Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Empty Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Not that I have done this since I made this thread (5 mins ago) but so far since I bought it I replaced the gas tank and also the Fuel pump. As the PO said the truck was clogging up the fuel filter constantly. Well after driving it for a week and getting a lot of issues, I decided to order a new pump and tank. Since then I have had zero issues with the truck running and starting. Also got my hands on a nice 60 gallon compressor that I hope will run a DA nicely once I start sanding the body down. Still have to wire it up as it runs 230v and i do not have an outlet just yet to get it going. Dug my spray gun out of the dust and hope to use it on all my painting. Got my hands on a decent DA through a friend who works at FinishMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Removed the ugly side mirrors and replaced with some XJ ones I picked up at the junk yard. Now I see what everyone is saying, you really can't see much with them. But they look a heck of a lot better IMO. Took the dogs on a poser off road tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Here is how she sits currently in the interior. I grabbed some XJ a Pillars to install as my MJ did not come with any. The carpet is not stock and I have already discovered some floor pan rust, but that will have to wait until I get the exterior painted. Also there is no headliner, but again I will address that later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 One last post before I call it a night. Here is my inspiration and what I am shooting for. However i will add my own spin, but this is the look I am going for with my rig. Silver and Black, but also would like to get the stock Pioneer decals back on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep690 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Looks promising! on a side note though...you said you wanted to do this project without cutting corners but you followed it up with "bondo/fiberglass on the rockers". Don't skimp out on this area, replace the rockers with fresh metal or pieces cut out of a donor truck. You'll thank yourself later that you did. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Looks promising! on a side note though...you said you wanted to do this project without cutting corners but you followed it up with "bondo/fiberglass on the rockers". Don't skimp out on this area, replace the rockers with fresh metal or pieces cut out of a donor truck. You'll thank yourself later that you did. Keep it up! I'm glad you said that. I have been wrestling with the idea of cutting the rockers out and welding in 2x3 or 2x6 square tubing. I found some locally, just need a welder. After looking at how it looks on a XJ. I really think I'll go that route. And you are right, it'll be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnc1991 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Happen to still have the original mirrors for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Nice project, Longbeds rule!You do have a bit of rust to fix. have you checked the floors yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Happen to still have the original mirrors for it? Are you talking about from the first pic? If so yes I got them. Not sure if those are the stock ones or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Nice project, Longbeds rule! You do have a bit of rust to fix. have you checked the floors yet? Well I haven't fully removed the carpet but from the bottom I can poke through pretty easily in some spots. I'm kind of holding off on the floor pans until I get the body in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnc1991 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Happen to still have the original mirrors for it?Are you talking about from the first pic? If so yes I got them. Not sure if those are the stock ones or not. That's the ones, if they're still in decent shape, I'd be interested in taking them of your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Got my clear corners in the mail and deiced to throw them. Also got the Raptor Upol bedliner kit and sprayer. Wiring up my compressor this week should be able to get the bed prepped and sprayed by next week. Also picked up some SEM Rust Mort. To try on the body and also some Square Tubing I got from my father in law. It's 2x3 3/16" that I am going to use in place of the rockers. They were free so I am going to try and salvage them as much as I can. Just remember Budget....Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Nothing too much going on this week. I finally got my compressor wired up and should be able to start on some body work and also the bed next week. I decided to try and install my new FEY bumper, but come to find out the PO welded the brackets to the bumper. So I have to order brackets and wait until they arrive before getting it installed. Also got my 1.75" coil spacers. Company was out of the generics, so I actually got the Rubicon Express spacers for the same price. Update on my 2x3 Square Tubing. Used the Rust Mort stuff. Worked pretty good. I plan to recoat again and I will also hit with the wire brush before getting them primed. I promise to actually have some action shots and progress soon. It's been brutally hot here in Columbia, so the motivation to work hasn't been there at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Looking like progress is getting made. From what I have heard, it's a good idea to clean up and paint the inside/back side of the Fey bumpers. They don't really have much protection and will rust out pretty quick, so it's a good idea to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looking like progress is getting made. From what I have heard, it's a good idea to clean up and paint the inside/back side of the Fey bumpers. They don't really have much protection and will rust out pretty quick, so it's a good idea to do so. I will have to look into that. We don't have a lot of salt on the roads or snow here, maybe once every three years, so rust isn't a huge issue for cars here. However I may just throw some spray paint on it, to at least give it another layer of protection. Can I see more of your Isuzu? i never heard of one of those, and wow they look good. I used to have a Probe and it kind of reminds of that body style of a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looking like progress is getting made. From what I have heard, it's a good idea to clean up and paint the inside/back side of the Fey bumpers. They don't really have much protection and will rust out pretty quick, so it's a good idea to do so. I will have to look into that. We don't have a lot of salt on the roads or snow here, maybe once every three years, so rust isn't a huge issue for cars here. However I may just throw some spray paint on it, to at least give it another layer of protection. Can I see more of your Isuzu? i never heard of one of those, and wow they look good. I used to have a Probe and it kind of reminds of that body style of a car. lol, probe is a new one, but I guess 80's and 90's fastbacks do look a lot alike. Most people say it looks a bit like a DMC-12, and it should because they were sister design cars from ITALDesign. As far as mine goes.... It's in many many pieces undergoing a resto-mod import style. I'd list the parts, but lets just say I've spent quite a bit of money so far lol. A taste of that - Custom Ron Davis radiator, 7670 EFR Turbo, Custom JE Pistons, Custom Pauter Rods, Lots of AN Fittings, Full Megasquirt 3 with MS3X card, SPAX adjustable shocks from the UK, and on and on and on... Currently swapping a Dana 44 in the rear and getting the C5/C4 corvette brakes setup. More or less how it's sitting. Some shiny bits. Yes, I am building the intake and turbo manifolds (Hence the flange bolted to the head). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looking like progress is getting made. From what I have heard, it's a good idea to clean up and paint the inside/back side of the Fey bumpers. They don't really have much protection and will rust out pretty quick, so it's a good idea to do so. I will have to look into that. We don't have a lot of salt on the roads or snow here, maybe once every three years, so rust isn't a huge issue for cars here. However I may just throw some spray paint on it, to at least give it another layer of protection. Can I see more of your Isuzu? i never heard of one of those, and wow they look good. I used to have a Probe and it kind of reminds of that body style of a car. lol, probe is a new one, but I guess 80's and 90's fastbacks do look a lot alike. Most people say it looks a bit like a DMC-12, and it should because they were sister design cars from ITALDesign. As far as mine goes.... It's in many many pieces undergoing a resto-mod import style. I'd list the parts, but lets just say I've spent quite a bit of money so far lol. A taste of that - Custom Ron Davis radiator, 7670 EFR Turbo, Custom JE Pistons, Custom Pauter Rods, Lots of AN Fittings, Full Megasquirt 3 with MS3X card, SPAX adjustable shocks from the UK, and on and on and on... Currently swapping a Dana 44 in the rear and getting the C5/C4 corvette brakes setup. More or less how it's sitting. Some shiny bits. Yes, I am building the intake and turbo manifolds (Hence the flange bolted to the head). Looking pretty good. I'm sure it will look great once it's all said and done. It would make my head turn for sure hearing a Turbo spool on a car like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Today I decided to start working on getting the bed ready to start sanding for Bed Liner. Took the plaster bed liner out and found a solid bed without rust. The tailgate was hiding some holes, rust sports and a nice dent. But it won;t be bad getting it back into shape. Also decided to paint the tail lights. They needed some love and came out really good. Very easy to tape off and paint. I would highly recommend doing them, even with just a clear coat over the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Started on the body work on the bed this week. Hope to take this week and get all the rust and holes taken care of. My goal is too have the bed sprayed with Raptor liner before Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Worked a little more on the Body today. Not bad for someone who took a few semesters of Auto Body in High School :thumbsup: . It's a slow process, but will pay off in the long run. I still have some sanding and more bondo work, but ran out of day light today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 You should really take the flare off and fix the rust that is under it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 You should really take the flare off and fix the rust that is under it also. I attempted to and a bolt broke. So I decided to leave em on for now. Down the road I may take them off and worry about that rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Finally got around to getting the bed prepped and sprayed with the Upol Raptor liner. Spent a few hours the other day sanding the entire bed down and also the Fiberglass bondo I put over the existiing holes that were on the bed rail from the PO. I decided to do the liner on the bed rail as well. I think it came out really good. I used three of the four bottles to do about 2 coats. I am going to use the last bottle hopefully this weekend to spray the tailgate and possibly lay another coat on it. Really great product, that covers pretty awesome. Especally for the price! Enjoy! The pic of the entire bed is actually only the first coat. It got too dark to get an entire picture of 2 coats dried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Are you seriously spending all that money on bedliner and bondo but you won't spend $4 to repair the studs in the flares when they break? You are wasting your money and time. Fix the body right or just let it rot away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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