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Frame swap -n- facelift for Mable

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Loctite77, Apr 9, 2020.

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  1. Apr 12, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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  2. Apr 12, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    thanks brother!
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    I’ve decided to replace all the bushings, including cab bushings. 1” body lift? Purely for esoteric reasons, for that slightly aggressive, mid life crisis, gonna restore my 20 year old truck, pavement queen look.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Frame prep continues. As well as blasting stock calipers and wire brushing the other. Paint? Clear?

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    Loctite77, Apr 17, 2020
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  5. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    Powder is the best bet. Or just get done good caliper paint (g2, Eastwood’s, etc)
     
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  6. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    Strictly DIY. And I do not own a powder coating machine. I have Eastwood currently for the chassis paint. If I like it. I’ll get their brake caliper paint as well. Thank you sir!
     
    Loctite77, Apr 17, 2020
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  7. Apr 18, 2020 at 4:44 AM
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    You’re doing an awesome job, thanks for taking the time to share :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2020 at 5:10 AM
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    Great effort.

    BTW, your avatar has inspired me. I've been sporting one of these ever since you started your thread:

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  9. Apr 18, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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    I will be using these products on the frame. Says 300 ‘f on the can of chassis paint so I’m gonna use that on the calipers too. Epoxy Based, air activated product should work well.

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    Loctite77, Apr 18, 2020
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  10. Apr 20, 2020 at 9:11 AM
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    First new parts rolled in. New aftermarket UCA’s from my great home state.

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    High Point here! I do work in Winston Salem.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    Nice. Look forward to seeing the progress!
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    This is Eastwood’s rust converter. It reacts to air and turns from white to aqua. It’s my first time using this product, but so far I really like it for that light surface oxidation that sits flush with the factory coating (which I don’t want to remove). Acts like a primer and designed to top coat with their chassis paint. I’ve done the underside already and I like the results. (Photos of that soon.)

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  14. Apr 25, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    actually, I think it reacts to iron, not air as previously stated.
     
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  15. Apr 28, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    Progress continues. Frame is done and curing under the carport. Meanwhile, the truck went up and disassembly began today.

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    Damn dude nice work. That frame looks better than new!
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    That’s the idea my man, considering the first one only lasted me 19 3/4 years.

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  18. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Should there have been a bolt here?

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  19. May 1, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Couple of good evenings in the shop. I have the engine hoisted, the frame loose and ready to drop out. I’ll take the weekend off and get back at it Monday. Here’s a unique shot from the loft of my shop.

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  20. May 1, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    Dig your shop man! I love my garage but that height is really nice. Glad to see I am not the only guy that's pulled a motor with a come-a-long haha.
    Really jealous of your progress. I am stuck in the waiting for shit to arrive phase...
     
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