they are the originals , we just spent about 1/2 hour cleaning and then some paint .
I look forward to helping you in the spring .

as above ...

thanks Al .
Toms cab was full of rust , so we actually replaced the cab with one we had previously built .

also , Tom has agreed to go with the stripes ... I know he'll be happy
We already have the paterns , and have been selling them for a few years now . we're just going to match the colors to the interior as best a possable fo a "custom" package for Tom





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dying and some wiring today ...

some pieces being color matched



and also got the guage pod installed
spliced a new harness into the main harness , and also wired the guages



built a harness for the main harness , and the guage pod , so now "plug and play "



and installed





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Good decision Tom. Stripes = SEXY! LOL

Corey, for the gauges, did you tap into the dimmer switch for illumination?

 

no , I just built a harness to the plug .. The plug is built into every harness .



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new LED's in the guage pod



little work on the dash today
also got the speedo done
We're switching out the old speedo for one with a tach , Toms original had a better condition glass then the replacement , so i opt to use that one .



pulled it all apart to clean the 32 year old dust off of the surround and the guages





polished the glass , inside and out







and back together .... and oops , original glass didnt have the trip meter hole , so I had to cut it ..
done and looks much better



also , got the dash in place





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dang , i was just re reading , and noticed the 4WD light is in a different position on the guage cluster .. I guess i'm gonna have to fix that
unless the "cluster" is wired different ? I dont recall ever running into this before ?

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this was buggin me , so I ended up going in on sunday to fix this .
at first I though the cluster would have just been "wired" different . but turns out the pin location is the same in the wiring diagram ? so after thinking about it for a bit , I just decided to pull it apart again , and swap name tags



so now all good




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Love the attention to detail!

 

thanks Nick


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so my buddy Brad had a day off and came to the shop to learn a few things .. I promptly put him to work cleaning



and installed



seriously though .. thanks for the Help Brad

also a little detail before install



and with the NEW dash pad , we almost have a completed interior




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What product are you using to dyeing the parts with? I will need to do the same with the mismatch of parts I have accumulated. Great progress and pics.

 

SEM products ... you'll need the cleaner + the prep + the dye


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got the center section of the steering wheel apart ..
It was badly sun faded , and Tom supplied me with a new horn pin , so i wanted to clean it all up and "file" the contacts

all pulled apart , Dyed and redy to go back together



and cleaning the contacts





and back together , installed , and working like NEW !!




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working on the front end again .. piecing the front bumper back together

I powder coated the bumper in a "satin" finish and painted the filler panel



cleaned up the sign lamps , and also the inner chrome paint was delapitated , so I refinished this as well





powder coated the bolts and now all back together and ready to install



and a pic for Tom



I hope your lovin' it


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and Toms seats of choice (supplied) with our modified brackets , installed





also , grill was badly sun damaged



so I opt , for a replacement , and with the new grill , cant put that faded emblem back on ......



so "spruced" that up a bit




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tail lamps pulled apart to be "freshened up "
cleaned up the sockets and the inner side of the lenses



again the plactic was faded , and one side damagedand needed replacement . so to make the 2 different housings match , I decided to bring the "blue" theme to the tailgate



and lens bezzles



installed



also got the fuel filler pocket and door back together on his NEW fiberglass box








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more detailing and a comparison of old and refurbished




and both done



and all new weatherstrip





also powder coated the wiper arms ..



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That engine bay looks IMMACULATE! Love it!

 

This is an amazing build. I had a First Gen Hilux here in Aus as my first car, Love them!

 

doors done





and now the decals/stripes are all installed



and now basically DONE , this is it for pictures UNTILL Tom picks it up ....
gimmy a call Tom


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