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[Robs76fj40]

Never once thought about a generator, might be worthwhile just in case. I will let you know if we ever plan to head up that way, and if you head down south let me know, we are in Cassopolis.

Sounds like a plan. Check pawn shops and Craigslist now for the best deals.

 

[kbahus]

Mocked up the rear seat today. It is amazing how quickly the real estate disappears back there!

 

[winnie]

just read your thread ... nice progress and nice approach to fixing it up i.e. enjoy it as you fix it ...

 

[Indestructible 47]

very nice, reminds me of mine. how do you find your suspension setup now?

 

[kbahus]

I still have some work to do on it, the rear sits too high still and will until I put a rear tire carrier and hang a spare off it. Dave Gore is checking on some shorter shackle side plates for me, I "think" I can get away with going to a 3.5" or so shackle as I am currently at 4 5/8". I know the springs are longer than stock and fear that they may bottom out but I need try something. I also have some silly long bump stops I can use as a bandaid if that is the case. I want to update the shocks to Bilsteins but that is a luxury item. I contemplated going back to the standard 4" rear springs but the ride was so terrible it's just not worth it. I think I will retain the front springs as is as they seem acceptable. Even if I could find the matching two Mojave front springs they wouldn't work without a shackle reversal from what I understand.

 

[kbahus]

Ummmm I have a problem. I went to work on mounting the Corbeau this morning and discovered it was soaked but it hasn't rained since I put it back there! I could see water seeping out of the hard top header piece, so I pulled the door catch screws and it was a waterfall. That piece must have been completely full of water, it is still coming out as I type this. What do I need to do to keep this from happening?

 

[JohnnyC]

It's the hardtop gutter/gasket... It could be coming from anyplace and rolling to the back if your truck is parked nose up a bit

 

[WB8LBZ]

@kbahus, I'm from that area (Dowagiac class of 1970) and you are sparse territory. Maybe Kalamazoo or South Bend might be productive. When I bought my 81 4X4 Pickup, there was a joke going around that they were stoning Toyotas in Detroit. I hope Craigslist works out.

Larry in El Paso

 

[kbahus]

Small world, I work a few days a week in Dowagiac!

 

[tls3601]

Looking good! Keep up the work, they take time.........................

 

[kbahus]

Drained the header of water and filled it with half a can of Fluid Film so hopefully that saves it from rusting away internally. I also Fluid Filmed the entire way around the inside of the raingutter. The truck smells like a boys locker room now, not very pleasant!

Tried on the car cover I have but it fits very poorly, better than nothing. I am looking into a temporary shelter from Shelterlogic, seems like it might be the best way to go.

Also went for a short drive to burn some gas.

 

[kbahus]

Thanks to @Racer65 I now have a piece I have been missing since purchasing this truck years ago! I wish the rest of my list was as inexpensive and easy to do.

 

[kbahus]

After sitting outside now for a few years the moisture has really taken its toll on the rig. I knew it was getting worse but after looking at some of my old pictures I can't believe how bad it has become. The cover has at least kept it somewhat dry inside. I was hoping to bring it back to life and drive it to work through the summer, but it needs a full restore at this point and a dry garage. What a bummer, Michigan is not the place for Toyotas especially if you don't have a garage.

 

[JohnnyC]

That is unfortunate ... I am in the rust boat with ya

Slowly eating away ... not fun... but I do drive mine year round DD

Alil cleanup each year ... rust converter ... paint ... fluid film or spray grease and it's back for another year

I am soon in need for new front floors ... door sills are totally gone

 

[Cruiserdrew]

You need to move back out west!

At least it still runs and drives.

Good luck drying it out and catching up with the rust.

 

[kbahus]

I was just back in CO for a family emergency and can't believe what Fort Collins and the Front Range has turned into. It is not the same place I grew up. With home prices and a lack of jobs I don't think we will moving back any time soon as we would go broke.

Maybe I need to take JohnnyC's approach and drive it instead of worry about it. I do have an extra gallon of Fluid Film in storage and could give it a full bath.

 

[71FJnick]

Bummer about the rust man, I'm struggling with rain in Seattle, but it's not so rusty which is good. I try to start the ford and cruiser at least every 2 weeks and it seems to help. Or at least I feel better that they start.

 

[JohnnyC]

Btw fluid film is a pleasurable smell ... canvak is a bit tougher but I like that as well

There's nothing like the smell of petroleum based products smoldering on a hot day

 

[kbahus]

Nick, did you ever get a garage built?

I bathed the GX470 in Fluid Film for the winter and boy it sure takes the fun out of rolling the windows down for some "fresh" air!

 

[71FJnick]

No garage yet, hopefully next summer we'll start construction.

We just picked up a disco 2 for the wife and I need to give it the waxoyl (or fluid film) treatment... it's a Utah truck so has some chassis rust. I'm looking forward to the mess