clear corners on first gen

1st Gen Runner · 10-30-2003, 05:57 AM

hey i was just curious if anyone had fitted clear corners to their first gen 4runner. mine are cracked and i would like to make it look a bit more modern buy removing the amber plastic and replaing it with clear corners. also are their more modern looking tail lights available for a first gen.

any pics would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jason

Plays_with_Toys · 10-30-2003, 07:10 AM

I saw a black 2nd gen pickup, same as your "1st gen" runner

that had clear corners and clear blinkers. It was black, and looked really sharp. Its the only one I have seen though. With tail lights, I don't think there are any, you could probably retro fit some tacoma tail lights in though.

If you want to find some lights, check out *gasp* import shops, magazines, and websites. There might be some stuff there for the pickups, which should fit right into your runner.

4BangR · 10-30-2003, 03:26 PM

I have clear tail lights for my 1st gen pickup. Actually 79-88 are all considered 1st gen i think. I got them off ebay a while back. I could probly send u pics if u want.

Plays_with_Toys · 10-30-2003, 08:58 PM

I thought 1st gen 79-84(/85 because it has a solid axle but 2nd gen because new body style) 2nd gen was 85-88, 3rd gen 89-95, and so forth. Then the 4runners are on gen lower for each of the categories because they weren't manufactured till 85, but that was the 2nd gen pickup body style.

4Bangr I love your avatar! I wanted to buy the portrait from sky mall, it was only like $30. I am a seinfeld nut, and can't wait for the DVD.

YotaChuck · 10-31-2003, 06:56 PM

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...w&image=130235

Plays_with_Toys · 11-01-2003, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by YotaChuck
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...w&image=130235

I don't get it?

4BangR · 11-01-2003, 11:56 AM

I think you are right plays with toys. I thought the same thing before but something (I forget what) gave me a different idea. :pat: I dunno what changed my mind but i agree with you now.

Yotachuck, :wtf:

edit: What is on the Seinfeld DVD, Play? I might havta buy it.

another edit: I remember what gave me the idea that '79-88 was 1st gen. I've been shopping for lifts and they all start at 79 and go to 85, some go to '88. Guess it subconsiously wrongly convinced me! :pat:

YotaChuck · 11-01-2003, 12:54 PM

http://pics.montypics.com/yotachuck/...d_flares.jp g

Plays_with_Toys · 11-01-2003, 05:30 PM

Yotachuck, that's a pretty sweet looking truck you got there, is it yours? Anyway, welcome to the board, you know can type a little response in the box too...

4BangR, the DVD is in development right now. I don't know how many there are going to be, but its going to be all the episodes, plus outtakes and bonus features. I think seinfeld is awesome, its funny too, cuz I work in a mall, and my bosses are also seinfeld nuts, and they names their business Vandalet Inc. because that episode had just come out when they were starting up.

4BangR · 11-01-2003, 09:14 PM

You work at Vandalet Industries? Thats AWESOME!! i supoose you probably dont manufacture latex though, huh.

Sorry for the thread hijack 1st gen runner!

Plays_with_Toys · 11-01-2003, 09:21 PM

Yeah sorry about that. Have you found any info yet on your own?

Oh, 4bangr, we actually just sell hats. But I get to watch seinfeld when its a weekday, and my bosses will even watch it with me if they are still around.

kyle_22r · 11-01-2003, 10:17 PM

and to clear it up, '79-'83 is 1st gen, '84-'88 is 2nd gen. there's a world of difference between the two

Shane · 11-01-2003, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kyle_22r
and to clear it up, '79-'83 is 1st gen, '84-'88 is 2nd gen. there's a world of difference between the two

Kyle is correct, the gen is determined by major bodystyle changes, not what axle is under it. 4runners started in '84. EFI started in '85.

mtnkid85 · 11-03-2003, 06:46 AM

I want more info on those clear corners ! I want them for my 85 !

1st Gen Runner · 11-04-2003, 05:30 AM

i can't seem to find any info can anyone help ???

10-30-2003, 05:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
1st Gen Runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3	clear corners on first gen hey i was just curious if anyone had fitted clear corners to their first gen 4runner. mine are cracked and i would like to make it look a bit more modern buy removing the amber plastic and replaing it with clear corners. also are their more modern looking tail lights available for a first gen. any pics would be appreciated. Thanks, Jason

10-30-2003, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	I saw a black 2nd gen pickup, same as your "1st gen" runner that had clear corners and clear blinkers. It was black, and looked really sharp. Its the only one I have seen though. With tail lights, I don't think there are any, you could probably retro fit some tacoma tail lights in though. If you want to find some lights, check out gasp import shops, magazines, and websites. There might be some stuff there for the pickups, which should fit right into your runner. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

10-30-2003, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
4BangR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	I have clear tail lights for my 1st gen pickup. Actually 79-88 are all considered 1st gen i think. I got them off ebay a while back. I could probly send u pics if u want. __________________ 1988 pickup 22RE that thinks its quick. Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

10-30-2003, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	I thought 1st gen 79-84(/85 because it has a solid axle but 2nd gen because new body style) 2nd gen was 85-88, 3rd gen 89-95, and so forth. Then the 4runners are on gen lower for each of the categories because they weren't manufactured till 85, but that was the 2nd gen pickup body style. 4Bangr I love your avatar! I wanted to buy the portrait from sky mall, it was only like $30. I am a seinfeld nut, and can't wait for the DVD. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

11-01-2003, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
4BangR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	I think you are right plays with toys. I thought the same thing before but something (I forget what) gave me a different idea. :pat: I dunno what changed my mind but i agree with you now. Yotachuck, :wtf: edit: What is on the Seinfeld DVD, Play? I might havta buy it. another edit: I remember what gave me the idea that '79-88 was 1st gen. I've been shopping for lifts and they all start at 79 and go to 85, some go to '88. Guess it subconsiously wrongly convinced me! :pat: __________________ 1988 pickup 22RE that thinks its quick. Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Last edited by 4BangR : 11-02-2003 at 04:55 PM.

10-31-2003, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
YotaChuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15	http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...w&image=130235

11-01-2003, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
YotaChuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15	http://pics.montypics.com/yotachuck/...d_flares.jp g

11-01-2003, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	Yotachuck, that's a pretty sweet looking truck you got there, is it yours? Anyway, welcome to the board, you know can type a little response in the box too... 4BangR, the DVD is in development right now. I don't know how many there are going to be, but its going to be all the episodes, plus outtakes and bonus features. I think seinfeld is awesome, its funny too, cuz I work in a mall, and my bosses are also seinfeld nuts, and they names their business Vandalet Inc. because that episode had just come out when they were starting up. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

11-01-2003, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
4BangR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	You work at Vandalet Industries? Thats AWESOME!! i supoose you probably dont manufacture latex though, huh. Sorry for the thread hijack 1st gen runner! __________________ 1988 pickup 22RE that thinks its quick. Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

11-01-2003, 09:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	Yeah sorry about that. Have you found any info yet on your own? Oh, 4bangr, we actually just sell hats. But I get to watch seinfeld when its a weekday, and my bosses will even watch it with me if they are still around. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

11-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	and to clear it up, '79-'83 is 1st gen, '84-'88 is 2nd gen. there's a world of difference between the two __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

11-03-2003, 06:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
mtnkid85 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 143	I want more info on those clear corners ! I want them for my 85 ! __________________ Click to see my Rig

11-04-2003, 05:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
1st Gen Runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3	i can't seem to find any info can anyone help ???

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