Author Topic: 82 4WD Buildup (Read 37053 times)

Yota4life · « **Reply #30 on:** May 10, 2005, 10:52:03 PM »

Did you paint that yourself because it looks really

. Its looking really good. I did the same thing on my floor but i used herculiner

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #31 on:** May 10, 2005, 11:13:31 PM »

No prob at all. I have no problem doing the sas etc... but for some reason im dreading the spring perches, seems like something that must be PERFECT. Oh well, measure ten times, weld once right?

So what is your estimated completion time on the truck? Looks to me like your about 90% done

awhotrods · « **Reply #32 on:** May 11, 2005, 09:17:26 AM »

Quote from: Yota4life on May 10, 2005, 10:52:03 PM

Did you paint that yourself because it looks really . Its looking really good. I did the same thing on my floor but i used herculiner

I did most of the body and prep work on the truck, rented a booth, and had someone help me spray it

awhotrods · « **Reply #33 on:** May 11, 2005, 09:21:14 AM »

Perches aren't too bad, I've done them a bunch of times. Just make sure you have a torch to get'em off because its a major pain in the

with a cut off wheel. I'm not really sure how soon I will have this thing done. I just ordered a Off-Road Solutions conversion harness for my truck and ETA is like 6 weeks!!!

I guess that will give me time to get the fuel system plumbed and everything else done.

Quote from: 4LOWx2 on May 10, 2005, 11:13:31 PM

No prob at all. I have no problem doing the sas etc... but for some reason im dreading the spring perches, seems like something that must be PERFECT. Oh well, measure ten times, weld once right? So what is your estimated completion time on the truck? Looks to me like your about 90% done

toyotamax01 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2005, 10:44:57 AM »

very nice truck it looks like mine but just have a older cab on it. nice work

MidgetMike · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2005, 07:29:45 AM »

Looks sick Armen it's gonna be heart breaking to see you jack up that bitchin paint job. $Beer Chug\'n$

BigMike · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2005, 10:36:57 AM »

Wow, looks REALLY SICK!

You need to update your avatar and get some

What paint did you use to paint your frame and suspension black? Just regular engine black or what? I am going to do that for my plans this summer. I think I'll use some flat black Kylron..... But I dont know if there is some small rusting areas it will just eat through the paint.

awhotrods · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2005, 10:54:20 AM »

Thanks bigmike, I used krylon rust tought semi-flat paint for the frame and engine compartment. It seems to cover pretty good. If you have any rust popping up steel brush it, and brush some "Rust Mort" it kills rust and turns it to black primer. I'm pretty lucky with my truck, there is no rust anywhere! I got it from the original owner back in November, and it had never been out of Roseville, (where I live)

Quote from: BigMike on May 16, 2005, 10:36:57 AM

Wow, looks REALLY SICK! You need to update your avatar and get some

What paint did you use to paint your frame and suspension black? Just regular engine black or what? I am going to do that for my plans this summer. I think I'll use some flat black Kylron..... But I dont know if there is some small rusting areas it will just eat through the paint.

awhotrods · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:39:08 PM »

kinda jacking my own thread, but here are a couple pics of my other project I have been working on, its a 55 chevy with a 422ci LS6 (Stroked out Z06 vette motor)

awhotrods · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:43:06 PM »

motor pic

mr4x42u · « **Reply #40 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:44:22 PM »

your truck looks like my buddies,,looks great,,,,and nice fidy five too.Thats a phatty looking motor,,,very sweeet..

awhotrods · « **Reply #41 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:47:48 PM »

yeah, that does kinda look like my truck, thats sweet! That snow looks like fun!!

Back to the yota, I finally have an engine harness for my 22RE conversion, so I am going to start plugging things in. I also got a external fuel pump to use with my stock tank from a 83 celica gt. Will be posting up some new pics very soon.

awhotrods · « **Reply #42 on:** May 23, 2005, 06:20:51 PM »

My PRP seats finally came in, so in they go! I got the wide version (+2") and also had them bend the headrest forward (Kyota's reccomendation) so the seat will slide all the way to the back. Mmmmmm, new car smell

awhotrods · « **Reply #43 on:** May 23, 2005, 06:24:55 PM »

In the truck

awhotrods · « **Reply #44 on:** May 23, 2005, 06:27:42 PM »

Oh yeah, I also installed a Marlin twin stick the other day, almost done with the little stuff!

KYOTA · « **Reply #45 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:01:00 PM »

Wow that little bend in the headrest tubes looks like it made all the difference in the world, wish I woulda known that stock like mine you lose 2-3" more rearward mounting ability.I think after this trip I'm going to pull mine and remove the cover and do a little tweaking. Trucks looking awesome. looks like the 55 has a little toe out problem

Yota4life · « **Reply #46 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:13:51 PM »

That is lookin soooo sick! I like the seats. Its going to be a fun rig when your all done.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #47 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:15:28 AM »

Those are the adsact same seats I want! Those or there daily Driver model they have. Im diggin the twin stick. Your really truckin along on that thing!

TrackVino · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2005, 12:00:59 PM »

Your rig is looking really good.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2005, 04:29:23 PM »

sick man those seats are badass $Beer Chug\'n$

awhotrods · « **Reply #50 on:** May 25, 2005, 04:50:56 PM »

Just installed 14" Bilsteins in the front

ozzy93xtra · « **Reply #51 on:** Jun 04, 2005, 12:28:33 PM »

its so purdy

6.72:1 · « **Reply #52 on:** Jun 04, 2005, 01:52:39 PM »

That is awesome. Keep up the great work! I wish I knew a thing or two about dual cases eveyone keeps talking about. I might get some for mine if I knew what they were all about and how they worked. Anyway, Keep on trucking!

awhotrods · « **Reply #53 on:** Jun 08, 2005, 04:04:01 PM »

Finally making some more progress, Jesse at High Angle built a badass CV for the rear, and I am picking up my V6 3rd for the rear with detroit, 5.29's, and billet spacer. Also started on the flatbed, will post up some pics soon

p.s. here is a pic of the 85 front axle I have been working on, gusseted the steering stops, welded Marlin armor, and shaved all extra brackets. I'm waiting on my HP third so I can throw this badboy in

awhotrods · « **Reply #54 on:** Jun 08, 2005, 07:06:58 PM »

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Hyena · « **Reply #55 on:** Jun 08, 2005, 07:21:45 PM »

If you want to shave a little more off of the axle try and cut the bottom u-bolt perch off of the pass. side of the axle. That is a good rock anchor right there. The drain plug can also be a rock anchor too. It all looks very good though.