txbonds 97 4runner limited project

[txbonds]

I cannot believe you just painted over a fresh paint job! I would of done plast-dip first to see if you like it and if it is worth it for the glare issue.

Sort of following suit from my last 4x4 which was a 2001 land rover bought new back then. I had the hood blacked out on it and know I like the effect, so I'm just trying to mimic that with this build. Difference is that was a $50k vehicle before upgrades and this was $2.5k.

Only pics handy but of my land rover.

I had 4 of those 100 watt hella rally 4000 lights up there and when they were all firing it was bright, bright, bright. The hood blackout was so much easier on the eyes when driving at night, but also helps on a sunny day.

 

[BrianSD_42]

your garage looks awesome ... at least the walls lol.

I'm always jealous of everyone's sweet-@ss garages on this forum.

out here in SoCal a 2 car garage is considered a luxury item.

 

[txbonds]

your garage looks awesome ... at least the walls lol.

I'm always jealous of everyone's sweet-@ss garages on this forum.

out here in SoCal a 2 car garage is considered a luxury item.

Thanks man. It was a 2 year project so far that I'm still pecking away at. Low expanding foam pumped in all walls and insulation and radiant barrier on roof. Foam on garage door and 18k btu heat and air makes it an awesome place to work and hang out.

 

[txbonds]

Put on another coat and Increased length a little to better follow hood contour.


Taping and sanded with scotch brite pad again

Still wet and freshly painted

Looks a little odd in the very front. I might should have pulled the curve out a little to make the beige gap above the grille look more uniform but it looks okay in person.

I think once all the silver comes off and the custom black bumpers and new rims and tires and custom roof rack all go on, the hood blackout will look more like it belongs there. Once the flat black dries fully and gets some dirt on it, the small amount of natural sheen will diminish.

I really like it, but am not sure I like how my personal paint job turned out. LOL. I'm the worlds worse painter.

 

[jason in tn]

Looks good sir, I agree I think it will blend much better when you get it dechromed. Id like to find a spare hood for mine cheap, there are a few things I'd like to try, but I would rather figure them out on a hood I can scrap not the one that already matches my truck.

 

[txbonds]

Looks good sir, I agree I think it will blend much better when you get it dechromed. Id like to find a spare hood for mine cheap, there are a few things I'd like to try, but I would rather figure them out on a hood I can scrap not the one that already matches my truck.

Thanks man. I went into this thinking if I screw it up too bad I can haul it back to the painter and have them repaint the hood. Nice thing with the desert tan is they had a code that gave them mix instructions so it wasn't just a made up color. Also the other nice thing with a truck like this is that just like gun parts varying shades of desert tan or flat dark earth can all blend pretty well.

If this paint dries nicely it is what I'll be using to paint my fender flares most likely. If it looks like crap once dry, ill just have them sand and respiratory the hood and let the painter mask and spray my flat black pieces.

I'm already thinking about having them paint the grille in desert tan also instead of black.

 

[Millerad1651]

Nice job on the hood. It's amazing how much glares reduced. I followed the lines of the hood when I did mine...think it flows better that way.

 

[txbonds]

Nice job on the hood. It's amazing how much glares reduced. I followed the lines of the hood when I did mine...think it flows better that way.

That does look really nice. I like the pin striping. I even saw someone making vinyl that covered the center like yours. I,used vinyl on my rover but decided paint made this one easier to get done this time. But I wanted a little more coverage which is why I went so far over.

 

[txbonds]

Not as bad as i had feared now that its more dry. Still not thrilled but it will do for right now. I may still redo down the line but we will see after I've lived with this for a while.

One of the issues I'm not thrilled with is you can still see the line between first paint area and new larger area. I sanded but think the only way to fix is sand whole thing and repaint at some point if this continues to bother me. My wife suggested a great idea for it that might just work if I go with the theme approach using decals.

 

[Illestreker]

At this point, why not just paint the entire hood. Your pretty close already and it would follow the lines of the vehicle much better. IMO when I look at it, first thing that comes to mind is, "why didnt he just paint a few more inches on either side and on the front and cover the whole hood!?"

 

[txbonds]

At this point, why not just paint the entire hood. Your pretty close already and it would follow the lines of the vehicle much better. IMO when I look at it, first thing that comes to mind is, "why didnt he just paint a few more inches on either side and on the front and cover the whole hood!?"

This is the style I was going for. No hay derecho: Discovery Camel Trophy


I've seen some runners with full hood painted and I didn't like it. Just my personal taste. I probably should have left the original black paint attempt but the 4runner hood has more slope and contour than the rover hood so I felt it needed to come down a little further to flow.

I like the way it looks. My issue at this point is just that my paint job itself is messy.


Once the chrome is gone and black trim starts to appear I think this will look better to others. Maybe not.

 

[Illestreker]

I like the way it looks too, goes really well with your overall build.

 

[txbonds]

Got the CB finished up and buttoned back up during lunch today so it is ready to start working on the mount and dash fitting next.

Took a picture of the top,side of the board just for kicks

Ended up using hot glue to seal up what used to be the power connection

It's not pretty but it should hopefully work and get the job done

Next step is getting these two into a bracket together

 

[tre9er]

Hurry up and get the lift/wheels, etc on!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the updated look come together!

 

[txbonds]

Unfinished planted technology base plates showed up today. Ill have to create my own feet/tabs to bolt these to the floor pan and will then need to paint them but once done my corbeau sliders and sport seats will be ready to attach.

 

[txbonds]

No additional progress yet but some more goodies showed up this week:

Corbeau double-lock seat sliders

My goal this weekend is to get the interior floor deadened, ensolite and cables run so I can start getting the new carpet installed.

 

[NateMob]

Van Beest! Did you get those from Masterpull?

 

[txbonds]

Van Beest! Did you get those from Masterpull?

Yes sir.

 

[txbonds]

Another item showed up today. Gotta get my butt in gear and get the interior put back together.

 

[txbonds]

And coming to a theater near you ................................

A refurbished Hobart 140 and this flashy helmet my son picked out. LOL

My Dads been welding for over 40 years. I think I've finally managed to talk him into trying to teach me. I realize this isn't the most capable welder like a 180 to 200 amp model but its an around the house repair and tinkerer unit that I can use to learn and make repairs, brackets and stuff, etc.

Always wanted to learn so I'm as excited about this as I am about the truck. :tea: