Hello, from Joe

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-26-2009, 08:10 AM

You may know 92 TOY, well, I'm his son. I have a 1988 4runner ( see signature ). We got the truck in April of this year off of Craigslist. When we got it, the fenders were rusted. The seller had put in a new fuel pump and brand new Bridgestone dueler radials. Sadly, the truck had a blown headgasket. When we first parked it, we took the top off to let it air out because it STUNK. 92 TOY and I have been rebuilding his 22re in his 1992 pickup, so we haven't gotten to my work on the ENGINE of my truck. We took out all of the seats and rear body panels within the first month. We did lots of rust repair on the fenders. We painted the roll bar and the bed with the best thing this side of the Mississippi.........

DUPLICOLOR PROFESSIONAL UNDERCOATING!!!

It leaves a nice texture when finished and is virtually bulletproof. Thanks to YOTATECH, we have gotten lots of part info and methods for fixing things.

( sigh )

Here come the pics...

first day:

Next to my dad's truck:

Few days later:

Last one:

( SIGH ).....done.

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92 TOY · 11-26-2009, 08:28 AM

From the old man...so I can keep an eye on you.LOL

Just wanted to say, my son(s) are total TOYOTA nuts.....a little over a year ago we we aspiring to buy a muscle car...fix it up etc etc etc.......but then it came to be that we shuld maybe sink some money into my truck .............well anyway all these things were just ideas, but since I already had MY truck it was a much less EXPENSIVE idea....when we saw his 4runner on-line, we jumped on it.....overall it's in very good condition.......cosmetically it's almost restored......mechanically, probably needs new head gaskets....definitely valve cover gaskets.

I will make sure he posts some chronological pics..........

1stgen4gunner · 11-26-2009, 08:29 AM

Ahoy from the east coast.
Nice lookin' runner man, I am looking for another one myself, rust doesn't look too bad, a little bondo should take care of that, gonna be makin' a repair/build thread anytime soon?

874runnersr5 · 11-26-2009, 08:40 AM

looking good!
ha i wish my dad and i wrenched on toys man.. your lucky

**waskillywabbit** · 11-26-2009, 08:54 AM

Welcome to Yotatech...I have 2 boys that are Toyota nuts and I have both of them a truck already...just be about 8 years before the oldest one can legally drive.

92 TOY · 11-26-2009, 08:59 AM

pssst...he'll be 14 in January.

Thanks for moving the thread, I ddin't think it should be in tech, but he did what I told him to do....so it my my bad.

1stgen4gunner · 11-26-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 92 TOY

pssst...he'll be 14 in January.

Thanks for moving the thread, I ddin't think it should be in tech, but he did what I told him to do....so it my my bad.

Hey, never too young to get his hands dirty, he'll find once he starts wrenchin', he just won't be able to stop

***Corey*** · 11-26-2009, 09:04 AM

Welcome to the forum Joe.
Looks like a nice project for you guy's to work on.

92 TOY · 11-26-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stgen4gunner

Hey, never too young to get his hands dirty, he'll find once he starts wrenchin', he just won't be able to stop

when we were out last night, we were talking about how much we already know just from this site and messing around with our trucks....much more to learn........

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stgen4gunner

Ahoy from the east coast.
Nice lookin' runner man, I am looking for another one myself, rust doesn't look too bad, a little bondo should take care of that, gonna be makin' a repair/build thread anytime soon?

Thanks, btw I will be making a rebuild thread, it's just with school and my dad's work schedule it kinda makes it hard. I'm only 13... but for the most part I know what I'm doing. I will be posting pics soon enough.

okie81 · 11-26-2009, 10:38 AM

Welcome Joe, I know what it's like; I took the muscle car route when I was your age but seem to keep coming back to Toyota's.

Look forward to seeing you and your pops around here

22RUCRAZY · 11-26-2009, 11:20 AM

Right on joe what are your plans for this rig are you gonna go full rock crawler or daily driver/trail rig , Just wondering if you r planning to lift and what other mods you might have planned . WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22RUCRAZY

Right on joe what are your plans for this rig are you gonna go full rock crawler or daily driver/trail rig , Just wondering if you r planning to lift and what other mods you might have planned . WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK

Well, I plan to keep it as a daily driver/ sunny day driver/ show truck. I do have plans to get a lift, but WAAAAAAAAAAAY in the future. Besides a K&N air filter, I don't have any other ideas for mods....but only time will tell.........

**aviator** · 11-26-2009, 10:17 PM

Welcome to the family Joe... except for that little bit of fender rust she looks very cherry...
You can get the fenders from an aftermarket supplier at very affordable prices check with your local bodyshop supplier the quality is generally quite good...
Only other mod I can see that you need for now is a stereo... you gotta have tunes y'know lol...
You might be able to get the headgasket covered under the old recall contact Toyota USA with the VIN, register yourself with them as the current owner and they will be able to advise you on any outstanding recalls.

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 05:44 AM

The pic with the rust was b4 we did the repairs. We grinded all of the fenders down, bondoed them, enameled them, and undercoated them. We have all of the fenders done except the front right because we don't have a new antenna. Yeah, we have speakers all wired up, but no radio. I'll look into the recalls, thanks

AxleIke · 11-27-2009, 10:53 PM

Welcome! Love the first gen! Posted in your other thread too!

11-26-2009, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
92 TOY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,801	From the old man...so I can keep an eye on you.LOL Just wanted to say, my son(s) are total TOYOTA nuts.....a little over a year ago we we aspiring to buy a muscle car...fix it up etc etc etc.......but then it came to be that we shuld maybe sink some money into my truck .............well anyway all these things were just ideas, but since I already had MY truck it was a much less EXPENSIVE idea....when we saw his 4runner on-line, we jumped on it.....overall it's in very good condition.......cosmetically it's almost restored......mechanically, probably needs new head gaskets....definitely valve cover gaskets. I will make sure he posts some chronological pics.......... __________________ 1992 4x4 shortbed /22re/auto/192,000 miles--original owner(rebuild in process) 1988 SR5 4runner /V6/5 speed/248,000 miles/bought April 2009/*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 2006 SR5 4runner (the wife's)....still being paid for... >>>>Check out My SLOOOOOOW Re-build Thread<<<< http://www.yotatech.com/f116/92-toy-...-start-188472/

11-26-2009, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
1stgen4gunner Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 772	Ahoy from the east coast. Nice lookin' runner man, I am looking for another one myself, rust doesn't look too bad, a little bondo should take care of that, gonna be makin' a repair/build thread anytime soon? __________________ -Dave When shooting a mime, don't use a silencer or his friends will hear you 1994 Single Cab Pickup 22RE 5spd 4X4, SmittyBilt G.E.A.R. Seat covers, the rest is stock but not for much longer :) 2000 S-10 ZR2- SOLD 1990 Deluxe Extended Cab 22RE 5spd, Roll Bar, KC Lites, Flowmaster 50 series- SOLD 1988 4Runner SR5 3.0 3VZE Auto, 31" BFG A/T KO, Bushwhackers, 205,000 miles- SOLD and was driven 4500 miles to Anchorage AK

11-26-2009, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
874runnersr5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Canaduh Posts: 3,082	looking good! ha i wish my dad and i wrenched on toys man.. your lucky __________________ 87' 4runner Sr5 : 22re : 5spd : 32x11.5 BGF Km2 : Cragar 15x8 soft 8s : TG Rock Defense Front Bumper : 4.88Elocker waiting to be retrofitted : Optima Red Top : Pioneer system : Engnbldr tchain kit : Downey 3" leafs : Diff breather : Tube doors : Bikini Top : Autometer guages Calgary Toyota Association I <3 my Toyota

11-26-2009, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 15,142	Welcome to Yotatech...I have 2 boys that are Toyota nuts and I have both of them a truck already...just be about 8 years before the oldest one can legally drive. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it.

11-26-2009, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
92 TOY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,801	pssst...he'll be 14 in January. Thanks for moving the thread, I ddin't think it should be in tech, but he did what I told him to do....so it my my bad. __________________ 1992 4x4 shortbed /22re/auto/192,000 miles--original owner(rebuild in process) 1988 SR5 4runner /V6/5 speed/248,000 miles/bought April 2009/*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 2006 SR5 4runner (the wife's)....still being paid for... >>>>Check out My SLOOOOOOW Re-build Thread<<<< http://www.yotatech.com/f116/92-toy-...-start-188472/

11-26-2009, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,615	Welcome to the forum Joe. Looks like a nice project for you guy's to work on. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

11-26-2009, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
okie81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nor, CAL Posts: 1,440	Welcome Joe, I know what it's like; I took the muscle car route when I was your age but seem to keep coming back to Toyota's. Look forward to seeing you and your pops around here __________________ 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4-Dub TRD supercharger, Thorley Headers, URD 7th, Toytec Coilovers, OME 890's, baseball card in spokes

11-26-2009, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
22RUCRAZY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern california Posts: 148	Right on joe what are your plans for this rig are you gonna go full rock crawler or daily driver/trail rig , Just wondering if you r planning to lift and what other mods you might have planned . WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK

11-26-2009, 10:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,979	Welcome to the family Joe... except for that little bit of fender rust she looks very cherry... You can get the fenders from an aftermarket supplier at very affordable prices check with your local bodyshop supplier the quality is generally quite good... Only other mod I can see that you need for now is a stereo... you gotta have tunes y'know lol... You might be able to get the headgasket covered under the old recall contact Toyota USA with the VIN, register yourself with them as the current owner and they will be able to advise you on any outstanding recalls. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, custom factory centre console, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom carpet, stereo upgrade tinted windows Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way. Last edited by aviator; 11-26-2009 at 10:20 PM.

11-27-2009, 05:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	The pic with the rust was b4 we did the repairs. We grinded all of the fenders down, bondoed them, enameled them, and undercoated them. We have all of the fenders done except the front right because we don't have a new antenna. Yeah, we have speakers all wired up, but no radio. I'll look into the recalls, thanks __________________ MY RIG: 1988 4Runner: IFS, 3.0, 5 spd., custom rust repair paint job, bed liner, marine grade waterproof speakers. MY Build-up Thread : http://www.yotatech.com/f191/8t8-4ru...thread-197690/ Go Pink Floyd \m/

11-27-2009, 10:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 5,051	Welcome! Love the first gen! Posted in your other thread too! __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction\|Now on 35's -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy -Most Recent Morph

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