toyotasaurus' 1987 4Runner Build-Up - "T-Rex V2"
#63
Thanks, but I've actually got a set of 8" steel wheels I got for free that I'm probably going to put a set of weld-on beadlocks on for a play set.
#64
OK, so minor update. I installed some Autopal E-code replacement lights last night with just the 55/60 H4 bulbs. I had a pair of the Hella 200s on my '82 and loved them, but for less than 1/2 the cost I figured I'd give these a shot.
Sealed beam low beam

Sealed beam high beam

Autopal H4 55/60w low beam

I didn't think to get a pic of the new high beams but let me tell you, they throw out a considerable amount more light and I'm very pleased with them to say the least.
Sealed beam low beam

Sealed beam high beam

Autopal H4 55/60w low beam

I didn't think to get a pic of the new high beams but let me tell you, they throw out a considerable amount more light and I'm very pleased with them to say the least.
Last edited by toyotasaurus; Jul 18, 2013 at 09:12 AM.
#66
I didn't... I put the boot over the bulb and slid it down until just the prongs were sticking out so it was sealed similar to the stock lights. I tried to put the boot over the plug but it didn't really work too well so I figured it wasn't intended to be that way.
#74
Love the build up so far....I have an 87 turbo that i am looking to get to where yours is at now. How did you wire the front turn/parking lights up to work? I have stripped my bumpers and have to start working on some rust removal so any help on those topics would be great. Thanks for helping out another WA Runner brother!
#79
Hey guys, thanks for the compliments. There will likely be some good updates to this thread shortly as the head gasket blew on my the other day and I said ˟˟˟˟ it and kept driving it to where I needed to go anyway. So......I am in the market for a 3rz to swap instead of rebuilding the 22re.
Nothing much has changed with the rig, I have been too busy driving it and still haven't built a better rear bumper or even finished bracing the front one yet! SLACKER!! Anyway, I need to sell my '82 PU project so I have some $ to put into this thing. I'll have a for sale post up soon.
To answer the question about the top, I just painted it like normal. Sanded it down and shot some paint on it. I like that it's different and not all textured like most are.
The whole truck has a few scratches/dings on it now from a year of driving it and some of the seams show a little rust, but all in all it's holding up quite well except for the motor thing...and that I sort of expected knowing the person who rebuilt it before I got it.
Nothing much has changed with the rig, I have been too busy driving it and still haven't built a better rear bumper or even finished bracing the front one yet! SLACKER!! Anyway, I need to sell my '82 PU project so I have some $ to put into this thing. I'll have a for sale post up soon.
To answer the question about the top, I just painted it like normal. Sanded it down and shot some paint on it. I like that it's different and not all textured like most are.
The whole truck has a few scratches/dings on it now from a year of driving it and some of the seams show a little rust, but all in all it's holding up quite well except for the motor thing...and that I sort of expected knowing the person who rebuilt it before I got it.
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