The Black Beater!!!

wow that looks good..You know once you get it back together, your not going to want to beat it up..haha..

I bought an 89 4runner from a dude I worked with for $40 that was in an accident. It took me damn near 6 months to rebuild it and lift it to my likeing before I got it on insurance and driveable..I beat the ever loving crap out of that truck..I finally got tired of it breaking down(I was using it as a DD for a while so not to rack up tons of miles on my 96) and I sold it for $1,000..lol

 

the paint looks good.

 

Well, some bad news for myself... The paint did not dry. Its still tacky. I have 2 heaters under the plastic with the truck, and its about 80+ degrees in there.

The only thing I am wondering is if the guy at the paint store may have sold me the wrong hardener. If its not dry when I get home, I will probably be trying to rub the paint back off with lacquer thinner.

 

Looks good.

 

what you are doing with this truck is proof that anything is possible!

 

^ Well, thank you. I am giving it my best effort.

 

for racist thread title

 

Racist???? I thought it was always the white trailer trash in a wife beater that were the beaters???

 

Oh man I hate it when paint doesn't set up right. What brand did they sell you? Headlights looks bitchen I'm glad they went to a good cause. Keep at it!

 

This is an impressive build, can't wait to see the finished product. Love the idea of a flat black, stealth taco!

 

i thought he meant one of these:

 

My friend that has been helping me on the Tacoma re-build stopped over this evening and put the alternator and starter on the truck... Fired it up and the bitch runs... sitting for 4 years... and it fired right up... I can't wait to get home from work so I can hear it run...

 

Very nice^^^

 

Damn right it fired right up, it is a toyota, why do you think we all love these trucks?

 

Surprisingly the engine runs VERY quiet... I was worried to death once I drained the engine oil. So worried I was afraid to even post up about it... BUT its a fvcking Toyota... the you can't kill the mother fucker...

Well, for anyone looking to do a paint job cheap, yet durable... the Rust-oleum is a good route... BUT if your wanting to go with a Flat Finish... Do NOT Use the Urethane Hardener. It adds some degree of shine to the paint. Last night we sanded down about half of the cab, so I can spray it again without the Hardener. I gotta have it flat...

I am actually enjoying working on this truck so much that I think its time to start working on my Mustang again... I have a 1990 Mustang GT that has been parked for about 4 years now. The engine is apart for new rings and bearings due to a Pro-Charger Failure. All I need is a new clutch (McLeod twin disc) and a head liner. I am feeling the urge... I may end up stripping it down and painting it the same way as the Tacoma, only with real automotive paint.. base/clear.


This was with the stock engine
http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/boxxbanger1/?action=view&current=DoughnutsatEldora.flv

This was with the 331 on spray. Watch close, when I hit 4th gear is when the tire separates.

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/boxxbanger1/?action=view&current=BurnoutContest.flv


Another fun time... This was a spur of the moment appearance.. I was at home working on the roll cage when a friend called and said... "Man, come show these kids how to do a burnout." it was a small lot...

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/boxxbanger1/?action=view&current=BurnoutFeast02-1.flv


This is how my baby is now... Stern 3 piece wheels, same as what was stock on the 93 Saleen SA-10. 331 stroker with a P1-SC Pro-Charger. the list is endless...




I am getting the itch...

 

EFFIN NICE MAN, nice car, nice burnout.

 

I will have to take a break... thats for sure... but I am thinking it is something I could start in the March or so.