EDIT (NEW TRAILER):
I’m adding to this thread rather than start a new one since it’s in line with the same theme. The 1980 Hilux bed from the original thread had been converted to a wall bench as the rust was to much to work with. I just got a new trailer bed conversion that someone else did. It’s a Frankenstein, but with some time and labor it’ll be cool
I’ll post up as I dig into it.
LINKS TO HELPFUL STUFF:
Patina Preservation
OEM Light Wire Diagrams
Chain Sleeve
Coremark Metal - 2” seamless receiver tube
Wipe On Patina Preservation
ORIGINAL POST:
I scored a free ‘80 Hilux bed from friends at Tandem Offroad. I was gonna keep just the tail gate and scrap the rest, but then thought...TRAILER!! The frame, axle and springs were gone, but then Tandem said they had the frame and springs still!! The frame was cut up a tad, but repairable. I’m trying to use as much scrap steel as possible to keep cost down. The body is super rusty, but solid enough and a fun project to work on little by little.
I’m adding to this thread rather than start a new one since it’s in line with the same theme. The 1980 Hilux bed from the original thread had been converted to a wall bench as the rust was to much to work with. I just got a new trailer bed conversion that someone else did. It’s a Frankenstein, but with some time and labor it’ll be cool
I’ll post up as I dig into it.
LINKS TO HELPFUL STUFF:
Patina Preservation
OEM Light Wire Diagrams
Chain Sleeve
Coremark Metal - 2” seamless receiver tube
Wipe On Patina Preservation
ORIGINAL POST:
I scored a free ‘80 Hilux bed from friends at Tandem Offroad. I was gonna keep just the tail gate and scrap the rest, but then thought...TRAILER!! The frame, axle and springs were gone, but then Tandem said they had the frame and springs still!! The frame was cut up a tad, but repairable. I’m trying to use as much scrap steel as possible to keep cost down. The body is super rusty, but solid enough and a fun project to work on little by little.
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