Bender - The Silver 60

Capriblue45 · Jan 28, 2024

Curious where you got the new underhood insulation. Mine is in dire need of replacement.

Cruisertrash · Jan 28, 2024

Capriblue45 said:
Curious where you got the new underhood insulation. Mine is in dire need of replacement.

Still available from Toyota. The online places charge you shipping, so ordering it from a local dealership will probably end up being cheaper. Don’t forget the 19 plastic push rivets. I need to pull mine down and put some glue on the support ribs - I’ve noticed a few pieces falling out.

KC Masterpiece · Jan 28, 2024

Capriblue45 said:
Curious where you got the new underhood insulation. Mine is in dire need of replacement.

I can ask Jason. He does lots of 60s and seems he keeps lots of items in stock. I dont recall it being an outrageous price when I got the invoice.

fyffer · Jan 28, 2024

Cruisertrash said:
Still available from Toyota. The online places charge you shipping, so ordering it from a local dealership will probably end up being cheaper. Don’t forget the 19 plastic push rivets. I need to pull mine down and put some glue on the support ribs - I’ve noticed a few pieces falling ou

Get the 80 series rivets, works just fine and cheaper, to my recollection.

KC Masterpiece · Jan 28, 2024

MDH33 said:
Sweet! Looks like they have a bunch of cruisers in the works. You left it in good hands.

Hope to see it in person someday on the trail. 60's Only or a Relic Run maybe?

Definitely hope to get it out this summer. We already have almost every weekend of the year booked. Training, weddings, and races.

He had quite a few cruisers when I dropped it off. An 80, a few finished 60s, and a few 40s. They just got a new shop to have a dust free environment for the final touches. Ill snap some photos of everything they have when I pickup.

KC Masterpiece · Jan 30, 2024

Not much work going on. Final electrical check. Interested in what is going on with the tailight wiring.

Emblems are waiting to go on until after the final polish and ceramic coat application.

I am ready to get the cruiser back so I can start doing some work. Front axle rebuild kit is sitting on the shelf. Still working through my sound deadening options.

KC Masterpiece · Jan 31, 2024

Trim and shocks back on!

There is something special about OME yellow shocks on a freshly painted frame.

KC Masterpiece · Jan 31, 2024

Minimal update. Only 2 hrs worked.

New 40 in the background.

Cruisertrash · Jan 31, 2024

KC Masterpiece said:
Minimal update. Only 2 hrs worked.

New 40 in the background.

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Oooooh, 4Plus bumper??

KC Masterpiece · Feb 1, 2024

Cruisertrash said:
Oooooh, 4Plus bumper??

Possibly the last. Dave indicated he would have a large price increase if they decided to do another run. This one was the shop test fit model at Manafre.

I think it looks good with the ARB up front. Classic styling.

Cruisertrash · Feb 1, 2024

KC Masterpiece said:
Possibly the last. Dave indicated he would have a large price increase if they decided to do another run. This one was the shop test fit model at Manafre.

I think it looks good with the ARB up front. Classic styling.

Yep, a few months ago he posted on Mud that he’s closing up. I got a u-bolt flip kit for my 60 before they’re gone.

KC Masterpiece · Feb 1, 2024

I have been taking advantage of the nice weather to drive the 80.

Cool kids parking at work.

KC Masterpiece · Feb 1, 2024

Another easy day.

New exhaust gaskets. Damn does that undercarriage look clean!

Final electrical check and hand wash. Then moved over to their new showroom / dust free shop for the final polish.

DaveInDenver · Feb 1, 2024

Just in time for the rain this evening. :doh:

KC Masterpiece · Feb 3, 2024

In good company. Nice looking K5.

KC Masterpiece · Feb 4, 2024

Finally got ahead on house chores. Bug fired right up after sitting since xmas. Brought her in the garage for a cleanup. Looks like this paint will respond really well to some buffing.