You guessed it, yet another 85 4 Runner buildup!

[Austin W]

I have never seen a dovetailed 4-runner before, keep up the good work

[Shoyrtt]

I have never seen a dovetailed 4-runner before, keep up the good work

Thanks Along with Locktup's rig, I have probably read Chopperman's buildup a hundred times. If I didn't need a backseat and the storage ...


 

[BLACKDOG]

  so much for the clean runner!!!


I'm looking forward to watching this, I like your ideas  

It was funny about this time my wife came out and asked if we had been drinking again. The other side end cap is on and I started to trim the gate tonight.

Wayne

Thats when you get the best ideas!!! 

[Shoyrtt]

  so much for the clean runner!!!

The neighbors sure get a laugh when I drive it on the street. They say "it sure was nice when you first bought it"


The other motivator was to try to lighten the Runner up. With the added weight of the exo, it was going to be a pig without some cutting.

[Austin W]

Thanks Along with Locktup's rig, I have probably read Chopperman's buildup a hundred times. If I didn't need a backseat and the storage ...


 

..and chopperman truck is the only 4runner i have seen with a chopped top

[jedrattle]

 


I have been thinking about this lately but I need to get my 3.4 swap done. I hope to make the Hammers night run but we'll see.

[Shoyrtt]

..and chopperman truck is the only 4runner i have seen with a chopped top

It looks cool but my big head would take a beating.

I have been thinking about this lately but I need to get my 3.4 swap done. I hope to make the Hammers night run but we'll see.

Sean, are you thinking about cutting a little more?  How is the exo coming?

[46&2]

Sweet 85 man. I am liking your ideas for the rear, can't wait to see how it turns out. Keep up the good work.

[Loosekannon]

Can't wait to see how this comes out. Looking good so far  Hope to see it at the end of next month 

[locktup]

It was funny about this time my wife came out and asked if we had been drinking again. The other side end cap is on and I started to trim the gate tonight.

Wayne

That's good stuff. My wife asked me the same thing when she saw mine cut in half.

[jedrattle]

Sean, are you thinking about cutting a little more?  How is the exo coming?

There is no exo right now or for a little while. I have been trying to decide on the body. I want to cut it similar to what you are doing because, I want about 4inches more of wheel base. The wheel well is in the way. Another problem is...I want to four link the rear but the I can't seem to get around bringing the shocks through the bed floor.  I want to have a spare tire without looking like a rolling jungle gym with a tire strapped to it. I also need some form of a semi weather tight top (won't fit in the garage plus there is too much crap in there  ). The wife really did not like driving without the top on...she was getting sunburned and she was worried about the dogs falling out. So I took the hard top and cut it down some. That worked for her. But I am not sure how to get the top on and cut it like that , etc., etc., etc.  So needless to say it a mess of a problem/decision.  I will do my engine swap while you do this. I get ideas from your truck. 


P.S. End highjack!!

[Shoyrtt]

There is no exo right now or for a little while. I have been trying to decide on the body. I want to cut it similar to what you are doing because, I want about 4inches more of wheel base. The wheel well is in the way. Another problem is...I want to four link the rear but the I can't seem to get around bringing the shocks through the bed floor.  I want to have a spare tire without looking like a rolling jungle gym with a tire strapped to it. I also need some form of a semi weather tight top (won't fit in the garage plus there is too much crap in there  ). The wife really did not like driving without the top on...she was getting sunburned and she was worried about the dogs falling out. So I took the hard top and cut it down some. That worked for her. But I am not sure how to get the top on and cut it like that , etc., etc., etc.  So needless to say it a mess of a problem/decision.  I will do my engine swap while you do this. I get ideas from your truck. 


P.S. End highjack!!

Even though I gave you a hard time about bobbing your 4Runner a few months back, I really saw the light after dragging the sheet metal around the Hammers. I figured if I was going to run an exo on it, I need to cut some weight to try and compensate. Although I have always carried a full sized spare, I don't know if will in the future. For a top, I am looking at a CanBak clone or using the top bows and hardware configuration of a Samurai and have a top stitched up.    I'll be following your 3.4 swap closely. 8)

[jedrattle]

  Cutting the 10inches out made for a lot less overhang....it's really nice. I got a quick look at it today!   All I can say is  !    I have a canback...................

[Shoyrtt]

  Cutting the 10inches out made for a lot less overhang....it's really nice. I got a quick look at it today!   All I can say is  !    I have a canback...................

You shouldn't tease I'm still working (pencil pushing).

[MR_DIY]

  YOU CUT IT!!!!! 

nice job... I hope you get er done 

[dov'd85]

lookin sik! do you have a build up thread on that silver runner?

[ZukIzzy]

A little progress today





Probly won't get any more done till next week.

Wayne

[Shoyrtt]

lookin sik! do you have a build up thread on that silver runner?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=255609

[Shoyrtt]

A little progress today

Wow! 8)
Did you make it up to JV for the photo shoot?

This next week looks good for some evening work. Give me a call.

[ZukIzzy]

Wow! 8)
Did you make it up to JV for the photo shoot?

This next week looks good for some evening work. Give me a call.

Hope it is OK to post a pic for you  I didn not think about it.

No its a long story but I did not have a rig and the 100* plus forcast for JV made the prospect of just going to hang not seem worth is. Oh and there was domestic drama a bit too.


wayne

[Shoyrtt]

Hope it is OK to post a pic for you  I didn not think about it.

No its a long story but I did not have a rig and the 100* plus forcast for JV made the prospect of just going to hang not seem worth is. Oh and there was domestic drama a bit too.


wayne

I know domestic drama.
Any time you have urge to post a picture is fine by me.
How is this week shaping up for a visit from your northern neighbor?

BTW: Happy Fathers Day!

[ZukIzzy]

I know domestic drama.
Any time you have urge to post a picture is fine by me.
How is this week shaping up for a visit from your northern neighbor?

BTW: Happy Fathers Day!

Happy fathers day to you

Pick a day and let me know I don't know the schedule but the rig come back tuesday who knows after that

Wayne

[ZukIzzy]

a little more progress

[locktup]

Looks good. That was such a pain in the ass.

Jason

[Shoyrtt]

Looks good. That was such a pain in the ass.

Jason

I have viewed your pain, over and over again. 

[Shoyrtt]

a little more progress

How about Wedsday night?

[ZukIzzy]

How about Wedsday night?

Cool I am going to get the frame trimmed and the new X member in tonight if I can. then we can cut out the old one and see if we can get the tank moved.

Wayne

[Fearofrunner]

Why shoyrtt Why!!!!!!!! That was the cleanliest 85 i have ever read about and now it's gone all gone...(well half gone) 

[ZukIzzy]

Why shoyrtt Why!!!!!!!! That was the cleanliest 85 i have ever read about and now it's gone all gone...(well half gone) 

No it is still all here and all the pieces are really CLEAN.

wayne

[Shoyrtt]

Why shoyrtt Why!!!!!!!! That was the cleanliest 85 i have ever read about and now it's gone all gone...(well half gone) 

Why?  Well it all started as a young child with my first set of Hot Wheels. The Hot Wheel straight from the package just isn't right, it NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED!

Fast forward 30+ years later, and well..................I have still have issues.