DIRTCO's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by 934rnr Hey you have carpet on the cargo floor. I have vinyl for some reason carpet everywhere else. Also I have the rear seat delete in mine and its red......lol When I got my 85' it was the same way (without the rear seat delete panel), vinyl front and rear. It also had a one piece tumple and fold rear seat. From what I've heard, some of the 4Runners were imported as trucks not passenger cars (like a 4Runner). I think it had something to do with the amount of vehicles they could bring over or maybe taxing? Once they got here they were converted back over.

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[Hayes]

where abouts are you? What highway are you off of?

[littlecommando]

Originally Posted by DIRTCO

The sub box I picked up for cheap, mounted it on the passenger side so if I fold down one of the seats for storage anyone getting in the back can do so from the pass. side. I also straped it in place so that it could be removed easy for extra cargo room. As for the 6x9 boxes, I didn't want to cut up the interior to install the speakers. I'm still in the process of coming up with some kind of quick release hold downs for them. That way I can remove them for cargo space and move them to get into the side panels. I also have extra speaker wire ran to them so I can set them on the tailgate for camping, etc.

The Mag-light clips I picked up at the hardware store a couple years ago, I think they were less than $5.00.

if your going to have the top off any, you might want to figure out a way to lock them down, because they look realy easy to steal

the reason i asked that is because i just wrote a tech artical about installing my 6x9s in boxes, just like those, same speakers and boxes, but i u-bolted them to the roll bar so that they wont get stolen when i have the top off

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by Hayes

where abouts are you? What highway are you off of?

Off of I-70, Silverthorne exit (just after the tunnel heading west).

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by littlecommando

if your going to have the top off any, you might want to figure out a way to lock them down, because they look realy easy to steal

the reason i asked that is because i just wrote a tech artical about installing my 6x9s in boxes, just like those, same speakers and boxes, but i u-bolted them to the roll bar so that they wont get stolen when i have the top off

Sounds like a good idea, do you have any pictures or link to it?

[gte718p]

If you pop the panels off in the rear there are nice tabs you can mount to conveniently located behind the perforation on the panels. You don't even have to cut the panel. Out of sight out of mind.

[space-junk]

Originally Posted by DIRTCO

When I got my 85' it was the same way (without the rear seat delete panel), vinyl front and rear. It also had a one piece tumple and fold rear seat. From what I've heard, some of the 4Runners were imported as trucks not passenger cars (like a 4Runner). I think it had something to do with the amount of vehicles they could bring over or maybe taxing? Once they got here they were converted back over.

yes, that is correct... they took out the back seat and called them trucks to bypass the incredibly high import tax on passenger vehicles...

[littlecommando]

Originally Posted by DIRTCO

Sounds like a good idea, do you have any pictures or link to it?

Here it is, but you couldn't do that without cuting up the panels, and it wouldn't be easy to remove

but, you could use a metal strap instead of that ratcheting strap and use a pad lock

[ocdropzone]

Originally Posted by space-junk

yes, that is correct... they took out the back seat and called them trucks to bypass the incredibly high import tax on passenger vehicles...

25% excise tax at the time if memory serves me correctly..

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by gte718p

If you pop the panels off in the rear there are nice tabs you can mount to conveniently located behind the perforation on the panels. You don't even have to cut the panel. Out of sight out of mind.

I think I might have to agree with you, the 6x9 boxes are nice but they take up a lot of room. I'm starting to think it would be best to attach them to the back side of the braces you are talking about and leave the panel the way it is.

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by littlecommando

Here it is, but you couldn't do that without cuting up the panels, and it wouldn't be easy to remove

but, you could use a metal strap instead of that ratcheting strap and use a pad lock

It's not so much the security factor as it is having everything attached and not bouncing around. The interior is really too nice to have it open to the elements, although I have been thinking about running a soft top in the summer that I can roll the sides and back up when it's nice and seal it back up when it rains.

I like your U-bolt idea and I figured out a way to make it work where my speakers are located, but then I can't access the storage areas at the back of the truck. It's always the details that are a PITA.

[DIRTCO]

I didn't get as much work done on the Turbo 4Runner as I wanted but I still made some progess. I spent most of the weekend finnishing up the details of getting rid of the 85' and selling off some parts to fund this project.

I started by sorting though all of my recovery, spare parts / fluids and survival items. I used to carry all of this stuff in ammo cans in the 85' but they are heavy and bulky. I also figured that I could consolidate some space at the same time.

Here's what I had in the 85', heavy and took up a lot of room



I started with the survival gear. I decided that I wanted to have everthing in a backpack, that way if I had to hike out of a situation I could carry it with me.

[DIRTCO]

Next I moved on to the spare parts, fluids, etc. Since this truck will not be running the super nasty trails the last one was, I was able to save some space and weight. Instaed of ammo cans I went with Action packers, I picked up two but was able to fit everthing in one.









Three heavy ammo cans to this

[DIRTCO]

And in the 4Runner, I still need to strap the backpack down

[Hayes]

nice. I am going to get started on a way to carry all my junk... You have given me ideas.

[DIRTCO]

The faded red (pink) top was driving me crazy, so I painted it with some Dupli-color black bedliner. I used it on 85' and was happy with the results, so I gave it another shot. As before I'm happy how it turned out, it goes on nice and even. The only down side is how much it stinks, make sure you have plenty of ventilation.

Before





And after

[fillsrunner4]

So ive got a trailer I would glady come and pick up that old 85' of yours

My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here

Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by Hayes

nice. I am going to get started on a way to carry all my junk... You have given me ideas.

Glad that I could give you some ideas. I hate carrying all this stuff around but I know as soon as I take out of the truck I'm going to need it.

[DIRTCO]

Originally Posted by fillsrunner4

So ive got a trailer I would glady come and pick up that old 85' of yours

My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here

Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!

You don't need a trailer, you could pick up what's left with a Honda.

Thanks!

[fillsrunner4]

Originally Posted by DIRTCO

You don't need a trailer, you could pick up what's left with a Honda.

Thanks!

['884Runner]

I know this is totally irrelevant, but just thought you might like to see your truck's twin. No relation to the seller. Just in case you might like to have two; one for fun, and your nicer one for a DD. (I know that's not the direction you're headed, but figured what the hey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245

[littlecommando]

Originally Posted by DIRTCO

That's too funny!

I got the Co2 tank and bracket mounted up, I wanted to keep as much room as possible.

whats the co2 tank for?

[Hayes]

airing up the tires at the end of the trail.

[ocdropzone]

Originally Posted by littlecommando

whats the co2 tank for?

it is something I need to pick up too...a beverage tank is a lot cheaper to find than a power tank...and a lot faster than 99% of the plug in compressors you will find

[Hayes]

I need one badly... Mine got stolen. Bastards.