Volcom's 1984 4Runner Build-Up Thread
Jun 10, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Independence / Patriot 6-4-11
Dropping in Indy. Trail was in great shape! Toughest I've seen it in along time.
My turn down Bunker Hill. Took me alot more than 1 try on the right hand turn. My power steering box must be going out. It's super hard to turn right, turns left no problem.
Got to the top of Mike's 49" tire
First section of Patriot
Not bad rear flex for being leaf sprung! I also make it out of A-Hole with no issues.
I also took every line possible on Coffin Rock. I thought I had the far left line at the last second, the rear tire would slip off of the Coffin. Finally took the right line and had to pull winch cable to get out.
The difference between a 39.5" tire and 49" tire ˟:yikes:
I made it as far as I felt comfortable on the exit of Patriot. Once the wheelstand got that big and my passenger rear tire still had a 4' undercut ledge to try and climb, I was ready for the winch cable.
Dropping in Indy. Trail was in great shape! Toughest I've seen it in along time.
My turn down Bunker Hill. Took me alot more than 1 try on the right hand turn. My power steering box must be going out. It's super hard to turn right, turns left no problem.
Got to the top of Mike's 49" tire
First section of Patriot
Not bad rear flex for being leaf sprung! I also make it out of A-Hole with no issues.
I also took every line possible on Coffin Rock. I thought I had the far left line at the last second, the rear tire would slip off of the Coffin. Finally took the right line and had to pull winch cable to get out.
The difference between a 39.5" tire and 49" tire ˟:yikes:
I made it as far as I felt comfortable on the exit of Patriot. Once the wheelstand got that big and my passenger rear tire still had a 4' undercut ledge to try and climb, I was ready for the winch cable.
Jun 20, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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The time has come to finally get this thing painted all one color 
My buddy Brandon helped me out big time last Friday night. He let me use his shop and he helped me DA sand for 5+ hours. Thanks for all the help Brandon 
What color do you get when you sand a faded out maroon/brown 27 year paintjob?
Knocked out the big dents with an 8lb sledge hammer and a 4x4 :razz:
Nasty purple
Color will come in a couple weeks. It will be bright
My buddy Brandon helped me out big time last Friday night. He let me use his shop and he helped me DA sand for 5+ hours. Thanks for all the help Brandon What color do you get when you sand a faded out maroon/brown 27 year paintjob?
Knocked out the big dents with an 8lb sledge hammer and a 4x4 :razz:
Nasty purple
Color will come in a couple weeks. It will be bright
Jul 13, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Jul 13, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Yeah, pretty much same color. I'm going the ultra cheap route and using tractor paint. Cheap, thick, easy to spray, easy to fix, etc... I bought kubota orange
No bodywork for me, just spraying over the dents and wrinkles.
Yes please on an avatar photo chop and replace
Jul 17, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Where's the pictures? 
Yes it would, with the spare Barbie Jeep carrier on the rear bumper!
Where do I buy pink tires? 
That picture reminds me of the Mello Yellow car in Days of Thunder!
That picture reminds me of the Mello Yellow car in Days of Thunder!
Jul 17, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Tear down - Friday night
Time for tape
New $2.89 soft topper
Badass paint booth
It's bright
My boy approves
Shiny paint makes the dents POP!!
I love it and it came out great! Not bad for a total of $150 of paint and supplies. Big thanks to my buddy Brandon for the help. There's no way I could have done this in my garage and without his help.
