Build Reconstruction after rollover - building The Champ!

[baldilocks]

For the third time I will paint the hood. This time I’m trying spray max matte finish trim paint then satin 2k clear coat.

 

[250below10]

Always good to do a couple test runs

For the third time I will paint the hood. This time I’m trying spray max matte finish trim paint then satin 2k clear coat. View attachment 4077383

 

[Broski]

For the third time I will paint the hood. This time I’m trying spray max matte finish trim paint then satin 2k clear coat. View attachment 4077383

Why are you worried, your just going to smash it right

 

[MissahPapaJ]

drive a lawn mower, now picture it being slower. that is a 3FE powered rig.

 

[baldilocks]

I think they say third time is a charm. 2 coats of Spraymax matte single stage trim paint and 4 coats of Spraymax 2k satin clear coat. It’s a bit shinier than I’d like so I’m contemplating hitting it with 400 grit then some 2k matte finish clear. These are rather expensive products. Bedliner would have been cheaper!!

 

[COS80]

You could try orbital-sanding with a super-fine grit (as high as will fit on the sander) and just leave it sanded. Probably would result in a "matter" finish than the new paint and cost <$10. You could probably achieve this by hand, too, but it will take much more effort to not get patterns.

 

[baldilocks]

You could try orbital-sanding with a super-fine grit (as high as will fit on the sander) and just leave it sanded. Probably would result in a "matter" finish than the new paint and cost <$10. You could probably achieve this by hand, too, but it will take much more effort to not get patterns.

And if it doesn’t turn out right I can still get the matte clear. The Spraymax 2k stuff goes on nicely and is a two part paint but costs over $20/can. Cheaper than Eastwood 2k products though.

 

[COS80]

And if it doesn’t turn out right I can still get the matte clear. The Spraymax 2k stuff goes on nicely and is a two part paint but costs over $20/can. Cheaper than Eastwood 2k products though.

Exactly. All you have to lose is 2-3 sheets of sandpaper.

 

[Broski]

Just leave it shiny

 

[LC4LIFE]

It will dull down. I’d wash it with a wool mitt a couple times, then after that the sun will do its thing over time too.

 

[baldilocks]

It will dull down. I’d wash it with a wool mitt a couple times, then after that the sun will do its thing over time too.

Thanks for the tip. Did you find a new manufacturer for 95-97 dash mats?

 

[LC4LIFE]

Thanks for the tip. Did you find a new manufacturer for 95-97 dash mats?

Yep, should be updating the site towards the end of the week.

 

[baldilocks]

I don’t remember seeing the TEQ symbol on other parts. Not sure why I noticed it on this last chance hood catch.

 

[GW Nugget]

I like patina...

 

[baldilocks]

I like patina...

Normal clear coat deterioration is fine with me but the hood and driver side fender looked like skin that peels due to sunburn standing up with a green tint in it like I’ve never seen. The A pillars and roof display normal clear coat and paint deterioration. I’m leaning toward painting the entire truck black.

 

[baldilocks]

Mocking up the Derale Trans fluid cooler.

 

[baldilocks]

Since this project represents a near full tear down I work it randomly so as to not get in my own way.
This fuse panel is mounted in place of the now gone ABS computer.

 

[baldilocks]

Derale 13403 stacked plate transmission cooler mounted on home brewed brackets. This cooler is rated up to a GVWR of 26,500 and to dissipate 37,000 BTU/hour. It’s height and width dimensions are a bit smaller than the Toyota unit but has the same 19 row construction and is 2” thick as opposed to, iirc, 1.25” thick for the stock cooler. I’m thinking the stock cooler design is what’s referred to as plate and fin.

 

[thatcabledude]

Derale 13403 stacked plate transmission cooler mounted on home brewed brackets. This cooler is rated up to a GVWR of 26,500 and to dissipate 37,000 BTU/hour. It’s height and width dimensions are a bit smaller than the Toyota unit but has the same 19 row construction and is 2” thick as opposed to, iirc, 1.25” thick for the stock cooler. I’m thinking the stock cooler design is what’s referred to as plate and fin.

View attachment 4098874

Don’t remember the model number, but looks like the same dimensions as the one I have been running on my 80 for a long time.

 

[baldilocks]

Don’t remember the model number, but looks like the same dimensions as the one I have been running on my 80 for a long time.

It should do the job. @Marco Lau has been cooling his A440 with this 13403 and likes it.