advice needed- smashed bed side
01-31-2011, 11:56 AM
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advice needed- smashed bed side
ok, so i've had a bit of an incedint. left bed body panel is smashed in. now the auto body place gave me two options: replace the section (no bondo) for ~1400 or repair the section (with bondo) for ~1000. i can get a junk-yard bed for ~700 (in good condition, possible option), or i can bang it out myself and have it look like a half-a55 job until i save up for a proper fix. right now, i can afford to do all but the first mentioned repair, but in a few weeks, i can get more done.
i've also heard of a mysterious "taco bed swap", but all i've heard is that it has been done. i dunno if this would be cheaper, but it's another option.
any and all help appreciated!!!
(better pics later tonight)
i've also heard of a mysterious "taco bed swap", but all i've heard is that it has been done. i dunno if this would be cheaper, but it's another option.
any and all help appreciated!!!
(better pics later tonight)
01-31-2011, 12:11 PM
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As i stated in your build thread.
I would not have that repaired.
Especially not with bondo.
You're best bet would be to find another bed.
Have you thought about doing a fiberglass bed? That way you will NEVER have to worry about rust.
Just a thought.
I would not have that repaired.
Especially not with bondo.
You're best bet would be to find another bed.
Have you thought about doing a fiberglass bed? That way you will NEVER have to worry about rust.
Just a thought.
01-31-2011, 12:31 PM
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You could probably replace that panel yourself for cheaper than $1400. Grab one new from Toyota, drill out the spot welds, unbolt the little braces, and slap a new one on there. Spot weld it in place, and I believe there's seam sealer in there too. Then just get that fender painted.
01-31-2011, 01:20 PM
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No need to buy new anything. Hammer it out yourself. Learn how to do it properly in the process. Take your time, use the proper tools and all will be well. You might need a super thin skim coat of bondo at the very end.
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01-31-2011, 02:34 PM
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considering it's not 84-88, i say find a used bed or a used side panel. $700 is a little steep, shop around and you can find one for $200-$400. When i was looking for a bed for my truck i found many 89-95 style beds for a good price but not many for 84-88.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
01-31-2011, 02:41 PM
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considering it's not 84-88, i say find a used bed or a used side panel. $700 is a little steep, shop around and you can find one for $200-$400. When i was looking for a bed for my truck i found many 89-95 style beds for a good price but not many for 84-88.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
01-31-2011, 03:01 PM
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How about fiberglass bed sides? Only $250 not sure about shipping...
http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/bed_sides.htm
http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/bed_sides.htm
dd. not much wheeling to be had around here
considering it's not 84-88, i say find a used bed or a used side panel. $700 is a little steep, shop around and you can find one for $200-$400. When i was looking for a bed for my truck i found many 89-95 style beds for a good price but not many for 84-88.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
Ill be on the lookout for a good one around my area if you want. What you can do for now is just bang it out as good as you can.
possibly... i just need to find a good paint shop. i might just wait a bit and save up to have the entire truck painted
thank you all so much. hooray for internet friends
01-31-2011, 03:15 PM
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I think you might have a misconception of how body filler is supposed to be used. It should never be more than .03 inches thick.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/b...ler/index.html
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/b...ler/index.html
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01-31-2011, 08:28 PM
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and i'm planning on getting a welder sometime soon
i would do something crazy like that, but i'm going to be camping in the back, so a flatbed might not be the most practical.
i'm probably going to save up and get a fiberglass bed, and maybe some fenders and a hood... (bed first)
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02-01-2011, 05:20 AM
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more pictures. these were taken the morning after:
a bit of his bumper still stuck in my wheel weight. oh yeah, i need a new wheel (it got bent a little bit)
i wish i had a rivet gun. then i could make some quick work of this
(did this a week ago in class)
a bit of his bumper still stuck in my wheel weight. oh yeah, i need a new wheel (it got bent a little bit)
i wish i had a rivet gun. then i could make some quick work of this
(did this a week ago in class)
Last edited by irab88; 02-01-2011 at 05:34 AM.
