85 build

[whitwido85]

ya i think I'm going to deviate from the plan I'm just going to put a seat from a cj5 or some kinda small jeep for the rear and now I'm just going to make a removable hard top for the back of the truck using the bed and make it a uni-cab so it is more like a runner but with allot less work then i was going to do i have looked it over and seen it to be a little more easy for me to do on this budget

[Intrepidyota]

I am not sure I understand what you mean by "make a removable hard top using the bed and make a uni-cab"...Also, what is your budget on this? I hate to beat a dead horse, but have you looked into the cost of a 4runner body? I have had a couple opportunities up here for non rusted out bodies for $200 or less. I don't have the space to keep one, but I keep an eye out just in case I ever roll and crush my cab. I bet you could find one relatively cheap, especially if you pull it yourself... Anyway, if you let us in on your target budget, we might be able to offer better advice.


*edit- Just noticed your post in the garage about how the back of the cab is cut out...um...it looks like other than a seat, the work is done for you and the camper top is removable...so I REALLY don't have a clue what you are trying to acheive.

[EWAYota]

Intrepid,

Think Trekker. Thats basically whats happening. He'll have the back of the cab cut out so it'll be open to the bed. Throw a canopy on it and the bed is covered like a 4runner. Small seat in the back for passengers. You can take the top off, or leave it on.

Whit, Unibod is wrong though unless you plan on welding the bottom and sides of the cab to the bed to seal up the gap, but I've been pondering that idea for when I do mine. The only concern I have is how much flex there will be between the cab and the bed, causing any torque onto the sheet metal that you've used for covering the gap.

[dropzone]

Eway-let me know what you end up for a seal on your project. My '81 Trekker leaks a little bit between the cab/canopy. I am looking to try to make a lip/seal similar to a 1st Gen 4Runner. There is a fair amount of cab/bed flex on mine.

[jimbo74]

recently i have seen quite a few 4runner tubs for sale, i would jsut buy one of those and mount it to your frame

[Intrepidyota]

Intrepid,

Think Trekker. Thats basically whats happening. He'll have the back of the cab cut out so it'll be open to the bed. Throw a canopy on it and the bed is covered like a 4runner. Small seat in the back for passengers. You can take the top off, or leave it on.

Whit, Unibod is wrong though unless you plan on welding the bottom and sides of the cab to the bed to seal up the gap, but I've been pondering that idea for when I do mine. The only concern I have is how much flex there will be between the cab and the bed, causing any torque onto the sheet metal that you've used for covering the gap.

I understand the concept, but if he already has a cap and someone already cut out the back of the cab...then what does he need to do? He already has a semi-trekker.

[whitwido85]

only problem is i found an 86 4runner complete for 500 minus the steering box and ac stuff but i was told the bodies dont fit on my chassis if they fit let me know please i would love to put the runner on there suc i all ready have a solid axle front end

[Intrepidyota]

If it will help you I could measure my 4runner and give you some measurement for where the body mounts are, you can always move body mounts on the frame if necessary.