Are you going to try and get fancy with the lower dash pad ? or just fill the holes ? same with the ash tray opening ?
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I am going to replace the lower-right dash pad with a custom shorter pad. I may have an upholstery shop do this when I have the rest of the interior done. I plan to keep my 4Runner seats and have them redone in some sort of vinyl material that looks retro and modern.
I will fill the ash tray opening and drill three holes for my heater controls, then I’ll put the usb port for the radio above those controls. Sadly the ash tray and recess were perfect but I don’t smoke and I’m tired of hearing loose change rattling around. The ash tray was one of the first things to sell. Apparently they are in high demand.
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Are you looking for a pristine 2F air cleaner assembly for that LS engine swap? Maybe a factory carb cleaner to cool the aftermarket brake master cylinder? I didn’t think so but these would be great parts for a restoration.
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Radio mount…
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That was a tight fit. I am glad that I got the radio without the CD player. The longer unit would not have fit without trimming sheet metal from behind the radio.
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CLEAN!
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Thanks!
who did you get the switch panel from ?
Switch panel
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I got it from OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches. - https://www.otrattw.net/ and I used the Contra V switches with the expandable V Series snap in brackets and end caps. It looks even better in person. These are excellent quality.
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Final fit before paint.
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Anyone know where I can get a new pushrod for my hazard switch? I hit it with my wire wheel by accident.
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That turned out really nice .
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Thanks! I am super excited to get some paint on it!!
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Thanks. I already checked that avenue and he doesn’t have this part. He does have the entire switch for around $375. I might attempt to make my own pushrod. It appears that all I need is a piece of aluminum stock, a lathe and a die. What could go wrong. Ha.
I have a lot of other parts to buy before I’ll ever need to be using the hazards and I just can’t see spending that kind of money on a switch at this point.
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Let the bodywork begin!
If this will work it’s yours
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No way!!! You are amazing. Thank you. I sent you a DM.
Sand old paint
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The sanding resumes. Hopefully the front grill is the worst of it. I really don’t have that much left to go.
Apparently it is winter now and it is 11 degrees F outside. I am so glad to be working in the garage, and that inexpensive heater from Amazon is doing an amazing job! It took the temperature from 45 degrees to 65 in about 30 minutes. Impressive.
Apparently it is winter now and it is 11 degrees F outside. I am so glad to be working in the garage, and that inexpensive heater from Amazon is doing an amazing job! It took the temperature from 45 degrees to 65 in about 30 minutes. Impressive.
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A little bit at a time.
