Ranski's 85 4Runner Buildup
08-01-2008, 06:43 PM
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It has been almost 3-years since I started this project. And now I can say it is complete 
Now I know there will be the occassional upgrade from time to time...which by the way Longfields are on SALE! But now it isn't an eyesore on the trails.
It took some cutting and bondo to clean up the body a bit and I opted for the rattle can paint job since this truck will most likely come into contact with some rocks and trees in the near future
And to think this truck was posted on Yotatech for $400 and nobody grabbed it.
I have included a pic of what it looked like when we pushed it into the garage.
Oh and by the way, ever since I brought it home it was very unreliable when starting. I spent most of those there years testing everything until one day the fuel pump stopped working. I put in a new pump and PRESTO she runs great!
Now I know there will be the occassional upgrade from time to time...which by the way Longfields are on SALE! But now it isn't an eyesore on the trails.
It took some cutting and bondo to clean up the body a bit and I opted for the rattle can paint job since this truck will most likely come into contact with some rocks and trees in the near future
And to think this truck was posted on Yotatech for $400 and nobody grabbed it.
I have included a pic of what it looked like when we pushed it into the garage.
Oh and by the way, ever since I brought it home it was very unreliable when starting. I spent most of those there years testing everything until one day the fuel pump stopped working. I put in a new pump and PRESTO she runs great!
08-02-2008, 09:00 AM
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Not sure at this point...I will definitley be at the TLCA event at Flat & Nasty the first weekend of October and might squeeze a trip to Kansas Rocks before then. As for a trip to Arkansas, if I do it will probably be a climbing trip to Jasper or Sam's Throne - I doubt I'll bring the truck...but who knows.
I'll defitnitley make it your a some point.
I'll defitnitley make it your a some point.
08-11-2008, 05:39 AM
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08-12-2008, 07:08 PM
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Couldn't resist the SALE!
The Longfields and new hub gears showed up today 
This will definitley add some piece of mind on the trail since I'm running an Aussie up front.
This will definitley add some piece of mind on the trail since I'm running an Aussie up front.
08-19-2008, 06:29 PM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! I can't wait to get it on the trail. Unfortunately I don't think that is going to happen until the first week in October.
08-21-2008, 10:33 AM
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hey ranski, when you rattle canned your runner did you wet sand or polish it at all. i just finished rattle canning my runner grey, but it dosent have a smooth shine or finish to it.
08-21-2008, 06:08 PM
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did you wet sand or polish it at all
What I did notice is that the areas where I had it down to bare metal and actually primed it then painted it - it actually came out with a rough texture. The areas where I just ran a scotchbrite pad over the old paint it actually gave me a more smooth finish.
I sure you have already found them, but there are several threads on rattle can jobs and many have actually taken the time to wet sand to get a better finish. For me is just wasn't worth the effort.
