hey 1st gen pickup crowd! - Page 4

INFINITY · 05-09-2007, 07:09 PM

INFINITY · 05-09-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

79,80, and mid 81's had 20Rs late 81's-83's had 22Rs, trannys were changed through out the years (4spds and 5spds), grille changes with the 79-early 81's with the round h/l's and late 81-83 being squares, and thats really about it

also the older 75-81 had one walled bed panels. also they had the twin tailgate locks, not the single middle one. many other differences but not for this thread. start up another one on the slight differences within the older trucks.

81 TOY · 05-10-2007, 08:14 AM

there were 81s with square headlights? i thought they were 82s that they released in late 81

KevinInSac · 05-10-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 81 TOY

there were 81s with square headlights? i thought they were 82s that they released in late 81

My dad bought his 82 in Dec of 81. ([]Square[] headlights)

ocdropzone · 05-12-2007, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by foot0069

Wow y'alls trucks are all cool!! Never seen a Trekker, they are trick.Were they a west coast only kinda deal? Just saw an 82 or so in the upullit yard here but it was sold before I could get back to it. Damn, but momma woulda shot me if I brought it home anyhow.
Jim

Here is a nice one in South Carolina that just came up on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140117305402&fromMakeT rack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:us

Just Duck when she shoots!

4banginRunner · 05-12-2007, 05:35 PM

dang..i really want a Trekker now lol, look at them things!

foot0069 · 05-14-2007, 02:31 PM

Damn but thats sweet. Did they shorten the wheelbase too? Too mant irons in the fire now or I'd be biddin on that honey!!!
Jim

4banginRunner · 05-14-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by foot0069

Damn but thats sweet. Did they shorten the wheelbase too? Too mant irons in the fire now or I'd be biddin on that honey!!!
Jim

from what i know about them they are just factory shortbed wheelbase trucks

semo · 07-04-2007, 09:09 PM

Nice trucks you all have, heres mine let me know what you think of it just getting a new paint job restoring the original paint

01rnrgirl · 07-13-2007, 09:34 PM

My husbands Rock Crawler (83 yota) under construction

He bought a 1983 yota last year around this time and decided he wanted to build a rock crawler out of her

Below you will find a list of the goods he has put onto it

9" skyjacker leafs
37" Maxxis Creapy Crawlers
Yukon 5.29's
locked up front and rear
on-board air
Marlin Crawler Hi-steer
Dana 44 conversion kit
TG Rock sliders
TG axel gusset
TG Diff guard

Island_Yota · 07-14-2007, 11:17 AM

^ Wayyy too much lift to be out on the rocks.

01rnrgirl · 07-14-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Island_Yota

^ Wayyy too much lift to be out on the rocks.

Thats what he said too after he seen it with both axels and tires and wheels on it.

He says he is gonna take the 3" shackles off of it, then it wont be so high.

Island_Yota · 07-15-2007, 02:43 PM

Heres my project.

Bought it for $500 in March completely apart, but all of the bolts, clips, wiring..everything was bagged and labeled and it came with almost enough parts to build another truck which is a really rare find up here, only thing I dont have is a box but im building a pretty cool tubedeck/cage and taking 12" off the back of the frame. That pic is a couple weeks old, its 2" taller now with the new springs. Its an 83, SR5.. I have all the chrome for it but im gonna store it and keep it nice.. after all this is gonna be a wheeling rig/daily driver, Im gonna keep all of the rare parts in good shape.. only safe place is off the truck.

Heres what it looked like when I got it:

It runs too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhsI7-a6F6s, It sat exposed to the weather and stuff for 6+ years, this is after I did the crank seal, oil change, cleaned the carb and the motor itself and flushed the gastank/line.. no muffler or airfilter and the power valve in the carb was stuck open.

redneckabbott · 07-17-2007, 11:32 AM

still working on

4banginRunner · 07-17-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by redneckabbott

still working on

whats the specs on that rig

ocdropzone · 07-17-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 01rnrgirl

Thats what he said too after he seen it with both axels and tires and wheels on it.

He says he is gonna take the 3" shackles off of it, then it wont be so high.

from what I remember, skyjacker's leaves may be a bit too stiff for rocks. I know it would be spendy, but you might want consider swapping springs for a something flexier...I am in the middle of doing Trail-Gear in the front and dunno about the back yet. But 4-5" would be better than 9" leaves IMO...

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Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

whats the specs on that rig

FYI: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/couple-...roject-119355/

4banginRunner · 07-17-2007, 07:29 PM

FYI: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/couple-...roject-119355/[/quote]

thanks

ocdropzone · 07-17-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

FYI: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/couple-...roject-119355/

thanks

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Thanks to you too--I am gonna be using your half door thread for ideas on my half doors for my '81

colemancooler · 07-26-2007, 02:52 PM

05-12-2007, 05:35 PM	#81 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 911	dang..i really want a Trekker now lol, look at them things! __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner SR5 22RE--5spd swap (W56-A) w/Hurst t-handle shift knob--V6 4.56 swap--1.5" BJ spacers, AAL's & ZUK mod--'85 brown/tan interior--sway bar removed--2.5" Flowmaster 40 series--2.25" exhaust--Battery/Intake swap--late style steering box swap--V6 calipers--1" MC--34" Nitto's--Consistent 22MPG Daily Driver 79 Toyota Longbed 4x4 Awaiting time, money & some parts previous 82 Longbed 4x4 Pickup 90 Toyota 4Runner<3 RIP 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee

07-04-2007, 09:09 PM	#84 (permalink)
semo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mexicali, Baja California Mexico Posts: 28	Nice Trucks Nice trucks you all have, heres mine let me know what you think of it just getting a new paint job restoring the original paint Last edited by semo : 07-04-2007 at 09:12 PM.

07-13-2007, 09:34 PM	#85 (permalink)
01rnrgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yelm Posts: 211	My husbands Rock Crawler (83 yota) under construction He bought a 1983 yota last year around this time and decided he wanted to build a rock crawler out of her Below you will find a list of the goods he has put onto it 9" skyjacker leafs 37" Maxxis Creapy Crawlers Yukon 5.29's locked up front and rear on-board air Marlin Crawler Hi-steer Dana 44 conversion kit TG Rock sliders TG axel gusset TG Diff guard __________________ 2001 4runner mall crawler (beggin to be SAS'd and climbin rocks) 3" revtek lift and a 3" 4crawler body lift 35" Cooper Discoverer Custom made pirate roof rack Hubby's: 83' Rock Crawler (daddy's BoomBoom Truck): 9" Skyjacker lift springs, 5:29's, 4:7's transfer case gears, on-board air, sliders, spools, dana44 conversion, 37x12.5 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers. "Being truthful, when you know it will cost you, is the true test of honesty." Last edited by 01rnrgirl : 07-13-2007 at 09:35 PM.

07-15-2007, 02:43 PM	#88 (permalink)
Island_Yota Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C. Posts: 588	Heres my project. Bought it for $500 in March completely apart, but all of the bolts, clips, wiring..everything was bagged and labeled and it came with almost enough parts to build another truck which is a really rare find up here, only thing I dont have is a box but im building a pretty cool tubedeck/cage and taking 12" off the back of the frame. That pic is a couple weeks old, its 2" taller now with the new springs. Its an 83, SR5.. I have all the chrome for it but im gonna store it and keep it nice.. after all this is gonna be a wheeling rig/daily driver, Im gonna keep all of the rare parts in good shape.. only safe place is off the truck. Heres what it looked like when I got it: It runs too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhsI7-a6F6s, It sat exposed to the weather and stuff for 6+ years, this is after I did the crank seal, oil change, cleaned the carb and the motor itself and flushed the gastank/line.. no muffler or airfilter and the power valve in the carb was stuck open. Last edited by Island_Yota : 07-15-2007 at 02:49 PM.

07-17-2007, 07:29 PM	#92 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 911	FYI: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/couple-...roject-119355/[/quote] thanks __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner SR5 22RE--5spd swap (W56-A) w/Hurst t-handle shift knob--V6 4.56 swap--1.5" BJ spacers, AAL's & ZUK mod--'85 brown/tan interior--sway bar removed--2.5" Flowmaster 40 series--2.25" exhaust--Battery/Intake swap--late style steering box swap--V6 calipers--1" MC--34" Nitto's--Consistent 22MPG Daily Driver 79 Toyota Longbed 4x4 Awaiting time, money & some parts previous 82 Longbed 4x4 Pickup 90 Toyota 4Runner<3 RIP 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee

05-09-2007, 07:09 PM	#76 (permalink)
INFINITY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canyon Creek, AZ Posts: 443

05-10-2007, 08:14 AM	#78 (permalink)
81 TOY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lucerne Valley, CA Posts: 20	there were 81s with square headlights? i thought they were 82s that they released in late 81

05-14-2007, 02:31 PM	#82 (permalink)
foot0069 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Petersburg va. Posts: 282	Damn but thats sweet. Did they shorten the wheelbase too? Too mant irons in the fire now or I'd be biddin on that honey!!! Jim

07-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#86 (permalink)
Island_Yota Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C. Posts: 588	^ Wayyy too much lift to be out on the rocks.

07-17-2007, 11:32 AM	#89 (permalink)
redneckabbott Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30	still working on

07-26-2007, 02:52 PM	#94 (permalink)
colemancooler Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 12	My 1st Gen