My 1980 RN47 build
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Thanks Terry. They turned out pretty good despite my bad influences lol. Here's some progress my wife and I got done today. Been working on it since the sun came up
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We used scotchbrite pads and thinner to get to this stage. I'm heading to the shop for some fine grit sandpaper. Will finish it with 1500 wet, then buff it out
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It got dark so I hand sanded a couple spots with 1500 wet and buffed them. This old paint looks brand new. Hope to finish the cab tomorrow
Big difference between the finished and unfinished areas
Big difference between the finished and unfinished areas
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That is what I do like about the old paint is that a lot of it could be brought back to life with some effort. It still looks better then what I would of thought it could look like after being painted over before. Turned out Great!!
I seen your thread on bringing back 30 year old paint. The Appearance Section has been used in quite a while so I will just leave it where it is. I think it will get noticed better in the section it currently is.
I seen your thread on bringing back 30 year old paint. The Appearance Section has been used in quite a while so I will just leave it where it is. I think it will get noticed better in the section it currently is.
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Thank you Terry.
I got the fender done and it's coming out nicely. I did a write up with more detail here
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123/paint-your-rig-looking-bad-299406/
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No progress this week. Ive been busy scouring the southeast for a first gen 4runner. Think i found one that fits the bill just a couple hours from my home. Will post up if the deal gets done
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Good luck on getting the 1st gen runner. 5 years ago you find them fairly easy and in descent shape. Now they dont pop up nearly as often and are in really bad shape when they do show up. The truck is shining up nicely. What a difference from the old paint and the new shine it is getting. Great job!!!
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Thanks Terry. Here is the reason I haven't had any updates on my '80. I've looked at 9 different first gen 4runners from s Florida to West Virginia and finally got the one that was only 240 miles from me. I'll continue the build with the '80 but I need to spend a couple days going thru the runner to see what all it's gonna need. Here's some pics
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Thanks man, the inside is toast but thats ok. Im used to buying crappy trucks. I may do a build thread, it depends on how much engine work needs done, hopefully not much but im leaning toward a HG or timimg cover or both. Its an 89. Thanks for checking in.
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You dont find them in that condition around here. Body look clean and rust free. There are going to be issues with it but most are easily fixed. Other then seats and dash pad, the interior is not to expensive to refurbish. Looks like it has had a fairly easy life. Great find.
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Thanks Terry. I'm going to go thru the top end and also replace the tc with a dual row. If you see this, can you move my "new to me 89 4Runner " to the build section. It wasn't the initial plan but you know how things change. Have a good one!
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Thanks Ed. It's been a lot of work but only having to touch up a couple spots will be nice. My wife still has yet to get the paint out of the body lines. She's fired haha
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I got the new electric fuel pump installed today. Hopefully this will alleviate the no start issue i habe been having. The fuel filter wasnt filling all the time. Plus i had to get her running to get some pics for the april fools givaway
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Here was my entry into the giveaway here on YT. My neighbor has zebras. Normally they are right at the fence but they barely show up with my iPhone pics.
The new fuel pump is working great. I put twenty or so miles on her today cruising around the lake and farm. My neighbors (the cows) didn't know what to think of the loud exhaust
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nice i picked up an 80 about 3 weeks ago and i had to replace the electric fuel pump as well it would start fine the randomly die then if you left the key on for 2 mins it would start right up lol looking good so far dont forget about it now with that new 4runner lol
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Truck is looking better. Cleaning up better then I would of thought it would. I am going to look into the electric fuel pump for the 22r I am working on. Once you get it started it runs great once started but can be a hard start when sitting for a period of time.