toyospearo's 1982 Pickup Build-Up Thread
07-16-2010, 08:44 AM
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Yeah dude, you have some serious fab skills - fab skills that I am totally jealous of.
Saw the Jeep commercial, aside from all the Jeep stuff it was awesome.
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Saw the Jeep commercial, aside from all the Jeep stuff it was awesome.
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07-16-2010, 06:19 PM
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THANK YOU for the compliment!
The tailgate came out GREAT. I am the most happy with the tailgate. I found the old style with the relief TOYOTA on the back and the two side latches. I never thought I would find the tailgate I found. It really didn't need a ton of work.
I hope to have this thing ready for paint by next week.
The tailgate came out GREAT. I am the most happy with the tailgate. I found the old style with the relief TOYOTA on the back and the two side latches. I never thought I would find the tailgate I found. It really didn't need a ton of work.
I hope to have this thing ready for paint by next week.
07-18-2010, 03:47 PM
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Here is todays progress. Took me all day but I am happy with the results. You have to look pretty hard to tell there was anything strange going on with the cowell..
This is what I started with-
I cut a few donor pieces out of a rig MSR ( Mikes Speciality Repair) had! THANKS MIKE!
done!
passengers side was just as bad..
like new
Paint is close
This is what I started with-
I cut a few donor pieces out of a rig MSR ( Mikes Speciality Repair) had! THANKS MIKE!
done!
passengers side was just as bad..
like new
Paint is close
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07-18-2010, 08:29 PM
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I really don't have much patience these days. I took on this little truck to learn and so far it has been nothing but a learning experience. The frame and most of the body is in decent shape and It's not all terrible. I will be relieved when it is done or at least painted done.
My new welder and I have become fast friends
My new welder and I have become fast friends
07-19-2010, 06:01 AM
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It's interesting how the rust developed on this truck. 95% of the truck is perfect, not a spot of rust and then there are spots like the ones above. Totally rotted out. The frame, however, is in excellent shape. Only surface rust, no rot.
I think I am going to paint this truck the same as my 94 (Landcruiser dune beige.) It is so close to the 4A8 paint on there now.
I think I am going to paint this truck the same as my 94 (Landcruiser dune beige.) It is so close to the 4A8 paint on there now.
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07-19-2010, 06:49 AM
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Dude...you rock.
You should start up your own business, flipping 1st gens or something.
Seriously great work - I can't wait to see the finished product...or at least the painted product.
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You should start up your own business, flipping 1st gens or something.
Seriously great work - I can't wait to see the finished product...or at least the painted product.
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07-19-2010, 07:36 PM
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