Build: 40th Anniversary Restoration (3 Viewers)

[Charles4x4]

Removed all the fender flares (and seals), removed the rear spoiler, and swapped in new AISIN Rear Door Lock modules.

 

[Charles4x4]

So here’s how it looks today. Will also the door handles, grille, corner lights, taillights, etc before paint.

 

[jpoole]

Your on a roll down there! Looks like it may head to paint pretty soon?

 

[Charles4x4]

Your on a roll down there! Looks like it may head to paint pretty soon?

Well, my paint guy has been really backed up. Gotta do all fluids and get my PDR guy over here. But then it’s ready and I’ll just be waiting. My Black 85 SR5 4Runner is next in line, but I’m hoping he’ll let me do both at once and give me a bit of a discount.

 

[jpoole]

My first Toyota 4wd was an '87 4runner and was such a solid rig, even with the IFS. An '85 4Runner and an FZJ80 is an awesome solid front axle pair!

 

[Charles4x4]

My first Toyota 4wd was an '87 4runner and was such a solid rig, even with the IFS. An '85 4Runner and an FZJ80 is an awesome solid front axle pair!

Thanks. I’ve had 5 1st gen 4Runners and now 2 FZJ80s. They are a blast!

 

[Charles4x4]

More boring stuff. Knocked out a quick oil change. It needed it for sure. Of course, the filter was on as tight as humanly possible. It won a few battles, but I eventually won the war. Plenty of oil, but really dark.

Waiting on more parts to arrive from various Toyota places and the PDR guy to stop by.

Hopefully more exciting progress soon!