Builds I happened upon a 100 Series 4 month build (2 Viewers)

[TEXAS 57]

Bummer to hear. What’s the plan now?

Well, after wallowing in defeat for a day I decided to just put the clean carpets back in... I will do some repair to the driver side front floor. I am going to insulate that cup holder area.

I did hand off the shift knob and old cover to my mother. She is going to see what she can do but she said it looks doable.

 

[TEXAS 57]

I have found a manual 3 knob AC control / Dash Bezel / connectors and wires online and purchased it. along with a used Driver side headlight. I am going to do the NAV delete suggested by TXSunDevil so I can get rid of all the wires and get a modern stereo and NAV unit. I also ordered the side stereo adapter plates and those neat little 18-22 gauge heat shrink but connectors for the wires.

Pre-03 nav delete how-to

 

[TEXAS 57]

Should I go ahead and replace Steering Rack Bushings? I have 165,XXX miles on it and that VCS Kicks in around long sweeping curves on the freeway. I am going to tighten up the wheel bearing as well when I do the front suspension.

 

[TEXAS 57]

Got some new stuff today! Pretty excited... the rest of the ac stuff on Thursday. New ac controls for NAV delete with wires (this panel is nicer than my current one) and a driver factory headlight to replace my current one with three holes.

 

[TEXAS 57]

One of the chemicals I used to get the wood grain off of the center console damaged the finish so I sanded it with 800 grit and plastic primed it with black primer.

Not sure if I am going gloss or semi gloss on the final finish,yet.

 

[El Cid]

Care to share the brand of primer...that looks great. My wood grain on the doors could use this..

 

[TEXAS 57]

Care to share the brand of primer...that looks great. My wood grain on the doors could use this..

This is a primer. It looks good but will scratch too easy. It must be painted.

I painted it with a 3 year old spray can of caliper paint (for chip and chemical resistance) but the paint was so old it did not finish well. I will strip the paint and start over again with a fresh can. Purple Power overnight will safely strip the paint and keep the plastic nice.

I learned this from scale model cars.

 

[atnolan94]

My center console bezel is pretty bad from peeling the wood off too. I'm between either removing it and painting or replacing it with an aftermarket wood trim kit. Interested to see how it turns out.

It was actually fine until I used Goo Gone to get the adhesive off....that was not a smart choice.

 

[TEXAS 57]

I also purchased (for the NAV conversion to dials):

The 3 knob Control Panel w/ rear A/C (and the connectors with about a foot of wire) from EBAY (seller was awesome and I even got the driver side Headlight from him for $100 in perfect condition)

The factory Toyota Double Din radio brackets (Toyota Part 86212-60071 and 86211-60071)

Qty 100 of these connectors (Sopoby Heat Shrink Butt Connectors) AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ILSEDWI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

METRA 70-8113 Harness EBAY


....and for the tunes:

Pioneer AVH-2300NEX Head Unit – AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073BKPWNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer AVH-4100NEX AVH-4200NEX – AMAZON

Totally Upgrade 2nd Generation Car Rear View Reversing Backup Camera With 149° - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074KZSVD6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Male to 2 Female Universal Antenna Splitter - EBAY

Scosche MDAB Micro Antenna Adapter - EBAY

I also bought 2 dual USB outlets to install in the console for kids plug-ins...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0GR0FQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Side by side comparison:

 

[TEXAS 57]

The rough spot on the driver’s side floor needed attention. I removed the flap of carpet that is under the passenger seat under the NAV DVD player and cut it square.

Then traced it out and cut out the old stuff and filled the holes in the padding with extra from inconspicuous spots around the trunk area.

I had to iron the patch piece flat delicately covered with a towel with full steam on so I did not melt the synthetics in the carpet. Then spray glued the new piece down. While it does not look the best, it was done mainly to smooth out the floor. It will be covered by an all weather floormat.

 

[74fj40]

I had some friends do something similar in their apartment so they could get their security deposit back.... needless to say, they did not get it back.

Either way, your keeping after the projects. Nice work!

 

[TEXAS 57]

Man I don't what the deal is but the forum keeps changing the order of the pics... and then adding one extra at the end...????

 

[TEXAS 57]

New (used) headlight installed

 

[TEXAS 57]

Last night I installed my extra dual 12V USB outlet in the rear part of the console above the cup holder. Always scary drilling holes:

I used a couple of those Sopoby heat shrink butt connectors and those are a game changer... so nice... wired and testing:

Cover down

Cover up:

Done... now I can put the rest of the interior in and my back seat passengers can tell me if my alternator is going out.

 

[LEX]

Wait, LSeat is in Houston?

Everything is looking good. It's been a fun thread.

 

[TEXAS 57]

Yessir, in the Sharpstown neighborhood (at least the fella I talked to). Thanks.

 

[El Cid]

Wait, LSeat is in Houston?

Everything is looking good. It's been a fun thread.

I can’t speak for LSeat, but every stitching and sewing apparel shop I have ever dealt with in the DFW area with is ^quasi^ legal. Meaning they look and run like chop shops where the mailing address s different from the actual location. Located in empty office or warehouse spaces. Workers are foreign, usually Vietnamese and working somewhat under the labor laws or on piecemeal contract payment.

It’s too expensive otherwise and the conditions here in the US are 10x better than in Asia or Mexico, so the authorities aren’t likely to shut them down.

I’d be shocked if LSeat was any different, but bottom line it means if you’re willing to drive, it’s easier to communicate directly and you can get returns r fixes handled easily.

I understand the people that have had quality issues, but that’s the nature of the beast if you want high volume stitch and sew work. When it’s all said and done, i have faith in LSeat.

 

[TEXAS 57]

That being said, LSeat does not have a store front. It is a house.

 

[TEXAS 57]

Been busy today...
Glued the seat backer back down cause it was gettin loose and installed the whole interior minus the front console

 

[vegasguzzi]

Been busy today...
Glued the seat backer back down cause it was gettin loose and installed the whole interior minus the front consoleView attachment 1656275View attachment 1656276View attachment 1656277View attachment 1656278View attachment 1656279

Looks great!