Weird how the steering column doesn't look centered. I started to say that both of Manhattan's dashes look unbalanced too. More real estate to the left of the column cutout - or is that an optical illusion?
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the fit isnt exacting on any of the related parts
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Thanks a lot Rick. Can't unsee that now.
For Sale: 1984 Toyota Pickup
For Sale: 1984 Toyota Pickup
I think there's room to center it with the mounting bolts.
Only took a few years lol! Going to make your interior look brand new can't wait to see it on.
IIRC I think that dash was out of an 86? I also took the A/C harness out of it and that's when I learned the hard way they were different. Also I don't think I've ever seen that gauge cluster before without the cruise control blank. I wonder if that's specific to the Toyota Dolphin which is what that whole thing came out of.
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Alright, dabbed some marine epoxy in/on those fledgling cracks, then a little touch up with Bluebird Brown SEM (yeah, I know it won't be visible, but yeah).
Next glue question: How are we reattaching these foam seals? A few of them are flopping or totally off. They're intact, just need to be restuck.
Next glue question: How are we reattaching these foam seals? A few of them are flopping or totally off. They're intact, just need to be restuck.
I don't know what's best, but I've used contact cement. Both the brush on and spray on like headliner stuff.
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Oooh. Hadn't thought of that. That should work great.
The headliner stuff should be safe on open cell foam like that. But other glues may have carrier solvents that dissolve it, so test first.
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This is why I was asking. I mean, I didn't (and don't) know what a carrier solvent is... but have seen what some glues and paints can to do open cell foam. Will definitely test first.
Thanks Rick (almost makes up for pointing out the offset steering column)!
Carrier solvent = the stuff that smells bad* and evaporates leaving just the adhesive once cured = toluene, methyl-ethyl-ketone, naptha, acetone, etc.
*and why you shouldn't breathe it whenever possible
*and why you shouldn't breathe it whenever possible
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FWIW my '88 4rnnr's dash nacelle is more rounded than my former '84's, which was much more squared off and orthogonal. The '88 nacelle has a slight rounded crown to the top of it where the '84's was very flat.
For seemingly the same part it surprised me just how different they are.
For seemingly the same part it surprised me just how different they are.
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Patty's all back together with her new (37-yr-old) OE dash. It looks so much better. But more than that, it's just nice looking at a real, OE dash and not that bull*$@# plastic overlay.
And, in the ongoing effort to mitigate squeaks and rattles, while the dash was apart, I hunted for loose or missing screws and bolts - found/replaced several, and cleaned what ever I could reach with a vacuum and/or rag.
The driver side dash/gauge bezel is two pieces, held together with seven screws. Even with all seven snugged, it still has a cheap, rattly feel/sound. But... taking those two pieces apart and adding some FatMat sound-deadening. Yeah. It now feels/sounds solid - like the passenger side dash pad.
I drove Patty today and enjoyed all new quieter rattles and squeaks that were drowned out by the old ones. It's a process. Seriously though, this little truck sounds like a damn Lexus compared to the day I brought it home.
And, in the ongoing effort to mitigate squeaks and rattles, while the dash was apart, I hunted for loose or missing screws and bolts - found/replaced several, and cleaned what ever I could reach with a vacuum and/or rag.
The driver side dash/gauge bezel is two pieces, held together with seven screws. Even with all seven snugged, it still has a cheap, rattly feel/sound. But... taking those two pieces apart and adding some FatMat sound-deadening. Yeah. It now feels/sounds solid - like the passenger side dash pad.
I drove Patty today and enjoyed all new quieter rattles and squeaks that were drowned out by the old ones. It's a process. Seriously though, this little truck sounds like a damn Lexus compared to the day I brought it home.
Dude, just read your whole thread! Great little truck man...
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Thanks @mongoose2231! It's funny that this all started because my daughter - now a junior in college - saw a beater of truck on Craigslist and thought it'd be fun to go look at it.
That's just awesome! Your daughter has dibs on your truck now. 
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Currently, she's campaigning for the '06 100. She keeps sending me AutoTrader links showing how much her current car is worth - "Dad, this is the downpayment on your new Land Cruiser... and we can keep the 100 in the family." She moved into her new apartment at UGA last week and texted a pic of the garage clearance sign "Plenty, even with the roof rack." And yeah, she is absolutely Patty's second owner.
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What was gray is brown - bluebird brown! The truck didn't come with these three interior panels, and I've never removed or installed these before (my first mini-truck). So... any tips for putting these in place? I'm assuming the hardware I'm missing is standard/universal, i.e., - common plastic interior pins/clips... hoping anyway.
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My side panels were dust so not sure about those. The rear had large flat head push in type of fasteners at the top holes. There was a shelf going across it just below the straight edge below the nets. I think the side edges of that rear panel tucked behind the side panels.
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thanks @aztoyman - that makes sense. I'll start with the back and cross my fingers that the fasteners are universal... enough.
Yeah, most of the interior panels I've seen (and passed on) were dust or close to it. These are basically like new. The donor truck was a 2wd (as most donors are) that clearly had an easy life and must've been in garage or carport. They were so nice, I felt a little guilty painting them... a little.
I don't think the guy parting out the donor really appreciated how rare these panels in pristine condition are... or what they usually cost. I was so skeptical that I was surprised they showed up at all - so many scams on FB. By the time I realized the guy is solid, he'd sold the AC system. Yeah... that hurt.
Yeah, most of the interior panels I've seen (and passed on) were dust or close to it. These are basically like new. The donor truck was a 2wd (as most donors are) that clearly had an easy life and must've been in garage or carport. They were so nice, I felt a little guilty painting them... a little.
I don't think the guy parting out the donor really appreciated how rare these panels in pristine condition are... or what they usually cost. I was so skeptical that I was surprised they showed up at all - so many scams on FB. By the time I realized the guy is solid, he'd sold the AC system. Yeah... that hurt.
