PICTURES I finally got the 1986 long bed after two years
06-11-2012, 06:23 AM
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Thanks for all the comments. I got it from an old guy. He put a new bed on it.
Interestingly enough someone has a new long bed for this truck on craigslist for $1200 which is actually good because where are you going to get one? They are all gone. I am in New Jersey. Every 1980's toyota is rotten. There are very few around that have a bed that you can put stuff in. Trust me I have had a few. This truck is nearly show quality on the out side. It needs one spot on the passenger door touched up. Just the clear coat.
The bumper is in the bed. He backed into something and just bent the mount. It will be back one. My buddy just called me yesterday and said most of the welding is done. The gas tank and bed will be going back on and I will see how she drives. The shame of it is I just bought a 1997 4runner limited and I already have a 1995 pickup that I use everyday. I might has to sell this truck.
Someone meantioned an 1989 longbed which is the next body style. I have only ever seen a picture of one. It was forsale on craigslist for $1800. What years did they offer longbeds? I think there are more two wheel drive long beds around.
Interestingly enough someone has a new long bed for this truck on craigslist for $1200 which is actually good because where are you going to get one? They are all gone. I am in New Jersey. Every 1980's toyota is rotten. There are very few around that have a bed that you can put stuff in. Trust me I have had a few. This truck is nearly show quality on the out side. It needs one spot on the passenger door touched up. Just the clear coat.
The bumper is in the bed. He backed into something and just bent the mount. It will be back one. My buddy just called me yesterday and said most of the welding is done. The gas tank and bed will be going back on and I will see how she drives. The shame of it is I just bought a 1997 4runner limited and I already have a 1995 pickup that I use everyday. I might has to sell this truck.
Someone meantioned an 1989 longbed which is the next body style. I have only ever seen a picture of one. It was forsale on craigslist for $1800. What years did they offer longbeds? I think there are more two wheel drive long beds around.
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06-11-2012, 02:46 PM
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Yeah, I've only seen maybe a half dozen or so 89+ longbeds, there's only one other around me here. I think 2wd longbeds were a little more common. But its nice, you don't lose a bunch of space with a toolbox in a long box!
06-21-2012, 07:47 AM
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Thanks for the comments. I love my 1995. The only thing that I want to change is the torsen bars. Someone put downey bars on it and cranked them. Then the truck sat for a long time parked on the street. Even after uncranking them they barley move. I have to invest in a pair of old man emu torsen bars. They are supposed to be the best as far as quality and ride comfort.
As for my 1986 it is almost done. The bed will be going back on as soon as I get a fuel pump bracket. I am about to order it from toyotapart. $100 plus shipping. Then I will have a clean truck that is unfortunately automatic but beggers can't be choosers.
I just got a good deal on a 1997 4runner so I don't even know what I am going to do with this 1986 pickup. We will see.
I travel to PA sometimes an when you see a 1980's toyota they are usually rotten. It is the same here. Usually people just cut all the rust off the body but then you are left with a truck that looks very odd. I have had two before this one and the beds we unuseable. Swiss cheese. A custom flat bed is nice but there is nothing like a nice clean bed.
As for my 1986 it is almost done. The bed will be going back on as soon as I get a fuel pump bracket. I am about to order it from toyotapart. $100 plus shipping. Then I will have a clean truck that is unfortunately automatic but beggers can't be choosers.
I just got a good deal on a 1997 4runner so I don't even know what I am going to do with this 1986 pickup. We will see.
I travel to PA sometimes an when you see a 1980's toyota they are usually rotten. It is the same here. Usually people just cut all the rust off the body but then you are left with a truck that looks very odd. I have had two before this one and the beds we unuseable. Swiss cheese. A custom flat bed is nice but there is nothing like a nice clean bed.
07-09-2012, 07:20 AM
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I moved the truck and it seems like only the back brakes work and the pedal goes down easy. I think it was like this ever since I got the truck but I did not move it much till now. It should be the master cylinder. Does anybody think the same thing?
07-09-2012, 07:23 AM
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The transmission is also alittle funny. If you put it in drive it starts in second gear but if you shift into first it goes into first. Any automatic transmission advice would be great. Check out all the pictures of the frame work.
07-10-2012, 06:21 PM
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Finishing up
Hi I still have to order the master cylinder. I have noticed that there are several different master cylinders. Some have abs. I have had a few of these trucks and I have never seen anything about abs. Was that an option?
I am surprised that I have not gotten any comments on the pictures.
I was worried about the leaf spring mount being reattached and the truck driving straight but it drove great. Stopping was a different story.
I am surprised that I have not gotten any comments on the pictures.
I was worried about the leaf spring mount being reattached and the truck driving straight but it drove great. Stopping was a different story.
08-27-2012, 07:27 AM
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long beds
nice long bed truck.... Over here in so cal i purchased an 89 long bed v6 with 82 k on it .... it was cool all the power i needed to pull my 67 vw bug convertible . I also used my yota to deliver things for my business....let me tell you THAT EXTRA FOOT MAKES A HELL OF A DIFFERENCE !! I bought it back in october of 2010 from the original owner in south orange county it was my 2nd toya..i sold my 91 22re regular cab back in 09.....guess what happend to my long bed?? I was driving in compton ca and this idiot REAR ENDED ME!!! He had no insurance ...i only had liability..so i was outta luck he was a bum too...so here i am looking for a hard to find 89 long bed.... it took me weeks to find one.... so let me tell you if you come across a long bed for sale....you should buy it and store it for safe keepings just in case....
