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fatt_matt · « **Reply #60 on:** Apr 15, 2007, 04:38:25 PM »

that dash is marvelous..

nice work!!

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #61 on:** Apr 15, 2007, 07:12:58 PM »

Quote from: haggard82 on Apr 15, 2007, 09:46:07 AM

damn that trucks to clean to wheel haha, what size rims are you running? i just picked up some 36's as well and planning on 8" rim.

Those are actually 15"x9" wheels. Those are the wheels that were on the truck when I bought it. Hopefully in the future I'll be running a set of 15"x10" Allied beadlocks. I have to kinda watch the spending a little bit right now because my wife has a 66 Mustang that I need to start working on here pretty soon..

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #62 on:** Apr 15, 2007, 07:18:26 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Apr 15, 2007, 01:28:29 PM

Holy cow man You're sure putting a lot of time and effort into this build! Good luck, I like the way it's going

Yeah, I have been putting a lot of time in to this thing. I've been actually working on it for a little over a year now. I probably could have been done with it sooner, but I'm a little anal when it comes to projects like this.....plus, I just had it in my mind the kind of rig I wanted when I started this thing and set out to get it there.

By the way, I sure appreciate all the positive feedback on this build.....it does a person good to hear that...

AZ.Bill · « **Reply #63 on:** Apr 16, 2007, 05:38:22 PM »

Vary nice work on the truck! how is the headroom with those seats?
Those first gens are sweet.Looking foward to seeing more.

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #64 on:** Apr 16, 2007, 05:48:40 PM »

Quote from: AZ.Bill on Apr 16, 2007, 05:38:22 PM

Vary nice work on the truck! how is the headroom with those seats?
Those first gens are sweet.Looking foward to seeing more.

Actually the headroom isn't too bad...at least for a first gen truck. I did have to flip the angle mounts that came with the sliders to get the seats down a bit though.
I agree with you on the first gen trucks too....I think that is my absolute favorite Toyota truck. Actually, it was my first Toyota truck too.....I drove an 80 model 2 wheel drive truck for 17 years until I bought my 02 Tacoma 4 door..

Yota Tony · « **Reply #65 on:** Apr 16, 2007, 07:10:41 PM »

I think I might grab some of those seats for my truck actually.
This truck is totally sweet.

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #66 on:** Jun 01, 2007, 01:41:52 PM »

Did you use an aftermarket wiring harness for the engine swap or did you piece together one yourself? Any more information on the adapter to run the toyota cases? Does that motor have a lot of power in your application? Thanks.

slacker · « **Reply #67 on:** Jun 02, 2007, 04:33:59 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Feb 04, 2007, 12:38:31 PM

Oddmar, you need to find a cali/arizona bed for that thing

no no no .. they have rust already built in .. http://www.toyotafiberglass.com is the way to go .

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #68 on:** Jun 02, 2007, 05:26:02 PM »

Quote from: alwayzbroken on Jun 01, 2007, 01:41:52 PM

Did you use an aftermarket wiring harness for the engine swap or did you piece together one yourself? Any more information on the adapter to run the toyota cases? Does that motor have a lot of power in your application? Thanks.

For the engine, I used the Howell fuel injection harness. It seems like a really well done harness and was pretty easy to put in. I also ripped out all the existing truck harness and replaced it with a 12 circuit Painless chassis harness. As for the adapter, it's an Advanced Adapter TH350 to Toyota adapter. As for engine power, I actually haven't even ran it yet. I still need to get the exhaust put on so I can hook up the O2 sensor and I also have to get the flatbed finished so I can mount the battery and fuel cell in the bed. I'm guessing it's going to have plenty of power though....especially with the dual cases.

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #69 on:** Jun 04, 2007, 07:34:22 AM »

Nice build. I like your Dash. I hope to do that one day when I pull my windshield out to take care of some rust in the A pillars.
Mike

Redeyejedi · « **Reply #70 on:** Jun 04, 2007, 04:22:25 PM »

super nice build thread!!!
that dash is top-notch!!
i'd like to spray my cab and do a nice dash like that one, cept for my 2nd gen.
really nice work and attention to detail.

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #71 on:** Jun 04, 2007, 06:59:15 PM »

Thanks again guys.....I sure do appreciate the positive feedback. I have been really suprised on the feedback on the dash....that was just kinda something I came up with and really didn't expect it to come out looking that good. As far as progress on this thing, I've been getting some tube work done on it. I've got the front bumper done, tube doors and most of the rear half for the flatbed done. I still have to tie in the rest of the exo into the main hoop though. I'm hoping to have that done this weekend. Here's a few more pics of the progress.....I'll get more up as soon as I can. By the way, the rear section is not yet welded to the truck if your wondering....

toywthbdydmge · « **Reply #72 on:** Jun 04, 2007, 08:32:56 PM »

that rig is turning out awsome hope mine will turn out that clean $Beer Chug\'n$

topar · « **Reply #73 on:** Jun 05, 2007, 04:25:02 PM »

Looking good. Is that the stock door latch? I have been thinking of changing out my pins for latches on my tube doors.

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #74 on:** Jun 05, 2007, 07:15:03 PM »

Quote from: topar on Jun 05, 2007, 04:25:02 PM

Looking good. Is that the stock door latch? I have been thinking of changing out my pins for latches on my tube doors.

Well, there not the stock one's from this truck....but they are stock Toyota latches. I went and picked up a set from an 86 at the junkyard. I'm thinking just about any year model would work because Toyota hasn't changed that design in quite sometime. On those particular latches I took off the door lock mechanism and everything else that I didn't need. Works pretty well.

topar · « **Reply #75 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 08:06:23 AM »

Thanks, I need to do that with mine instead of the pins I have.

mima · « **Reply #76 on:** Jun 08, 2007, 04:43:27 PM »

very nice looking truck!

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #77 on:** Jul 15, 2007, 04:42:11 PM »

Well, I got a few updated pics for this build. I figure I'm about a week and a half from having this thing moving under it's own power. All I've got left is a little bit of wiring, exhaust, battery and a windshield. I can't wait to get this thing on the trail...

DTB · « **Reply #78 on:** Jul 15, 2007, 05:02:19 PM »

wow

topar · « **Reply #79 on:** Jul 15, 2007, 05:12:04 PM »

You Da Man!

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #80 on:** Jul 15, 2007, 05:29:46 PM »

You know, you guys make me feel pretty dang good about what I've done with this thing.
Here's to ya....

baconator · « **Reply #81 on:** Jul 16, 2007, 03:28:11 AM »

beautiful truck. $Beer Chug\'n$ did you fab the bed yourself or is it a kit?

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #82 on:** Jul 16, 2007, 07:35:31 AM »

Quote from: bacon on Jul 16, 2007, 03:28:11 AM

beautiful truck. $Beer Chug\'n$ did you fab the bed yourself or is it a kit?

Actually I fabbed it myself. I kinda styled it after the All Pro flatbed kit. I just kinda liked the looks of that bed. Oh and thanks..

offroadin88 · « **Reply #83 on:** Jul 16, 2007, 02:07:26 PM »

looks great

gonepostal · « **Reply #84 on:** Aug 21, 2007, 07:00:06 PM »

have you had a chance to really play with it. I am interested in how you like the auto trans/convertor choice.

CrawlerBrennan · « **Reply #85 on:** Aug 22, 2007, 07:36:33 PM »

this rig is sick

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #86 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 06:58:54 PM »

Quote from: gonepostal on Aug 21, 2007, 07:00:06 PM

have you had a chance to really play with it. I am interested in how you like the auto trans/convertor choice.

Well, I haven't really hit the trails with it yet. I did finally get this thing done though. I just got the drive shafts in it this last week and have been playing a little bit on my 10 acres. I think the auto/converter choice I made is going to work pretty well. About the only issue I have with the converter choice is that when I'm in low/low and 2wd, the rear brakes don't hold just real well. Now when I'm in 4wd, the brakes seem to work just fine and hold all 4 tires in place. I should be able to get you a more detailed report on how this thing is going to work after labor day weekend. We have a trip planned up at Grand Lake here in Oklahoma where there are plenty of rocks and trails to play on.

baconator · « **Reply #87 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 08:43:17 PM »

sweet deal... we need wheeling pics. hopefully you dont flop it on its maiden voyage

DTB · « **Reply #88 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 01:48:18 PM »

Quote from: baconator on Aug 23, 2007, 08:43:17 PM

sweet deal... we need wheeling pics. hopefully you dont flop it on its maiden voyage

It does look pretty high for the tires...what size u running? springs?

Toyota_Dave · « **Reply #89 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 06:40:44 PM »

Yeah, it does sit just a bit high right now. The springs are the Marlin 4 inch. I hoping once I get them broke in that it sits a bit lower. Oh and the tires are 36 inch Iroks.

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