Toyota Fiberglass: 1983 Trekker Build-Up Thread
#1322
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build is going great .. except for some back order pieces !!

so got the fuel filler all "buttoned" up today ..

also re-fit the rear bumper and got it mounted .. "trimmed" to fit .. I cut ~2 1/4" off the bumper ends for a better fit

also backup camera mounted


also got the headliner "glued" today .. more tomorrow
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so got the fuel filler all "buttoned" up today ..

also re-fit the rear bumper and got it mounted .. "trimmed" to fit .. I cut ~2 1/4" off the bumper ends for a better fit

also backup camera mounted


also got the headliner "glued" today .. more tomorrow
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Last edited by slacker; Jun 2, 2011 at 07:01 PM.
#1325
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so more today ..
headliner is in , but my camera wouldnt take a very good pic , sorry , you'll have to wait on that one ...
I was in a bit of a delima about the visors .. what to do .. ??? my uhpolstery guy said he really didnt want to do them because of the "clip" mount , and it's difficult I guess . Toyota has only a couple left and only in TAN @ like 30.00 bucks ea !! anyway .. I was looking at my 90 4Runner and looked at its visors .. right color , and in great shape .. so I cleaned them up , and changed the mounting hardware , and used them .. they color matched perfect , and fit great .. pics of those also will have to follow ..
also got the windshield in


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headliner is in , but my camera wouldnt take a very good pic , sorry , you'll have to wait on that one ...
I was in a bit of a delima about the visors .. what to do .. ??? my uhpolstery guy said he really didnt want to do them because of the "clip" mount , and it's difficult I guess . Toyota has only a couple left and only in TAN @ like 30.00 bucks ea !! anyway .. I was looking at my 90 4Runner and looked at its visors .. right color , and in great shape .. so I cleaned them up , and changed the mounting hardware , and used them .. they color matched perfect , and fit great .. pics of those also will have to follow ..
also got the windshield in


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#1328
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thanks ..
I decided against the whidshield weatherstrip chrome "lock chanel" for 1 reason ..
presant and future replacement costs . @ 80.00 per side (X2)(my cost) + the stainless pieces @ 20.00 per (my cost) ..
These pieces are already becoming OBSOLETE .. as far as I know .. there are only 3 moulding sets left in North America .. and aftermarket has already discontinued the windshield weatherstrip for the "incert" type .. now only avaliable threw Toyota . this plastic chrome really dosnt last long with out becoming brittle and clowdy .. unless I buy all the sets , I didnt think it was feesable ...
no chrome on the vent window .. cuz it's a TRUCK !! ..
and the fuel filler bolts are "yellow" zinc'd bolts .. just like all the rest of the bolts .. ALL NEW .. as was from the factory ..
I wanted to keep the "Trekker" integretty intact .. with just a FEW mods ..
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#1336
Hey slacker, looking good man. Really sexy. If you dont mind could you post the specifics on the window seal you used for your front window? Next week i will have my front window pulled so that i can fix any rust and i would liketo go the same route as you have. Thanks
#1337
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thanks again fellas .. picked up my insurance and plates yesterday .. maybe go for a cruise this weekend
TinMan the windshield gasket is just the optional "no lock strip" .. should be avaliable at any glass shop ? I have had a few customers in the US tell me that it wasnt avaliable ? if you cant find one we sell it as well
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TinMan the windshield gasket is just the optional "no lock strip" .. should be avaliable at any glass shop ? I have had a few customers in the US tell me that it wasnt avaliable ? if you cant find one we sell it as well
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#1340
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not sure I'm ready to pimp it out yet !!
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