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I guess they wouldnt spray the single stage I had. I even forget what color I have now. Lookign forward to the pics!!!
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03-26-08, 05:13 PM
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I guess they wouldnt spray the single stage I had. I even forget what color I have now. Lookign forward to the pics!!!
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yeah, the guy said he could get me a discount on the Nason, so I think I'll just get a fresh batch mixed up. Thanks though!
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03-26-08, 06:16 PM
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yeah, the guy said he could get me a discount on the Nason, so I think I'll just get a fresh batch mixed up. Thanks though!
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How much was a gallon if you dont mind me asking? Need to get rid of this stuff and I havent a clue how much it is new.
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'97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, Toyo AT, TJM T15, LF 240s.
'63 Biscayne Wgn - Kandy Green & Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage.
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03-26-08, 06:23 PM
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How much was a gallon if you dont mind me asking? Need to get rid of this stuff and I havent a clue how much it is new.
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i'll post the cost here when I buy the paint.
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03-31-08, 07:57 PM
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I just dropped the cruiser off at the paint shop! Hope to have it back by the beginning of next week. Here is the paint I ended up with,
Nason single stage urethane, reducer and hardener:
I also bought a can of paintable chip guard for the rockers and nose
All together, it came to just under $200.
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04-02-08, 08:55 PM
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Nason is a good product.
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04-03-08, 08:54 AM
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yeah I heave heard good things about the single stage urethane paints versus the old enamels. We'll see how it turns out, but i guess only time will tell.
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04-03-08, 11:09 AM
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Hey gehn, did you get it back yet.?
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04-03-08, 12:41 PM
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Hey gehn, did you get it back yet.?
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not yet, hopefully early next week.
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04-06-08, 09:04 AM
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Looks like I'll be picking it up on Wednesday. 
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04-07-08, 11:56 PM
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hooked on this thread. Can't wait to see the paint bro.. Good job so far
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04-08-08, 09:52 AM
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So what convinced you on the 464?
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04-08-08, 12:18 PM
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So what convinced you on the 464?
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I liked it a little better than the 4E9. I looked at some chips and the 464 was just a little lighter. Would I have been happy with 4E9? probably, the two are very similar. I just felt the lighter shade would go better with some disco stripes...
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04-08-08, 12:19 PM
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hooked on this thread. Can't wait to see the paint bro.. Good job so far
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thanks man, can't wait to see it myself. I need to call the painter tonight to make sure it will be ready tomorrow.
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04-08-08, 01:30 PM
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So far, so good!
Looking forward to riding back down to Alan's cabin with you when this beast is done.
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04-09-08, 04:06 PM
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It's Wednesday! Can't wait to see that 464!
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04-09-08, 08:32 PM
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Did I see you on East North St. around 7 tonight? If so, the truck looked GOOD!!! at least heading the other way on the trailer. We need pics!!
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04-09-08, 10:24 PM
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Did I see you on East North St. around 7 tonight? If so, the truck looked GOOD!!! at least heading the other way on the trailer. We need pics!!
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that was me! I haven't had a chance to look it over in detail, but I am pretty happy with how it turned out, 464 is a great color. The paint job cost me $700 total ($300 materials, $400 labor). here are a couple pics from this evening after unloading it...
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04-10-08, 04:42 AM
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Looks great! The color is tough to beat on these 60's. Congrats!
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04-10-08, 08:41 AM
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tough to beat is right, i love that color ... sweet man
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04-10-08, 10:07 AM
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Looks great! Cant wait to see this start to come together. If you find a location for the discos at a resonable price let me know. There are a few threads about discos on the 60's section.
What color is the interior paint?
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'97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, Toyo AT, TJM T15, LF 240s.
'63 Biscayne Wgn - Kandy Green & Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage.
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04-10-08, 02:53 PM
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hey ghen sorry i havent got back with you i was a liitle under the weather. were you happy with dale's work. i think it looks great.
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04-10-08, 05:47 PM
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thanks guys!
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It whole interior was not painted. just around the door and window frames etc. I am debating laying down some por15 or something on the floor and under body, but i haven't decided yet.
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no problem man, hope you are feeling better. I am happy with the paint, can't beat it for only $400 in labor and dale is a really nice guy. Thanks for the contact!
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04-13-08, 10:37 PM
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I would put the stuff that matt in the 45 section used on his 45lv and lpb and your underbody. It was great stuff, and if it can withstand MN winters then its got to be good stuff!
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'97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, Toyo AT, TJM T15, LF 240s.
'63 Biscayne Wgn - Kandy Green & Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage.
'89 FJ62 & '83 fj60 SOLD
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04-14-08, 05:19 PM
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Well i just dropped a wad of cash on some goodies in preparation for the suspension build-up. I'll post some pics when they get here.
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I would put the stuff that matt in the 45 section used on his 45lv and lpb and your underbody. It was great stuff, and if it can withstand MN winters then its got to be good stuff!
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 i'll have to check it out...
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04-14-08, 07:04 PM
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Well i just dropped a wad of cash on some goodies in preparation for the suspension build-up.
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nice! i'll get those bottom coil buckets to you as soon as i can buddy...
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04-15-08, 01:36 PM
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nice! i'll get those bottom coil buckets to you as soon as i can buddy...
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thanks!
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04-18-08, 05:30 PM
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box 1 has arrived 
The rest of it should be here Monday.
I've started running a few numbers on the suspension and have a couple pretty good options.
Current Plans for the rear:
I will most likely do a fully triangulated 4-link in the rear. There seams to be no practical way to neutralize roll steer with parallel lowers. This means I will need to fabricate a cross member for the lower link frame mounts, but probably won't use a rear panhard. The upper links will have 1"-2" adjustability in length, and 1"-2" vertical adjustablilty at the frame mounts to maintain neutral handling different spring configurations (see springs below).
Current plans for the front:
Space is going to be an issue up front, so I still plan to use a 3-link with panhard. I am still exploring geometries for the front, and will need to get the powertrain in place before it can be finalized. The upper link will have the same adjustablilty as the rears if necessary.
*All links will have johnny joints one the frame end, and bushings on the axle end.
Springs:
The OME850/863J's are going to be tall. I am going to try and keep it a true 4" lift, which is the upper limit of what I am shooting for. I may pick up a set of regular OME850/863's as well. The idea would be to run the no more than 3" of lift and 33" tires for DD, and then loaded down with gear, I could swap in the 863J's to keep the rear level. If I win the lottery maybe I can even get a set of 35"s as well to run with the J's all around for weekend trail rides.
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04-18-08, 06:33 PM
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This is NOT one of those cases where one can say: "Where's the beef?"
Cool....
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04-23-08, 10:03 AM
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the johnny joints arrived monday and are equally as massive. I'll post pics as soon as i find time.
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