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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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i like this great work keep it up
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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nah. as small as that was doesnt bother me. i told keep my eyes open any way lol. and i didnt weld enough without the helmet to burn my eye liids so its all good. you just tack body panels like that.
No I know all about it. Used to do it all the time. I actually woke up to flashburn at 4am a bit ago and it was the worst pain I've ever felt (granted I got an acetone-based paint in the eyes at the same time ). Now I don't flip the switch without it on. When I saw the pics of you without a helmet on, I think I got flashbacks. Everyone knows the risks and it's a matter of learning by doing

Again looks like a great start, keep the pics coming. Props for bringing an 84 back from near death.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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that truck would have broken in half if i drove it for 5 minutes
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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i like this great work keep it up
appreciate it. and i intend to. ive been pullin all nighters every now and then. its takin me awhile but anyone can just slap parts together. im taking my time to make sure everythings the way i want it. im eat up with this truck, i cant wait to geter on the road!!
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Again looks like a great start, keep the pics coming. Props for bringing an 84 back from near death.
near death is right. it was on the my uncles trailer on the way to the crusher and i snagged it before he left. and i had flashburn before. but its ok. its a project for school and im constantly in a hurry so just struck an arc after i had weled the pieces to get a pic of what looks like me welding. but i took a couple of pics like that so the school board wont know the difference hehe.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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that truck would have broken in half if i drove it for 5 minutes
haha. i just about did when i first fired her after getting it back together. i eased down my road to make sure it ran ok. and the leaf spring moved about 2 inches to the left on the frame lol. WEAK
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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wow. nice!! That's a big project. Looking good so far.
thanks man!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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mine was in worse shape took me 2 years just working on it a lil bit at a time to get er on the road and its still not done yet haha keep up the good work man these trucks are certainly worth it

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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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mine was in worse shape took me 2 years just working on it a lil bit at a time to get er on the road and its still not done yet haha keep up the good work man these trucks are certainly worth it
thanks man. im just chippin away. its gettin there.

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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I'm digging your console work..
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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thanks. if i had a trim ring for the headunit itd be perfect
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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im waitin on primer..and i got bored lol. but i dont they look bad


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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Did you weld in new sheetmetal around the windshield to repair the rust? My 4runner has a few holes in that area and I'm trying to decide the best way to get rid of the rust.... fiberglass would be easier, but new metal will probably last longer.

I painted the rusty chrome wheels on my old '81 Toyota. The paint held up well.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Hey Kieth.. Glad to see you saved it from the crusher and getting quite a bit done to it. I have subscribed and look forward to following you along. Great job so far.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Did you weld in new sheetmetal around the windshield to repair the rust? My 4runner has a few holes in that area and I'm trying to decide the best way to get rid of the rust.... fiberglass would be easier, but new metal will probably last longer.

I painted the rusty chrome wheels on my old '81 Toyota. The paint held up well.
mine was just cracked around the a pillars at the factory brazing. so i fiberglassed it. it should be fine it wasnt bad.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Hey Kieth.. Glad to see you saved it from the crusher and getting quite a bit done to it. I have subscribed and look forward to following you along. Great job so far.
i appreciate it man. im jus chippin away i hope to have it on the road in the next couple of weeks.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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well heres my lift and axles i got


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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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keep up the good work...
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Good work! Bringing another one back from death!
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