T4Tools Build Thread

[T4Tools]

The next goal is to start making the front of my truck look better. I can't wait to get rid of the chrome tape. Here's the frame for the front of the roof.

 

[T4Tools]

Got It skinned and painted. I'm going to put marker lights on the sides and I'm fabricating some custom light mounts for the front.

 

[Hepar]

First pic from the build that I saw was the pic at the top of this page with the tent awning and I thought, "this must be the most ridiculous thing I've seen." Then I went through the whole build. Holy smokes! Never judge a build by one pic. Looking forward to the rest of the process.

 

[T4Tools]

That's funny, thanks. It does look strange with the umbrella.

An update on the roof. I just finished a pair of lights for the front. I took an old pair off my rally car and made the surrounds to update them.

 

[Trikz]

Amazing amount of work that you've put into this rig. Can't wait to see the finished product. Starting to look like an MRAP type vehicle! I was afraid enough to drill a few 1/8th inch holes for my JDM mirror and rear wing, but dang, you cut the whole roof off!!!! Keep up the good work.

 

[T4Tools]

Got the front on and roughed in the lights. They still need a few more rivets and will be getting mesh or lexan covers. I plan to add more lights when I have the money.

 

[T4Tools]

Made up some front tie downs. I'll be able to pull the roof rack and layout the rest of the roof when they're all on.

 

[T4Tools]

Got the front tie downs on. I also made grills for the lights that give it a more mrap look.

 

[CentralFL4Runner]

I've been fabricating a lot of parts for my second 4runner project. I almost finished my first when it was totaled after someone ran a stop sign and the only pic I have is of the accident. So I thought I'd document more this time.

These spam posts are incredibly annoying. 4th time just copied and pasted another members statement.

The build is super creative, I really dig the ingenuity. So looking through the pictures, I saw you cut the roof and just temporarily have something up there. Any ideas how you're going to raise it?

 

[T4Tools]

Thanks, I'm building up the sides like I did the front and back. Then I'm putting on aluminum diamondplate for the top.

I started laying out fold up steps for the rear bumper.

 

[T4Tools]

Steps are primed and ready to weld on tomorrow. Should make it easier to get in and out of the back.

 

[T4Tools]

Here's the finished steps up for clearance and down for use.

 

[JeepKiller]

You are truly a genius

 

[MandAtaco]

HOW the heck have I missed this thread... absolutely amazing thinking outside the box! Sub'd to this one!

 

[KingSuper]

I can't wait until your truck is finished, almost as much as I'm sure you cant!

BTW I need to get me one of those firearm Coexist stickers. Wonder if they sell em as one piece.

 

[T4Tools]

It's still a work in progress, but I have the control panel in. All the shiny metal around it is temporary and kinda crooked so imagine it's not there.

 

[T4Tools]

I can't wait until your truck is finished, almost as much as I'm sure you cant!

BTW I need to get me one of those firearm Coexist stickers. Wonder if they sell em as one piece.

I can't wait either, partially because it will be nice to drive a finished truck, but also so I can start building the next 4runner I've got up on blocks in the side yard.

They sell the sticker online, I'll see if I can find the site for you.

 

[T4Tools]

Added some handles to give it more of an industrial look.

 

[infamousRNR]

This rig is unapologetic

 

[BlueGuitar]

freakin awesome.