hey 1st gen pickup crowd! (Post your Pics Please!) - 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.

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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.

Island_Yota · 09-09-2007, 03:49 PM

^ you dont know how much I want that box right now.

89dlx · 09-09-2007, 06:01 PM

I'll draw his attention, and then you swipe it

4banginRunner · 09-09-2007, 06:15 PM

i've seen only bad things with 1st gens and rail boxes
i saw a nice in-bed box (no lips to go on the bes sides, bolts to the floor) in black diamond plate at tractor supply for about 250, i'll be getting one as soon as the important stuff gets purchased....might be awhile haha

ocdropzone · 09-09-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Island_Yota

^ you dont know how much I want that box right now.

I know it would be a long drive but several have been showing up on the Portland Craigslist.org lately.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 09-09-2007, 09:07 PM

in order to get the axles to do this you take off the anti sway bar, right? or the antiroll bar.. whatever its called... how do you do that, and how bad is that for street driving? sorry for thread hijacking
most recent pics (today actually)

can u spot the dixie horns

08-01-2007, 04:43 PM	#110 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 932	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: 932	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: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	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 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

08-02-2007, 08:17 PM	#115 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	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 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

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: 932	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: 932	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.

09-09-2007, 03:49 PM	#121 (permalink)
Island_Yota Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C. Posts: 672	^ you dont know how much I want that box right now.

09-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#122 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 932	I'll draw his attention, and then you swipe it

09-09-2007, 06:15 PM	#123 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	i've seen only bad things with 1st gens and rail boxes i saw a nice in-bed box (no lips to go on the bes sides, bolts to the floor) in black diamond plate at tractor supply for about 250, i'll be getting one as soon as the important stuff gets purchased....might be awhile haha __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

09-09-2007, 09:07 PM	#125 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	in order to get the axles to do this you take off the anti sway bar, right? or the antiroll bar.. whatever its called... how do you do that, and how bad is that for street driving? sorry for thread hijacking most recent pics (today actually) can u spot the dixie horns __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

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