Definitly a 2 person job?

 

[s2kpuddydad]

The gray truck was also a fully loaded SR5 V6 with an automatic transmission, not what I wanted

I did not want an SR5 for say, I also did not want carpet or cloth seats. I did want a 22RE with a manual transmission, A/C, power steering, and power brakes....anything else option wise was a plus.

I build high performance differentials for the S2000, Miata, 350 and 370Z, Supra, BMW, and the Ford 8.8 IRS. I also do some fabrication work as well for these sports cars.
The truck will be used as a parts huller for rears back and forth to Tampa as well as to FedEx/UPS for shipping around the world. I will also be using it as my main transportation to take me everywhere I need to go.

Even after the restoration I will have into her, only a fraction of the cost of a new truck, I will get comparable or better fuel mileage than most anything in the SUV class, and best of all…..she will be bought and paid for

As for the cap weight and removal….The cap is a couple hundred pounds and two people can remove the cap pretty easy.

I am thinking of removing the 4.10 gears and putting in a set of 4.56 gears since I will be using 31x10.5 tires on the truck. I am thinking my fuel mileage should not suffer using the 4.56 with the bigger tires…..
If there is a better gearing/tire choice for street use please let me know. I want to use a larger tire so the truck looks cool but, I also want good gas mileage

 

[s2kpuddydad]

I ordered a bunch of new parts from Toyota, I was surprised most everything is available still. I bought new bumpers, bumper corners, bumper extensions, antenna, wheel opening molding, wipers, and the splash guards that go in front of the rear wheels.

The new body is set in place now and the back half is in primer More to come soon

 

[94Beast4Runner]

definitly looking good. It will be like new with all those parts. I'm the same, I would rather fix an older car then buy new. The cost (in a proper build) isn't even comparable to buying new. I'm a like nostalgic things. I have a 88 celica gt. The plan over the next few years is to convert it into an all-trac. It came out of cali, is all original paint and has very minor dents and scratches.

I'm a licensed autobody and collision tech. But love restoring and customizing classic cars. Work in the collision industry cause the money is better. There isn't a big market for custom work in my area.
Got a website for your performance diffs?

 

[s2kpuddydad]

I'm a licensed autobody and collision tech. But love restoring and customizing classic cars. Work in the collision industry cause the money is better. There isn't a big market for custom work in my area.
Got a website for your performance diffs?

I am know body man, I have a good body guy that is doing all the hard work. I did not plan to get this deep into the build but, it just kind of took on a life of it's own

Once the 88 is finished I will post up the 94 for sale. The 94 has 134K miles and is very clean and has never been off road. I will be asking $3,500 $4,000.

I do not have a web sight, it is all word of mouth. Google PuddyMod, that is me
I will be building both diffs in the 88 my self and will do some nice upgrades to assure that they will not ever fail.
I am not sure if I am staying with the 4.10 or bumping up to a 4.56:shrug:
I will be running 31x10.5 tires

 

[s2kpuddydad]

coming along very nice:thumb3: