My 1983 Pickup

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by HOSHPOSH, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. HOSHPOSH

    HOSHPOSH Enthusiast

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    So here is how she sits now:
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    That is how it was when I bought it from my guy and thanks to yankeetaco I just got this:
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    Going to try and do the rusted VW look and see how it goes. I know there is a lot of hate on that look but I have never seen a yota truck with one before so I might just be able to pull it off. More pics to come of the process of rusting the hood when I get to it. Hopefully tomorrow. I really didnt want to mess up the OEM hood I have on with the matching paint so I am stoked to have gotten this one.
     
  2. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    looks good. what is the rusted vw look? is it the sanding through the sharp edges kind of thing, to give it a weathered look?
     
  3. HOSHPOSH

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    This is what i'm talking about
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    just scuff it down to the metal , and sit it out side for a few days .. wont take long !!
     
  5. HOSHPOSH

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    I think I am going to strip the paint and just throw some salt and vinegar and water on it and let the sun and weather do there magic.
     
  6. burnzya

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    oh yeah, i've seen a car like that once before.

    as a fabricator it makes me cringe a bit, but looks cool none the less lol
     
  7. HOSHPOSH

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    Yeah I just have to make sure and seal it after so the rust doesn't creep to my fenders or other parts of my truck. haha.
     
  8. TheLoLux

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    salt water and it will rust in 30mins
     
  9. HOSHPOSH

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    I live about 30 min from the beach so I might just have to go get the real deal. Thanks for the tip!
     
  10. V8_TITAN

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    uggg that hurts my eyes like hondas do.. to each there own though !
     
  11. yankeetaco72

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    Glad I could help! Man your truck looks amazing in person! I really want a solid rear and it looks really sic on your truck. Man i was really impress with your interior of your truck. I cant wait to lower your truck more when we can do a mod day at my new place with more room!:waytogo:
     
  12. HOSHPOSH

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    Put in some work on the hood today. Most of the paint came off after the first application of stripper.

    So I picked of some of this stuff at the local home depot:
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    applied coat 1:
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    After that I took a fair amount of time sanding and smoothing out the hood. I left a little paint here and there so it won't look like every other rusted hood out there. So I needed to take a little break:
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    Then I went to the local CVS and Ralphs and picked up my rust helping hands:
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    I am doing equal parts alcohol, vinegar, and salt and then lathering up the hood and it is currently sitting in my backyard and I will see how my results turn out tomorrow! thanks for following!
     
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    Mike Burroughs one of the guys off Stancework did his e28. GL with yours
     
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    that truck looks amazing man everyones probably gonna give you a lot of **** for "jumping on the bandwagon" but i think the hood will look good on it, and ive yet to see one on a truck. plus your keeping your original hood so you can always throw it back on. good luck with the truck, cant wait to see how it turns out!
     
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    So Got everything finished up today. After I gave her a good wash I took off the old hood.
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    To get the hood to rust i bought pool chlorine and it worked like a charm. Her it is after Clearcoating.
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    Then I mounted the hood and this is the finished product. Let me know what you think!
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    Also do not wear new pants and shoes while working with chlorine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    You would rather be nude? Chlorine burns skin. :p

    *edit* I didnt see the "new" part. heh
     
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    I like it! Nice work on the hood.
     
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    Got some pinstriping done today. Pictures up tomorrow.
     
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    Man dont make us wait lets see the pics now! man slow down I m trying to catch up! I got some good news from the wifey today. The tax return is larger than I thought so as long as I keep it at a budget build I can probably complete my 82 in a couple of months!
     
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    I think those wheels would look sick rusted aswell! :waytogo:
     

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