hey 1st gen pickup crowd! - Page 5

Island_Yota · 07-29-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

y do you "need" a drop hanger?

The stock front hangers are kinda weak and it will correct the pinion angle when I make longer shackles plus il get a little bit of lift out of it, im going to do that after I have some weight over the back end though.

90YotaPickup · 07-30-2007, 12:04 AM

you know i love the 1st gens but where the HELL do you find them i want to get one one of these days

ocdropzone · 07-30-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 90YotaPickup

you know i love the 1st gens but where the HELL do you find them i want to get one one of these days

I found mine on craigslist.org
I have also seen them in autotrader and a bunch of people from the local chapter of ttora were looking for one for me too....

90YotaPickup · 07-30-2007, 09:51 AM

about how much muneys would you say for a road legal one haha i REALLY want one

ocdropzone · 07-30-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 90YotaPickup

about how much muneys would you say for a road legal one haha i REALLY want one

It all depends on what your market area is. I have heard of people down south finding them for $800. In the PDX area they go for $1200-3K. You are looking at a 25+ year old truck, you are more than likely gonna have to do some work on it....

90YotaPickup · 07-30-2007, 02:34 PM

thats what im hoping to do to it a little work not so much that i want to kill myself but a little work is fine since im 17 and all that jazz

90YotaPickup · 07-30-2007, 02:57 PM

i just hope i can get my hands on one before its too late :[

4banginRunner · 07-30-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 90YotaPickup

you know i love the 1st gens but where the HELL do you find them i want to get one one of these days

found my 79 in town, i had been spottin it up for a while, then one day i finally asked the old guy about it, bought it for $1000 then the rest is history

found my 82 just outside of town behind a local garage, the guy bought it for the motor to put into his 87, but found out later the block was cracked..i got the truck - motor for $150

found my 80 cab and parts at the local junkyard, $150

found more parts from the cleanest bodied 1st gen pickup ever at harry's u-pull it in hazelton, pa it was a 82, got the drivers door..i would have gotten more but money and space were an issue..$22

they are out there...ya just gotta know where to look

90YotaPickup · 07-30-2007, 09:39 PM

yeah i checked craigslist and like every single one of them is in a different area its like they migrate away from harrisburg pennsylvania

89dlx · 08-01-2007, 04:43 PM

I just picked my "new" truck up, a short drive, and $600 later:

I just might have to take a road trip to Hazelton, PA. (it's only 3 hours)

4banginRunner · 08-01-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 89dlx

I just might have to take a road trip to Hazelton, PA. (it's only 3 hours)

just a warning, they have a very quick turnover rate and dont keep stuff long, but then again, they always have a stock of 4x4 toyotas layin around

here's their website
http://www.wegotused.com/aboutus.htm

89dlx · 08-01-2007, 07:32 PM

Thanks, I searched google and found the site. What's the inventory like for first gen pickup parts? Condition?
I did a parts search and it brought me to EDEN online? (mypartshop.com)

4banginRunner · 08-02-2007, 10:06 AM

the inventory search has always been lame for me, livin only a half hour away, i try to get there like everyother week, i've seen 2 first gens so far on was a 80 last winter, frame was toast, floors were actually the worst i have seen, becasue i didnt see any haha, and about a week ago there was the 82 i mentioed earlier...the only fault i saw with the truck was surface rust on the inside frame rails (not rot!) cleanest cab i have ever seen on a first gen

theres usually a heathly selection in toyotas whenever you go, but the 3rds are ALWAYS gone..always

89dlx · 08-02-2007, 07:12 PM

Before I start my rebuild, I will seriously start looking for a frame. This might be the only thing slowing me down. Well that and trying to pay for it

I gave the truck a quick lookover while it was in the owners garage (as seen in the pics). I knew then, that the frame was going to be a problem. When I pull the cab and engine off, I'll know for sure.

How are my chances on finding a frame for this thing (shortbed)? I need parts also to repair the floor, but if I can't bolt the cab to something it doesn't matter.

4banginRunner · 08-02-2007, 08:17 PM

good, clean frames from a 1st gen toy are a rarity, most look great on the outside of the rails but the inside of them are toast, maybe a shortbed 84-85 SA frame would work?

White83 · 08-02-2007, 09:00 PM

Here's my '83 long bed I got a couple years ago.

89dlx · 08-03-2007, 03:55 AM

Nice one white83! You still have it?

I will have a look at all frames from 1979 to 1985. I know I can find a newer frame, but I do not want to do a SAS for a truck that already has one.

White83 · 08-03-2007, 11:40 PM

Yep, it's my daily driver

Haven't taken it anywere this year all that much, just down to Arizona for a couple a trails. Up around where I live the trails are just too dang dusty this time of year. Usually do most of my wheeling fall through spring time.

curt705 · 08-21-2007, 09:08 PM

Here is my new toy...i'm new to the 4x4 scene but not new to Toyota's or mechanics. I also have a 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S...but anyway...I have begun body work on the truck..here are a few pics of it b4 I bought it...

dropthattaco · 09-09-2007, 03:29 PM

Here she is, my 1981 long bed. currently waiting for a weber carb, but almost ready for action.

08-01-2007, 04:43 PM	#110 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 898	I just picked my "new" truck up, a short drive, and $600 later: I just might have to take a road trip to Hazelton, PA. (it's only 3 hours) Last edited by 89dlx : 08-01-2007 at 04:56 PM.

08-01-2007, 07:32 PM	#112 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 898	Thanks, I searched google and found the site. What's the inventory like for first gen pickup parts? Condition? I did a parts search and it brought me to EDEN online? (mypartshop.com) Last edited by 89dlx : 08-01-2007 at 07:34 PM.

08-02-2007, 10:06 AM	#113 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 911	the inventory search has always been lame for me, livin only a half hour away, i try to get there like everyother week, i've seen 2 first gens so far on was a 80 last winter, frame was toast, floors were actually the worst i have seen, becasue i didnt see any haha, and about a week ago there was the 82 i mentioed earlier...the only fault i saw with the truck was surface rust on the inside frame rails (not rot!) cleanest cab i have ever seen on a first gen theres usually a heathly selection in toyotas whenever you go, but the 3rds are ALWAYS gone..always __________________ 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

08-02-2007, 08:17 PM	#115 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 911	good, clean frames from a 1st gen toy are a rarity, most look great on the outside of the rails but the inside of them are toast, maybe a shortbed 84-85 SA frame would work? __________________ 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

08-21-2007, 09:08 PM	#119 (permalink)
curt705 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	My 82 Toyota Pickup 4x4 Here is my new toy...i'm new to the 4x4 scene but not new to Toyota's or mechanics. I also have a 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S...but anyway...I have begun body work on the truck..here are a few pics of it b4 I bought it...

07-30-2007, 12:04 AM	#102 (permalink)
90YotaPickup Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 65	you know i love the 1st gens but where the HELL do you find them i want to get one one of these days

07-30-2007, 09:51 AM	#104 (permalink)
90YotaPickup Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 65	about how much muneys would you say for a road legal one haha i REALLY want one

07-30-2007, 02:34 PM	#106 (permalink)
90YotaPickup Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 65	thats what im hoping to do to it a little work not so much that i want to kill myself but a little work is fine since im 17 and all that jazz

07-30-2007, 02:57 PM	#107 (permalink)
90YotaPickup Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 65	i just hope i can get my hands on one before its too late :[

07-30-2007, 09:39 PM	#109 (permalink)
90YotaPickup Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 65	yeah i checked craigslist and like every single one of them is in a different area its like they migrate away from harrisburg pennsylvania

08-02-2007, 07:12 PM	#114 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 898	Before I start my rebuild, I will seriously start looking for a frame. This might be the only thing slowing me down. Well that and trying to pay for it I gave the truck a quick lookover while it was in the owners garage (as seen in the pics). I knew then, that the frame was going to be a problem. When I pull the cab and engine off, I'll know for sure. How are my chances on finding a frame for this thing (shortbed)? I need parts also to repair the floor, but if I can't bolt the cab to something it doesn't matter.

08-02-2007, 09:00 PM	#116 (permalink)
White83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 136	Here's my '83 long bed I got a couple years ago.

08-03-2007, 03:55 AM	#117 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 898	Nice one white83! You still have it? I will have a look at all frames from 1979 to 1985. I know I can find a newer frame, but I do not want to do a SAS for a truck that already has one.

08-03-2007, 11:40 PM	#118 (permalink)
White83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 136	Yep, it's my daily driver Haven't taken it anywere this year all that much, just down to Arizona for a couple a trails. Up around where I live the trails are just too dang dusty this time of year. Usually do most of my wheeling fall through spring time.

09-09-2007, 03:29 PM	#120 (permalink)
dropthattaco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Where the cool people live Posts: 3	Here she is, my 1981 long bed. currently waiting for a weber carb, but almost ready for action. Last edited by dropthattaco : 09-09-2007 at 03:31 PM.