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Old 09-06-2006, 11:51 AM
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You might try this for the door panels... carefully remove the panels [so you can use them as a template] trace them out on a sheet of masonite [under $20] including holes for door handles etc. then cut them out. [masonite is what several mfgs. used for this part anyway]. Go to a fabris store and select some tan vinyl [ this will be available in several shades from choclate brown to taupe to lite beige in both normal and fire-blocked usually at a very cheap price] if you want to pad the sides get some thin [1/8"] foam and with 3M spary adheshive glue the foam to the masonite, let it set up for about 30 mins or so then with the same adhesive glue the vynil to the foam wraping the extra inch around the masonite and glueing it down also.
Use an awl or nail etc. to carefully push through the fabric from the back to locate the holes to mount the door handles etc./ use an exacto knife to cut through for the latch handle/speaker etc.
This is aabout all a professional shop would do.
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that paint job looks good. how much rust did you have to fix?
Old 11-14-2006, 08:18 PM
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These would go great with a bedlined interior if you arent up to making your own panels.
http://www.designsofsteel.com/ABSDoorPanelsTOYOTA.htm
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I just did a quick search and came up with this:

http://www.justdashes.com/Index.htm

I'm buying an '83 so i might give them a call.
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heres what im doing right now.Not only a clean up but a color change too.

Remove the junk

eww..

pressure washed and ready for sound killers and new interior.

Test fitting the seats



I just picked up an 83 parts truck and will snap a pic of the interior for you.He used tercel wagon seats and there comfy just not the color of choice. the floor has a black rubber mat on it.

If you want carpet this is where im getting mine from.I got samples and the carpet matches factory perfect.I cant wait.

Hey its even on sale for your year!
http://www.stockinteriors.com/autoca...37&ModelId=484
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TACO Seats

I have a 1978 Toyota Pickup (project truck). I like the idea of installing TACO seats expressed in previous threads. Is it difficult to install a TACO seat?
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Originally Posted by Bowmens
I have a 1978 Toyota Pickup (project truck). I like the idea of installing TACO seats expressed in previous threads. Is it difficult to install a TACO seat?
I would also like to know this... I just bought an 82 pickup and the guy before me put some ĊĊĊĊty honda seats in it and I feel like a giant in a small cage, so I am in need of new seats.

Thanks
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