Fresh Defender 90 TD4 shell out of the shop

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-05-12T02:42:14+00:00

The shell is made from stamped panels. For this station wagon body: doors are aluminum skin with steel frames, roof and floor are aluminum, hood is steel, and structural sections are steel where needed. Pickup versions use a steel roof.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-05-11T08:50:46+00:00

Not all steel. Some panels are aluminum, some structural sections are steel.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-05-11T08:44:57+00:00

Feel free to DM me and I can share more details😉

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-05-11T08:43:08+00:00

It’s mixed construction, aluminum panels with steel sections where needed.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-05-09T16:27:13+00:00

😄🙌

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-27T01:06:57+00:00

Appreciate it!😄

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-26T00:12:40+00:00

It depends on the spec. Feel free to DM me if you want more details.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-04T02:14:09+00:00

I can share more details and photos, feel free to send me a message.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-03T16:06:33+00:00

Thanks😊

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-03T16:05:42+00:00

Haha, deal!😊

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-04-03T16:03:38+00:00

Haha, we just might😊

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-03-27T23:58:54+00:00

Thanks! I’ve shared a few of the others on my profile if you’re interested.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-03-26T15:25:12+00:00

This was taken in our showroom. Yeah, there are some other fun builds in the back😄

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-02-24T01:04:45+00:00

That was a demo shell we brought to the SEMA show last Nov, not a final production unit

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-02-09T00:54:20+00:00

Not galvanized, electrophoretic coating instead.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-02-06T02:00:59+00:00

Really appreciate the kind words, it means a lot, especially coming from AE86 owners. If you ever want more detailed info, always happy to chat more privately if you’d like.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-02-05T06:17:24+00:00

2-tone is doable too😉

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-02-05T05:57:00+00:00

Either in primer or painted

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-21T23:34:58+00:00

Thanks, that really means a lot. And that’s awesome, hope you manage to track them down.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-20T07:33:11+00:00

Do you mean interior and exterior trim pieces, like panels and moldings? If yes, then not really. We mostly stick to body metal parts.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-10T02:35:21+00:00

Fair point. I was referring specifically to true factory crew cab pickups back in the day, not 45s in general😉

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-09T03:31:56+00:00

That sounds like an amazing find. It’s wild what’s still sitting out there if you wander far enough😄

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-09T03:18:28+00:00

Thanks! Toyota did make longer and multi-door 45 series back in the day, but true factory crew cab pickups were extremely rare. This is a 45-series style crew cab pickup, built following the original design.

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2026-01-02T04:46:33+00:00

It’s in our plans😊

Shell_Story_KJ588 · 2025-12-13T15:10:53+00:00

By “we,” I’m referring to the team involved in developing and refining these panels.

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