Reunited after 27 years

Soon · 12-18-2009, 10:24 AM

In 1980 I bought a new Toyota 4wd Sport truck but sold it three years later when my first child was born. I loved the truck but needed something better suited to carry around the three of us. This summer I came across this beautiful 1980 4wd Sport truck with only 47k miles on it. The original owner had died suddenly and his widow had it up for sale. It was a very sad story but a nonetheless a reunion for my wife and me.
I have never seen one of these trucks so well kept in original condition. The original owner documented every tank of gas, oil change, lube job, tire rotation, hub lock engagement, spark plug change, you name it. He calculated the gas mileage at every fill up for 29 years. He saved the original window sticker, bill of sale, and vehicle order paperwork. When he wasn't driving it he kept it covered in his garage. Hopefully the photos will post.
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MaK92-4RnR · 12-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Whoa! every gas tank? That thing is cherry.

904_runner · 12-18-2009, 10:26 AM

That thing is sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

keithguts · 12-18-2009, 10:39 AM

DUDE, that is sweet. If you don't mind, what did it go for?

yoder519 · 12-18-2009, 10:45 AM

wow thats somethin you dont see everyday. so im guessin thats original paint? that thing is beautiful. congrats on the find

**DeathCougar** · 12-18-2009, 10:51 AM

Please please please tell me you are not going to hack it into pieces and wheel it.....that thing belongs in a Museum!

kiyobrown · 12-18-2009, 10:58 AM

That thing is worthy of staying stock the rest of its life. Congrats!

92 TOY · 12-18-2009, 11:00 AM

Wow wow wow wow wow

TOYOTA 1 · 12-18-2009, 11:07 AM

wow what a jewel!

please don't destroy it

maistroyoda · 12-18-2009, 11:24 AM

It's about time you post pics of your truck! Awesome! How much did you fork out for it if you don't mind me asking?

Soon · 12-18-2009, 11:37 AM

The paint and decals are all original. When I bought the truck it had a roll bar that had been installed in '80 along with a custom made snap on bed cover. I had the roll bar powdercoated and have since reinstalled it along with the cover. I really had a hard time deciding which way to go but I'm glad it looks like how the original owner configured it. When the rain/sleet/snow event stops here I'll post some photos of how it looks now. Still looks very 1980. And yes I'll keep it that way 'cause I know what I got.

83 · 12-18-2009, 01:12 PM

Very nice

TOYOTA 1 · 12-18-2009, 01:33 PM

more pics!!!

interested2meet · 12-18-2009, 01:34 PM

Wow! I'll trade u 2 kids and barely broken in wife for it?

jrobertson4runnner · 12-18-2009, 01:40 PM

That, my friend, is a beautiful truck. I wish you luck, and many happy years with it.

Teuf · 12-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Yes we all hate you , lucky sumbch.

, good refind and preserve it always.

jrobertson4runnner · 12-18-2009, 01:41 PM

That is awesome! all I can say is wow!

92 TOY · 12-18-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interested2meet

Wow! I'll trade u 2 kids and barely broken in wife for it?

That's a keeper....

Teuf · 12-18-2009, 01:58 PM

Yes please more pics, interior, bed, engine bay, axles, door handle, lug nuts , turn signals, etc, oh happy day.

Soon · 12-18-2009, 05:16 PM

Heading out of town for the Holidays but I snapped these from inside the garage. This is the custom made bed cover that was made for the truck by an awning company in 1980 for $149 according to the receipt. I had the roll bar powder coated by a local guy. The interior is stock and the seat was covered for the last 30 years which is why it is in such great condition. The driver's side vinyl has cracked in a couple of places so I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Thanks for all of the great comments and thanks to YotaTech for the education and entertainment that it provides.

92 TOY · 12-18-2009, 05:19 PM

Oh dear.....I'm gonna cry myself to sleep now.......

Soon · 12-18-2009, 05:21 PM

Here is a close up of the roll bar bed cover detail.

1990yota-pickup · 12-18-2009, 05:26 PM

i wouldnt dare ever take that in the snow or mudd... i hope u dont live up north... the salt will eat it up...

X-AWDriver · 12-18-2009, 05:27 PM

I remember when those were new when I was 12;thanks for the memories.

Teuf · 12-18-2009, 05:28 PM

1question, is there a crack in the dash? Oh please if there is , don't tell me.

12-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,824	That thing is sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, front high pinion W/ARB, 30 spline longfields with chromo hub gears, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Duals coming soon: Pending funds My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

12-18-2009, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
keithguts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Shore, NY Posts: 1,423	DUDE, that is sweet. If you don't mind, what did it go for? __________________ IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A TOYOTA, TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! MY PICS 95 4runner 3.0 auto 4x4 My Rig My Rig RangerMan Enjoy

12-18-2009, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,375	wow thats somethin you dont see everyday. so im guessin thats original paint? that thing is beautiful. congrats on the find __________________ DD Sold 10/12/09, Bought back 01/09/10 95 4popper P/U. .20 Over,MC1800,BJspacers,AAL,2IN BL,TG Sliders,35.1250 Xterrains,Black Steelies,Herculined Floor Toyota- They'll take a lickin' & keep on tickin'

12-18-2009, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
92 TOY YotaTech Milestone-Two Millionth Post Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 6,689	Wow wow wow wow wow __________________ 1992 4x4 pickup 22re (original owner) A)original rebuild thread B)new and improved rebuild thread 1988 4runner SR5...Joe's truck (member 8t8 4runner) Joe's build thread 2006 4runner SR5..the wife's 1996 Cadillac Sedan Deville

12-18-2009, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 2,007	Very nice __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

12-18-2009, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
maistroyoda Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 140	It's about time you post pics of your truck! Awesome! How much did you fork out for it if you don't mind me asking?

12-18-2009, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Soon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 22	The paint and decals are all original. When I bought the truck it had a roll bar that had been installed in '80 along with a custom made snap on bed cover. I had the roll bar powdercoated and have since reinstalled it along with the cover. I really had a hard time deciding which way to go but I'm glad it looks like how the original owner configured it. When the rain/sleet/snow event stops here I'll post some photos of how it looks now. Still looks very 1980. And yes I'll keep it that way 'cause I know what I got.

12-18-2009, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
interested2meet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 33	Wow! I'll trade u 2 kids and barely broken in wife for it?

12-18-2009, 01:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 2,252	Yes we all hate you , lucky sumbch. , good refind and preserve it always. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com 1988 Toyota pu 4x, 22re, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Magnaflow Cat, Schneider Cam, K&N air, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" Downey Springs Rear, Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Misc doodads here n there. 272k as of 1/12/10, Lce head installed 5/09, so far so good. I have changed over to Valvoline 5/30 Syn blend on Nov 25/09 / and Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG1 FAHRVERGNUGEN. Teufelshunde USMC

12-18-2009, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 2,252	Yes please more pics, interior, bed, engine bay, axles, door handle, lug nuts , turn signals, etc, oh happy day. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com 1988 Toyota pu 4x, 22re, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Magnaflow Cat, Schneider Cam, K&N air, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" Downey Springs Rear, Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Misc doodads here n there. 272k as of 1/12/10, Lce head installed 5/09, so far so good. I have changed over to Valvoline 5/30 Syn blend on Nov 25/09 / and Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG1 FAHRVERGNUGEN. Teufelshunde USMC

12-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Soon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 22	Heading out of town for the Holidays but I snapped these from inside the garage. This is the custom made bed cover that was made for the truck by an awning company in 1980 for $149 according to the receipt. I had the roll bar powder coated by a local guy. The interior is stock and the seat was covered for the last 30 years which is why it is in such great condition. The driver's side vinyl has cracked in a couple of places so I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Thanks for all of the great comments and thanks to YotaTech for the education and entertainment that it provides. Attached Thumbnails

12-18-2009, 05:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
92 TOY YotaTech Milestone-Two Millionth Post Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 6,689	Oh dear.....I'm gonna cry myself to sleep now....... __________________ 1992 4x4 pickup 22re (original owner) A)original rebuild thread B)new and improved rebuild thread 1988 4runner SR5...Joe's truck (member 8t8 4runner) Joe's build thread 2006 4runner SR5..the wife's 1996 Cadillac Sedan Deville

12-18-2009, 05:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Soon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 22	Here is a close up of the roll bar bed cover detail. Attached Thumbnails

12-18-2009, 05:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
1990yota-pickup Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hubert nc Posts: 734	i wouldnt dare ever take that in the snow or mudd... i hope u dont live up north... the salt will eat it up...

12-18-2009, 05:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,457	I remember when those were new when I was 12;thanks for the memories. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

12-18-2009, 05:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 2,252	1question, is there a crack in the dash? Oh please if there is , don't tell me. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com 1988 Toyota pu 4x, 22re, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Magnaflow Cat, Schneider Cam, K&N air, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" Downey Springs Rear, Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Misc doodads here n there. 272k as of 1/12/10, Lce head installed 5/09, so far so good. I have changed over to Valvoline 5/30 Syn blend on Nov 25/09 / and Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG1 FAHRVERGNUGEN. Teufelshunde USMC

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