SpecialScottie's 1985 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Page 2

Hayes · 10-27-2008, 06:27 PM

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Mine looked the same when I got it. I just rattle canned it black.

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SpecialScottie · 10-27-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

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Mine looked the same when I got it. I just rattle canned it black.

I thought about going Black. My last car was black and I didnt really car for it too much. It looked nice when it was just washed but it never washed. Besides in California black is way to hot. Im thinking a dark grey

thedude42 · 10-29-2008, 07:20 PM

it sounds like a fun project..... i dont know too much about workin on the runner but when i scrape up enough $ and put in some hours researching i will start takin stuff off my dads 4wd (cant wait to get those bilstein shocks) and addin to my 2wd but i do kno more than some pple a friend of mine wont even change his own oil

YoterUp · 10-29-2008, 07:50 PM

Cool man nice to see someone elts doing a little restore! i got mine on here to good luck!!

SpecialScottie · 10-29-2008, 09:38 PM

I finished painting my frame today. Im very happy with the results. I just wire brushed everything and then had sanded a few areas. I used an old spray and it worked great. I covered the whole underside and even did the inner fenders.

Its not really red. Just the reflection from being so shiny

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-29-2008, 11:46 PM

Did you use a spray gun or is this rattle can? It turned out pretty darn good and I will be doing a lot of frame and axle painting during my "4Runner conversion". What kind of paint did you use? I was considering spray can bed liner for my frame and axles.

SpecialScottie · 10-30-2008, 02:50 PM

I did indeed use a spray gun. It actually came out better than I expected. I used semi gloss black tractor enamel. I plan on doing a light coat of that ruberized undercoating to top it off

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-30-2008, 11:57 PM

Right on... I don't own a spray gun, I hope a rattle can of bed liner will seal good

thedude42 · 11-01-2008, 08:08 PM

looks great!!

SpecialScottie · 11-02-2008, 08:22 PM

I finished spraying the frame with some rubberized undercoating. Didnt get any pictures. Its too dark. Hopefully Ill get some up tomorrow

SpecialScottie · 11-10-2008, 11:25 PM

Update time:
This past weekend I pulled the engine. The thing was rusted to hell. All the water pipes were packed solid with rust.

I am definatly going to need a new heater core. I have a feeling the PO ran straight water for quite some time.
Well onto the pictures

SpecialScottie · 11-26-2008, 11:20 PM

Got some more work done this past weekend
The interior is all gutted and sanded and ready to be painted.
The plan is to paint the inside and door jams at home and then get the truck running and then bring it to the paint booth at work.
Oh and btw sanding that red paint sucks. The dust gets everywhere!

Onto the photos:

bigarms23 · 11-27-2008, 01:16 PM

looks good just curious are going to put in another 22re or a newer 4cyl from a tacoma

SpecialScottie · 11-27-2008, 02:01 PM

Thanks!
For right now I plan on just rebuilding the 22re.
Id love to go with the newer 2.7 4cyl but thats not really an option at the moment

SpecialScottie · 12-15-2008, 11:05 PM

Cab and door jams painted!

oldgold3vze · 12-17-2008, 12:28 PM

Looking great! I wish I didn't have the Colorado snow to deal with. I don't forsee working on my truck until march sometime.

SpecialScottie · 12-17-2008, 01:52 PM

Yeah I was viewing someone elses build thread from CO and saw all the snow. For once im glad to live in CA

thedude42 · 12-22-2008, 08:55 PM

any updates its been awhile scottie????

SpecialScottie · 12-28-2008, 01:25 AM

Ive got an update comming soon

JShaffer0525 · 12-28-2008, 06:47 PM

keeping an eye on this because i just got an 87 4runner.

lucky... you already have the solid axle

. i couldnt find any older 4runners near me.

904_runner · 12-28-2008, 07:01 PM

Looking good with the paint.

Wheres that update? Not soon enough!

SpecialScottie · 12-29-2008, 03:52 PM

UPDATE
Havent gotten too much done. Been busy at work and the local ski resort opened.

I got around to painting my hubs though and they look a whole lot better

SpecialScottie · 01-10-2009, 04:33 PM

So I tested my fuel pump and found out its not working. So I removed the one from my 87 parts truck to swap in and it wont fit. It seems as if the 87 has a deeper tank. Is this true or am I doing something wrong?
Does the 87 have a larger capacity?
Thanks

yotasavg · 01-10-2009, 05:22 PM

sweet project! not sure on the fuel cap. on those runners, but it is entirely possible that the 87 has a different setup. some things changed in 86 when 4runners began to differ from trucks a little more.

SpecialScottie · 01-10-2009, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the response. Does anyone know the capacity of the 85 vs. the 87?

10-29-2008, 09:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Update! I finished painting my frame today. Im very happy with the results. I just wire brushed everything and then had sanded a few areas. I used an old spray and it worked great. I covered the whole underside and even did the inner fenders. Its not really red. Just the reflection from being so shiny __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

10-29-2008, 11:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
XtraSlow_XtraCab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 467	Did you use a spray gun or is this rattle can? It turned out pretty darn good and I will be doing a lot of frame and axle painting during my "4Runner conversion". What kind of paint did you use? I was considering spray can bed liner for my frame and axles. __________________ Download your Factory Service manual HERE! <I>I just finished BUILDING my own 4Runner because I'm too cheap to buy one... go ahead and call me crazy!</I> 1984 Toyota XtraCab 4x4 turned 4Runner in just ONE month.

10-30-2008, 02:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	I did indeed use a spray gun. It actually came out better than I expected. I used semi gloss black tractor enamel. I plan on doing a light coat of that ruberized undercoating to top it off __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

10-30-2008, 11:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
XtraSlow_XtraCab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 467	Right on... I don't own a spray gun, I hope a rattle can of bed liner will seal good __________________ Download your Factory Service manual HERE! <I>I just finished BUILDING my own 4Runner because I'm too cheap to buy one... go ahead and call me crazy!</I> 1984 Toyota XtraCab 4x4 turned 4Runner in just ONE month.

11-02-2008, 08:22 PM	#35 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	I finished spraying the frame with some rubberized undercoating. Didnt get any pictures. Its too dark. Hopefully Ill get some up tomorrow __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

10-29-2008, 07:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
YoterUp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: florida. Posts: 317	Cool man nice to see someone elts doing a little restore! i got mine on here to good luck!!

11-10-2008, 11:25 PM	#36 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Update time: This past weekend I pulled the engine. The thing was rusted to hell. All the water pipes were packed solid with rust. I am definatly going to need a new heater core. I have a feeling the PO ran straight water for quite some time. Well onto the pictures __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

11-26-2008, 11:20 PM	#37 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Got some more work done this past weekend The interior is all gutted and sanded and ready to be painted. The plan is to paint the inside and door jams at home and then get the truck running and then bring it to the paint booth at work. Oh and btw sanding that red paint sucks. The dust gets everywhere! Onto the photos: __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

11-27-2008, 01:16 PM	#38 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,010	looks good just curious are going to put in another 22re or a newer 4cyl from a tacoma __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

11-27-2008, 02:01 PM	#39 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Thanks! For right now I plan on just rebuilding the 22re. Id love to go with the newer 2.7 4cyl but thats not really an option at the moment __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

12-15-2008, 11:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Cab and door jams painted! __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

12-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#41 (permalink)
oldgold3vze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Collins, CO Posts: 313	Looking great! I wish I didn't have the Colorado snow to deal with. I don't forsee working on my truck until march sometime. __________________ -1984 reg. cab truggy. I HATE SHEET METAL ON TRAIL RIGS!!!! duals, locked f/r 5.29s, hysteer, 63s and RUF springs, 34 x 10.50 Swampers, 1" master, V-6 calipers, dove nosed & street legal (thanks Colorado) -1988 4Runner, daily driver, Downey intake, Headers, rear AAL, Stock, and staying that way! (maybe)

12-17-2008, 01:52 PM	#42 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Yeah I was viewing someone elses build thread from CO and saw all the snow. For once im glad to live in CA __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

12-28-2008, 01:25 AM	#44 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Ive got an update comming soon __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

12-28-2008, 06:47 PM	#45 (permalink)
JShaffer0525 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boone, NC- App State University Posts: 162	keeping an eye on this because i just got an 87 4runner. lucky... you already have the solid axle . i couldnt find any older 4runners near me.

12-28-2008, 07:01 PM	#46 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Looking good with the paint. Wheres that update? Not soon enough! __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

12-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#47 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	UPDATE Havent gotten too much done. Been busy at work and the local ski resort opened. I got around to painting my hubs though and they look a whole lot better __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

01-10-2009, 04:33 PM	#48 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	So I tested my fuel pump and found out its not working. So I removed the one from my 87 parts truck to swap in and it wont fit. It seems as if the 87 has a deeper tank. Is this true or am I doing something wrong? Does the 87 have a larger capacity? Thanks __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

01-10-2009, 05:22 PM	#49 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,625	sweet project! not sure on the fuel cap. on those runners, but it is entirely possible that the 87 has a different setup. some things changed in 86 when 4runners began to differ from trucks a little more. __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods Now Back in Action!

01-10-2009, 06:46 PM	#50 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Thanks for the response. Does anyone know the capacity of the 85 vs. the 87? __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold) Last edited by SpecialScottie; 01-11-2009 at 03:19 PM.

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