thats the short goal this week !!

 

some epoxy primer today








yippie .. it can now go onto the frame , and I can get on to building the floor .



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ALLRIGHT!! Epoxy Primer theeeeeee best. Nasty stuff to deal with but that thing will outlive use all!
Looking good!

 

yeah .. Isocyanates .. not good stuff .. profesionals ONLY should be using this stuff .

 

cab on !!





yippie .. now I can start on the floor .

everything fits awesome , and I'm very happy .... EXCEPT only 1 problem .. well not really a problem , but they arnt what they say !!!!
the TrailGear hoops I got , say "Our Medium Hoops will accommodate 12" shocks without cutting the inner fenders"
this is not true .. because of this , I will now have to add a 1" body lift .

so 1" body lift .. and all is extra good ..



good clearance on the cross-over



and a test fit of the STOCK hood . oooo yeahhhhhhh !!!




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man, you have NOOOO clue how jealous i am right now........i cant wait to finnish fixing my frame and stuff so i can get my nicly rebuilt cab back on......one quick question, how much would 2 brand new fenders be?, like right from the dealer ship

 

I've said it before, but I'll say it again - nice work! That's really starting to come together. I've really enjoyed watching this build and look forward to seeing it finished.

 

dont be jealous .. just do it !!
and as for the dealer fenders .. I dont know .. I will be putting on MY own (http://toyotafiberglass.com) fenders .


thanks bro .... so far so good!



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Great progress! I feel like opening this thread up on my Living room TV and eating popcorn while reading it

2 Questions:
-I know that your BC and my NS environments are kind of similar, so how are you keeping your metal from immediately rusting?

-What are you using for all the welding? Machine/wire/gas? I know from experience that welding old yotas is an excerise in burn-thru frustration Any tips?

 

Awesome job!! This thread is motivating and inspirational!

 

thanks ... i'm really glad your enjoying .. it is totally MY PLEASURE to bring this to all .

metal rusts here bad .. but low humidity is part of the secret to keeping it good . I was waiting for the weather to break , waiting for the perfect day to have it blasted .. It was blasted , and imeaditaly returned to my shop .

welding is sometimes a "chore" with this thin stuff , but I love my machine , make all good ... my machine is a 185 Miller (adjustable) I'm sure if you look .. you can see it in some of the pics .. I'm using .32 wire with gas .. just a good all round , and more important , what I like !!! With welding the body .. and expecially the roof .. I had to turn the welder way down .. because of rust happening on the inside .. metal was very thin .. so it's just a build up . slow process .. burning threw the rotted steel untill you find "good stuff" ....


thanks ...


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and body mock up ...





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B-E-A-Utiful! Alrighty Then!

 

thank you !



maybe not it's "maiden voyage" but I'm thinkin' we should have a "trekker" meeting ... so we'll see

 

HOLY CRAP you do great work! I admire your tenacity! It looks as if every aspect of that rig is being covered.
Great work. I am lickin my chops to see it completed!

 

well thank you very much ...

every aspect IS being addressed .



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maybe .. some camping and fishing ? ...

 

west coast chapter ?

 

just curious but whats the difference between a "trekker" and a pick up?

 

i see....thank you