New member introduction

toyNG · 05-30-2008, 10:38 PM

Hey everyone,

I've been following this site for the last few months, and have now finally created an account. I'm just getting into the 4x4 world. I acquired my 1986 4x4 pickup about 3 months ago. Aside from replacing the worn out shocks and upgrading the tires, the truck is pretty much stock. I'm still in school, so I can't afford a major build-up. My next project, however, will likely be to get some sliders on it.

The body of the truck isn't in the best shape. I've done some rattle can repainting on some areas, but it's far from pretty. It's engine, on the other hand, is great. It has barely over 100k on it. Here's a pic of when I got it

and here's what it looks like right now

Like I mentioned, I'm just barely getting into 4 wheeling. So any advice regarding anything would be appreciated!

94toy4x4fever · 05-31-2008, 12:28 AM

Welcome!!!! I love thoes old toyota pickups! Have fun with it bro! Later, 94toy4x4fever

iamsuperbleeder · 05-31-2008, 12:41 AM

Welcome to YT man! That's a good looks Toy there! Good to hear you decided to join!

toyotatom93 · 05-31-2008, 02:33 AM

Welcome. That truck looks sweet.

My only advise is search first then ask questions. Some people might give you a hard time about that because theres so much good info here. But most people will help you anyway.

***Strap22*** · 05-31-2008, 02:44 AM

Welcome......when you are ready to upgrade things check out www.trdparts4U.com. Jacque and Gerone will be happy to help you.

SwampThing · 05-31-2008, 03:00 AM

Howdy Dammit!

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyotatom93

Some people might give you a hard time about that because theres so much good info here. But most people will help you anyway.

True, though it's usually hidden in some semi-coherant, a.d.d. affected, alcohol distorted, rambling ravings. But I won't name no names!

Rattle can job looks nice! Do any prep? What kind paint? Taped it all off or just free handed it? We need more pics!

abecedarian · 05-31-2008, 03:26 AM

Bienvenidos al yotatech!

bigt · 05-31-2008, 04:16 AM

yeah that truck is coming along nicely man... keep up at school then you can afford to turn that cream puff into a BASS ASS YOTA

**aviator** · 05-31-2008, 07:59 AM

Welcome to the family. Plenty of great low buck diy upgrades to be found here. good looking job on the paint.

just a 22re · 05-31-2008, 04:21 PM

hey hey rattle can aye? looks good now lets do a sas a v8 converson and maybe a 50 foot lift wile were under there!!!

just playing man welcome looks good and i think ill be joining the rattle can club soon to since i just did half doors there very cheap and you can do them in your free time as i did

toyNG · 06-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampThing

Howdy Dammit!

True, though it's usually hidden in some semi-coherant, a.d.d. affected, alcohol distorted, rambling ravings. But I won't name no names!

Rattle can job looks nice! Do any prep? What kind paint? Taped it all off or just free handed it? We need more pics!

I used Duplicolor primer and flat black paint. For prepping, I dry sanded for the most part. I used an orbital sander on the areas with heavy rust. I had to go down to bare metal in those areas in order to get all the rust out. I then followed with a heavy dose of primer, and then the paint. I masked off overspray areas...I'd be really bad at free handing.

In some areas I used some bondo. But now I've noticed that the paint has started flaking off of those areas. I'm guessing that either I didn't sand the bondo well or didn't mix it right. any tips?

On the driver side fender I tried the Duplicolor clear coat. It's been about 1-2 months since I put it on. It has its pros and cons. Pros: its definitely harder than the paint alone and thus doesn't scratch as easily. Cons: it creates a somewhat rough surface which then traps dust easily. So my front fender always looks dirtier than the rest of the truck.

Overall I'm pleased with the way the parts I painted turned out. I used Duplicolor simply because it's what the local auto store carried. I've heard better things about Rustoleum products. If I do any more painting myself, I'll probably go with Rustoleum so I can compare the two. The truck is far from show room quality, but looks a heck of a lot better than it did before. I'm not sure how long rattle can paint holds up. If it doesn't hold up well, I'll probably take it to Earl Scheib for a cheap job, but I'll do the prep work myself. anyways, here are a couple more pics.

zlathim · 06-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Welcome to YT. Good job with the rattlecans, it looks much better.

**aviator** · 06-02-2008, 03:18 PM

clearcoating can be such a PITA if you don't get it to go on and dry just right you get that orange peel problem...

05-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 246	New member introduction Hey everyone, I've been following this site for the last few months, and have now finally created an account. I'm just getting into the 4x4 world. I acquired my 1986 4x4 pickup about 3 months ago. Aside from replacing the worn out shocks and upgrading the tires, the truck is pretty much stock. I'm still in school, so I can't afford a major build-up. My next project, however, will likely be to get some sliders on it. The body of the truck isn't in the best shape. I've done some rattle can repainting on some areas, but it's far from pretty. It's engine, on the other hand, is great. It has barely over 100k on it. Here's a pic of when I got it and here's what it looks like right now Like I mentioned, I'm just barely getting into 4 wheeling. So any advice regarding anything would be appreciated! __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 31x10.5 BFG All-Terrains, Ranchos, 2" body lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders

05-31-2008, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
94toy4x4fever Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 238	Welcome!!!! I love thoes old toyota pickups! Have fun with it bro! Later, 94toy4x4fever __________________ 94 toyota pickup. 22re w/ RV cam pacesetter header with flowmaster 40 series muffler K&N cold air 31" cooper stt's bedlinner 87 toyota 4runner. 22re 33" nokian vatiiva M/T'S 4inch lift things to do: 40 series flowmaster gears custom front and back bumpers sliders lockers SAS one of these days after the IFS cant take it any more!!!!

05-31-2008, 02:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
toyotatom93 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 347	Welcome. That truck looks sweet. My only advise is search first then ask questions. Some people might give you a hard time about that because theres so much good info here. But most people will help you anyway. __________________ 1993 22R-E 4x4 X-cab M/T

05-31-2008, 02:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Strap22* Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,470	Welcome......when you are ready to upgrade things check out www.trdparts4U.com. Jacque and Gerone will be happy to help you. __________________ *Phil* Toyota & TRD Parts Wholesale www.FJCruiserOffroad.com www.trdparts4u.com www.toyotapartsales.com Authorized ARB/OldManEmu Dealer Authorized *OASIS* Air Deflators Dealer

05-31-2008, 04:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,934	yeah that truck is coming along nicely man... keep up at school then you can afford to turn that cream puff into a BASS ASS YOTA __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

05-31-2008, 07:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,305	Welcome to the family. Plenty of great low buck diy upgrades to be found here. good looking job on the paint. __________________ 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, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

06-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Welcome to YT. Good job with the rattlecans, it looks much better. __________________ Do you think Einstein walked around thinking everyone was a bunch of dipsticks? Idiocracy (edited for family friendly viewing)

06-02-2008, 03:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,305	clearcoating can be such a PITA if you don't get it to go on and dry just right you get that orange peel problem... __________________ 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, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

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