Bed Repair, Could not find one without rust in NY

Fiberglass does wonders and there is almost no need for fillers.

 

That's honestly super impressive, I wouldn't think that level of repair is possible! Your body guy is a miracle worker!

 

Yup, he is very good at his craft.Work in progress

 

WOW!

 

It's turning out really nice

What color are you going to paint it?

 

Goddamm, I would never guess that was ever damaged.

 

In am thinking maybe "CEMENT" but, from Chrysler, they call it "Sting Gray-Clear Coat" its just a bit darker than TOYOTA

 

Yes, this bodyshop guy is a beast! wait til you see the entire truck when it's finished.

 

The other side of the Bed

 

I mean, it looks great! Gotta wonder how much more it weighs from the bondo.

 

it's very little bondo, he used fiberglass infused with aluminum and then a very light layer of bondo.

 

Epoxy, glass, aluminum + filler, it all adds up. Even carbon with epoxy and micro balloons still weighs something.

And don't get me wrong, it's great work! thanks for sharing the process and progress.

 

Wow...your guy is great! That is a great choice of color as well. Should look awesome! Keep us posted, K?

 

This is the color I have in mind, it’s Chrysler’s version of Toyota’s Cement, they call it “Sting-Gray Clear Coat”

 

The bottom of the bed with Chassis saver, magnet paint.

 

Looks great! Your body guy is on a different level.

 

This stuff really works Magnet Paint Co.

 

The bed is almost complete, final adjustments need to be made before torquing the nuts & bolts. Off with the pendaliner and on with the spray on bedliner, not sure which one to use yet?

 

LED all the way around with upgrades coming , maybe a TRD Pro Grille , Custom Projector Headlights. I did get to install ONE of the 4Runner mirrors on the Driver side , I need the heated mirrors option uphere in NY , the molding under the headlights are missing the clips , the stealer wants a lot for them , but got to get them.

I installed these from ebay , with a 65 watts LED bulb , until my projectors are custom made.

 

I need to balance out the bed with cab, I have a 3" lift kit and I cannot figure out how to get them both even? The bed is slightly lower than the cab.