4th Gen rear bumper build-up

[51504X4]

Hey guys & gals,

The body work was done by:
Auto Explosion
Automotive Restyling & Body Shop
13805 S. Normandie Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 329-6691

These guys are well known on the street scene and I have used them many times with great results. For what ever it is worth, I highly recommend these guys for body work! When time permits, I will give further information on my rig, but for the most part both Lance and Bruce are my main resources. They have greatly helped me build on my own ideas and they both have very generously allowed me to use so many of their ideas. If you guys & gals have any questions I highly recommend contacting the two fabrication gurus! I am sure that I did not have to make that statement because I know most of you know Lance and Bruce personally or have at least chatted with them, so I hope this helps some one that may be looking for info and have not had the pleasure of speaking with them. And thanks for the great compliments on my rig, I owe a lot to the many of you that have taken the first steps in modifying your rigs and contributing the plethora of information on this web site.

[Edit - Good Times - Removed the caplocks]

[51504X4]

JUST WANTED TO POST SOME PICTURES OF THE PROCESS OF THE REAR FENDERS BEING MADE ALONG WITH THE BUMPER.

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1983.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1984.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1985.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1987.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1988.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1989.jpg[/img]
[img width=600 height=800]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1990.jpg[/img]
[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_2004.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_2000.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1995.jpg[/img]
[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1997.jpg[/img]
[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1993.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/CUSTOM%20REAR%20FENDERS/IMG_1992.jpg[/img]:bigok:

[51504X4]

Bumper will be off to get pc today!

[slosurfer]

Thanks for the "in progress" pics of the rear fenders being done. That was cool to see. They did a great job matching them up with the front fenders.

How strong is the bond between the new fiberglass and the original body? Will it be able to withstand the vibration from high speed desert runs without slightly seperating and cracking the paint at the seam? I don't know much about bodywork and that is something I've always wondered about.

[expatoz]

So where's the damn photos of the powdercoated final production?

[2ndGen]

i ran into David at Bruce's house while having my bumper fitted, yes, his powder coating was all done include the bumper, swing door spare tire carrier, twin jerry can holder, Hi-Lift mount, etc. i think the only thing left out was the tag light which he wanted to repaint in black(it was white). he wants to have some night shoots taken but i heard he's having some problems with couple wires, there're gotta be 20 some aux. lights on his rig, so who knows how long it's gonna take to figure all out.

just be patient.

[51504X4]

Here is the rear!
[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2134.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2135.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2136.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2137.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2133.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2143.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2144.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2145.jpg[/img]

[img width=800 height=600]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/DJN17007/4RUNNER%208-19-08/IMG_2146.jpg[/img]

[51504X4]

So where's the damn photos of the powdercoated final production?

I took these just for you Mark! cheers!

[expatoz]

Thanks buddy! It looks really impressive. Congrats to you and well done Bruce!

[Trevor]

great job bruce!!! YOU THE MAN