Builds A simple Troopy build thread.... (1 Viewer)

[2fpower]

I’m playing with Master Series now... I’m really loving this stuff. Once it dries it is a super tough finish. I’m really impressed. I’ll be moving on to Spectrum later this week.

You mention raptor liner and have me curious. I’ve been toying with doing the floor in Line-X after the Spectrum. But I could say a lot of cash doing the floor myself with Raptor.

Is Raptor superior to something like Line-X? Or is it different somehow? I know your shop likes to do things itself, but if Line-X was better you also strike me as the type of outfit that would send it out. I’m curious why you go with Raptor. And would you encourage me to do the same?

I believe @2fpower is also a fan of the DIY bedliner. Would be curious if he’d encourage DIY as well...

Raptor is so easy to use... try it out and you likely will never send out work again.

I have been harsh on Raptor in the past; however, I am going to try it again on the underside of my FJ45 on 80 frame with 2uz motor, "Vera" project using @c2dfj45 process. I was burnt out on the 75 truck, so started this the night before the stay at home order started for us.

Builds - Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA.

For years, I have tried to find the right FJ45. I have stalked many builds, reading and dreaming of what I would build. @Waggoner5 build changed my toyota dreams and sealed my fate. He was kind enough to give me thoughts and feedback on his epic build. From that point on, I wanted a 80...

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[c2dfj45]

Raptor is so easy to use... try it out and you likely will never send out work again.

I have been harsh on Raptor in the past; however, I am going to try it again on the underside of my FJ45 on 80 frame with 2uz motor, "Vera" project using @c2dfj45 process. I was burnt out on the 75 truck, so started this the night before the stay at home order started for us.

Builds - Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA.

For years, I have tried to find the right FJ45. I have stalked many builds, reading and dreaming of what I would build. @Waggoner5 build changed my toyota dreams and sealed my fate. He was kind enough to give me thoughts and feedback on his epic build. From that point on, I wanted a 80...

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Spectrum then Raptor on the underside for Vera?

 

[2fpower]

Spectrum then Raptor on the underside for Vera?

Underneath, Master series, spectrum, then raptor

inside, master series, damplifier pro, spectrum then raptor.

 

[c2dfj45]

Underneath, Master series, spectrum, then raptor

inside, master series, damplifier pro, spectrum then raptor.

Oh man that thing will be quiet and nice. Great setup.

 

[2fpower]

Oh man that thing will be quiet and nice. Great setup.

hoping that it helps with the heat transfer as well, as the steel floor can act like a radiator.

 

[c2dfj45]

hoping that it helps with the heat transfer as well, as the steel floor can act like a radiator.

We used Lizard Skin sound deadener and thermal insulation(topped with Raptor) on my LV build....full floors, roof, top and bottom of the tunnel. It will get slightly warm but that's it. Certainly does not radiate heat in that truck one bit.

 

[Honger]

We send stuff out for Line-X......just depends on the job. I feel more comfortable with Line-X on things like truck beds that will be exposed to the elements. Not sure the Raptor would hold up like the Line-X either. I like to use the Raptor on things that aren't going to take a beating....like floors in 40s or in our case, the Troopy. It's never going to see severe usage. The Raptor is just fine for that.

As I've said before....the Raptor is very DIY friendly. It's pretty enjoyable to spray. Easy enough to color match too and it's nice because you can spray a fine texture(may want to use their Pro gun for that).

In a Troopy....I'd save the money and do the Raptor. You'll be happy you did.

Glad you got try out the Master Series....that stuff is top notch. Just remember....if you sand it for some reason or you scratch thru it, you need to touch it up. That stuff works by sealing off the oxygen to the rust. The guy was pretty adamant about that when we were discussing how to use it.

You'll really like that Spectrum. Did you remove your OEM sound deadener? Will you be reapplying any type of butyl sound deadener? I was super happy with how we did it in the Troopy. Taped the edges of it with foil tape and then laid down the Spectrum....you can barely see where the sheets of Damplifier were.

OEM sound deadener is removed. Damplifier Pro will be going inside the side panels and doors... unsure if I want to do the floors that way or not. Spectrum over the Damplifier Pro. I may do just Spectrum/Raptor on the floors. Definitely doing just Spectrum on the roof.

 

[Honger]

Raptor is so easy to use... try it out and you likely will never send out work again.

I have been harsh on Raptor in the past; however, I am going to try it again on the underside of my FJ45 on 80 frame with 2uz motor, "Vera" project using @c2dfj45 process. I was burnt out on the 75 truck, so started this the night before the stay at home order started for us.

Builds - Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA.

For years, I have tried to find the right FJ45. I have stalked many builds, reading and dreaming of what I would build. @Waggoner5 build changed my toyota dreams and sealed my fate. He was kind enough to give me thoughts and feedback on his epic build. From that point on, I wanted a 80...

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Between the two of you I'm sold on DIY Raptor. Thanks!

And thanks for linking the 45 build... it'd been awhile since I'd checked in on that one.

 

[c2dfj45]

OEM sound deadener is removed. Damplifier Pro will be going inside the side panels and doors... unsure if I want to do the floors that way or not. Spectrum over the Damplifier Pro. I may do just Spectrum/Raptor on the floors. Definitely doing just Spectrum on the roof.

I think you'd be happy with a few sheets of Damplifier on the roof followed up by the Spectrum. That Damplifier absorbs so much sound. Maybe like 50% coverage. Especially if you are putting some kind of headliner over it.

 

[Honger]

One final question on Raptor. Is it a softish material when fully cured? Or does it harden up solidly? On my two previous pickups I went with Rhinoliner which cures up to a softer/gentler surface than Line-X. What is Raptor more comparable to?

Thanks,
Joel

 

[c2dfj45]

One final question on Raptor. Is it a softish material when fully cured? Or does it harden up solidly? On my two previous pickups I went with Rhinoliner which cures up to a softer/gentler surface than Line-X. What is Raptor more comparable to?

Thanks,
Joel

I feel like Raptor gets pretty tough...definitely not soft. I remember how Rhinoliner felt......definitely different than Raptor.

 

[2fpower]

I feel like Raptor gets pretty tough...definitely not soft. I remember how Rhinoliner felt......definitely different than Raptor.

I would agree Raptor is pretty hard. Won't take a fingernail and I would say harder than monstaliner.

 

[c2dfj45]

Working on assembling this part of things..

As usual Saddam is watching over things.....not happy either....his days being on that horn pad are coming to an end.

 

[c2dfj45]

It seems like an eternity ago we had all this stuff powdercoated....

 

[c2dfj45]

We'll mount this foot rest in the truck too....fits really well in regards to clutch pedal room.

 

[Honger]

Working on assembling this part of things..
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As usual Saddam is watching over things.....not happy either....his days being on that horn pad are coming to an end.

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Is that console that sits behind the shifters OEM? Or aftermarket? I'm curious if it would fit with my H55... I NEED something like that.

And are those little speakers going to fit into the stock in-the-dash locations?

 

[c2dfj45]

Is that console that sits behind the shifters OEM? Or aftermarket? I'm curious if it would fit with my H55... I NEED something like that.

And are those little speakers going to fit into the stock in-the-dash locations?

Speakers are already behind the dash......fit with a small bracket. Easy. I had originally had these in the 79 but didn't like how they fit....a bit too deep. They fit well in the metal dash.

 

[c2dfj45]

Ac control panel bulb......fesh fesh gets everywhere apparently.

 

[c2dfj45]

Is that console that sits behind the shifters OEM? Or aftermarket? I'm curious if it would fit with my H55... I NEED something like that.

And are those little speakers going to fit into the stock in-the-dash locations?

The console seems to fit the HZJ73 really well....it has an H55 in it. I saw that console online somewhere and ordered a couple...79 got one too.

 

[c2dfj45]

Welcome to the world of LEDs Troopy.....out with your old school incandescents.