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40 years apart

Discussion in 'Hilux' started by TexasJuice, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    Picked up this 79 Hilux this morning for a restoration project. It’s a hunk of junk right now but sitting next to my 2019 Tacoma I think it deserves to be put back to its former glory - how about you? Will be posting my progress here. Any words of wisdom?

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    TexasJuice, Jan 25, 2020
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  2. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    This will be epic, what are your plans? Restore to OEM or something special?
    Can’t wait to follow this project.
     
    cop414, Jan 25, 2020
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  3. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    I’m not doing a frame off resto or have plans to restore to OEM but I want to take it from a ranch truck to something fun to drive around with my daughter and my dog.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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    Enjoy your JOURNEY with the '79!
     
    TRDSport10, Jan 25, 2020
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  5. Jan 25, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    so far just cleaning it up is going to be a journey!
     
    TexasJuice, Jan 25, 2020
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  6. Jan 29, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    Like, so many.
    Son of a bitch. I'm in!
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    Nice, I've got my eye on a 1980 that I'm going to see tonight. Hopefully will be driving it home this weekend!
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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  9. Feb 4, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Hey, great year, would love that one, my birth year!
    My 88 is in the paint booth today..
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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    You doing the paint or having it done? Getting ready to refinish some panels on my 86 and have never worked with single stage paint before myself.
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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  12. Feb 4, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    I had it done, don't have the time. I pressed a few painters to spray single stage but everyone recommend base/clear. Like everyone, even the older guys I asked who weren't going to be the ones to spray it.
    In highschool, we sprayed my buddy's 84 Nissan in single stage red, it never really shined. Apparently all the stars have to align or you need to own a factory to make single stage shine, 1st coat of clear below, used factory off white paint code.. I don't think it'll bee too much shine..
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    It won't petina like the original color though
     
    camillethetoy, Feb 4, 2020
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  13. Feb 4, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    My problem is im planning on doing just a couple panels as most of the truck is in great condition and would love to keep it as original as possible, I dont want to have some panels with clear and some without.

    You truck looks amazing! Same color as mine I believe. "Creme 557"
     
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  14. Feb 4, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    Here's a pic of mine. Love the color, I'm getting a duplicate set of factory steelies powdercoated the same color as body.

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    @TexasJuice if you dont want this stuff cluttering up your thread feel free to let me know and I'll remove it.
     
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  15. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    Ahh, yeah, dam, definitely sounds like a job for a pro, blending single stage.
    Thx, it's actually white 033, love that creme though, my FJ is almost that color.

    Yes, TexasJuice, not trying to jack at all, let me know & I'll remove too, still jealous of the 79!
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Well, my 81 Hilux is shown in my avatar. Great looking 79 that you found to restore. Most of the 79-82 Hilux's that I have seen, have bedsides that are rusted beyond simple repair. Keep us updated with your progress.
     
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  17. Feb 9, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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    Be careful.

    You might end up enjoying the simplicity of the old one more. Other than on longish road trips.

    And if you park it close to new ones in the mall parking lot, I'll guarantee it will attract more lookers.
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    Exactly the case for me. Has been on DD duty since I bought it which I was not anticipating.
     
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