Low & Slow 84 *Quad Cab project*

[montezuma]

I remember someone mentioning in a thread about importing double cabs into the U.S., that the glass had to be removed because it was not D.O.T. approved. I don't know how that would apply if you were to ship glass only though.

[rockota]

Originally Posted by montezuma

I remember someone mentioning in a thread about importing double cabs into the U.S., that the glass had to be removed because it was not D.O.T. approved. I don't know how that would apply if you were to ship glass only though.

I tried it in 2002. Bud Rosenburger did one that year as well. Both from OZ. Had to be sent disassembled, IIRC, and was going to run about $4500 with shipping to the east coast. I wanted to put one on my old xcab frame... but couldn't justify the costs.

[kiyul4130]

this is pretty cool. im interested in seeing the doors get made? i normally hate the pipe cap diff covers. they work, but look like shit. you made yours look badass, no one mentioned that.

[muddigger21]

hey man i just wanted to say thanks.. cuz now i think you have gave me an idea to do for my build. seems like alot of work but i like the outcome. very smart and clean work done so far. subscribed for sure!

[ReidB]

wow another great build...SUBSCRIBED

fantastic fab work. great idea cant wait to see the outcome!

[rustEDtoy83]

Any updates...

[Talon84x4]

Thanks guys

Originally Posted by rustEDtoy83

Any updates...

i've got that rear drivers wheel well all welded up and started on the other side, I can post pictures later today. This weekend i'm helping a friend with a 3.4 swap so work on mine will resume monday

[nightcrawler]

Looks !

edit: bench seats from 4runna. Ingenious idea indeed.

[Talon84x4]

finished off the rear wells






plated the interior and got the b-pillar cross member welded in






and was helping a friend with a 3.4 swap into his 84 and also made him some new dials for his inclinometer, we're about half way through the wiring


next is finishing off the exterior of the b-pillars and then the roof

[muddigger21]

whats the inclinometer out of? i want one!

[MT4Runner]

Great work, man!


How did you do the dials?
I need custom dials for the inclinometer in my FToy!

[drewp]

if it all matters to you but you can modify your inclinometer to tilt up to 45 dregres rather than the 30 degres it goes now. all you do is cut out the little pieces of plastic on the track that the weight rides on that keeps it level. or i think 4crawler has directions on how to do it. but yours is neat mine had a 4runner on it i havnt seen the pickup version

[MT4Runner]

Originally Posted by drewp

if it all matters to you but you can modify your inclinometer to tilt up to 45 dregres rather than the 30 degres it goes now. all you do is cut out the little pieces of plastic on the track that the weight rides on that keeps it level. or i think 4crawler has directions on how to do it. but yours is neat mine had a 4runner on it i havnt seen the pickup version

x2--works well--makes the bling a little more functional for a crawler!

[Talon84x4]

Originally Posted by muddigger21

whats the inclinometer out of? i want one!

it was one out of a tercel or something like that, originally had a little hatch back on the dials

Originally Posted by MT4Runner

Great work, man!
How did you do the dials?
I need custom dials for the inclinometer in my FToy!

It might sound kind of ghetto but I just scraped off the old pictures, drew up new ones and printed them out, darkened them up with a pen and sharpie and then glued them on the clear dials. It's cheap but works and looks good. If you send me a side and back shot of your FToy i'll draw some up for you and send you the file

Originally Posted by drewp

if it all matters to you but you can modify your inclinometer to tilt up to 45 dregres rather than the 30 degres it goes now. all you do is cut out the little pieces of plastic on the track that the weight rides on that keeps it level. or i think 4crawler has directions on how to do it. but yours is neat mine had a 4runner on it i havnt seen the pickup version

thanks for the advice, i'll have to try that out when I go to redo my dials when the body is done

[lbs1273]

very nice

[Talon84x4]

got things smoothed and sealed/primed, getting excited to have this thing done

[buschmaster]

Nice work! Been a month, any updates?

[wentz912]

I second the motion.

[Talon84x4]

this came in

need to build a stand for it, and going to get an air over hydro ram

finished the door hinge for drivers side


and the upper exterior of the b-pillars




the roof is partially done but don't have any pics yet, will get some more tomorrow when i start working on it again, had to take a few weeks off from the project

[Maroon Monsoon]

very nice work, that cab is as legit as it gets.

[ricsrx]

Oh man that looks good, Thanks for sharing!!

[Talon84x4]

framed up and tacked in the sun roof section


then started to fill in around the edges




i hope to finish off the rest tomorrow

[Blue MT. SnowRunner]

Very sick! Are you going to do dual sun roofs? Are you rear windown/doors going to have straight glass or are you going to incorporate a stock door?

[Talon84x4]

Originally Posted by Blue MT. SnowRunner

Very sick! Are you going to do dual sun roofs? Are you rear windown/doors going to have straight glass or are you going to incorporate a stock door?

thanks guys, it's only going to have the one sunroof as i'm just using up all the parts i can. The rear windows are going to be set up like a 4 door 4runner's where they have the stationary glass towards the back over the fender, and then square glass at the front that will roll down

like this only mine will be square, no slope:

[dtrailtaco]

nice build sir, looking good.