Rocko Taco's Operation Rebuild

[04 Rocko Taco]

Rocko Taco's Operation Rebuild.
This is sure to not be as full fledged, or as complicated, and hopefully not as longstanding of a project as our beloved Lance's "Operation Rebuild: Chaos Edition" but I thought I would let you guys in on the deal anyway.

On Friday 9/4/09 (just for reference) I was headed to SETO (Southeast Toyota Takeover) which is a TTORA event for all the southeast chapters, it was being held in Tracy City, TN. On I-75 North about an hour from home, I was just about run off the road in my Tacoma, when you have a trailer and your 4runner behind a Tacoma, you can guess this is no fun. One thing lead to another, and suffice to say me and the Taco are lucky to have escaped unscathed. The trailer and the 4runner, unfortunately, did not fare so well. My trailer is a complete loss, with the frame twisted, bent, cracked, and the axles broken. The 4runner isn't in quite as sorry of shape, but isn't pretty. I'll let the pictures do the talking with as little interruption as possible.

Here she is, moments after the trailer has been towed away, waiting for the second two truck to arrive.(you get a lot of funny looks towing this thing around, you get a lot of even funnier looks when you flip one and stand on the side of the road)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2199.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2201.jpg

Here she is at Mossyrocks Fab shop (praise Mossyrocks for the cage, which was my '84's only saving grace)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2372.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2373.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2375.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2376.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2377.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2379.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2380.jpg

We spent a little time mulling over exactly what to do first, and decided to keep the top, and pull it back as straight as possible, repair the cage, and I opted for the idea of a Plexiglas (or Lexan) windshield. SO we spent some time with the forklift and a lot of strapping (notice the lift is a Yota too, one 20R helping out a little 22R - so sweet)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2385.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2387.jpg

After Phase 1 (body movement) was completed, this is how she stands. Much straighter and "square-ish" than she was...
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2394.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2395.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/DSCF2397.jpg

Phase 2 will be coming soon, I do have the Hallo-wheeling trip to attend. Windshield or no, repairs will be made to the cage, and we'll be rocking and (hopefully no more) rolling. Keep checking back, it should be fun to see, and I even may get into a body swap if my source comes through with a new tub. Thanks for looking!

[CJM]

OMG! That totally sucks!

How did it happen, more details!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Tractor trailer drifted into my lane and ran me off the road, I honked, and swerved, and that was the beginning of the end, the trailer started fishtailing, and never recovered, spun me around in the middle of the interstate, and the trailer flipped, 4runner included, after it broke off the hitch, and luckily left me and the tacoma right side up in the middle of the interstate, albeit facing the wrong way.

[Good Times]

you tryin to one up me? hahahaha

welp hopefully the rebuild won't take almost a year like mine! looks like some serious carnage and it's always good to hear everyone's safe. I'm curious as to what the trailer looked like after it got all twisted!

so what's the new plans for this truck? exo? c'mon just spill it all out! we know you want to!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Repair of the exisitng cage, and finishing it off to the back, and then... who knows... time to start cutting, I imagine... Truggy, here I come.

[DHC6twinotter]

Wow...that's a bummer! Glad you are ok though. Looks like Brad's cage held up well!

Glad the Taco is fine too. :D

[DHC6twinotter]

Tractor trailer drifted into my lane and ran me off the road, I honked, and swerved, and that was the beginning of the end, the trailer started fishtailing, and never recovered, spun me around in the middle of the interstate, and the trailer flipped, 4runner included, after it broke off the hitch, and luckily left me and the tacoma right side up in the middle of the interstate, albeit facing the wrong way.


Did they catch the driver of the tractor trailer? That must of been crazy for both you and the folks behind you.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Tractor Trailer did not stop, he didn't actually contact me, so its not really his fault anyway - I mean, it sucks, but oh well.

[DHC6twinotter]

Well, I'm glad you're fine.

Looking forward to what you may do to the 4Runner. :thumbup:

[Obi..]

Umm, Chris,

GLAD YOU'RE ALIVE!! :angel:

That said, let me be clear here, what better time to go.. (*C'mon, everybody, chant with me here!!)



F-TOY!! F-TOY!! F-TOY!!
;) http://pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=69

Think about it, Mossy could really step up and use your's as the project platform. Just an idea I'm sure he's offered already. If not seriously consider it.

[Scuba]

Well that sucks, But cant wait to see what happens..

[YotaGirl]

I'm so glad you are OK, Chris. This could have ended up horribly. Like you said though, now you have an excuse to start cutting the Runner up! Can't wait to see how this thing turns out!

[Seanz0rz]

holy crap! so glad you are ok chris! that could have been so much worse!

[X-Tool Pimp]

Dang that blows @$$!!!!! Well welcome to the roll over club :laugh:

Ok really Im glad you were able to walk away :thumbup:

[CJM]

THat really sucks now that you explained it. Thats driver error right there, sadly not much you can really do about it and TRUST me the big rig driver saw you crash in his mirrors, he would have to be blind not to.

I say you do flatbed truggy.

[fustercluck]

This is like the lost episode of Topgear....still can't kill the toyota!


Glad you survived what could have been your premature end. One day I'll have to tell you how I survived a tractor trailer vs. bicycle collision...

[CJM]

This is like the lost episode of Topgear....still can't kill the toyota!


Glad you survived what could have been your premature end. One day I'll have to tell you how I survived a tractor trailer vs. bicycle collision...


Now you need to make a thread telling us how you did it, cause im damn curious.

[waskillywabbit]

Holy Crap!

Looks like it'll buff out. :D

:guitar:

[fustercluck]

This is like the lost episode of Topgear....still can't kill the toyota!


Glad you survived what could have been your premature end. One day I'll have to tell you how I survived a tractor trailer vs. bicycle collision...


Now you need to make a thread telling us how you did it, cause im damn curious.



I screamed an expletive and tucked into a ball...the rest was physics.

The real story is that I was riding my racing bike in the canyons of Utah. While on my way down a semi with two trailers crossed the line around a corner and clipped my left shoulder. I was thrown into a gravel turnout having been accelerated from 30 to about 50 mph.

When I regained my senses I assessed the damage. My Alfa team jersey was shredded at the right shoulder blade, my bike was tweeked, my left shoe was broken in half and I had a revealing tear longitudinally from my waist line over my bloodied right buttock to my hammy.

The trucker never stopped, but I did get an empathetic lift home in the back of a pickup. Though still a single man in my twenties, I did manage some skilled young female attention to my posterior injuries. It was almost worth the pain. :hillbill:

Not the worst car vs. bike collision I survived anyway...

[fustercluck]

Sorry for the threadjack, Chris...hehe.

[Obi..]

Though still a single man in my twenties, I did manage some skilled young female attention to my posterior injuries. It was almost worth the pain. :hillbill:


I s#!t you not, how one of my good friends met his now wife. :love: Hi Roger!

/hijack.

[CJM]

Ouchies Fuster...sounds really painful.

[Lee]

chris, I just saw this, very glad you are OK, that is what matters!!

Looks like you made good progress so far. Keep us posted!

[Mossyrocks]

Cut the top off, let me build a bigger cage to fit, and cut 2 ft off the back...

[YotaFun]

Cut the top off, let me build a bigger cage to fit, and cut 2 ft off the back...


what he said, let him do that lol!!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Cut the top off, let me build a bigger cage to fit, and cut 2 ft off the back...


Glad to see you are awake so early today. Thanks for that firefly recipe last night, might have to make some today.

And we'll see about choppin it up, I'm still thinkin bout the other body.

[Intrepidyota]

Wow Chris, just saw this, thats crazy, very glad to hear you are ok!!!!

Now, stop being a sissy, get the sawzall, and go help mossy change that thing into a monster. :D I don't wanna hear any of this "keeping the roof" talk. :hillbill:

[Crinale]

hey Chris, any progress so far?

[04 Rocko Taco]

Negative. Gonna wheel it at a Halloween event, the way it is, sans windshield, and then CHOP time. Gonna do a body swap. Pics will be had!

[waskillywabbit]

Negative. Gonna wheel it at a Halloween event, the way it is, sans windshield, and then CHOP time. Gonna do a body swap. Pics will be had!


Chop and then body swap? Kinda sounds counter productive. I got an 85 4Runner cab with windshield complete back to behind the rear fenders. Firewall already tubbed and rear fenders tubbed too if you are interested. It is just sitting there.

:D

[04 Rocko Taco]

thats basically what I am looking at, we are gonna chop the cage out and swap on an 85 body that is bobbed 14" and fenderwels all tubbed. then put the cage back. (amd finish it off to the back of the truck.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Okay, picked up the new body tonight. Can't wait to get humming on this, pics will be around in the morning when there is LIGHT!!!

[Seanz0rz]

sounds like a pretty awesome birthday present for you!!! happy birthday and congrats on finding a new body! let the swapping start!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Okay - Here it is!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3087.jpg

Complete with Mossyrocks Fab sticker!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3088.jpg

Bobbed 13 inches.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3089.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3090.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3091.jpg

Complete with working heat, AND a radio, both are firsts for me. :)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3092.jpg

[Scuba]

Nice man! Can't wait to see your rig with it's new facelift back in the trails!!
Have fun and good luck with the cab swap!

[X-Tool Pimp]

:clap: GET TO WORK!!!!!! :wrenchin:


and please tell me the roll bar is not staying

[04 Rocko Taco]

THAT roll bar won't be staying, it has some weird square tube welded to it, and it is split at the bottom of one of the mounts. My roll bar may or may not go back in. Mossyrocks has once again been tapped to do some cage repair and rebuilding, and I am going to have him finish the cage all the way to the back, but for the $$ I want to spend, it may end up being tube to the roll bar, I don't know yet.

[Obi..]

Since he's going to have to (at the very least) replace the drivers door pipe, he might as well replace the adjoining stressed pipes, well, then might as well as having to go that far replace all of it and scrap the rest, or make some sort of trinket or toy out of the old stuff, right?

[Lee]

good stuff! keep us updated :)

[Crinale]

sweet... cant wait to see it goin together...

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sorry for no updates. Been very preoccupied, sadly you guys aren't the only ones waiting for updates.... 4Runner sits....and waits.

I will get around to it. I promise.

[X-Tool Pimp]

:popcorn: :drink: :popcorn: :drink:

[kregg]

... yawn ... :)

[04 Rocko Taco]

FINALLY some updates!!!

Just before getting stripped down for surgery.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3266.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3269.jpg

Pile of "wieght savings" at the end of the day.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3272.jpg

At the end of day 1.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3274.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3275.jpg

Stay Tuned! More to come! Gotta finish getting the body stripped down of all the stuff, and then get it off of there.

[CJM]

It actually doesnt look that bad after you pulled the roof out.

[04 Rocko Taco]

MORE UPDATES! Sorry I forgot the camera this time, but I know how much we here at UY love pictures, so I saved the day with my blackberry, so excuse me for the not so great quality photos. This is how we found the 4runner at the beginning of our Saturday morning.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3275.jpg

We got right to work cutting off the roof, and eventually cutting out the rollcage as well.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00111.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00112.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00113.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00115.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

After many suggestions of wheeling it in THIS condition, I decided we had better get back to work.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00116.jpg

We cut the body in half through the cab, and carried the back half outside.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00118.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00119.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Then of course, the front had to follow.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00121.jpg

The body parts were promptly dismissed and drug away, by what else? My Tacoma!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00122.jpg

PARKED!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00128.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00129.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00130.jpg

and... DOUBLE PARKED!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00123.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00124.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

This is how she currently sits, awaiting the next phase.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00131.jpg

And last but not least, we have to get that UltimateYota.com plug in there. :)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00132.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

glad to see some work getting done chris. i know how overwhelmed you feel, i feel that way with my vw right now. but just remember, it doesnt have to be perfect, just fun! keep it up! we all look forward to pictures and progress!

[Scuba]

Any progress is good progress !

Kool pics buddy :)

[Intrepidyota]

Perfect start, now get to work:

http://www.hendrixmotorsports.com/id4.html

:tongueout:

Congrats on getting some work done, you should try to get up to PA for takeover this year. :D

[04 Rocko Taco]

Thanks guys. You know, I sort of did halfway consider the F-Toy route... but my girl really wants to keep this an "all weather" wheeler, so a real body and the ABILITY (rarely happens) to put doors and a top back on are a must for now.

[kregg]

:wrenchin:

Truggy?

[YotaFun]

So since you need this to be an all weather vehicle are you just going to pull another body from the junkyark and put it on?

[X-Tool Pimp]

Looks like a good start (about time :chair: )




http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/emocations/popcorn1.gif

[04 Rocko Taco]

So since you need this to be an all weather vehicle are you just going to pull another body from the junkyark and put it on?


Avy - do you ever read my threads? lol. :)
Look back on page 3 for pictures of my new body. ;)

[YotaFun]

So since you need this to be an all weather vehicle are you just going to pull another body from the junkyark and put it on?


yeah but I couldn't remember and looking through the iphone is just not that fun sometimes...
Avy - do you ever read my threads? lol. :)
Look back on page 3 for pictures of my new body. ;)

[Seanz0rz]

you also suck at quoting avy...

[DHC6twinotter]

This is awesome, Chris! Glad to see you are able to do some work to the 4Runner. :thumbup:

[YotaFun]

you also suck at quoting avy...


ITS THE FREAKIN IPHONE!
Granted also doing this while I was working on getting the new hood on the lexus didn't help much either

[X-Tool Pimp]

you also suck at quoting avy...


http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/emocations/funny1.gif


Avy> http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/emocations/kickbutt1.gif <Sean :tongueout:

[Seanz0rz]

pwnt.

[kregg]

Rofl... Now back on topic!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Thanks Kregg! Somebody has to keep those two in line. :screwy:

[Intrepidyota]

Thanks guys. You know, I sort of did halfway consider the F-Toy route... but my girl really wants to keep this an "all weather" wheeler, so a real body and the ABILITY (rarely happens) to put doors and a top back on are a must for now.


BAH! She&#39;ll get used to it. :D I brought my wife along snow wheeling in my rig. :laugh:

edit-found a pic! She had a big fuzzy hat and I let her wear the balaclava/face mask thing, haha.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3699/heathsteph.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Okay guys. What I need are pictures. Of stock (or stock-ish) 22R's. I need pictures from the front and both sides. Any angle you've got, I'll take. I know there are some folks here with 22R's. PLEASE go out to the garage, pop that hood, and take a bunch of pics. Thanks!

[Intrepidyota]

What specifically are you looking for in these pics? Right now my hood is off and I have no fenders, so its pretty easy to see, but my ps pump has been replaced, the plug wires are off, and since I doved, the intake is on the opposite side, so im not sure if it would help you.

[04 Rocko Taco]

it will, I'm mostly looking for all the crap that is bolted to the fenders and firewall, since I swapped back to a new body, I want to get a decent look at what the engine bay used to look like, as I forgot to take pictures. If you dont mind bud, send me what you got. :)

[YotaGirl]

Hey Chris, I went out and snapped a few pictures. Let me know if you need any others...

http://s832.photobucket.com/albums/zz243/jnjhargrove2/Truck%20Pics/

[04 Rocko Taco]

Thanks Jenn! Also looking for the fenders (inner) where all the crap is mounted. me engine is still whole, just disconnected from everything, and I dont have anything mounted to the firewall and inner fenders.

[YotaGirl]

OK I got you some more pics... I started at the battery and worked my way around.

http://s832.photobucket.com/albums/zz243/jnjhargrove2/Truck%20Pics/

[04 Rocko Taco]

Jenn, you just got your name on Chris' "Hero of The Month" List. :)

[YotaGirl]

:) Glad I could help.

[Intrepidyota]

it will, I&#39;m mostly looking for all the crap that is bolted to the fenders and firewall, since I swapped back to a new body, I want to get a decent look at what the engine bay used to look like, as I forgot to take pictures. If you dont mind bud, send me what you got. :)


Then I will be no help, I don&#39;t have inner fenders and I have removed/relocated most of the stuff on the firewall and even added stuff that wasn&#39;t there previously. :laugh: :laugh: Pics from when I was doving the front:

Passenger fender:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/intrepidyota/4Runner%20minor%20repairs/P4050012.jpg

Driver fender:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/intrepidyota/4Runner%20minor%20repairs/P4050016.jpg

Firewall:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/intrepidyota/4Runner%20minor%20repairs/P3270158.jpg


Sorry I couldn&#39;t be more help. :confused:

[04 Rocko Taco]

at this point, all reference material is helpful. :)

[benny_wiskas]

The new body is on. We just need some pics to get posted. hint hint....

[04 Rocko Taco]

yeah, yeah, I'm workin on the truck, not the camera....

[04 Rocko Taco]

After an AGONIZING couple of hours to get the body and the frame into the shop (by hand, no equipment) my labor was.... well, see for yourself.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00154.jpg

Ready to set the new body on.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00156.jpg

Annnndddd..... ON! Not a single pic of work in progress.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00157.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00160.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/IMG00161.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Still PLENTY to do. The easy part is all done. But now comes the wholesale swapping of wiring harnesses and hooking up fuel lines, and brake lines, and all that jazz, getting everything re-electrified, bled, and running.... might take awhile.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Here are couple of shots of bringing it (and the old front end - wiring, etc.) home on the trailer.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3295.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3298.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Here it is in the garage at home. (finally) getting worked on currently.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3299.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3302.jpg

Old Body...
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3300.jpg

Donating guts to New Body...
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3301.jpg

I&#39;ll try to keep this updated as we go along. Tough part is a lot of the routing of wires/ hard lines, etc is different between 84 and 85. (old was 84, new is 85) plus this was originally an EFI truck, which is why I have to swap out the harnesses.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Okay, need some help here (Jenn). Where does this hose go?
It&#39;s along the firewall in the back of the engine bay, it comes from the brake booster and has a white fitting in the center of the firewall underneath the VIN plate. I need to know where the other end of that hose goes...

See in picture below.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/DSCF3318.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Okay, I got that one figured out....

I MAY still need some help with a couple of fuel lines along the passenger side fenderwell/firewall.

[Obi..]

I got a question for you, are you gonna go ahead and run an exo this time or not?

[04 Rocko Taco]

Negative. :)

Same cage going back in plus a lot of structural support and completing the cage the way it was planned but, obviously, never finished. then.... bang it up. :)


AS it stands currently it is 100% wired (unless I missed something) and needs the battery, and radiator reinstalled, and it will be ready to start tomorrow.

I'll get pics up and all that crap after it runs. :) Until then, no stopping.

[kregg]

Like.

Good to see some progress... When you get ready to mount the tires I'll drive up and lend a hand!

[fenrisx]

I won't be driving down to lend a hand... sorry Chris! I know you're bummed.

[04 Rocko Taco]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/th_DSCF3319.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/04RockoTaco/Tracy/SWAP/?action=view&current=DSCF3319.flv)

[04 Rocko Taco]

SHE LIVES!!!!!

[YotaFun]

congrats dude!

[Crinale]

congrats... now get that thing back on the trails :-D

[kregg]

Ain't got this thing finished yet? Geeeeeez.... Get the lead out already! :D:D:D:D

[X-Tool Pimp]

Ain't got this thing finished yet? Geeeeeez.... Get the lead out already! :D:D:D:D


Yeah what he said :tongueout: :popcorn:

[04 Rocko Taco]

You guys feel free to swing by Marlins shop, pick up my brakelines, and bring em on out, and we'll finish it up. :)

[X-Tool Pimp]

you pay for the fuel and Ill hit the road :thumbup:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Marlin's stuff finally got here! She runs, she stops! She has a battery draining short somewhere, but for now, I am going to install battery disconnect and call it done.
Got a few details to work out inside, but she is basically ready for the trails.

And for you fellow Southeasterners (or for those who love to travel - and would like to congratulate me in person) here is a list of events I plan on being at this year.

Spring Crawl @ River Rock ORV - Millidgeville, Ga May 21-23

GSMTR (Great Smoky Mountain Toyota Rally) Golden Mtn ORV - Sparta, TN June 7-13

SETO (Southeast Toyota TakeOver) Monteagle ORV - Tracy City, TN Sept 3-6

SE4RJ (Southeast 4Runner Jamboree) Golden Mtn ORV - Sparta, TN Nov 4-7

[kregg]

Awesome!

[Seanz0rz]

just keep the rubber side down this time, ok?

[kregg]

just keep the rubber side down this time, ok?


:lol:

I'm a possibilty for the River Rock run... I'm off that weekend, just got to make sure nothing comes up!

[04 Rocko Taco]

lets do it!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Thanks z0rz! lol. I got the blower motor operating again today. I found and fixed the short that was draining the battery, got the radio wired up, and got the Sr5 gauge swapped over complete with working tach. :)

Gonna try to get to TN this next weekend to help Brad and the rest of the mossyrocks crew get the cage in and finished up, just in time for Spring Crawl at RiverRock. :)

[Intrepidyota]

Congrats on getting her back together. :D

What did the short that was draining the battery end up being?

[04 Rocko Taco]

When I swapped the harness the only piece I didn't swap was the fusebox/headlight harness (it only runs between the headlights across the front of the truck) I began to consider that there may have been a subtle difference in pin outs of the connectors from 84 to 85, and I looked closely, the fusebox was wired differently. I swapped in the fusebox and headlight harness from the '84 and once it was the entire 84 harness again, no more short. :) Guess it didn't like being pieced apart.