What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (86 Viewers)

[nigelsiam]

Decided to replace my rear rocker panel corners before the minor rust progressed out of control. The inner rocker area looked fine. A little more sanding and I'll topcoat it. I'll do the drivers side some other weekend.

Great job! It's cool you took the time to do this instead of letting it rot more. I have to do the same in numerous areas. I figured it would be cheaper and better for me to do the work instead of trying to look for a new totally rust free version of mine. Now I just have to find some donor vehicles or parts.

 

[mts2snd]

Great job! It's cool you took the time to do this instead of letting it rot more. I have to do the same in numerous areas. I figured it would be cheaper and better for me to do the work instead of trying to look for a new totally rust free version of mine. Now I just have to find some donor vehicles or parts.

Very cool you taught yourself to weld , and did the fix. Congrats, learning to weld is on my bucket list. Can only JB weld at the moment, lol.

 

[harrydunn]

Very cool you taught yourself to weld , and did the fix. Congrats, learning to weld is on my bucket list. Can only JB weld at the moment, lol.

I figure if it lasts several years before rusting again I'm still ahead and will just fix it again myself having even more experience by that time. I can't imagine what a body shop would charge to do it. I bought a new Tundra in December so I have time to play around with the 80 now and give it some TLC. Only rust on it.

 

[Classic85]

No kidding? Where at? I've only had it once in DM actually. I've been wanting to try it again. I'll add it to my list of things to eat when we go there next.

We went here to the Vung Tau Pho Grill owners were great and the Pho was perfect mid day goodness.
Lincoln Nebraska had the largest Vietnamese immigrant community in the US after the war. Which I discovered when looking for a place to eat lunch on our run from Chicago to Colorado Springs and Ruidoso New Mexico. Where we drove to the highest point in the Lincoln National Forest.

 

[6894kevin]

Started prep and primer, hope to mount this weekend!

Quick question to those who have done this, how many coats of primer and paint did you do?

 

[NateMob]

We went here to the Vung Tau Pho Grill owners were great and the Pho was perfect mid day goodness.
Lincoln Nebraska had the largest Vietnamese immigrant community in the US after the war. Which I discovered when looking for a place to eat lunch on our run from Chicago to Colorado Springs and Ruidoso New Mexico. Where we drove to the highest point in the Lincoln National Forest.

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When did you make that trip and did you stop in Santa Fe? I swear I saw your rig there with my Wife near the railyard!

 

[Classic85]

When did you make that trip and did you stop in Santa Fe? I swear I saw your rig there with my Wife near the railyard!

That was in 2016. No did not stop in Santa Fe, must have been doppelganger.

 

[Bryanseye]

Started prep and primer, hope to mount this weekend!

Quick question to those who have done this, how many coats of primer and paint did you do?

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Use as much as you feel comfortable to survive road spray and stepping on it. No amount will survive a scape on a rock.

 

[ZackR]

Battery tie down keep getting loose during off-road, so decided to fix the issue with sturdy solution. Homemade battery tray and tie down. I will paint it later.

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Looks good just don't be tempted to set a wrench on there!

 

[FZJ80 in KC]

Picked up 6 8ft redwood 4x4 posts to make a grape trellis. not wheeling but at least she gets to get out a bit.

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Oh, now you're REALLY fitting in up there in El Dorado Hills!

 

[tplane2]

Gonnna slap these turds on tomorrow...

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[saltycoconuts]

Found out where the leak was! The seal on my radiator cap seemed to grow 2 legs and walk off. On another note I broke my fan shroud.

 

[saltycoconuts]

Gonnna slap these turds on tomorrow...

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I may need to come stroll by and crack a beer with ya...
Update on the car: 1 oil change and Ive been saving maybe 100-150 a week on gas so thanks again for the deal!

 

[tplane2]

I may need to come stroll by and crack a beer with ya...
Update on the car: 1 oil change and Ive been saving maybe 100-150 a week on gas so thanks again for the deal!

You're welcome anytime man. I'm glad its working out for you.

 

[RFB]

next morning



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GREAT Time it looks like, we dont cool stuff like that here. I love it.

 

[RFB]

Gonnna slap these turds on tomorrow...

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sweet I just ordered a set of kings and think Im going to go the whole nine with the bumpstops. damn its expensive.

 

[RFB]

Heres some cruiser porn for ya'll.

 

[tplane2]

sweet I just ordered a set of kings and think Im going to go the whole nine with the bumpstops. damn its expensive.

Nice, I only ordered the front for the time being. Wanted to see if they are functional for my needs or just expensive paper weights.

 

[RFB]

Nice, I only ordered the front for the time being. Wanted to see if they are functional for my needs or just expensive paper weights.

Im leaning that way too, but he can cut me a deal if i order all at once, where did you score yours??

 

[2fpower]

@RFB hells gate in reverse at 15:02 - interesting.