another Beige 80 - Toyota Dune Beige

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Specs: 1996 FZJ80. Converted 1HDFT/H151 5-speed. 200K miles. J-springs, BJ74 16" steelies, 285's, Labs rear bumper, Hannaquality sliders (missing in picts). Schlaker helped me remove nearly all the trim, bumpers, weatherstripping, and door panels. I welded up the holes from the fender flares, roof rack, spoiler-thingie, antenna.

Maaco did a... passable job. It's going to be wheeled, so i didn't need show quality. But, I did need to point out to them the flaws (drips, fish-eyes, overspray), three times until I was finally happy with it. But, now I'm battling a alternator gremlin from them killing my battery and jump-starting it.

Anyway, the price was right. Including all 5 door jams, skinning over all my welds, and a new windshield... it was $1100.

rear: Picasa Web Albums - Brian

front: Picasa Web Albums - Brian

How I bought it (with 1HDFT already installed): Picasa Web Albums - Brian

complete album: Picasa Web Albums - Brian - HDJ80
 
Where are you located???

How much did you get it for if you don't mind my asking
 
Atlanta Cruiser said:
nice. who painted it for you?? how much $$ did it cost you??
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Come on ATLANTA, didn't you read the post? :flipoff2:

gifu said:
Maaco did a... passable job. It's going to be wheeled, so i didn't need show quality. But, I did need to point out to them the flaws (drips, fish-eyes, overspray), three times until I was finally happy with it.
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Ok whats the industrial scouring pad for? Oil filer?

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O K.. Can I see this in person (I'm in Redwood City-Lexington ave Palo Alto?):eek:... That thing is awesome.. Favorite color too. Did the diesel come from one of those spector half cuts?
 
Scouring pad? That might b e the pict of the oil fume catch can (pict is in wrong album, that's not my catch can).
Maaco.
$1100 with new windshield.

Engine was a mess when I got the truck. Spent 3 months cleaning and fixing. I'm not that OCD; the cleaning was necesarry to fix some of it.

I hope I never have to lift that hood again.

Oh, and the Maaco was in Palo Alto, CA
 
Maaco wanted me to do as little as possible. They wouldn't let me sand. I removed everything to make their tape job better (easier). Most difficult job is re moving outer window felt/trim, and trim below sliding windows, and rear C-shaped trim, without breaking the clips. Luckily my friend Schlaker had just done this on his truck, and had mastered the technique.
 
Wow, it's amazing what a difference painting the black window frames to match the body color does for the overall look of the vehicle.

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I love the Dune Beige. My white paint (upon close inspection) is getting tired. If I repaint, I will seriously consider this color. Perhaps a bit darker.

Your truck looks great! :cheers:
 
NLXTACY said:
My gosh that diesel looks like brand new :eek::eek:

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nice FT .. can you share pics of your intercooler setup . .?

Where did you source ( or is custome ) the flange to the intake manifold . ?
 
Gifu,

Awesome Rig! Truly one of a kind.

I read that you are running 285's, but what brand and model are they?
 
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