1st Gen 4runner + Flip-pac

[JasonRedwood]

Any ideas on weather stripping to seal up the areas around the rear window. That area is going to be the only part that will allow dust in... hoping.

[Kermit]

Bulb seal...?

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[timber]

Haven't really worked on the weatherstripping yet but for the couple times I have been in the talc like powder for any length of time I just duct taped the window and tailgate shut. Works fine for the day. Wouldn't be so handy if you stop and get in and out of the back several times a day. I do have plans to make it more dust tight with some fridge bulb seal I have left over for the tailgate and better sealing around the bottom of the window. Some day I will get around to it? but duct tape is cheap, fast and works every time really well.

[Mc Taco]

...I just duct taped the window and tailgate shut...but duct tape is cheap, fast and works every time really well...

Hijack-ON
I wonder how blue painters tape would do? Low glue residue on the paint. Is it cheaper than DUCT* tape?




* You're a good man Timber.

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[JasonRedwood]

Hijack-ON
I wonder how blue painters tape would do? Low glue residue on the paint. Is it cheaper than DUCT* tape?




* You're a good man Timber.

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Haha I was just thinking the same McTaco, after reading Timbers post.
It'll work in the mean time for sure. I definitely want to get it sealed up for every day use seeing its now open cab to the back.

Thanks all, especially Timber, you have been a great source of answers man.

[4Rescue]

Oh god... this one I gotta see finished... I just rouned my keyboard drooling over this. hell I saw the thread title and couldn't click it fast enough. From one 1st Gen 4Runner guy to another... this is AWESOME!!!!!! I always find it funny how everyone is trying to figure out how to do this with jeeps and yet the 1st Gen 4Runner is by far the best platform for this kind of mod aye. They really are some amazing little trucks.

Cheers

Dave

[JasonRedwood]

Oh god... this one I gotta see finished... I just rouned my keyboard drooling over this. hell I saw the thread title and couldn't click it fast enough. From one 1st Gen 4Runner guy to another... this is AWESOME!!!!!! I always find it funny how everyone is trying to figure out how to do this with jeeps and yet the 1st Gen 4Runner is by far the best platform for this kind of mod aye. They really are some amazing little trucks.

Cheers

Dave

THANKS DAVE. Gotta love these little rigs.

[JasonRedwood]

Today I got the FLip-pac mounted and dorve it back down to Los Angeles, 115 miles.
Added some 100lb. 14" coils in the rear to compensate for the weight.(Zuk mod)
Drove as expected with the added 300ish lbs. Kept the lead out of my foot. I think the MPG is close the same as it has been with the soft top. I believe all the drag from the soft top and sides rolled was sucking the mileage down.

I still need to finish the brackets and supports for the deployed sleeping area. Cleaning up the interior, new mattress, make a mattress cover, and cleaning the tent are next but she is in her driveway.

Anyway here are a few pictures.

[john101477]

Thats just freekin cool!!!

[Palehorse1]

Jason,

Absolutely stoked for you man, Looks great and and it looks like it's gonna be heaping handfuls of fun. Been telling an "internet challenged" friend of mine about your project as he too is an early 4Runner enthusiast and the envy is certainly there. I reckon that lots of folks will see your setup as "the ideal" for early 4Runner camping/wheeling arrangements. I know that I do and can barely wait to see the next set of photos from you.