timestretcher

New floor and quarter panels

Used tool box with new drivers floor

Some of the restored parts I got with the truck….

I cleaned up the running boards and added some skateboard grip tape. Just couldn't justify the cost of the white pyramid grip, but still wanted something functional. New stainless screws to hold it down. Installed the windshield I got from the...

My goal is to restore to original/period correct but practical since there are few PO modifications and I have most of the original pieces. The '74 engine is a bit of an upgrade so I'm ok with that not being factory since it is still 70's Toyota...

It's a September '69 build but I believe the VIN dated to 1970. The title shows 1970 as well IIRC. Lots of transitional parts on it which make it unique.

Rolled into the driveway to wash but my pressure washer sprung a fuel leak so it just got a light rinsing.

I used cool Cruise drivers floor. All the other panels came from reel steel right before they stopped selling

Supporting tub to replace floor and fenders

It looks nice.

I probably mis-layed blame with that statement. The mix ratio the paint rep told us to use was incorrect. So it didn’t harden as much as it should have. My friend was more familiar with 2 stage and so couldn’t call bs. Anyhow, it still...

Why would you not use single stage again? I'm getting ready to paint mine

Thanks. It's coming slowly. Got the fender lights on today. Light buckets next. Ignore my non-shiny wheels.

Did you notice that they used Mopar bumper jacks to raise and lower it

The sprocket does work good. I hope to get it primed soon

In return, I'll have to steal the idea of using a chain sprocket on the rotation point as a nice and simple pin lock. Mine was just all homebrew with a lock screw, but a pin seems a bit easier to finagle.

That's a good idea

One minor trick, if you're also doing paint - use longer bolts and then use like a 2" stub of small pipe as a spacer. Just gives a little more access and clearance by keeping the arms offset from the tub a bit.

This is the rear

This is the front