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  1. BGMachine

    What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

    Thanks! I monsterline’d it myself!
  2. BGMachine

    tire change tool compatibility - PSA

    I’m not sure. I had the jack just not the tool bag with the handles and other small tools. I imagine the US taco uses a similar jack to the hilux. Unless the US truck sources it’s part from MEX / US / CAN?
  3. BGMachine

    What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

    I got it back on the road after a long 6months in the garage repairing the engine and trans!
  4. BGMachine

    tire change tool compatibility - PSA

    Hey all, I figured that I would share this nugget that I figured out last weekend. And granted, this may have already been shared but I couldn't find it in a quick search this weekend. Long story short: a modern Tacoma spare tire tool kit will work for a 80 series! My 80 was missing it's kit...
  5. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    I got the truck back on the road! After fighting the TC, all the mess, and getting nervous about the kickdown cable adjustment, it's working! I'm so excited! I was very cautiously pessimistic that something wouldn't work. there's a bit of fine tuning left, but I think I can make my trip in a...
  6. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    I appreciate the concern! We made sure that the TC got the deep 2nd "clunk" as it seated on the input shaft. At least while it was outside of the truck. I also compered to my other transmission to ensure that I had full engagement before lifting up the trans. pulling the trans out a bit...
  7. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    OK, no fun pictures but I've got a bit of an update. I was able to replace the rear main seal and re-silicone the retainer. That leak should be fixed. Monday night I had a friend come over to assist with the transmission reinstall. We lifted it into position, fought with the dowels for a...
  8. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    OK, so the moment that I've been waiting for finally arrived last night! After a week's worth of late night wrenching, removing the wiring harness, cooler lines, shifters, linkages, starter motor, bell housing bolts etc. the transmission has finally been removed! Pulling out of the truck...
  9. BGMachine

    Is this the good kinda rust or the bad kind?

    I don't know about price, but if that was in Michigan, it would be considered "rust free". looks great to these rust-belt eyes! for reference: this... this is the bad rust
  10. BGMachine

    Extending breathers

    Good point. it's definitely a trade off. but I make it assuming that I won't drown myself so I won't drown the axles! I've personally not had a smell issue with the rear one. The front though, 100% agree. you could occasionally smell it and it smells kind of like bad popcorn and stinky...
  11. BGMachine

    Extending breathers

    I don't recall. I did it on one of my old trucks years ago... it may have been a hole that nature provided. haha
  12. BGMachine

    Extending breathers

    you can also hide the rear axle breather in the rear quarter on the tool kit side. I don't have pics but I did the simple version of rubber hose and a lawnmower fuel filter as the air filter
  13. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    Last night I was able to get the interior back together! It went together without any real issues aside from the occasional order mis-step. The sunroof was honestly the hardest part. It didn't seem like it was quite wide enough to meet the bolt holes on each side, but I was able to get...
  14. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    In addition the the paint, I was able to make some progress on the underside of the roof. I was planning on putting some sound deadner on the ceiling since the headliner was off but I found something else. Apparently the factory mastic that bonds the roof skin to the roof bows was likely...
  15. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    And here is the final result! I think that it turned out great! the sheet metal underneath isn't perfect but this hides most of the blemishes. We'll see how long it holds up. It's supposed to be UV resistant and not need top-coats or re-seals.
  16. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    I finally got to do the fun part this weekend and paint the roof! I used Monstaliner roll-on mix with a very light grey color called "man on the moon". It all went pretty seamlessly! First was taping off, covering, and deep clean. The wax remover that I used messed with the primer...
  17. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    I was able to make some more progress on the roof and sunroof glass last night. The roof patches are all in and the holes welded up! I cleaned the roof thoroughly and it's ready for final prep before paint. I was able to make a surprising amount of progress on the sunroof glass! With a...
  18. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    Cont. On a more positive note, my new tires arrived today! 33" Falken Wildpeak A/T4W's! I'll let you guys know how they are but I've read good things! I still have a lot on my plate if I want to take this truck on a trip through Michigan's UP at the end of May. but there's a chance that I...
  19. BGMachine

    Project Bluey - the dad wagon!

    Ok, after a long hiatus and a trip to Japan, I was able to restart work on the truck. I've been plugging along at getting the roof rust removed. I've cut out two panels and welded in those plus all the rivnut holes that remained. I'm almost done so it should just be one more evening of that...
  20. BGMachine

    Cruiser Cult 80 Series Products and offerings

    hey, I saw your guys' steering knuckle light bracket. do you have an estimate for when more will be in stock? thanks
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