nice patina ,what is the plan
Right now I'm working on getting the 2F in the red '79 running. Got the head off the other night. Four cylinders look ok, but two have some rust in them. Called around to some machine shops. Got quoted $550 - $600 to do the machine work to resurface flywheel, rebore cylinders, crankshaft etc etc. Going to have a mechanic buddy of mine take a look and tell me if he thinks it's worth it. What do you think?
Once I get to a place where I've got more space, my plan is to get the tub off of both of them and concentrate on cleaning up and powder coating the frames, axles, steering, etc. and putting a mild lift (2.5") on each with new spring packs, shackles, Bilstein or OME shocks.
I think I've sourced an F motor with complete 3 speed transmission and transfer case with floor shift, which I think was what my green 74' came with. I'd like to get both motors cleaned and painted/powder coated. Once the chassis are built up, I'll tackle the body on the 74'. It's by far the cleanest and most rust free. The 79' has a lot of previous repairs, bondo, rusted floors, etc. Now I know some won't like this, but I'd like to repaint the 74' white. My first truck was a white 2004 Tacoma TRD. I miss having a white Toyota. Eventually I'll try to rebuild the 79' tub but it will require a lot more work.
Parts wise, I'd like to use as many of the original parts as I can, cleaning them up, rebuilding and coating them as I go. Is there a list somewhere of parts that people commonly powdercoat vs paint in the engine bay? It's important to me that the engine bay be clean. I'd like to replace all the hardware with new stainless or plated fasteners. Replace brake lines. Undercoat tubs with Linex, as well as spray the floors inside the cab.
I have the hard top for the 74', and I'm bouncing back and forth between keeping it or selling it to fund other parts of the project.
Whew! That was long. Sorry about that. Any tips from experienced rebuilders?
or two. Good luck! 
