Wrdette - 82 Pickup Build @ ORS

ORS · 03-04-2008, 04:15 PM

project: Wrdette (pronounced wurd-et). This truck belongs to Derek, one of our fabricators. Derek's nickname is "Wrd" so that is where the project name came from.

This is how the truck started, it looked like it had been stuck in Marty McFly's garage for the past twenty years. it is an '82 shortbed that had a huge body lift, hacked in small block Chevy with too much carb, lift blocks, a roll bar, and a Ford 9" with no brakes. We decided to rescue the truck and put Toyota parts back on it for improved reliability and simplicity.

Before:
Wrdette Before

Work done:
Fuell Cell
Rear & Front tubing
Shock mounts
1" spacers
Batteries & Ammo cans
Engine mounts
Trans & t-case
PS Reservoir
Intake
Rear & Front housing bracing
Interior
Monster wiring harness
Stinger
(and more)

During:
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After(not totally done yet):
Wrdette Whole

~Una

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ocdropzone · 03-04-2008, 04:24 PM

Awesome!! That is quite the rescue, not much left of the '82...I would love to have my '81 end up with that much travel

The quality of work that comes out of ORS is always outstanding

OT: have you guys done a 3.4 Conversion in a 1st Gen truck yet? just curious..

ps: Try a free pic service like photobucket.com, than you can just copy the [img] code and not worry about links...

ORS · 03-05-2008, 08:22 AM

To a 1st gen 4runner, yes in the shop.
To a 1st gen pickup, not in shop, but plenty of customers have.
A nice difference between power, thats for sure!

And as far as photobucket here... I'm new and didn't have our photobucket acct info yet when I posted

~Una

ORS · 03-10-2008, 09:17 AM

Friday Wrd got alot done on WRDETTE. He plumbed up all the brake lines.

Not very exciting, but somebody's gotta do it, and of course we got pics

ORS · 07-01-2008, 10:13 AM

Well WRD has gotten some more work done.. (and I've been delayed getting the pics up)

Wrd started off by adding some safety features, door braces. They don't hinder you from getting in, but they will help keep you in, in the event of a rollover (always wear your seat belts/ harnesses).

He also added a Currie Anti-Rock sway bar in the rear.

Here you can see the new bumpstops, limit strap, and the link for that awesome sway bar

Limit strap

Bump Stops

Here you can see it all!

fillsrunner4 · 07-01-2008, 03:51 PM

Wish I had your shop

Your 4runner was a huge inspiration to my build. If you take a look at it im sure you can see some similal features. Nice build so far

Cant wait to see some action shots of it!

ORS · 07-02-2008, 07:46 AM

thanks!

dirtoyboy · 07-02-2008, 08:37 AM

Looks tits! good job

I've never seen a truss like that on the rear...interesting design...

EDIT: oh and whoever chose that paint scheme should be shot! Are there any plans to repaint?

ORS · 07-23-2008, 08:23 AM

no re-paint plans. The tubing just got painted though, will post pics of that shortly.

Blizzard · 07-23-2008, 11:45 PM

Nice build!

Have you tested the AntiRock yet? I'm thinking of using it in the front of my 4Runner...

David

ORS · 07-25-2008, 10:08 AM

We are a HUGE fan of the Currie anti-rock sway bar. Works really well.

03-04-2008, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	Awesome!! That is quite the rescue, not much left of the '82...I would love to have my '81 end up with that much travel The quality of work that comes out of ORS is always outstanding OT: have you guys done a 3.4 Conversion in a 1st Gen truck yet? just curious.. ps: Try a free pic service like photobucket.com, than you can just copy the [img] code and not worry about links... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

03-05-2008, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	To a 1st gen 4runner, yes in the shop. To a 1st gen pickup, not in shop, but plenty of customers have. A nice difference between power, thats for sure! And as far as photobucket here... I'm new and didn't have our photobucket acct info yet when I posted ~Una __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

03-10-2008, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	Friday Wrd got alot done on WRDETTE. He plumbed up all the brake lines. Not very exciting, but somebody's gotta do it, and of course we got pics __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

07-01-2008, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	Well WRD has gotten some more work done.. (and I've been delayed getting the pics up) Wrd started off by adding some safety features, door braces. They don't hinder you from getting in, but they will help keep you in, in the event of a rollover (always wear your seat belts/ harnesses). He also added a Currie Anti-Rock sway bar in the rear. Here you can see the new bumpstops, limit strap, and the link for that awesome sway bar Limit strap Bump Stops Here you can see it all! __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

07-01-2008, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,724	Wish I had your shop Your 4runner was a huge inspiration to my build. If you take a look at it im sure you can see some similal features. Nice build so far Cant wait to see some action shots of it! __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

07-02-2008, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	thanks! __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

07-23-2008, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	no re-paint plans. The tubing just got painted though, will post pics of that shortly. __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

07-23-2008, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 912	Nice build! Have you tested the AntiRock yet? I'm thinking of using it in the front of my 4Runner... David __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler Auto – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35's, FR&RR E-Lockers and too many things more to write...

07-25-2008, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176	We are a HUGE fan of the Currie anti-rock sway bar. Works really well. __________________ Off Road Solutions Arvada, CO 303-278-6267 www.offroadsolutions.com Offering offroad products, engine conversions & custom fab work for your Toyota (& much more...)

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