Recent content by CaptainSlow

Thanks NCFJ. For my steps my plan is to remove all rust, if needing welding in that area use a weld through primer. Sand/Clean all surfaces, Prime everything with Epoxy primer, and use a single stage paint. I also Checked there is a place about a mile from where I live that sell Nason products!

Just read most of this, Drooled over all the pics, and have to say your work is BEAUTIFUL! QUESTION: I am planning to do some rust repair work on my Hilux & Repaint. I was wondering when you dealt with the bare metal What layers do you use? I did see a lot Lizard Skin Products (Like sound and...

Thanks for all the reply's and encouragement, those of you with Hilux s Ill defiantly be asking questions. Well lately i have been looking a lot at parts lately! So far I found I can get tail gates out of Europe!!! I also found a place in Canada that sell the bottom half of the front doors...

Links not working. I know this is 5 years old. but I have a 3L in a 89 Hilux and looking for everything I can on more info on turboing it. Steve, do you have this saved anywhere else that you could share with us.

Hey everyone! So not much done on the Lux, I did find a rear 3rd gen locker! the outside is a little crusty but it feels nice inside! Issue was Grad School, Honey Do's and lack of funds after buying the Lux. Winter snow has come a bit early, So Now she is in the garage with the Celica, 4...

Fuel gauge does nothing, just on E all the time. And thanks but I now have a few extra heater switch knobs as well

Thanks for the post, Currently looking for an e locker out of a 3rd gen 4runner (if anyone has a lead on a 4.30 e locker 3rd member, I can do 350 shipped) I have also pulled the dash apart to figure the gauges (gas and tach aren’t working all the time, slap the dash and the tach works) but I...

So after some research I found out my diffs are G285, which mean 8in 4.3 gears w lsd 4 pinion! But it’s toast and need a complete rebuild. I also found that a 3rd gen runner most common gear ratio for a e locker is 4.3! And with a little work you can squeeze one in and it should be less than a...

Sorry, will it be moved by a admin, or do o need to delete and write it up in the right one

Man I have two of y’all wanting it! Anyways your first message me your address an I’ll get a shipping quote for you.

REDUCED!!! The seat cushion is sold, Still have the manual and Raid deflectors. also have the 3fe pan gasket. Read below the pic to see more info. Used OEM Manuel $60 MSRP 120 NEW weather tech wind reflectors front an rear! $50 MSRP 100 Please let me know if you want any of this also have...

Thanks!!! Excellent info and nice truck!, Im jealous of your topper! I think I will be bailing on my under bumper trim when I go to an ARB... so keep an eye on this if your wanting to replace yours with a straight one. I think this will be my first project. Which rear axle do they have? Im...

I believe the door I have are from a 2nd gen runner, I dont hate the Wheels but what I do hate is that they are 15s. So they have to go. I have a set of late FZJ80 wheels in the garage that I will probably use because Free! Awesome! Are you in the states? either way I could use some help...

If anyone has this part let me know! I will also be looking for some other parts im sure.

HAHAHA, thank Pappy, My FJ80 was desmoged and it was a Great Engine, but years of neglict on that vehicle and just poor memories is was ultimately took its toll, As for the Hilux, I kept it a secrete until I had the title in hand.. Didnt want someone to come scope it up while the deal was...