1987 4Runner Getting a Makeover

Here's the current state of my 1987 4Runner. Fixing a bunch of rust and dents in the body. Once this is done and painted the SAS happens!

[@TacoTacoma96]

Great progress. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@gmcmanus663]

YES! Glad to see you're back and wish you luck on the ol' Runner. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@Ghanem99999]

Keep on the awesome work Alex

[@Raevenswood]

My 86 has those same exact dings on the hood in the sample place ... the tack welds on the supports welded to the underside of my hood are also breaking loose so I figured it had something to do with that.

[@Murdachevy]

My 88 looks like yours yesterday it was running and driving rig but I'm also addressing rust issues mine a lot worse.good luck with it enjoy the vids.

[@AzianRogue]

Finally!!!!!! Ive given up on my 91 yota pickup when the videos stopped.

[@DPH1LLY]

Really glad you're back man! Hopefully more 4Runner updates to come soon? Really love you channel!

[@johneyparks7530]

finally! he makes a video

[@wheezin_mtnbkr3576]

Waiting to see the state of the 4Runner. It would be great restored stock, but also interested in your SAS plans. Last I remember the BJS were tearing apart your lower ball joints (probably because the upper control arm bump stops needed to be extended to prevent the lower control arm from being the droop limiter). A torsion bar crank would have been more reliable believe it or not! Let us know your suspension plans and your body work progress soon please!

[@poothrowingape]

wow I havent been to your channel in a while, and apparently ive missed quite a bit. Last time I was here, you were showing off how you start your 4runner in negative temperatures, now shes in a garage with all her shame on display.

[@swzebrat6409]

Alex, man, I found your vids dealing with the yotas recently and they're great. You should continue to document your progress with what you do to the 4Runner. The vids have helped me out with my recently acquired pickup. I think a lot of us wouldn't mind watching your build recordings. Peace, have a good day!

[@roycheung6984]

Finally a new vid. Been checking like every day for the past few months... (i want to mod my toyota hilux surf also, that's why im checking ur vids) You're gonna post a few "behind the scene" vids also? Best regards, Roy from Suriname

[@azeissler1987]

I wish you would SAS that gal. She deserves it man

[@TheAlexManVideos]

Slowly (very slowly) collecting parts. It's still the goal, just working through other priorities first.

[@azeissler1987]

@@TheAlexManVideos That is awesome man! I've done a couple and it's super satisfying. I am going to hopefully pick up an 87 turbo 4runner this weekend in Southern CA. Hopefully he doesn't sell it before I can get there

[@jetsgo66]

I have those same two dents on my hood ridge

[@TheAlexManVideos]

+jetsgo66 I think it has to do with how the hood flexes when it gets slammed shut. I've seen it on other Pickups and 4Runners too. Just guessing but it's something that each one will experience just the same as the others.

[@jetsgo66]

TheAlexManVideos that's a good guess as it doesn't look like there was any to my hood contact whenever it happened

[@austinwtoler]

Nice work! I've been keeping up with your build on Yotatech. It's cool to see a video as well!

[@thegage1984]

hey alex do you have plans to make new vids soon love your vids and miss seeing them

[@TheAlexManVideos]

I do want to. Having problems with my video software. But I have been filming still and I have big stuff coming up which I'm looking forward to filming and hopefully posting.

[@AlexHernandez-gj1sf]

Progress update video you gotta make its been 4 months

[@seansmile]

THANK YOU could you do some vids one some z50s or make a project series of one thanks keep up the good work.

[@TheAlexManVideos]

+Sean Smile The Z50R is super reliable and I don't ever need to work on it anymore. If work comes up I'll keep everyone posted.

[@seansmile]

ALrught thanks man do you ever think of picking up another mini

[@TheAlexManVideos]

+Sean Smile I've considered another one to keep stock and bop around camp with. My current bike is a bit too loud and obnoxious.

[@seansmile]

Yeah I bet

[@joejodee3394]

Hey Alex Is your screen name the same to follow the build on Yotatech?? Thanks

[@DPH1LLY]

Also, did you reach April 9th?!

[@tinkeringwithTimmyyy]

Update??

[@thomasrose6629]

Awesome update. Miss my '86. I see a lot of Va. license plates on the rafters. You on the east coast now?

[@PhilipGragg]

what's going on with the axle swap?

[@DirtJumperMogo]

One question. You have the car stripped down like this, why not actually weld new metal in? your 4runner is worth more than fiberglass and bondo. You should see how they rust out here in eastern Canada... oh my god

[@TheAlexManVideos]

+Mogo McG I welded in new steel to repair the big dent in the rear quarter, the rusted out rear wheelarch, the windshield frame, the driver's floor, and the rockers. Body filler was used after all these to smooth it out obviously. Filler was also used to smooth all the door dings up and down the side of the truck. 29 years of parking in parking lots leaves a lot of little dents on the side. The fiberglass was used because it's a lot quicker, although ugly. I used this only to repair the where the firewall meets the cowl because it doesn't show and it's a difficult area to work in.

[@user-tb1gf2co9g]

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[@Jursaw]

No wonder why you have been barely posting videos. Clearly shows you have been busy

[@user-tb1gf2co9g]

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