8T8 4RUNNER's 1988 4Runner Build-Up Thread

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 06:06 AM

Hello, I have a 1988 4runner that I acquired in april of this year. We ( my dad and I, i'm only 13 ) have been doing all kinds of work. Here's a ( really long ) list of things we've done:
1.Painted all rear body panels.
2.Fixed rust on 3 out of 4 fenders.
3.Put in marine grade waterproof speakers on the rollbar.
4.Painted rollbar with duplicolor undercoating.
5.Painted bed with duplicolor undercoating.
6.Steam cleaned all seats and apholstery.
7.Painted fan candy apple red.
8.Put in new battery ( need new one again )
9.Got new performance radiator.
10.50 cal. valve caps.
11.Fixed rear window ( power functions )
12.Installed our own license plate lights.
13.New lugs.
14.New accessory lights on the inside.
15.New glovebox.

( sigh ) i think that's it.

the fan:

the radiator

before the rust work

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peapicker · 11-27-2009, 07:22 AM

Thats a goodlookn 4runner! should make a great project. Take you time and enjoy the work, makes ya appreciate the end result a little more

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 07:51 AM

Thanks, the engine is next. It has a blown headgasket and a NASTY oil leak. We r rebuilding my dad's 22re, and he says we have 2 finish 1 project b4 we start another. His had a blown headgasket too.

peapicker · 11-27-2009, 07:59 AM

Your dad sounds like a wise man. Make sure to use new headbolts, and I dont know if you are aware of it, but its a good idea to go ahead and replace the timing set in the 22re. Those things are notorious for going bad.

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 04:35 PM

Peapicker:
The timing chain job is what we r doin now

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 04:44 PM

My dad said to post the pictures from start to finish instead of in the middle , so here it goes.....

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Bringing home the newest member of the family April 10, 2009......and no, that's not our Dodge....but that IS an AWESOME truck to borrow.

My dad drove it and parked it in the back yard...it smelled really bad.....like bad cologne and whatever else????.

puled it in the garage the next night and took the top off.....hasn't been back on since then

Easter Sunday, my dad was working, so I thought I would surpise him and do some work. Took out the seats.

cleaned all the junk out

carpets out

everything...seats / carpet / panels are out, driver's seat back in (and out like a hundred times) to drive it in and out

my brother

Rollbar out...my dad and brother getting it ready for paint

pressure washing the cargo carpet

rollbar undercoated and enalmeled and back too, put rollbar back in

seats got steam cleaned by me

got some dirt out

left rear

left front

finished

Panels out and getting painted

finished and back in

That's it for now, lots more to come.

peapicker · 11-27-2009, 07:36 PM

Well heck yeah!! Lookn good

AxleIke · 11-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Looking really great!

My favorite time with my father was working on our 1987 4runner. Still have it, though its mine now, and I just work on it alone

Keep up the good work, and can't wait to see more!

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-28-2009, 05:04 AM

Thanks guys, more 2 come

bigt · 11-28-2009, 07:20 AM

wow really nice work and its great your learning so young if only i was so smart..

my father too taught me about the mighty 4runner on our 87 that we had since new..
sadly i no longer have either due to rust/cancer but atleast i feel confident i can fix my truck when it breaks...

are your palns for a dd when you get your liscence or is it for a offroad beast??

92 TOY · 11-28-2009, 07:46 AM

****Dad will answer this one****

Daily driver or maybe not even that. he said he would be nervous about having someone damage it after all our hard work. So likely it will be a 2nd vehicle for hime (1st vehicle until he gets something a little less rare).

But, yes, we are going to finish the restoration to have this be a daily driver.

Doing our trucks is a new experience. Before earlier this year, I had a clue, but really no experience wrenching. In doing the restoration as much as we did plus doing a rebuild on mine, I / we feel much more confident.

Would be tons more fun if we didn't have to wait for $$$$ to accumulate.

Thanks for the encouraging words for Joe....he and his 7yr old brother are HUGE YOTA nuts.

92 TOY · 11-28-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

wow really nice work and its great your learning so young if only i was so smart..

my father too taught me about the mighty 4runner on our 87 that we had since new..
sadly i no longer have either due to rust/cancer but atleast i feel confident i can fix my truck when it breaks...

are your palns for a dd when you get your liscence or is it for a offroad beast??

PS, sorry about your Dad. Fortunate for you, you have good memories....and a forum like this is one of many wasy to pass along some of your knowledge and values he instilled in you.

pruney81 · 11-28-2009, 07:48 PM

What kind of radiator is that and how did it fit? Where did you get it?

Lumpy · 11-28-2009, 08:24 PM

Nice looking rig I know she's going to be quite the ride when your done!!

Good job and keep us posted.

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-29-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pruney81

What kind of radiator is that and how did it fit? Where did you get it?

It is a spectra radiator from JC Whitney. It was about 100 bucks and fit just fine.

8T8 4RUNNER · 11-29-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumpy

Nice looking rig I know she's going to be quite the ride when your done!!

Good job and keep us posted.

Thanks, we are working very hard on it and will continue 2.

( p.s, 92 TOY, my dad, wants u to start your rebuild so we know what we r doin

toy93ota · 11-29-2009, 07:32 AM

What kind of bedliner did you use? Looks really good thus far.

92 TOY · 11-29-2009, 08:30 AM

Got this one...

Duplicolor professional paintable undercoating / then Krylon enamel....same on the fenders / same on the rollbar.

Lumpy · 11-29-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8T8 4RUNNER

Thanks, we are working very hard on it and will continue 2.

( p.s, 92 TOY, my dad, wants u to start your rebuild so we know what we r doin

I know, I know, maybe if I drag my feet enough he'll show me how to do it...

Good thing is I got some of my honey do list done this weekend. Some day you'll know all about that.

**waskillywabbit** · 11-29-2009, 07:05 PM

It bring tears to my eyes.

murdarunna19 · 11-29-2009, 07:10 PM

nice rig man its lookin way cleaner already. good luck

-matt

#1Grunt · 12-10-2009, 10:36 AM

man little dude you and your little brother working on your runner with your dad makes me real happy

Rock on and keep working hard, it will get there. It looks great already!!!

gTgarrett · 12-10-2009, 06:52 PM

that thing is sweet
keep up the good work

8T8 4RUNNER · 12-11-2009, 12:19 PM

Back again... ( school ).

I guess over the last month my battery didn't hold and needs to be recharged...i was watching a truck tv show and saw a Battery Tender...what do you guys think??? Should I buy it???

11-27-2009, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	Thanks, the engine is next. It has a blown headgasket and a NASTY oil leak. We r rebuilding my dad's 22re, and he says we have 2 finish 1 project b4 we start another. His had a blown headgasket too. __________________ 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, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	Peapicker: The timing chain job is what we r doin now __________________ 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, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	My dad said to post the pictures from start to finish instead of in the middle , so here it goes..... __________________ 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, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	Bringing home the newest member of the family April 10, 2009......and no, that's not our Dodge....but that IS an AWESOME truck to borrow. My dad drove it and parked it in the back yard...it smelled really bad.....like bad cologne and whatever else????. puled it in the garage the next night and took the top off.....hasn't been back on since then Easter Sunday, my dad was working, so I thought I would surpise him and do some work. Took out the seats. cleaned all the junk out carpets out everything...seats / carpet / panels are out, driver's seat back in (and out like a hundred times) to drive it in and out my brother Rollbar out...my dad and brother getting it ready for paint pressure washing the cargo carpet rollbar undercoated and enalmeled and back too, put rollbar back in seats got steam cleaned by me got some dirt out left rear left front finished Panels out and getting painted finished and back in That's it for now, lots more to come. __________________ 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, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 5,051	Looking really great! My favorite time with my father was working on our 1987 4runner. Still have it, though its mine now, and I just work on it alone Keep up the good work, and can't wait to see more! __________________ 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

11-27-2009, 07:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
peapicker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 249	Thats a goodlookn 4runner! should make a great project. Take you time and enjoy the work, makes ya appreciate the end result a little more

11-27-2009, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
peapicker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 249	Your dad sounds like a wise man. Make sure to use new headbolts, and I dont know if you are aware of it, but its a good idea to go ahead and replace the timing set in the 22re. Those things are notorious for going bad.

11-27-2009, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
peapicker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 249	Well heck yeah!! Lookn good

11-28-2009, 05:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	Thanks guys, more 2 come __________________ 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/

11-28-2009, 07:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,223	wow really nice work and its great your learning so young if only i was so smart.. my father too taught me about the mighty 4runner on our 87 that we had since new.. sadly i no longer have either due to rust/cancer but atleast i feel confident i can fix my truck when it breaks... are your palns for a dd when you get your liscence or is it for a offroad beast?? __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto \m/ WARNING DIESEL FUMES MAKE ME HORNY \m/

11-28-2009, 07:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
92 TOY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,794	**Dad will answer this one Daily driver or maybe not even that. he said he would be nervous about having someone damage it after all our hard work. So likely it will be a 2nd vehicle for hime (1st vehicle until he gets something a little less rare). But, yes, we are going to finish the restoration to have this be a daily driver. Doing our trucks is a new experience. Before earlier this year, I had a clue, but really no experience wrenching. In doing the restoration as much as we did plus doing a rebuild on mine, I / we feel much more confident. Would be tons more fun if we didn't have to wait for $$$$ to accumulate. Thanks for the encouraging words for Joe....he and his 7yr old brother are HUGE YOTA nuts. __________________ 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/

11-28-2009, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
pruney81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 946	What kind of radiator is that and how did it fit? Where did you get it? __________________ 90 22RE 4WD 5 speed 101K miles stock, except for Bilsteins

11-29-2009, 07:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
toy93ota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 29	What kind of bedliner did you use? Looks really good thus far. __________________ 94 Pickup 4wd-397s on BFGs, 2 1/2" custom "quiet back" exhaust, 4runner bucket seats, ammo boxes over the wheel wells, and a set of TSLs for wheelin 93 Pickup 2wd-stocker without a locker

11-29-2009, 08:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
92 TOY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,794	Got this one... Duplicolor professional paintable undercoating / then Krylon enamel....same on the fenders / same on the rollbar. __________________ 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/

11-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 15,132	It bring tears to my eyes. __________________ 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.

11-29-2009, 07:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
murdarunna19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 437	nice rig man its lookin way cleaner already. good luck -matt

12-10-2009, 10:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
#1Grunt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: western NC Posts: 65	man little dude you and your little brother working on your runner with your dad makes me real happy Rock on and keep working hard, it will get there. It looks great already!!! __________________ 89 4Runner new 22RE,auto, 4x4, 31inch tires, stock SR5 alloy,Kenwood head and speakers, and 288k miles!! paint sucks looks bad for now, Muhahahaha A work in progress. If you enjoy being American THANK A SOLDIER!

12-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
gTgarrett Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 61	that thing is sweet keep up the good work __________________ -93 4Runner SR5 3.0 -08 4Runner SR5 4.0

12-11-2009, 12:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
8T8 4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 23	Back again... ( school ). I guess over the last month my battery didn't hold and needs to be recharged...i was watching a truck tv show and saw a Battery Tender...what do you guys think??? Should I buy it??? __________________ 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/

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