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Old 02-08-2007, 05:10 PM
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Well, I guess I'll start this up now.
This weekend I picked up a new future trail rig. I won't lie that it needs some work but it's not that bad at all.

82 Toyota Hilux Short Bed, Regular Cab. 22R, 4spd and a top shift t-case, 4.30 gears.






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On the 25th it goes to my buddy's place to get the frame and body patched up and maybe set up the suspension, we'll see about that.

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Old 02-08-2007, 05:13 PM
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Aside from the frame rot, I envy your truck so much. Those year model trucks look the best.
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Thanks!
The frame really isn't all that bad. I'll have it fixed in a lil bit.
Old 02-15-2007, 04:15 PM
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Did some work on cleaning some of the parts up.
Painted the header up. The outlet looks HUGE!





Cleaned up the manifold and carb.




The manifold is an Edelbrock Performer, I think it's OLD because Edelbrock no longer makes it.



The carb is a Holley, again old!


The power steering set up.


That's it for now. I'm gather parts for the build. Ordered some stuff but I won't say what till it gets here and I take pics.
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I cant wait to see more of the build up.
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congrats on the buy. welcome to the first gen. family.
Old 02-15-2007, 06:31 PM
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Thanks.
So far it's pretty fun. I'm trying to decide what parts to order next.
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Picked up some more stuff over the pass couple of days.
63" Chevys BARELY fit into a Civic Hatchback but I got them there.


Got my 2nd case for dual (got a deal on a bunch of stuff case included, won't do duals till next year). The top case is for a friend's Sammy.


Plus carb'd an el cheapo inline filter for my carb.
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Rigs just like that, come up and spank my butt, on the trails where I wheel. One o' these days, my 35's will do like thiers' do.

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Old 02-19-2007, 04:09 PM
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It all takes time MudHippy.

Parts Check List:
High Steer Arms - Check
Chevy Springs - Check
FJ80 TREs - Need to order
Shock Hoops - Fabbin Em
IFS Steering Box - Needed
New Pitman Arm - Need to order
Shocks - Need to order

Not too much left. Getting closer!
Old 02-22-2007, 02:09 PM
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Missed the mail man today but he left the package at the post office.
What was inside?







High Steer!
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sweet build man... im def gonna have to subscribe to this build
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stuff's movn right a long, you dont waste any time! =)
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Congrats on the new rig!!
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Very cool... One of my favorite trucks I ever owned was my 82 4wd. I wish I had pics of it, it was a beast. Shoulda never sold that thing!


Can't wait to see how yours comes along!
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Old 02-22-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 91TPU
sweet build man... im def gonna have to subscribe to this build
Thanks, it's coming together.

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stuff's movn right a long, you dont waste any time! =)
I want to get this done for the May 24th long weekend. We've got a nice run planned so I'm hoping the truck will be ready.

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Congrats on the new rig!!
Thanks.

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Very cool... One of my favorite trucks I ever owned was my 82 4wd. I wish I had pics of it, it was a beast. Shoulda never sold that thing!
Can't wait to see how yours comes along!
Thanks man.
82-83s definately look the best, it's the grill imo.

Also ordered my shocks today, Pro Comp ES9000s 15" travel (35.88" extended/20.36" collapsed). Plus I ordered the last part of my exhaust system, a Flowmaster Hushpower 2 (2.25" in/out, 4"x5"x18" T409 Stainless).
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Man that thing looks like a freakin turd, well with some paint and fixing it'll be out doing those dumb domestic crawlers... I wish I could find a yota of this model year, they look the neatest
Old 02-25-2007, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Trustyrusty
Man that thing looks like a freakin turd, well with some paint and fixing it'll be out doing those dumb domestic crawlers... I wish I could find a yota of this model year, they look the neatest
Hahahaha, it's crusty but I'll fix it up.

Picked up the truck today :booya:

Here's a few pics I took, the floors, the front axle and the over all truck.






The driver's side front wheel is a lil seized, I'm not sure what it is. Either knuckles or the brakes are seized. Both of which will be rebuilt so I don't really care.
I'm gonna get it running good this week. Need to swap the new carb on, do a tune up and change the oil. This is all dependent on the weather though. If it's cold and/or snowy, screw it.
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Some more pics of the over all truck, not much of a looker but give me time.




Inside the cab:


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