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A few things I wanted to change was the front windshield trim and the fender trim and change them from chrome to black.
The fender trim was a pretty easy fix. It was removed easily and I sanded it, used Rustoleum Auto primer and Auto Black spray paint. I then hit it was Rustoleum Satin Finish and Clear Coated it for added protection. It did the job to receive the look I wanted and the satin finish gives a nice contrast to the glossy body finish.
The front windshield trim was a bit trickier to change out. #1 I would have to pull off the trim, which I have no experience doing. #2 the trim was already bent in several places and pulling off the windshield, requiring some work to fix, clean up and repainting #3 finding the replacement trim in black or in usable condition was not happening. Then it was suggested by local guy who also has a Marty Mcfly Dream Truck, to use a Black Universal Molding to achieve the look. Luckly, I found a vintage car glass replacement shop nearby. In addition, the owner use to work for Toyota in the 1980s repairing the windshields to these particular trucks and was extremely familiar and knowledgeable regarding the vehicle and it parts. Before the install of the new glass and molding, I ordered a custom TOYOTA decal to slap on the windshield.
Here are a few updated shots of the truck with the KC light covers. I still need to change out the side mirrors, paint the lower side rocker molding and change out the door handles for the exterior look. The interior needs the seats and carpet redone. Mechanically, I still need to replace the shocks and address the knuckles. But overall, I am happy with the progress so far.
What happened to all the rust from under the windshield trim? I have never seed one that didn't have it. You must really have you a good one. Looks great! I'll grab you a set of west coast mirrors if I ever run across a good set.
What happened to all the rust from under the windshield trim? I have never seed one that didn't have it. You must really have you a good one. Looks great! I'll grab you a set of west coast mirrors if I ever run across a good set.
Thanks for looking out. I appreciate it. I'll post if I run across them. I have a silver set, but the mirrors are thrashed and need to get new glasss cut and repaint.
Mate, first of all nice truck! Im looking for some information on the smitttbilt bumpers and the roll bar you've built. Im building my own Martys truck in Australia but the bumpers and roll bar were never released in Australia. Im also having problems finding exact measurements to build my own set. I was wondering it your able to help me out?
Ive still got a bit to go but gathering as much information as I can, thanks in advance.
Mate, first of all nice truck! Im looking for some information on the smitttbilt bumpers and the roll bar you've built. Im building my own Martys truck in Australia but the bumpers and roll bar were never released in Australia. Im also having problems finding exact measurements to build my own set. I was wondering it your able to help me out?
Ive still got a bit to go but gathering as much information as I can, thanks in advance.
Rob
No problem. I can help out with what I can. Bummer you cant find them in your Country. Finding a solid set is difficult here as well. Many are rusted out, dented severely, shipping is to much or people just wont part with them. Which is the reason I had the roll bar fabricated from just picture reference. I think you will have to do the same as I did. #1 print out visual references of the roll and bumper bars, take them to a fabricator and shop around for quotes. They will need to have to ability to bend and fabrication 3inch piping. My roll bar was 2 inches, mainly because I could not find a fabricator who could do 3 inches. Once you find a place, let me know what measurements they need and I'll take them for you. Best of luck
Thanks for helping me out mate. I'll make up a drawing and if you could just fill in the blanks for me that would be fantastic! If you send me an email to robbie.shankster@gmail.com and I'll send them to you.
Ive got the equipment to build them
Man you were lucky to find the 5x7 KC covers, I've been looking for a set for months!
Thanks for helping me out mate. I'll make up a drawing and if you could just fill in the blanks for me that would be fantastic! If you send me an email to robbie.shankster@gmail.com and I'll send them to you.
Ive got the equipment to build them
Man you were lucky to find the 5x7 KC covers, I've been looking for a set for months!
That was an awsome sketch...give me a few days to get them for you.
I finally got around to working on the door mirrors. I did not realize how hard finding the west coast style mirror for this truck would be, so finding them along with the bumpers was great find. There are 2 areas I am working on. #1, the mirrors are extremely scratched up and need replacing. #2, they need to be painted black.
In tackling and disassembling the mirror. I simply used a precision flat head screwdriver and lifted up the rubber seal one section at a time and I was very cautious as to not tear or rip it. Once I had enough to get a good grasp, I slowly and carefully pulled the entire seal out until the glass popped out. The mirror had years of dirt build up. Luckily, the seals are both salvaged, still in great shape and not dried out. Next I will try to hunt down a local auto glass shop that could cut a replacement mirror. Then I will work on sanding, priming and painting up these bad boys.
11-24-2016, 10:47 PM
