2006 FX4 Daily / Offroad Build

[Corey H]

Was able to get some work done over the weekend since the weather finally wasn't has hot with the storm passing through. Got all the interior swapped expect for the dash because I wasn't ready to take it on and the passenger door panel since i didn't get it from the junkyard.

Didn't end up doing insulation and sound deadening but that is cause my dad came into town and wanted to help out but also cause i didn't order it from Amazon Also my dad isn't into modifying vehicles and when i explained what and why i wanted it, he said i didn't need it and was making it more difficult then i needed to . Probably has a point though lol

Anyway I'll follow up with some pictures tomorrow after its cleaned up.

 

[MaicoDoug]

Sometimes making a mod and or a repair of your own does a whole lot for your own personal "street cred", haha I said street cred. Job done right.

 

[Corey H]

Well I wanted to get some more stuff done but it is currently on hold, my wife's car was parked and got backed into by an electrician on a hit and run, ended up denting the quarter panel, bumper and liftgate. Luckily some one saw it happened and we were able to track down the driver. Because it was an 08 Lexus RX350, it would have been totaled if we went through insurance so we opted for a cash deal.

I checked to see what was in the junkyard inventory and I guess again this is a lucky junkyard lol but it had the same model in the same color sitting in the yard. Ended up getting everything expect for the quarter panel since it is welded and the entire length of the SUV and walked out for only $300. Just will have to get the quarter panel repaired and painted along with the bumper and will be good as new!

 

[MaicoDoug]

"Lucky junkyard"? Sounds like a bar outside of Tehachapi...(over the hill from Bakersfield). Glad that you found that stuff, must of made the wife & the Lexus very happy! Just need to purchase some new tools. Now get busy........ Don't forget about the wax job.

 

[Corey H]

Finally coming back and getting back on the forum and also working on the ranger! Hoping to get a lot done the end of spring and summer.

Been carrying around all the random stuff in the bed and ready to get it out of there and on or in the truck!

 

[Corey H]

Here is the most recent items done since the interior swap.

Started on the headliner replacement, added a armrest support, pulled a part the explorer visors, dyed and started painting any grey parts to black.

 

[Corey H]

Well attempted to change the headliner and sprayed the glue over the whole headliner and fabric and messed it all up! It started to get stretched out so much all the give was gone and it was getting wrinkles and foam started to tear away, so to say the least I got humbled haha but ordered a new one and its on its way for round two

Beyond that I also ordered sound deadening and insulation for the truck about 70 sqft all together which I don't expect to cover the whole truck but its a start especially since i don't have the replacement carpet yet.

This weekend the plan is to work on the visors reupholster, dash swap from grey to black and some dying and paint of random trim pieces. Will see how much actually happens though its definitely ambition haha

Thinking attempting a How To on the dash removal since their isn't one out there