74 PA PIG

[PabloCruise]

Really nice work. My pig looks like it has seam sealer between the upper and lower fender; FWIW. Furthermore, I would say most of the seam sealer is painted white with little if any painted the body color. Not sure there is any way to do that other than final coat after seam sealer?

IIRC mine had seam sealer at that junction w/ paint over. It was some of the minimal sealing the factory did to protect from water intrusion...

 

[smooth]

With the skills being shown at your body shop I wouldn't worry about it either.

Debated it for some time, gotta roll with our final decision.

 

[smooth]

Really nice work. My pig looks like it has seam sealer between the upper and lower fender; FWIW. Furthermore, I would say most of the seam sealer is painted white with little if any painted the body color. Not sure there is any way to do that other than final coat after seam sealer?

I agree. In our case we did the upper and lower fenders as finished individual pieces. We painted each and assembled accordingly. We did discuss " should we mount both pieces and then paint as one?"

 

[smooth]

IIRC mine had seam sealer at that junction w/ paint over. It was some of the minimal sealing the factory did to protect from water intrusion...

If it was some of the minimal factory sealing done you have to wonder if Toyota was anticipating some issues there?

 

[PAToyota]

Although it sounds like seam sealer may have been used originally, an option for body panels bolted together is to use fender welting.

It acts as a gasket between the two panels - preventing penetration of water as well as allowing the panels to move somewhat without wearing away the paint.

 

[smooth]

Hoping to see this 1 in person this Summer

Bob - I hope so too. For many reasons;

 

[smooth]

Bob - I hope so too. For many reasons;

Sorry hit the wrong key and it posted before I was done. My reasons:

• The PIG would be done! YEAH (at least this phase)
• 74 PIG has many bobm parts
• I owe you lunch and a beer from my last visit. I was hurried last time needing to get back home.
• COVID is under control?
• Always looking for a reason to take a ride
• Need to get out more. More fun, less work!!!

Hope to see you soon. Thanks for all your help.

 

[smooth]

Although it sounds like seam sealer may have been used originally, an option for body panels bolted together is to use fender welting.

It acts as a gasket between the two panels - preventing penetration of water as well as allowing the panels to move somewhat without wearing away the paint.

Makes sense. Gonna check it out. Thanks for the link.

 

[bobm]

Or silicone gasket will work

 

[PabloCruise]

If it was some of the minimal factory sealing done you have to wonder if Toyota was anticipating some issues there?

Don't know. It is almost like Toyota hated the Pig...

 

[bobm]

Rumor has it that it was designed on the assembly line . That's Y it's so ****ed up

 

[WarDamnEagle]

If it was some of the minimal factory sealing done you have to wonder if Toyota was anticipating some issues there?

Or they wanted to ensure there was no open seam there for aesthetics if nothing else.

 

[mmcinnis]

My troopcarrier has the rubber welting. Its an 87 so maybe toyota improved on the design. Wonder if the troopy stuff is still available?
Mike

 

[smooth]

My troopcarrier has the rubber welting. Its an 87 so maybe toyota improved on the design. Wonder if the troopy stuff is still available?
Mike

Lesson learned, I should have asked this question before I put the fenders back together. Never too late. Could unbolt if we decide to try this. Thanks for the information.

 

[smooth]

Painted the tailgate. Decided to highlight "TOYOTA" with the contrasting brown color. I like the look. Got the tailgate mounted without any scratches!!

 

[mmcinnis]

That looks fantastic, are you cutting and buffing as you go? You mentioned this is the toyota super white with a tundra color?
Mike

 

[bobm]

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[WarDamnEagle]

Stellar job on the letters. Did you use a template or are you a sign painter?

 

[smooth]

That looks fantastic, are you cutting and buffing as you go? You mentioned this is the toyota super white with a tundra color?
Mike

Thanks Mike. We did not cut and buff yet. Waiting until the end for finishing. Correct on the colors Toyota Super White OEM code 040, 40 and Toyota Smoked Mesquite Vintage Brown OEM code: 4X4.

 

[smooth]

Stellar job on the letters. Did you use a template or are you a sign painter?

Steady as she goes! Taped off the letters and hoped for the best.