Author Topic: Willy Wonka: 87 4runner, 5VZ, SAS w/ FJ62, (Read 162305 times)

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #600 on:** Mar 14, 2016, 03:18:34 PM »

he will do this

zippo · « **Reply #601 on:** Mar 14, 2016, 05:18:53 PM »

Quote from: chim on Mar 14, 2016, 03:01:47 PM

Will you fit in a first gen?!

Yeah. I can fit. Even more so with after market seats.

LittleSteve · « **Reply #602 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 02:53:57 PM »

Quote from: zippo on Mar 14, 2016, 05:18:53 PM

Yeah. I can fit. Even more so with after market seats.

There not that small... I dont know what everyone is moaning about

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #603 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 06:08:12 PM »

I'm about 5'8" and I'm cramped in mine with the seat all the way back lol

blackdiamond · « **Reply #604 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 06:09:43 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Mar 17, 2016, 06:08:12 PM

I'm about 5'8" and I'm cramped in mine with the seat all the way back lol

It's all about the shoe choice...

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #605 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 06:11:19 PM »

Shoe horn you mean. I put racing seats in my 80 rig and it's great for wheeling but not a long cruise. The beat 1st gen set up for comfort I've done is a 2nd gen split bench with the armrest. Loved it.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #606 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 06:21:40 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Mar 17, 2016, 06:11:19 PM

Shoe horn you mean. I put racing seats in my 80 rig and it's great for wheeling but not a long cruise. The beat 1st gen set up for comfort I've done is a 2nd gen split bench with the armrest. Loved it.

I actually feel like my 4Runner has a much tighter fit when I have heavier shoes on. It's odd that the small difference in shoes can be so noticeable.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #607 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 06:35:17 PM »

If I'm not working on something I'm wearing flip flops. My shoes don't much change it for me. It's mainly the vent windows ans bucket seats that make it feel so small

toyodaaddict · « **Reply #608 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 08:42:00 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Mar 17, 2016, 06:08:12 PM

I'm about 5'8" and I'm cramped in mine with the seat all the way back lol

I'm 5'8'' 140lbs and I feel a bit cramped in mine as well. I've always wondered how Marlin and BigMike make it work, they both appear to be pretty big guys.

Zippo, I gotta say I'm a bit sad to see this thing go, especially since I never got a chance to see it in action, after the build. On the other hand, I'm looking forward to seeing what you put together next, especially if its a first gen

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blackdiamond · « **Reply #609 on:** Mar 18, 2016, 05:56:11 AM »

Quote from: toyodaaddict on Mar 17, 2016, 08:42:00 PM

I've always wondered how Marlin and BigMike make it work, they both appear to be pretty big guys.

BigMike is not a big guy. I'd guess he's closer to your 5' 8" than my 6' 0".

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #610 on:** Mar 18, 2016, 07:10:07 AM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Mar 18, 2016, 05:56:11 AM

BigMike is not a big guy. I'd guess he's closer to your 5' 8" than my 6' 0".

I disagree. He seemed over six feet when I saw him.

zippo · « **Reply #611 on:** Mar 18, 2016, 08:23:18 AM »

I drove little steve first gen this past summer and was fine. I'm more worried how I'm going to fit my pitties with me.

As for big I'm going to say 5' 10".

blackdiamond · « **Reply #612 on:** Mar 18, 2016, 12:19:58 PM »

Quote from: SqWADoosh on Mar 18, 2016, 07:10:07 AM

I disagree. He seemed over six feet when I saw him.

I have not seen him since 2008, so...

I have it from a reliable source that BigMike is 6'-0".

helipilot77 · « **Reply #613 on:** Mar 18, 2016, 08:23:36 PM »

I drove Steve's truck for a decent amount of the freeway miles down to the rubicon and I'm 6' and 200 lbs. and had no complaints about comfort, other than the noise. I think bucket seats make a big difference.

LittleSteve · « **Reply #614 on:** Mar 19, 2016, 01:47:11 PM »

Quote from: helipilot77 on Mar 18, 2016, 08:23:36 PM

I drove Steve's truck for a decent amount of the freeway miles down to the rubicon and I'm 6' and 200 lbs. and had no complaints about comfort, other than the noise. I think bucket seats make a big difference.

Noise? What noise? Sorry i cant hear a word your saying... Might have something to do with screaming input bearings and the fact we threw the soggy carpet out....
Im 6'1" and 252lbs. I fit. No sweat.
Seat choice is critical though, factory buckets are the way forward

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #615 on:** Mar 19, 2016, 03:01:25 PM »

I don't see how. My 83 is running factory buckets all the way slid back and I get uncomfortable after an hour or so. I even put a smaller steering wheel. My 80 that i swapped 2nd gen split bench to was nice.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #616 on:** Mar 19, 2016, 03:34:48 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Mar 19, 2016, 03:01:25 PM

I don't see how. My 83 is running factory buckets all the way slid back and I get uncomfortable after an hour or so. I even put a smaller steering wheel. My 80 that i swapped 2nd gen split bench to was nice.

I installed Steve's seats and pushed them further back than factory holes. Might have something to do with it. That being said I don't know why anyone would want to chose a standard cab toyota. Cramped as hell. I am cramped in my runner with my buckets pushed back. Then again I'm a big b*std. So is zippo though.