Flux capacitor... fluxing.

dannymcfly · 07-14-2008, 10:52 PM

Hey guys/gals!

Total newbie here. Found you folks at YT a few weeks ago while researching for my first 'yota, got some great info here! My dad had an '83 4x4 pickup when I was young(er), and it has always been one of those nagging dreams of mine to have one of these myself.

Anyway, to make a long story short, this truck has always been burned into the back of my mind:
(screenshot from back to the future)

And so I've decided to make a quasi-replica. I say "quasi" because I know I don't have a solid front axle (although in part3 it shows IFS), mine's not an '85, wrong height, and blah blah blah, but it sure is fun driving around a childhood dream since many moons ago. Thought maybe you guys could have a laugh at all this dorkiness.

Pictures from previous owner:

First thing I did was picking up some crager wheels and spray painting them:

Day 5 of truck ownership (and the big "aww" with the IFS):

Day 6 of truck ownership:

Then two weeks later I got to sprayin' and rollin':

When the paint was still tacky (yesterday), totally NOT keeping up with the pirate4x4 dudes:

Then today i scrubbed the dirt out of all the scratches (still need to weld some tabs for the front fog lights):

I'm still VERY surprised that I couldn't find anybody else (yet) who has already done this! I've got a TON to learn, but it's fun and exciting to have a new project again.

Hmm... maybe I should've posted in the introduction section... Anyway, hello to all and thanks for keeping up an informative forum!

-danny

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shancerlelby · 07-15-2008, 12:13 AM

looks killer man, i love that truck! now you jsut need your uncle to come over and put 5 coats of wax on it

runt262 · 07-15-2008, 12:34 AM

awesome truck!!!

how did your neighbours like the fumes from painting in your driveway?
also how did the paint job come out from painting in your driveway? i imagine youve have to sand out a lot of dirt and polish it

dirtoyboy · 07-15-2008, 06:11 AM

That truck is what got me into Toyotas......nice work buddy

gilby4runner · 07-15-2008, 06:45 AM

There is an 85 in my area restored to look just like the one in the movie. The liscense plate says bkntime...sweet

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-15-2008, 07:02 AM

last time i painted in my driveway, i was using regular spray paint.. the neighbors got all pissed off. i can just imagine them if i used a actual paint system....

dannymcfly · 07-15-2008, 08:52 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys!

As for your questions about the paint job... it's actually my 4th at-home full-car spray job. My neighbors don't mind at all, mainly because I spray it at my friend's house. Ha. The trick is to use a lot less reducer, and shoot at a super low air pressure. This way the paint doesn't fly all over the place, and there's pretty much no detectable fumes outside of a 10ft radius. Normally we'd spray inside a tarped-off garage, with three big fans strapped to charcoal-infused filters, but this thing didn't fit in the garage. There's a tiny bit of dust, and a few bugs in the paint, but nothing worse than the mud and scratches that's going to be on the paint job anyway, so it doesn't bother me too much. What DOES bug me, is the orange peel resulting from the improper spray conditions. I'm not planning to color sand and buff, but I did make sure the 5 coats are thick enough to rub out deep scratches if needs be. Came out decent for a $50 paint job though.

gilby4runner: Next time you see it please snap a picture for me! I actually ordered a plate "88 MCFLY". Dorky, I know.

-danny

eightnine · 07-15-2008, 09:21 AM

that came out great man, I'm gona get me a mid 80's pickup sometime and when I do its going to look like that.

Workhorse · 07-15-2008, 10:43 AM

Looks great

Nice job

CJM · 07-15-2008, 11:06 AM

Very nice truck, I like it alot.

Dont worry about the paint job to much, it will only get beat up over time.

dannymcfly · 07-17-2008, 02:54 PM

Welded up some tabs for the front fogs yesterday... All done!

-danny

**4x4Fink** · 07-17-2008, 02:58 PM

Looks like you need to paint your chrome door handle black.

Fink

904_runner · 07-17-2008, 03:01 PM

also, that truck has mud flaps, yours don't.

And yours has a front license plate, there's doesn't Those are the only things ive noticed that don't match. And the handles like fink said!

Other than that (and the height, you've already mentioned it though) it looks damn good!!!!!

NICE JOB!!!!!!

hmmwv15 · 07-17-2008, 03:22 PM

and windshield trim, marker light trim, lower valance.

But quit complaining, it's super close and an AWESOME job regardless of IFS. If you ever decide to sell it, sell it as a movie truck that they used. I bet you could get 10 grand.

dannymcfly · 07-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Haha yeah! There are tons of stuff that's not "correct". But I personally dislike cars/trucks that are FULLY painted... looks like a cheap maaco paint job where the dudes didn't take any time to mask anything. (Not that my paint job itself is any better than maaco...).

I do have the mud flaps and the rear wheel well plastic thing, just going to get them black-er before putting them back on. Truck would also need 15x7's, 31" tires, and a super cute brunette in the passenger seat to be fully correct.

Back to the future junk is selling like crazy on ebay these days though... due to the new Nike Hyperdunk McFly shoes that are going for $1500 a pair. Maybe I should throw this one up there for s and giggles.

-danny

Jay351 · 07-17-2008, 04:53 PM

Looks great! Im impressed. That paintjob looks pretty darn good for a driveway special. I hope I can do mine as good...

Mr_Martinez1982 · 07-17-2008, 04:54 PM

Awesome job! Makes me wanna go find a way to piss off my neighbors

hmmwv15 · 07-18-2008, 09:09 PM

Yeah man, the way I see it it's not your truck if it's exactly the same. Doesn't have to be perfect as long as it looks mean and you've hit the nail on the head there. Too bad Mcfly didn't drive a white 85 4runner or I'd be in business!

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-19-2008, 07:25 AM

isnt mike fox doing a new movie? i heard that on the news...
oh, and your truck turned out awesome dude. good job

pyro · 07-19-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

That truck is what got me into Toyotas......n

Me to.

hmmwv15 · 07-31-2008, 07:14 PM

By the way, I was watching it the other day and from the quick and blurry shot of the interior the seats look to be SR5. Just an FYI.

SC4Runner · 08-01-2008, 06:23 AM

Looks good.

Where did you get your paint? Did you mix in a gloss or run a clear coat?

I'm planning on buying some ACE paint for my landcruiser after matching the factory Judson Green.

zlathim · 08-01-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannymcfly

My neighbors don't mind at all, mainly because I spray it at my friend's house. Ha.

That was funny Danny. Great job on the McFly replica. You do nice work.

dannymcfly · 08-01-2008, 01:30 PM

SC4runner: I buy my paint from www.tcpglobal.com. Paint is OK, prices are OK, but stuff gets here within 3 days of ordering, so it's pretty convenient for me. I've actually done a roller paint job with a bucket of rustoleum paint from home depot once. It turned out decent, just way too labor intensive. Good way to go if you don't have a compressor though. Oh, I didn't shoot clear, I just shot single stage acrylic urethane. Because...

...It's already totally scratched up from the trails.

Everyone else: Thanks for all the kind words, guys!

-danny
p.s. I was at a parking lot, far away from my truck, when I heard from across the lot someone saying to their friend, "what are you lookin' at, butthead?". That made my day.

toyNG · 08-01-2008, 02:42 PM

your truck is my new inspiration. where are you? Your pics look like Cleghorn. If so, we should wheel together sometime!

07-15-2008, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
shancerlelby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: quesnel b.c Canada Posts: 316	looks killer man, i love that truck! now you jsut need your uncle to come over and put 5 coats of wax on it __________________ 88 dodge lancer shelby, 2.2 intercooled turbo, alpine 5.1 setup, 8 k hids, suede headliner flat black paintjob. 94 toyota 4runner v6 33x12.5 bfg mt's, cruiser coils, bj spacers, 4.88's, aisin manual hubs, the usual. 65 fj45lv stock, rust. SOLD!!!!

07-15-2008, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
runt262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35	awesome truck!!! how did your neighbours like the fumes from painting in your driveway? also how did the paint job come out from painting in your driveway? i imagine youve have to sand out a lot of dirt and polish it __________________ 1994 Toyota Pickup, 3ZVE, 4x4, extended cab 31" tires, stock steel rims 1985 Volvo 240 Turbo - broken

07-15-2008, 07:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	last time i painted in my driveway, i was using regular spray paint.. the neighbors got all pissed off. i can just imagine them if i used a actual paint system.... __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

07-15-2008, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
eightnine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 934	that came out great man, I'm gona get me a mid 80's pickup sometime and when I do its going to look like that. __________________ 1989 Toyota 4runner Special Edition - Rebuilt 22re bored .20 over 4.30 gears, - Magnaflow Performance Exhaust with Magnaflow Hi Flow Catalytic Converter, Monroe Sensa-Tracs Shocks all around, 4runner AALs, Custom Checkerplate front skid plate, Kayline Soft Top , Clear Corners and Turn Signals, Eagle Alloy Rims with 31x10.5x15 M/T tires, 2 12" JBL Subwoofers / MTX AMP, Pioneer Premiere Speakers, JVC KD-G730 MP3/CD/Bluetooth

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Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 218	Looks great Nice job __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

07-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
dannymcfly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	Thanks for the kind words guys! As for your questions about the paint job... it's actually my 4th at-home full-car spray job. My neighbors don't mind at all, mainly because I spray it at my friend's house. Ha. The trick is to use a lot less reducer, and shoot at a super low air pressure. This way the paint doesn't fly all over the place, and there's pretty much no detectable fumes outside of a 10ft radius. Normally we'd spray inside a tarped-off garage, with three big fans strapped to charcoal-infused filters, but this thing didn't fit in the garage. There's a tiny bit of dust, and a few bugs in the paint, but nothing worse than the mud and scratches that's going to be on the paint job anyway, so it doesn't bother me too much. What DOES bug me, is the orange peel resulting from the improper spray conditions. I'm not planning to color sand and buff, but I did make sure the 5 coats are thick enough to rub out deep scratches if needs be. Came out decent for a $50 paint job though. gilby4runner: Next time you see it please snap a picture for me! I actually ordered a plate "88 MCFLY". Dorky, I know. -danny

07-15-2008, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	Very nice truck, I like it alot. Dont worry about the paint job to much, it will only get beat up over time. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

07-17-2008, 02:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
dannymcfly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	Welded up some tabs for the front fogs yesterday... All done! -danny

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Looks like you need to paint your chrome door handle black. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

07-17-2008, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	also, that truck has mud flaps, yours don't. And yours has a front license plate, there's doesn't Those are the only things ive noticed that don't match. And the handles like fink said! Other than that (and the height, you've already mentioned it though) it looks damn good!!!!! NICE JOB!!!!!! __________________ 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 Last edited by 904_runner; 07-17-2008 at 03:02 PM.

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hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	and windshield trim, marker light trim, lower valance. But quit complaining, it's super close and an AWESOME job regardless of IFS. If you ever decide to sell it, sell it as a movie truck that they used. I bet you could get 10 grand. __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

07-17-2008, 03:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
dannymcfly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	Haha yeah! There are tons of stuff that's not "correct". But I personally dislike cars/trucks that are FULLY painted... looks like a cheap maaco paint job where the dudes didn't take any time to mask anything. (Not that my paint job itself is any better than maaco...). I do have the mud flaps and the rear wheel well plastic thing, just going to get them black-er before putting them back on. Truck would also need 15x7's, 31" tires, and a super cute brunette in the passenger seat to be fully correct. Back to the future junk is selling like crazy on ebay these days though... due to the new Nike Hyperdunk McFly shoes that are going for $1500 a pair. Maybe I should throw this one up there for s and giggles. -danny

07-17-2008, 04:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
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Mr_Martinez1982 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 118	Awesome job! Makes me wanna go find a way to piss off my neighbors __________________ 1992 Toy P/U 4x4 Ext Cab, Custom Sound, Ported Heads, DT headers, Jardine Catback, K&N FIPK, ACT HD Clutch Kit, H4 lighting upgrade. Next: BJ Spacers, Tires, Lockers 2007 Kawasaki zx6R- Rear Fender eliminated, Passenger Rears eliminated, Brake Resevoir relocated. Decals Eliminated. An ummmm Its fast. FS: 12HP Kohler Gas Engine 12.5s - $500 OBO

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hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	Yeah man, the way I see it it's not your truck if it's exactly the same. Doesn't have to be perfect as long as it looks mean and you've hit the nail on the head there. Too bad Mcfly didn't drive a white 85 4runner or I'd be in business! __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

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ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	isnt mike fox doing a new movie? i heard that on the news... oh, and your truck turned out awesome dude. good job __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

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hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	By the way, I was watching it the other day and from the quick and blurry shot of the interior the seats look to be SR5. Just an FYI. __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

08-01-2008, 06:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,888	Looks good. Where did you get your paint? Did you mix in a gloss or run a clear coat? I'm planning on buying some ACE paint for my landcruiser after matching the factory Judson Green. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

08-01-2008, 01:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
dannymcfly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	SC4runner: I buy my paint from www.tcpglobal.com. Paint is OK, prices are OK, but stuff gets here within 3 days of ordering, so it's pretty convenient for me. I've actually done a roller paint job with a bucket of rustoleum paint from home depot once. It turned out decent, just way too labor intensive. Good way to go if you don't have a compressor though. Oh, I didn't shoot clear, I just shot single stage acrylic urethane. Because... ...It's already totally scratched up from the trails. Everyone else: Thanks for all the kind words, guys! -danny p.s. I was at a parking lot, far away from my truck, when I heard from across the lot someone saying to their friend, "what are you lookin' at, butthead?". That made my day. Last edited by dannymcfly; 08-01-2008 at 01:33 PM.

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toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 563	your truck is my new inspiration. where are you? Your pics look like Cleghorn. If so, we should wheel together sometime! __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 5-spd, 33x10.5 BFG KM1 muds, 2" body lift, front and rear lockrights, 4.88s, 4.7 t-case with Dave'z twin stick, BudBuilt crossmember with 1" drivetrain lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders Still needed: rear bumper (Marlin, TG, or Dave'z)

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