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04-13-2015, 05:21 AM | #81 |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup
Nice pick up Mike. Colour looks spot on.
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04-13-2015, 12:56 PM | #82 |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup
I want it back It's a balst to drive and I hope it handles all of the beatings in its future.
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04-13-2015, 06:55 PM | #83 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared.
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I'm very glad this one ended up in your hands brother! Cannot wait to see what you end up doing with it |
04-13-2015, 11:18 PM | #84 | |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup Thanks Matt, I think it was a good choice over the flat black. I don't have anything in this color so its nice change up. Even weirder is that the hood is color matched most of my Toyotas have flat black hoods Quote:
Thanks dude. Hoping to have some more progress on it soon. Was working on building the Subaru engine the last 2 days but now I am missing a part so that's the end of that for now | |
04-14-2015, 09:50 PM | #85 |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup
So I had been working on the Subaru engine but I am missing the cover on the one head for the AVCS solenoid so I figured I would do some more work on this today. Duct tape... Solving problems since the invention of dirt. Marker light is solid now. I know they aren't suppose to be orange but I put the turn signals in them so that 5-0 doesn't bust my chops Anyone who has owned a real Toyota knows they are famous for leaky windshield. My 4Runner leaked like a siv and Dean had to re do the window on the Hilux. When I had the Hilux restored they also put new glass in it again because they media blasted the frame to get rid of the rust. They also usually get so bad that they start to rot the pillar. Seems appropriate to add a little rust around the lower frame and onside of pillars I goofed with the dremel and accidentally missed the real trucks bed seam... So apparently on this truck it rotted above it This was a new technique I tried, use the dremel on back side then used a heated up safety pin to poke "rot holes" in it Also rusted the bobbed bed seam and the spot welds that the real bed has and where they commonly start to rust Inside the box I had painted it with the rust paint prior to painting the blue. I hit with one coat of the agent to start the rusting. I then today wet sanded it with some 1000 and added more agent. I should have went heavier with the metal paint as I accidentally burned through in a few spots but over all it looks the part Other side of the bed Next time I'm gonna sand the bed smooth after poking the rot holes, the raised melted plastic is a little suspect up close The cab had a piece of rocker broken out of it, rather then repair it decided to just rust it out Lastly, I added some upholstery to the dinky seats. They look a lot better now IMO More to come, I like this little toyota, probably build some armor for it tomorrow maybe ? -Mike Last edited by 1BadJeepBruiser; 04-14-2015 at 10:15 PM. |
04-15-2015, 05:28 AM | #86 |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup
Now that is well placed scale patina. . Don't forget the floor boards by the front body mounts. |
04-18-2015, 09:54 PM | #87 |
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It has been said that when this chucked up in the vise my building skills quantify and I turn out some pretty awesome stuff... I think I'm gonna have to agree, but I'll let RCC be the judge. The magical bender that makes all of tube things awesomer Years ago I would have to take measurement from scratch, now I cheat and mock my bumpers up off the TF2 bumper... It's very close to the real deal Marlin Crawlers bumper which is what my 1:1s had/have so that is what I generally base my bumpers on. Bend all the everything That'll work Some supports, little bit of flux Harris safety silv getting it done Additional tube work I almost didn't add the top tube work. It was a last minute decision but I think I am happy I did. I also brazed a 3racing winch plate right to it as well. I have a broken winch which well serve well for looks Looks the parts to me Started on some sliders too but then got roped into 1:1 vehicle disasters today... The top radiator hose on my Chevelle has been on the edge of failure since I got it... Today it died... Replaced it only to find out while the coolant system was bleeding that the accelerator pump on the carburetor would rather spray fuel outside of the engine rather then into it and I won't even get started the 8.25 Xj rear in my step dads jeep... That was a mega fail... Oh and I hate my Subaru... Toys truck, I heart them End post Last edited by 1BadJeepBruiser; 04-18-2015 at 09:58 PM. |
04-18-2015, 10:57 PM | #88 |
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| Re: Lentsnh2012 builds: 1981 Toyota Pickup
Needs a smattering of dust. I can almost smell that burnt sugar odor of coolant.
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04-19-2015, 12:16 AM | #89 |
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04-19-2015, 04:46 PM | #90 |
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04-20-2015, 02:12 PM | #91 |
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so is there a build thread or anything on your tube bender
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04-20-2015, 02:17 PM | #92 |
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04-24-2015, 11:50 AM | #93 |
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Mike any updates on this rig.
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04-24-2015, 06:44 PM | #94 |
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04-24-2015, 08:40 PM | #95 |
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Are those axle housings narrowed? The tars seem to be tucked in closer than normal w/ the 'yota axles.
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04-24-2015, 11:41 PM | #96 |
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09-02-2015, 09:55 PM | #97 |
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I started the year off strong with RCs then once the weather broke I got sucked into fixing my Subaru, my 69 Chevelle got wrecked but it got replaced with a 68 SS Chevelle which I have been tinkering with some fixes and upgrades. Needless to say RC took a back seat. That was until I knew for sure I was finally getting out to do some some wheeling for the 1st time this year in the 1:1 83 Hilux. I wanted to take Lents old Yota here but I never quite finished making it run. I spent one night before heading into work making quick of the electronics and was able to get it functional. I had all my electronics left over from the Subarux so it's got a Tekin FXR, castle BEC, some 400oz hitec servo and bound with my dx3r. The wheeling trip was a little off schedule due to getting a flat with the trailer on the way up and having to get that taken care of which thank god we did cause we lost another tire on way home. With that said I didn't get much wheel time with the 1:10 scale truck but while my buddy fixed a flat on his diesel swapped Zj I found some time to get some wheeling in. Truck works pretty well, steering needs some help but I'll get to that eventually. It does look pretty good on the trails though Future plans include finishing the interior a little more, maybe some pedals, a driver - thinking one of the new guys from rc4wd. If you look close the bed got a few goodies and I chopped the upper part off the original sliders for now and painted them and the front bumper black. Also went with some RPP hobby gear head wheels and swampers... Love gold center wheels. Thanks for looking Mike |
09-03-2015, 06:02 PM | #98 |
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Without doors that truck just begs for a roll cage inside the cab. That might be a challenge, but it would look cool.
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09-06-2015, 05:49 PM | #99 | |
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Mike, you have refined the little Yota to perfection. So much so it's making me jealous and getting the itch to build another one. Keep at it, brotha! As far as the driver goes, Charlie (my hard-headed 8" driver) was purchased from a randomly named website. PM me if you want the link. Last edited by Lentsnh2012; 09-06-2015 at 05:51 PM. | |
09-07-2015, 03:24 PM | #100 | |
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Such an awesome truck even the new babe like it Last edited by 1BadJeepBruiser; 09-07-2015 at 03:32 PM. | |
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