Author Topic: my 84 reg. cab buildup (Read 47965 times)

MR_DIY · « **Reply #90 on:** Jun 20, 2006, 03:56:09 AM »

Quote from: SHEER MAGNITUDE OF THE ROCKWELL on Jun 20, 2006, 01:57:58 AM

Dang, that list came fast!

That list continues to run through my brain until it's done.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #91 on:** Jun 20, 2006, 04:37:24 PM »

I know the feeling...I got caught in class the other day drawing a Rockwell...okay, it was a nude babe, but I understand what you mean....

MR_DIY · « **Reply #92 on:** Jun 20, 2006, 05:44:14 PM »

Quote from: SHEER MAGNITUDE OF THE ROCKWELL on Jun 20, 2006, 04:37:24 PM

I know the feeling...I got caught in class the other day drawing a Rockwell...okay, it was a nude babe, but I understand what you mean....

I drive for a living so I have nothing but time to think about what I HAVE to get done before the next trip. it's pretty bad

are you pete at kupfer photography? how do ya know him?

6.72:1 · « **Reply #93 on:** Jun 20, 2006, 07:34:51 PM »

I surely am Pete at Kupfer Photography.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #94 on:** Jun 21, 2006, 03:59:06 AM »

Quote from: SHEER MAGNITUDE OF THE ROCKWELL on Jun 20, 2006, 07:34:51 PM

I surely am Pete at Kupfer Photography.

oh cool... I bought my top shift tcase from you

6.72:1 · « **Reply #95 on:** Jun 22, 2006, 12:59:20 AM »

HA! I remember now. Small world.

cheap sunglasses · « **Reply #96 on:** Jun 22, 2006, 07:24:38 PM »

Just read through the whole thing.. build is looking very nice. What kind of bedliner did you use in the cab?

MR_DIY · « **Reply #97 on:** Jun 22, 2006, 07:43:38 PM »

Quote from: cheap sunglasses on Jun 22, 2006, 07:24:38 PM

Just read through the whole thing.. build is looking very nice. What kind of bedliner did you use in the cab?

thanks for taking the time... I had a local shop spray line-x 100% of the cab

it might be getting cut out (at least for the tunnel section)

thanks again

MR_DIY · « **Reply #98 on:** Jun 27, 2006, 05:12:33 PM »

got my new tires today.. 38x12.50x15 TSL's... they are bias ply and absolutely new! I love them already (although I wish they were a tad wider... maybe that'll come as I air down and run them a bit. I will groove them once I get over the "new tire" phase. thanks for looking

next up is bumpstops for sure.... then a tcase skid/xmember and this and that's... she's almost done for a while

Shoyrtt · « **Reply #99 on:** Jun 27, 2006, 05:36:24 PM »

Your truck looks good!

8" or 10" width wheels? Now with 38s you won't need the flat belly.

You just gained 3 or 4 inches in ground clearance.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #100 on:** Jun 27, 2006, 05:45:43 PM »

15x8 2" BS wheels. yea- you are right about the flat belly. it'll be just fine with a mild dtrain lift. thanks for the kind words

Travota · « **Reply #101 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 05:05:35 AM »

looks rad man!!

sloyota · « **Reply #102 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 07:55:38 AM »

i like the front grill

speedemon · « **Reply #103 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 09:10:19 AM »

like the taco grill. i wish my build was moving as fast as yours.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #104 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 10:00:23 AM »

That is a good looking cabin! I like the new shoes! Should be fun!

rocktoy83 · « **Reply #105 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 06:21:41 PM »

Sweet toy

MR_DIY · « **Reply #106 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 06:56:23 PM »

wow, thanks guys. I didn't think my buildup was moving fast LOL. I have a few things left to do and it'll be left alone to wheel for a while.

exo
bumpstops ( almost done making them)
front locker
Longfields
super beefy front housing (almost done as well)
retube front Driveshaft
skidplate/xmember with dtrain lift
build a dash with gauges and drink holders
hydro assist steering
paint job

That is all I can think of

6.72:1 · « **Reply #107 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 09:37:37 PM »

Kuhl!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #108 on:** Jun 28, 2006, 09:41:59 PM »

Nice! I'm diggin that taco grill.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #109 on:** Jun 29, 2006, 03:31:33 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 28, 2006, 09:41:59 PM

Nice! I'm diggin that taco grill.

thanks man- I have had a few folks ask me what year my tacoma was?

speedemon · « **Reply #110 on:** Jun 29, 2006, 04:11:07 PM »

haha.... no matter how fast a build goes it is never fast enough until you get to the point where you are asking yourself what else can I do to it?

jkimmel · « **Reply #111 on:** Jun 30, 2006, 06:03:50 AM »

Hey dude, looks good. Do you have any decent pics of how you mounted the gas tank back there? I am trying to find a clean way to mount the tank between the frame rails the same way you did.

thanks

MR_DIY · « **Reply #112 on:** Jun 30, 2006, 11:02:52 AM »

Quote from: jkimmel on Jun 30, 2006, 06:03:50 AM

Hey dude, looks good. Do you have any decent pics of how you mounted the gas tank back there? I am trying to find a clean way to mount the tank between the frame rails the same way you did.

thanks

sure man. it was either 1" or 1.5" angle iron. I just set the tank level (by the bottom) and then welded the angle iron to the framerails and put 3 holes in the angle iron that lined up with the o/g tank mount holes. I'll try to get a pic if that doesn't make sense.

it was super easy *it's sort of a bia to get the tank out but it can be done with 1 person and about 5 minutes

prang11 · « **Reply #113 on:** Jun 30, 2006, 11:33:35 AM »

Awsome Rig

MR_DIY · « **Reply #114 on:** Jun 30, 2006, 12:05:27 PM »

Quote from: prang11 on Jun 30, 2006, 11:33:35 AM

Awsome Rig

I appreciate it man. but I have to disagree

MudSlinginYota · « **Reply #115 on:** Jul 01, 2006, 04:52:20 PM »

Hey what year is your tacoma and when did they come with round hellas

MR_DIY · « **Reply #116 on:** Jul 02, 2006, 08:14:58 PM »

Quote from: MudSlinginYota on Jul 01, 2006, 04:52:20 PM

Hey what year is your tacoma and when did they come with round hellas

it was a special editon. they came on 38" tsl's factory too

MR_DIY · « **Reply #117 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 05:01:50 PM »

here are my most recent pics of it. I have built bumpstops but tore the front two off wheeling URE???
anyway- all ya'll care for is pics so here

now I need to..

paint it
finish the exo
winch mount/winch
fix an oil leak or two
fix the tcase leak (speedo cable cross threaded?)
do the small drivetrain lift with hockey pucks or something
build a new front driveshaft or at least re-tube mine (likely)
hydro assist, gusset front axle, welded 3rd for front, longfield outers
groove new TSL's
stereo, vynil seats, some sort of dash with gauges
tube doors. That's ALL

yota-tota · « **Reply #118 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 05:32:35 PM »

how do you find your rear shocks mounted like that? Truck is looking real good man

MR_DIY · « **Reply #119 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 06:16:06 PM »

Quote from: yota-tota on Aug 10, 2006, 05:32:35 PM

how do you find your rear shocks mounted like that? Truck is looking real good man

I just look under the flatbed and their they are!

nah- I guess they work fine... judging by the "e-stats" They should be operating at about 40% effectiveness. That was about the easiest way to mount them with tons of clearance. I don't really know b/c I don't normally pay much attention to shocks

I kind of want to build a samurai based buggy and swap the drivetrain but then again I really like my truck

think I'll just stick with the truck and enjoy it for a while

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