Author Topic: Not your average restoration, 1982 SR5 (Read 36180 times)

joe510 · « **Reply #60 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 12:02:07 PM »

Just take your time and be thorough.

joe510 · « **Reply #61 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 01:19:58 PM »

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Slabzilla · « **Reply #62 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 01:53:51 PM »

Totally Awesome work. I'd be afraid to move the thing out of my garage with that level of time and effort into it, it's a Beauty, keep it up.

helipilot77 · « **Reply #63 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 06:22:59 PM »

Love the color choice and the attention to detail.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 06:45:28 PM »

When you get it finished, give me a call and plan on me showing up to take it home and build it's own shed so I can share at it every day.

No doubt the nicest resto/mod build I've seen in a long time.

One question. Why set the cab back on the frame before painting the exterior?

joe510 · « **Reply #65 on:** Mar 13, 2018, 10:08:54 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Mar 13, 2018, 06:45:28 PM

When you get it finished, give me a call and plan on me showing up to take it home and build it's own shed so I can share at it every day.

No doubt the nicest resto/mod build I've seen in a long time.

One question. Why set the cab back on the frame before painting the exterior?

Good question because when I look at the pictures, I need to remind myself why also.. When i had the bodywork done on the cab, i wanted to get it "jammed" so that I could build the interior and the engine bay and then when it comes time to paint the body, we just tape those off and paint the outside. The reason the body is just sitting on the chassis is so i can line up the shock hoops and then weld them in. if you weld the hoops on the frame without the body, you run the risk of poor alignment and then eventually having to hammer in the inner fenders to make clearance for the hoops to not hit.

so the bodywork is still not done on the cab but i needed to make sure the hoops were welded in the right place.

Lots more pictures to follow.

joe510 · « **Reply #66 on:** Mar 21, 2018, 07:24:20 PM »

Added a few pictures of the rebuilt 2rz from the wonderful folks over at Yota One Performance.

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EASYRYDERDANGER · « **Reply #67 on:** Mar 22, 2018, 08:40:23 PM »

This build is fun to watch, your progress is fast!

8T3 · « **Reply #68 on:** Mar 26, 2018, 01:21:04 AM »

Toyota just stamped these hinges out.

Cleaned up.

The best gate Toyota ever made.

8T3 · « **Reply #69 on:** Mar 26, 2018, 01:22:25 AM »

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #70 on:** Mar 26, 2018, 05:00:06 AM »

Certainly one of the hardest to find tailgates. That bed is amazing. I need you to do the body work and paint on one of mine.

:)bestgen4runner · « **Reply #71 on:** Mar 27, 2018, 05:16:18 PM »

Quote from: 8T3 on Mar 26, 2018, 01:22:25 AM

I just want to touch it so bad.

300k · « **Reply #72 on:** Mar 27, 2018, 08:57:48 PM »

Quote from: :)bestgen4runner on Mar 27, 2018, 05:16:18 PM

I just want to touch it so bad.

keep your grubby fingers away from that bed. we're not worth it

8T3 · « **Reply #73 on:** Apr 04, 2018, 08:05:02 PM »

8T3 · « **Reply #74 on:** Apr 04, 2018, 08:09:49 PM »

:)bestgen4runner · « **Reply #75 on:** Apr 04, 2018, 08:41:40 PM »

Show off!

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #76 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 04:57:19 AM »

Alot better than me. I paid $48 for 2 new reproductions

H8PVMNT · « **Reply #77 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 10:04:21 AM »

I wouldn't even know what to di with a 1st gen that shiny

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the_white_shadow · « **Reply #78 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 11:13:35 AM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Apr 05, 2018, 10:04:21 AM

I wouldn't even know what to di with a 1st gen that shiny .

Oh I would.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #79 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 11:52:16 AM »

I'd stare at it alot. Drive it on a day with a -200 percent chance of rain.

Slabzilla · « **Reply #80 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 05:57:22 PM »

Those tail lights are so perfect, they look fake. I'm in awe of your attention to detail and bow down to your skills and patience.

8T3 · « **Reply #81 on:** Apr 05, 2018, 09:53:38 PM »

Quote from: Slabzilla on Apr 05, 2018, 05:57:22 PM

Those tail lights are so perfect, they look fake. I'm in awe of your attention to detail and bow down to your skills and patience.

There's nothing like a factory light.

Only OEM has the gasket at the top.

emsvitil · « **Reply #82 on:** Apr 06, 2018, 04:16:15 AM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Apr 05, 2018, 10:04:21 AM

I wouldn't even know what to di with a 1st gen that shiny .

Drive thru some mud.............

Gnarly4X · « **Reply #83 on:** Apr 06, 2018, 04:30:29 AM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Apr 05, 2018, 10:04:21 AM

I wouldn't even know what to di with a 1st gen that shiny .

When it's finished...see what Barrett-Jackson or Mecum thinks about it?

Gnarls.

THK Matt · « **Reply #84 on:** Apr 06, 2018, 11:05:14 AM »

Holy smokes dude, flawless! im in aw with your work. The nicest 1st gen to ever be on the road is right here.

This deserves some awards!

8T3 · « **Reply #85 on:** Apr 06, 2018, 10:41:54 PM »

I would like to make something clear. This is not my truck, It's Joe's. I'm just doing the body and paint.

Here's my truck. I'm sure many have seen it on the Rubicon.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/1600937-83-pickup-restoration.html

8T3 · « **Reply #86 on:** Apr 06, 2018, 10:53:46 PM »

Joe has been collecting parts over the last few years while the build has been progressing. This will truly be a full nut and bolt restoration. There will be many NOS parts and every piece will be restored before it goes back on. It will be as close to a "new" '82 as you can get with the exception of suspension and dual cases to get it through the Rubicon.

New Toyota cab to frame hardware.

yota_2128 · « **Reply #87 on:** Apr 09, 2018, 10:57:35 AM »

Curious on those knuckle gussets with integrated shock mount. Did you make those? Or did you purchase them somewhere?

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redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #88 on:** Apr 09, 2018, 11:10:52 AM »

https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-axle-armor/heavy-duty-knuckle-gusset-kit

joe510 · « **Reply #89 on:** Apr 09, 2018, 12:24:14 PM »

Thank you RedNeck, that is correct. Those are gussets that I got from Marlin. They do require a little massaging and persuasion to get them to fit just right.

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