ToyoJayABQ

Very nice! Inspiring! I have an 84 runner going to start breaking down soon.

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Ranski

Thanks for the compliments everyone! I can't wait to get it on the trail. Unfortunately I don't think that is going to happen until the first week in October.

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Randy
2006 Sequoia
1985 4Runner: Build-up has begun
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88wildrunner

hey ranski, when you rattle canned your runner did you wet sand or polish it at all. i just finished rattle canning my runner grey, but it dosent have a smooth shine or finish to it.

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dirtoyboy

oh really?

sweet..cant wait to see it in action...

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Ranski

Actually all I did was paint it. Now don't be fooled by the pic. If you see it up close and in person it is less than perfect - but for me it was good enough.

What I did notice is that the areas where I had it down to bare metal and actually primed it then painted it - it actually came out with a rough texture. The areas where I just ran a scotchbrite pad over the old paint it actually gave me a more smooth finish.

I sure you have already found them, but there are several threads on rattle can jobs and many have actually taken the time to wet sand to get a better finish. For me is just wasn't worth the effort.

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Randy
2006 Sequoia
1985 4Runner: Build-up has begun
Build-up Thread: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=80743
www.tornadoalleycruisers.com
TLCA #12443

Ranski

Glad to hear you and your friends will be coming down. I just checked out the pics you posted of your trip to F&N. I hope I have the skills to keep up with you guys (and gals) SInce I have been doing the build-up for 3-years I haven't been driving at all. I'm sure you won't mind holding my hand through the boulders and picking my lines

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Randy
2006 Sequoia
1985 4Runner: Build-up has begun
Build-up Thread: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=80743
www.tornadoalleycruisers.com
TLCA #12443

88wildrunner

i dont really want to deal wet sanding or polishing, so ill probly leave it the way it is. it looks better in the sunlight though.

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dirtoyboy

bah! I wouldnt really consider myself a great driver lol...thats what body armor is for!

Yea it should be a blast...there is going to be a decent turnout...

and if holding your hand involves a winch cable, beer or tow strap no problems! hehehe...your truck looks great!

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Low down and durrrrrrrty Rock stacking Web Wheeler.


Locked, lifted, trussed, SASsed, triangulated, dual cased, shaved, armored, gusseted, hydro'd, blacked out, crapped out, mashed up, merderrrrrd out and ready to hit the mall!

It's a Jaap thing....You wouldnt understand