81 Toyota New to me!

LiquidSky · 10-27-2009, 07:15 PM

I just wanted to share my new to me 81 Toyota. Unfortunately it is not the SR5 addition. It has either 94,000 miles or 194,000 miles on it. I am guessing it is 94,000 miles. I wanted to start a thread and post updated information about this truck. I have some work to do but it will be some time before I get out there to work on it. So far all I have done was clean it up some and gave it a good polish/wax to get rid of the oxidized paint and rebuilt the locking hubs. Anyways, please enjoy! Thanks

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4x4YOTA · 10-27-2009, 07:21 PM

thats a beautiful truck bet she cost a pretty penny

Kiroshu · 10-27-2009, 07:39 PM

Dang thats a very nice find take care of her.

yoder519 · 10-27-2009, 07:56 PM

wow that thing is cleeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannn

82blueyota · 10-27-2009, 08:27 PM

nice rig jealous of the condition its in interrior pics please motor pics

camo31"10.50" · 10-27-2009, 08:45 PM

holy shizzz man................that paint is immaculate..more pics PLEASE

LiquidSky · 10-27-2009, 09:18 PM

Thanks for the compliments. As for the paint it didn't look like that before. It took me 2 days to get it there and one day to get it dirty. There are some dings and dents that really came out since I cleaned it up. The interior is in good shape not great. The seats are ripped and it looks like a mouse chewed through the backrest. This truck sat in a barn for 10 years and was a one owner until I bought it from this older fellow who bought it and replaced all the wiring and gaskets and brakes and some other items. He owned it for a month and decided to sell it because it hurt his back when he drove it. Thank goodness for rough riding and craigslist.

toyospearo · 10-27-2009, 09:21 PM

HOly clean!!!!

83 · 10-28-2009, 06:37 AM

Where? I check Montana craigslist almost every day and I don't remember seeing it. Much nicer than my truck...but very similar! Where in Montana are you? Maybe I'll see it around sometime.

LiquidSky · 10-28-2009, 09:55 AM

Hey 83, I found this truck on Portland OR's craigslist and brought it back here to SW Montana. I disagree about being much nicer than yours, yours has been my inspiration since I seen this one. Just give yours a good detail and it will shine. But if you ever want to trade let me know.

83 · 10-28-2009, 11:26 AM

Well thanks! I'll trade beds with you.

That's a seriously good find. If you're anything like me, and you're (sometimes unfortunately, I think) willing to do whatever it takes to get it up & running, all you need, really, is a good frame and body, and it looks like you've got that. The rest can be replaced. For a price...and a lot of work...

i_love_tacos · 10-28-2009, 11:39 AM

that is awesome. congrats on that purchase. thats probably how mine use to look before the primer.

LiquidSky · 10-28-2009, 02:04 PM

83 · 10-28-2009, 03:10 PM

Cllleeaaannnn. Nice. Gotta love those split bench seats, eh? Right... I swapped mine out for 85 buckets. Not exactly comfortable...but way more comfy than those bench seats.

Looks like you got some snow today too! You can't be in Helena though cause I see driveways...none of those around here.

LiquidSky · 10-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Ya I have been searching for some bucket seats. I just haven't found the right ones yet. Once I get the Tacoma sold, you will probably see it on craigslist soon, and finish some other projects then I hope to start working on this truck.

Were the 85 seats a direct swap or did you have to do a little modifications?

Nope not Helena thank goodness. Just south of you outside of Bozangeles.

NC C3 · 10-28-2009, 07:55 PM

I LOVE those plain white steel wheels...anybody know where I can get some for my 82 Trekker???

Al's Chop Shop · 10-28-2009, 09:10 PM

looks like a nice find, super clean interior too. my drivers seat has the exact same tear. can't wait to get rid of my bench seat....

Al

82blueyota · 10-28-2009, 09:47 PM

great to see the pics thanks for whoreing it out

ocdropzone · 10-29-2009, 01:55 AM

thought that truck looked familar from my trolling on craigslist

though pretty clean, I am thinking from the condition of the seats it is closer to 194K vs 94K on the clock.

either way you got a keeper

Good luck finding a set of stock bucket seats to put in, early 90's Acura Integra or Civic seats fit pretty good in these trucks. the front mounts are almost bolt in.
If interested in those PM me and I can send you pics of the mounts...

take good care of this thing!

srozell · 10-29-2009, 02:52 AM

That's a beautiful truck! Looks like it should be lots of fun!

83 · 10-29-2009, 06:26 AM

Nothing will be a direct bolt in. For the mods I had to do to fit the 85's, you might as well go with what OC suggested and find some nice Acura seats or something. I had to drill a hole or two for each seat.

I got my truck off craigslist from Livingston.

Helena's not so bad!

Although it depends on what you're looking for...

i_love_tacos · 10-29-2009, 08:35 PM

im jealous...

LiquidSky · 10-29-2009, 09:14 PM

I am a firm believer this truck only has 94,000 some odd miles on it. I found an old title that the original owner put down 80,000 or so miles on it. I cannot remember the year he put down because now I cannot find it. The guy selling it swore it had 194,000 miles and I sure wasn't about to argue with him.

Does anyone know how I can find out the actual milage on this truck? Thanks in advance

ocdropzone · 10-30-2009, 01:25 AM

do a title search

fork · 10-30-2009, 01:31 AM

wow that truck is nice. great find

10-27-2009, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 811	thats a beautiful truck bet she cost a pretty penny __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

10-27-2009, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kiroshu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wade, NC Posts: 1,305	Dang thats a very nice find take care of her. __________________ My current: 1986 Toyota 4runner SR5 EFI 4cyl 2.4L 22RE 5-Speed 242,000 Miles 95% Stock __________________ (Still working on restoring her) My old: 1988 Toyota 4runner SR5 EFI V6 3.0L 3VZ-E 5-Speed 302,000 Miles All stock (sold)______________ (Was my fastest truck i miss her...) My old: 1989 Toyota 4runner Non-SR5 EFI 4cyl 2.4L 22RE Automatic 231,000 Miles (sold)______________ (was my quietest and slowest yota.)

10-27-2009, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	wow that thing is cleeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannn __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake

10-27-2009, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,065	holy shizzz man................that paint is immaculate..more pics PLEASE __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	Thanks for the compliments. As for the paint it didn't look like that before. It took me 2 days to get it there and one day to get it dirty. There are some dings and dents that really came out since I cleaned it up. The interior is in good shape not great. The seats are ripped and it looks like a mouse chewed through the backrest. This truck sat in a barn for 10 years and was a one owner until I bought it from this older fellow who bought it and replaced all the wiring and gaskets and brakes and some other items. He owned it for a month and decided to sell it because it hurt his back when he drove it. Thank goodness for rough riding and craigslist. Last edited by LiquidSky; 10-27-2009 at 09:21 PM.

10-27-2009, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
82blueyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: spokane wa Posts: 32	nice rig jealous of the condition its in interrior pics please motor pics

10-27-2009, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,579	HOly clean!!!! __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

10-28-2009, 06:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Where? I check Montana craigslist almost every day and I don't remember seeing it. Much nicer than my truck...but very similar! Where in Montana are you? Maybe I'll see it around sometime. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	Hey 83, I found this truck on Portland OR's craigslist and brought it back here to SW Montana. I disagree about being much nicer than yours, yours has been my inspiration since I seen this one. Just give yours a good detail and it will shine. But if you ever want to trade let me know.

10-28-2009, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Well thanks! I'll trade beds with you. That's a seriously good find. If you're anything like me, and you're (sometimes unfortunately, I think) willing to do whatever it takes to get it up & running, all you need, really, is a good frame and body, and it looks like you've got that. The rest can be replaced. For a price...and a lot of work... __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-28-2009, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
i_love_tacos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tuba City, AZ Posts: 322	that is awesome. congrats on that purchase. thats probably how mine use to look before the primer. __________________ 98 V6 toyota taco. Tundra coils. 1 inch daystar spacer. rancho shocks front. daystar shackles. 2.5 inch downey rear leafs. bilstien 5125 shocks rear. K&N FIPK 2. jardine cat back exhaust. stubbs sliders. TJM front bumper. 33" bfg all terrains

10-28-2009, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	Last edited by LiquidSky; 10-29-2009 at 08:37 PM.

10-28-2009, 03:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Cllleeaaannnn. Nice. Gotta love those split bench seats, eh? Right... I swapped mine out for 85 buckets. Not exactly comfortable...but way more comfy than those bench seats. Looks like you got some snow today too! You can't be in Helena though cause I see driveways...none of those around here. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-28-2009, 04:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	Ya I have been searching for some bucket seats. I just haven't found the right ones yet. Once I get the Tacoma sold, you will probably see it on craigslist soon, and finish some other projects then I hope to start working on this truck. Were the 85 seats a direct swap or did you have to do a little modifications? Nope not Helena thank goodness. Just south of you outside of Bozangeles.

10-28-2009, 07:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
NC C3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Teays Valley, WV Posts: 46	I LOVE those plain white steel wheels...anybody know where I can get some for my 82 Trekker??? __________________ 1982 2WD Pickup (1 owner - ME) 1982 Trekker

10-28-2009, 09:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 609	looks like a nice find, super clean interior too. my drivers seat has the exact same tear. can't wait to get rid of my bench seat.... Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... custom suspension in the works. 79 Cherokee Chief Widetrack "Kronk" TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion... 91 Chevy K1500 - The Hauler TBI350, built 700r4, NP241, awaiting 4" lift... 90 XJ - 5.5" lift, 33's, bushwhacker cutouts, sliders, bumpers, winch... 08 Mazda CX9 - Zoom-Zoom!

10-30-2009, 01:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,706	do a title search __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-28-2009, 09:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
82blueyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: spokane wa Posts: 32	great to see the pics thanks for whoreing it out

10-29-2009, 01:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,706	thought that truck looked familar from my trolling on craigslist though pretty clean, I am thinking from the condition of the seats it is closer to 194K vs 94K on the clock. either way you got a keeper Good luck finding a set of stock bucket seats to put in, early 90's Acura Integra or Civic seats fit pretty good in these trucks. the front mounts are almost bolt in. If interested in those PM me and I can send you pics of the mounts... take good care of this thing! __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-29-2009, 02:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
srozell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 104	That's a beautiful truck! Looks like it should be lots of fun! __________________ 90 & 91 4Runners.

10-29-2009, 06:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Nothing will be a direct bolt in. For the mods I had to do to fit the 85's, you might as well go with what OC suggested and find some nice Acura seats or something. I had to drill a hole or two for each seat. I got my truck off craigslist from Livingston. Helena's not so bad! Although it depends on what you're looking for... __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-29-2009, 08:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
i_love_tacos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tuba City, AZ Posts: 322	im jealous... __________________ 98 V6 toyota taco. Tundra coils. 1 inch daystar spacer. rancho shocks front. daystar shackles. 2.5 inch downey rear leafs. bilstien 5125 shocks rear. K&N FIPK 2. jardine cat back exhaust. stubbs sliders. TJM front bumper. 33" bfg all terrains

10-29-2009, 09:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	I am a firm believer this truck only has 94,000 some odd miles on it. I found an old title that the original owner put down 80,000 or so miles on it. I cannot remember the year he put down because now I cannot find it. The guy selling it swore it had 194,000 miles and I sure wasn't about to argue with him. Does anyone know how I can find out the actual milage on this truck? Thanks in advance

10-30-2009, 01:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
fork Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: out in the pacific Posts: 648	wow that truck is nice. great find

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