Mama's '97 LC Makeover

[gnarlytoes]

I got Mama a new 4Runner a few weeks ago. Going to sell my '92 and keep her '97. Here it is after removing the roof rack & running boards, some rust repair & light body work, new paint, and swapping my wheels and winch bumper.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Good looking rig. What shape is the interior?

Paint job looks good. I like the black grille but not a fan of the painted emblem or the gaskets on the flares being painted white. But overall look great.

 

[gnarlytoes]

Good looking rig. What shape is the interior?

Paint job looks good. I like the black grille but not a fan of the painted emblem or the gaskets on the flares being painted white. But overall look great.

Interior is in really good shape. Front seats need to be reupholstered. I plan on getting that done soon. Drivers window is getting slow, especially when its cold. I've ordered a new regulator and motor for it. Those are new white gaskets, not painted. I'm not a big fan of the circle emblem myself, actually prefer the "TOYOTA" grille. Just thought it would look better contrasting. I can always remove it and paint it black like the rest. I wish the grille from my '92 would fit. If it would, I would swap them.

 

[Fj80oregon]

93/94 Toyota grills will fit your truck just fine. You can still buy the hdj80 variant new. I believe that a couple screw holes don’t line up but fits and is secure enough.

 

[gnarlytoes]

More better pics. I didn't realize how much the wheels had faded until I got the fresh black paint near them. I cleaned them up and hit them with a coat of clear to freshen them up.