slacker's 2nd 1983 Trekker Build-Up Thread - Page 11

ocdropzone · 10-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Be very careful when using Hydrofluoric acid, we use it at work to etch circuits on wafers. It will burn you from the inside out...If the strong stuff is spilled we get to clean it up wearing SCBA's and full acid suits (inhalation burns lungs)...just be sure to use care and wear proper PPE.
this is a mild HF burn (the burns from concentrated HF are pretty nasty):

sorry for being on the

but just seen a few people over the years get screwed up by HF..wicked stuff in inexperienced hands...

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idayota · 10-21-2008, 02:58 PM

thanks for the heads up. i've read through por-15's material on their site a couple times over the last couple months. i understand its rust preventative properties, i was just curious in your experience on how well it adheres to parts (i.e. frame, axles, springs, etc). you're using it everywhere, so you must like the stuff for longevity...from that would it be safe to infer that it adheres pretty well?

slacker · 10-21-2008, 05:02 PM

I guess I should be more carefull about answering peoples questions about stuff like that .. sometimes I forget not all have experiance using chemicals ..

as Robb says :

this stuff is DANGEROUS ... and upmost care should be taken in handeling , this is shop use only stuff .
protective clothing , as well as resperator MUST BE USED !

ocdropzone · 10-21-2008, 05:20 PM

Corey: I know what you are doing with it. Hope I didn't seem over the top with the warning. We recently had a guy miss a few days of work after an HF exposure. Just hate to see an inexperieced person get hurt.

Robb

slacker · 10-21-2008, 06:06 PM

ABSOLUTLY ..

like I said .. sometimes I forget "were not all profesionals"

for heavens sake .. it's ACID .. handle with care

slacker · 10-23-2008, 05:21 PM

got a bit more done today .. sandblasted the inside of the rocker , and zinc'd ..

also got the seatbelt rienforcements in place ..

and with all the pieces now cut out , I started to weld er' all together

just have to "dress" the spot welds and one side is ready for the floor

.

ocdropzone · 10-23-2008, 07:01 PM

This thing is gonna be better than factory when you are done....No wonder your waiting list is 6-9 months out

slacker · 10-23-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks Bro .. I'm defenatly wanting it to last another 20 + years for sure ..

slacker · 10-29-2008, 10:01 PM

did a couple of hours tonight .. got the cab mounts bent up , and welded ..

and kind of what they will look like ....

also . did a little more cab repair ..

welded in a new little patch ...

cut out the new piece , sand blasted ther inside , and zinc'd ... and welded .

.

rowdy235 · 10-29-2008, 10:21 PM

coming along well, good job

Bwilson52 · 10-30-2008, 09:21 PM

this thing is lookin awesome

slacker · 10-31-2008, 04:36 PM

thanks guys ..

wee bit more today .. was able to cut the inner rocker off of the other side , inbetween jobs in the shop .

have a customer comming to pick up his 4runner tomorrow http://www.yotatech.com/f116/another...-build-156071/ so I might get somemore done .. duno !

.

shaw_j · 10-31-2008, 04:45 PM

Looking great Corey!

I can't wait to see this thing when it's done.

scuba · 10-31-2008, 04:45 PM

finish already !!! i wanna see that thing sling some mud !!

i really do though

slacker · 10-31-2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaw_j

Looking great Corey!

I can't wait to see this thing when it's done.

Thanks .. me too .

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba

finish already !!! i wanna see that thing sling some mud !!

i really do though

still have a LONG way to go before I'm "slingin' " mud ...

.

ocdropzone · 10-31-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacker

Thanks .. me too .

still have a LONG way to go before I'm "slingin' " mud ...

.

you are probably gonna beat me

Bwilson52 · 10-31-2008, 11:18 PM

not sure if you were still looking for the supercharger but i found one on CL while i was doing my nighly run down of everywhere in cali http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/900241010.html

slacker · 11-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

you are probably gonna beat me

I guess we'll see

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwilson52

not sure if you were still looking for the supercharger but i found one on CL while i was doing my nighly run down of everywhere in cali http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/900241010.html

thanks , a littly leary about buying used , expecially from so far away ..

and there is certinally no rush on the charger .. but the good news is Toyota USA and Toyota Canada are now friends again , and Toyota USA is now supplying Toyota Canada with TRD parts again .. so I'm trying to get a NEW ONE . I've asked my Toyota TRD Dealer here to order me one

.

peckm888 · 11-01-2008, 05:29 PM

wow, so far that rig is looking very sweet. I can't wait to see it finished.

slacker · 11-01-2008, 08:26 PM

slowly .. but surely !!

slacker · 11-05-2008, 03:56 PM

so a wee bit of work the last couple of days .. and I believe I have finally got the drivers outer rocker done .. so now I can do the inner .

cut off the old rotten fender mount ..

cut the new/used one off my parts truck (already done a while back) sandblasted .. and then fit .

and welded

also made a little patch for a weak spot on the rocker

and now I can fit the inner

.

slacker · 11-08-2008, 04:47 PM

so now the outer is done on the drivers side .. time for the inner

got the upper support welded and started on the lower and seat belt support

and finally the inner rocker skin

also got all the welds "dressed"

and also got a little new piece today ...

just need an "extension" on the stock pipe , and I can install the mufler

.

bigt · 11-08-2008, 04:50 PM

keep on loving that toyota man its gonna be real sweeeeeet...

slacker · 11-08-2008, 05:12 PM

thanks ..

I cant wait to get threw the "crap" .. rust repair SUCKS!!! sure wish I could a' found a better cab ... I just wanna get this thing fired up ..

If I had the space and time .. I would have built a fiberglass replica cab ..

.

4banginRunner · 11-09-2008, 05:32 AM

beautiful work!

wish i had the time and space to do that to my cab

10-21-2008, 02:58 PM	#252 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	thanks for the heads up. i've read through por-15's material on their site a couple times over the last couple months. i understand its rust preventative properties, i was just curious in your experience on how well it adheres to parts (i.e. frame, axles, springs, etc). you're using it everywhere, so you must like the stuff for longevity...from that would it be safe to infer that it adheres pretty well? __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!***

10-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#253 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	I guess I should be more carefull about answering peoples questions about stuff like that .. sometimes I forget not all have experiance using chemicals .. as Robb says : this stuff is DANGEROUS ... and upmost care should be taken in handeling , this is shop use only stuff . protective clothing , as well as resperator MUST BE USED ! __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-21-2008, 05:20 PM	#254 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	Corey: I know what you are doing with it. Hope I didn't seem over the top with the warning. We recently had a guy miss a few days of work after an HF exposure. Just hate to see an inexperieced person get hurt. Robb __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#255 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	ABSOLUTLY .. like I said .. sometimes I forget "were not all profesionals" for heavens sake .. it's ACID .. handle with care __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#256 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	got a bit more done today .. sandblasted the inside of the rocker , and zinc'd .. also got the seatbelt rienforcements in place .. and with all the pieces now cut out , I started to weld er' all together just have to "dress" the spot welds and one side is ready for the floor . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-23-2008, 07:01 PM	#257 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	This thing is gonna be better than factory when you are done....No wonder your waiting list is 6-9 months out __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-23-2008, 07:24 PM	#258 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	Thanks Bro .. I'm defenatly wanting it to last another 20 + years for sure .. __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-29-2008, 10:01 PM	#259 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	did a couple of hours tonight .. got the cab mounts bent up , and welded .. and kind of what they will look like .... also . did a little more cab repair .. welded in a new little patch ... cut out the new piece , sand blasted ther inside , and zinc'd ... and welded . . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-29-2008, 10:21 PM	#260 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,562	coming along well, good job __________________ The Daily Driver: 1998 Tacoma \| Regular Cab \| 4WD \| 2.7L \| 5-Speed Stick \| Mostly Stock The People-Hauler 1988 Grand Wagoneer \| SUV \| 4WD \| AMC 360 \| 3-Speed Auto \| All Stock The Dump Runner 1982 Pickup \| Regular Cab \| 2WD \| 22R \| 5-Speed Stick \| Custom Exhaust FER SALE! http://www.yotatech.com/f108/1982-sh.../#post51229916

10-30-2008, 09:21 PM	#261 (permalink)
Bwilson52 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 48	this thing is lookin awesome __________________ Stock 88 toyota pickup,v6 3.0, 5 speed, 4x4, runnin on 31s blown headgasket so she sits 1990 chevy silverado 2wd, 350

10-31-2008, 04:36 PM	#262 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	thanks guys .. wee bit more today .. was able to cut the inner rocker off of the other side , inbetween jobs in the shop . have a customer comming to pick up his 4runner tomorrow http://www.yotatech.com/f116/another...-build-156071/ so I might get somemore done .. duno ! . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-31-2008, 04:45 PM	#263 (permalink)
shaw_j Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson, BC, Canada Posts: 299	Looking great Corey! I can't wait to see this thing when it's done. __________________ ________________________________ \| \|---------\|-------------\|---------\| \| \| \|----------\|--TOYOTA---\|----------\| \| \| \|-----------\|-------------\|----V6----\| \| _____________________________________________ \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\| \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / TOYOTA / \ \|\| \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\| \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|\ / \ / \|\|/ \ / \ \|\|

10-31-2008, 04:45 PM	#264 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	finish already !!! i wanna see that thing sling some mud !! i really do though __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

10-31-2008, 11:18 PM	#267 (permalink)
Bwilson52 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 48	not sure if you were still looking for the supercharger but i found one on CL while i was doing my nighly run down of everywhere in cali http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/900241010.html __________________ Stock 88 toyota pickup,v6 3.0, 5 speed, 4x4, runnin on 31s blown headgasket so she sits 1990 chevy silverado 2wd, 350

11-01-2008, 05:29 PM	#269 (permalink)
peckm888 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: central oregon Posts: 55	wow, so far that rig is looking very sweet. I can't wait to see it finished. __________________ 1982 toyota pickup, so far... propane conversion, 4:88 gears, celica tranny, 2" shackle lift, 1" body, and 5" leaf springs, u-bolt flip, crossover steering, 14" shock towers with Bilstein 5150 series shocks, costom built bumpers, 4runner bucket seats, 33x12.5-15 firestones, i got 4 low, i'm good to go! Pvt Peck, U.S. Army

11-01-2008, 08:26 PM	#270 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	slowly .. but surely !! __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

11-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#271 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	so a wee bit of work the last couple of days .. and I believe I have finally got the drivers outer rocker done .. so now I can do the inner . cut off the old rotten fender mount .. cut the new/used one off my parts truck (already done a while back) sandblasted .. and then fit . and welded also made a little patch for a weak spot on the rocker and now I can fit the inner . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

11-08-2008, 04:47 PM	#272 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	so now the outer is done on the drivers side .. time for the inner got the upper support welded and started on the lower and seat belt support and finally the inner rocker skin also got all the welds "dressed" and also got a little new piece today ... just need an "extension" on the stock pipe , and I can install the mufler . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

11-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#273 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,201	keep on loving that toyota man its gonna be real sweeeeeet... __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

11-08-2008, 05:12 PM	#274 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	thanks .. I cant wait to get threw the "crap" .. rust repair SUCKS!!! sure wish I could a' found a better cab ... I just wanna get this thing fired up .. If I had the space and time .. I would have built a fiberglass replica cab .. . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum Last edited by slacker; 11-08-2008 at 05:15 PM.

11-09-2008, 05:32 AM	#275 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	beautiful work! wish i had the time and space to do that to my cab __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

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