Toyota Hilux 1978

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  1. putteraf

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    Been preparing the cab for some paint! added some filler on the worst places , removed grill , headlights etc . I also made some blocks for the rear.

    I cannot fit the whole truck in my garage over winter becouse of space issues , but i have a small space for the bed. So i am trying to complete the work on the cab and chassi before the snow , and work on the bed over winter in the garage.

    Stay tuned! :clapping:
     

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    Great job so far!!!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    First layer paint
     

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    Second layer of paint done yesturday. Installed the grill and headlights aswell. I did also paint some metal net matte black and covered the holes in the front. Im not sure if I will keep it that way or just go with the bumper , suggestions?
     

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    Wow man! Great score and work on this truck. Seeing trucks like this makes me conflicted between doing a little work on my '78 or continuing on the '93. THANKS A LOT!!! LOL...
     
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    Long time no see! time for a small update

    The truck is outside and the bed is in the garage! Done some metal work on the bed. The tailgate where in such a bad shape so i ended up just using the original frame. Much work left but getting there :)
     

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    The side of the bed after some welding
     

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    Where did you find a replacement windshield?
     
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    A guy on a local workshop found it for me brand new. He said it came from England that's pretty much all i know. i payed 120 Euros for it.
     
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    Have been much going on lately so have not got time to update the thread for a while , but here is some fresh pictures on my truck.

    Have been adding filler and milled it down around 15 times on the left side of the bed , and are quite pleased with the result. (could be better though :shrug::shrug: ).. Its primed and ready for some paint! The other side of the bed is in much better condition , so i think applying 2-3 times filler will be enough :) The bed is back on the truck , and the new tailgate fits perfect! i did add some colour to my wheels aswell just to make it look a little more happy until i get my other Wheels applyed :evil:

    I BE BACK! ty for reading !:clapping:
     

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    Soooooo looooooong LOL :jawdrop:
     

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    Have been so busy with all other kinds of projects so there have been pretty much no progress and no updates lately. But i have a few pictures on my truck with the rims i am planning to use. I hope I will have more time for this project any time soon!
     

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    Almost looks like an older Husky in that picture.
     
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    I like the color on the cab
     
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    Wow, great job on the truck. Where did you get the tailgate skin?
     
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    The tailgate is all handmade from scratch. I did just use the original frame for it.
     
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    Slow progress , too busy.
     

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    Did some progress with the interior tonight!
     

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