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started the tear down this morning .. pulled the truck in my shop and got to work .
canopy was the first thing to go
and then removed the bed
I was actually excited to see the out come of this , as I have only done this once before on one of my old beds . as I mentioned earlier , this bed was installed at my shop ~ 10 / 11 years ago , so I was anxious to see what it actually looked like after so many years . my personal DD has had it's bed on it's truck now for 15 years , but someone else's truck is always good "gauge" as well .
so heres what we got
other then the inner paint , and under side paint , everything is GREAT , I'm super happy with what I have to work with , and It should last at least another 15 years ... easily !!
Bed does look good for all the years and the weather conditions that you have to deal with. A great testament for it. The rest of the truck looks like it has held up well too.
Very happy with those results .. worked a little on it today , got the seats unbolted , and the trim out , I just have to remove the 4 rear cab bolts , and steering column , and cab is ready to come off .
center console armrest bad is worn out as well , so I had previously removed it , and gave it to a friend , so while she was out shopping , she could look for some "cheep" leather for me ... well today , she was in "value village" and found an old leather coat , waist coat in great shape .. perfect color match ... $15.00 bucks ... bought it , so now I have some nice quality leather (real leather) I can make a new console cover , and shifter boots ... on the CHEEP
also .. "blasted" the bellhousing and painted ... I just needed to see some color . I think the gold is going to go well with the accent in the original tribal decals that are going on the outside .. this is also going to be the engine block color
i seen one of these 5 years ago rusted in ontario.. always wanted one and kick myself for not buying it.. with the brass numbered plate I wanted one since the 80s...
Back half of frame and tank look to be in better condition then I expected to see. Overall truck looks to be in great condition.
its in really good shape overall ... its a perfect pallet I think
Originally Posted by bigt
so is the mojave tribute getting the 3.4upgrade??
i seen one of these 5 years ago rusted in ontario.. always wanted one and kick myself for not buying it.. with the brass numbered plate I wanted one since the 80s...
i cant wait to see your finished project.
Yep 3.4L and if I can find a super charger , I might just do that as well .
or I might turbo it .. don't know yet .
little more work in the last couple of days ..
my buddy Joel .. yep , supercharger 4Runner Joel ,( owner of a build I did for him a few years back ) wanted to help .. so put him to work cleanin the frame up ..
02-07-2015, 04:24 PM
.. it's pretty close to chrome .... 
[John Deer Green........UOTE=slacker;52251412]so I have a bit of a dilemma .... 
