My new 1985 4Runner
03-02-2006, 04:09 PM
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my dad has a 355 in his garage 
...but even better he got 409 in his 62 Impala SS-2 carbs,4 barrles a carb..so 8barrles total 
,4 on the floor...all that needs to be done is the car put back together...after him and my mom devoriced they stopped rebuilding the car so now it sits :cry: ...but me and him will be fixing that(along with my runner)pretty soon 
...but even better he got 409 in his 62 Impala SS-2 carbs,4 barrles a carb..so 8barrles total ,4 on the floor...all that needs to be done is the car put back together...after him and my mom devoriced they stopped rebuilding the car so now it sits :cry: ...but me and him will be fixing that(along with my runner)pretty soon
03-02-2006, 08:54 PM
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While waiting for my seats to arrive, I decided to pull off the old fender flares. They were cracked in places, and I was curious as to the condition of the wheel wells underneath...
Me (I don't let Tyler have all the fun...)
The Driver's side rear.
Driver's side front.
Tyler at work.
The pics of the rear didn't come out well, so I have to retake them tomorrow.
Overall, the rust was less than I had expected, I've seen worse, and only the passenger front fender was unharmed.
Me (I don't let Tyler have all the fun...)
The Driver's side rear.
Driver's side front.
Tyler at work.
The pics of the rear didn't come out well, so I have to retake them tomorrow.
Overall, the rust was less than I had expected, I've seen worse, and only the passenger front fender was unharmed.
03-02-2006, 09:29 PM
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Oh- If anyone wants to see the truck in action, I have a short video clip. PM your email to me & I'll send it to you. I can't link to it here, unless anyone knows how.
03-03-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
Oh- If anyone wants to see the truck in action, I have a short video clip. PM your email to me & I'll send it to you. I can't link to it here, unless anyone knows how.
Is the 4 inch body lift required to fit the engine in there?
You could trim the fenders to remove the rust:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=386066
03-03-2006, 10:11 AM
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Upload it to Putfile.com.
Is the 4 inch body lift required to fit the engine in there?
You could trim the fenders to remove the rust:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=386066
Is the 4 inch body lift required to fit the engine in there?
You could trim the fenders to remove the rust:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=386066
Thanks again
Here is the link:
Click here to watch Dunes_short
Last edited by 1985 4Runner; 05-03-2006 at 02:25 AM.
03-03-2006, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by X88&94GT
Where are you in SC? Looks like a nice rig, I would agree with ditching the 4" BL. Keep us posted with the build or repairs.
03-08-2006, 04:18 PM
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I got the 5pt. seat restraints in yesterday. So I'm sure the seats will arrive next, and the mounting brackets LAST... 
So I am deciding what to do with the rust issues. I pulled out the back carpet & side panels. Like I said, it is bad, but not a total loss. Sorry for no pics, my cam-phone is not working. I did include a few of the rust I found on the frame. That will have to be repaired before any off-road trips.
So I am deciding what to do with the rust issues. I pulled out the back carpet & side panels. Like I said, it is bad, but not a total loss. Sorry for no pics, my cam-phone is not working. I did include a few of the rust I found on the frame. That will have to be repaired before any off-road trips.
03-09-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 87rustbucket
where on the frame is the rust pictured abouve?
03-09-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 92' 4Runner SR5
Can you take a few more pics of the hood? Close-ups of the top and sides would be appriciated. Thanks.
I'll try to get another from the top angle.
03-09-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by fnrunner
yeah it's great finding those "surprises" isn't it?! I yanked all the carpet in mine too, only to find sheet metal screwed to the floor up front....
The wheel wells had your basic rust for a 21 year old truck, but not as bad as I had expected. Body "surprises" I can live with, I just hope I dont find any major ones with the engine & trans. when I have it tuned up & checked out.
I am trying to decide if I want to try & repair the frame myself or have it done at a shop. I have no proir exp. in welding.
