update

[Straydog]

I was asked to update on my progress so here I go.

Im calling this one Beg, Barter, and steel.

I swapped the tranny in the truck(g54 I think) for the marlin equiped one out of the 4runner(W56) and realized the shifters are in a different pace. Oh well, whats a little sheet metal between friends?

Then I put some alcans I traded for in the front, and temperarily mounted some pro-comps in the rear till I have time to finish the new spring hangers.
Hopefully this weekend I'll get the rear springs on and try to find the 65 mph death wobble.
Then on to lockers, flatbed, fiberglass front fenders, high steer.

Here it is in street trim on my 35's.

I'll try to remember to update this, but I get so far and go tearing into the woods.

 

[Wayneraintree]

looks sweet!

now go outside and that that fawkin bed off : )

 

[zucruisers]

and while you're at it, draw up a design of what you want your flat bed to look like....its time to bend some tube!...the truck does look good though...even with all terrains

 

[Mike at Rausch Creek]

looking good. now bring it to the park so we can cave in some sheetmetal.

 

[Straydog]

Ha!! If I drawl it it might as well be in crayon. I have no skill in that deptartment.
I like the All- Pro design, minimal, tied into frame, easy to add exo, and nice big keep me legal fenders.

 

[jtaco1]

Very nice Sean, this is going to be a clean rig, for maybe 2 trips Awesome.

 

[Straydog]

Next step. I clearenced the front fenders. I'm not a fan of the grinding sound just turning in my driveway. And I built parts at work for sliders. I'm waiting for my spring hangers from Budbuit. Hopefully I can get them on this weekend. I'll post new pics as soon as everything is on and painted.

 

[zucruisers]

i think you need a header for it;p....do you have any extra stock rear springs layin around?

 

[Straydog]

Headers are fun. As long as you don't have to redo half the exhaust to use it. I believe I tried to take that off your hands before?

No stock springs. Those are pretty popular item.

 

[Straydog]

One more quick.
I must have been cursing very loudly from the garage. Nothing was bending how I wanted it, and the welder was acting up. So my wife came in and said "give it up. I ordered you a set from trail gear. Merry Christmas." So, I'll post when I get them on and painted.

 

[Lugboot]

Man, that doesn't work for me, no matter how pissed off I get. Crap. Maybe I need to work on my cursing skills.

 

[Straydog]

New problem. Now I need a hood and grill. Anyone know where I can get one cheap or free? Or what years fit in case I have to make a run to Harry's.

I rearended a Dodge caravan in rush hour traffic today. Removing the F-ing torque arm made it squirilly as hell and the road was wet/icy. Some jackass 2 cars ahead slammed on his brakes and tried to swing into the right lane(83/581 split) which made the woman in front of me climb on her brakes. She had abs. I don't.
I was going glass fenders anyway, and the bumper needed upgraded.

 

[zucruisers]

ouch that sucks man, is it at least still drivable?
im working on getting that carrier for ya, i'll let ya know when i know something

 

[Mike at Rausch Creek]

you didn't even have to wheel it to smash it up.

 

[Straydog]

Yes, still drivable. Just awful looking.

 

[norville]

I hate going to harry's.... Take a friend to watch your back.

Salvage Yards in Pennsylvania. PA Salvage Yard Directory

If your coming up here to harry's there are a few more just a bit further north. Most are not pick and pulls but it might be worth a few phone calls..

bob

 

[Wayneraintree]

Hey Sean, I have a nice grill and bumper with ettes for the '85.. you are welcome to have them.

If you are going to harry's or other, I need both left and right round headlight surrounds for an 81 or earlier.........

 

[shmukster]

front end parts

Straydog- try my ffiend Jason Liskey, he lives in Elizabethtown. Has tons of trucks (you wouldn't believe it) and is reasonable. email camotoy@prodigy.net or call cell 717-278-8974. Tell him Gary sent you. Gary S

 

[Straydog]

Thanks Jeff, we can get together and swap parts. I have some things to swap with JOHN too.

And thanks Gary. I'll give Jason a call as soon as the insurance co. gets done hemming and hawing(I have full coverege LOL)

 

[Wayneraintree]

Sean if you go to Jasons, see if he has the parts I need:

round headlight surrounds and parking lights/lenses and round headlights.... basically, John gave me the old school grill so I need the rest for the front to make it complete... also, the "toyota4WD" emblems on the side of the fenders. Would be sweet also!