rustED's 87' 4Runner Build
#301
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Hendersonville NC
Posts: 652
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#302
^^^I was getting the diamond pattern down pretty good but since I didn't have a table attachment (at the time) the weight if the sheetmetal hanging unsupported caused it to have a bad curve (almost half circle). I tried straightening it but you can still see where its warped. The diamond pattern looks cool though, at certain angles it almost has a 3D look to the texture. I'm learning as I go!
.
Last edited by rustED; 05-02-2017 at 06:04 PM.
#303
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: N of Okechobee Florida
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Ed that's looks sweet. And sounds like the table will really help you. Maybe when you start running a bunch of similar parts a double fence type jig may help. Keep on keepin on!
#304
Thanks Tony, I appreciate the encouragement. It can be frustrating at times, but also gratifying when something actually works out. I think the table will help alot too! Here a few more pics of some different style cargo doors I was practicing on. On one I tried to match the diamond pattern from the tailgate panel insert, the other is some dimpled speed holes.
I cut out a door panel...blank canvas
^^^Still trying to decide what to do on it, not sure if I should do some more diamond pattern on part of it or try something different...
.
I cut out a door panel...blank canvas
^^^Still trying to decide what to do on it, not sure if I should do some more diamond pattern on part of it or try something different...
.
Last edited by rustED; 05-02-2017 at 06:21 PM.
#306
I was messing around with the door panels, trying to come up with a design yesterday. Made this accent panel. It didnt quite turn out how I wanted, but gave me alot of ideas.
it's pretty impressive how much rigidity the holes and 90° bends add to the sheetmetal
#307
Locking center console with cupholder 2.0
^^^ here is a pic of the first center console I built for my 86' 4runner a few years back
^^^ here is another pic of it when it was finished
for my new console I was used the old one as a template. Even though the new one will be taller and longer I wanted it to be compatable with the factory shifter console, (or what's left of it, lol)
my first console I built out of some 14 gauge. since im using left over 18 gauge for this one I wanted to add some strength to it so I built a frame out of some flat bar
I bought some goodies awhile back. Stainless steel cupholder and stainless latch/lock
Last edited by rustED; 05-09-2017 at 08:33 PM.
#308
Registered User
Ed - cool center console! I like it much better than my ammo can...I just can't work metal like you. I'd love to see how you plan to mount that latch.
#309
Last edited by rustED; 06-12-2017 at 06:09 PM.
#310
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: N of Okechobee Florida
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Dang dude that looks amazing! When you get everything where you want it, send me some pics and I will put them up on my website for sale. Can't wait til you start on the floor pans
#312
Registered User
Ed - those Teq doors are awesome!
#313
Thanks cory! Here's a couple pics of one I worked on today. I was thinking of doing a light diamond pattern in the background, fainter than the border outline, what do you guys think, try it or leave it as is?
#314
Registered User
Ed, wow those toyota logo ones are insane, love them!
#316
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Reno/Elko, Nevada
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Initially I plan on just doing it all for myself, but if it turns out working well I don't see a problem with making it into a kit. It will all depend on how it works and what it would cost to make it into a kit.
#318
Thanks Cory!
Thanks Robb!
Thanks Terry! I notice some improvements the last few practices pieces I did, my main problem is I need to be patient if you get in a hurry or try to take a short cut you'll make a mistake, lol.
I hope it works well that would be sweet if you made a kit!
Thanks Robb!
I hope it works well that would be sweet if you made a kit!