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Our '81 we bought new from Universal Motors in Anchorage. Took it home on Christmas Eve 1980, so in about 3 weeks we will have had it 35 years.
Wow! That is awesome! Not a lot of people can claim 35 years of ownership. It is like a member of the family
I was in Anchorage in the 90's when I was stationed at Ft Richardson. I wish I could move back
I almost forgot to post this video that I took while driving truck. Please disregard the whiny input shaft bearing when I shift - it needs to be replaced soon. She gets up and goes pretty well for a 33 year old four banger and I'm not even getting into her too hard either - I didn't check the tach, but I better I hardly hit 3,000 RPM before shifting.
Oh, and my exhaust also doesn't sound that ricey at all either - the video makes it sound kind of like a Honda Civic with coffee can muffler. It stays relatively throaty through the RPM range.
[QUOTE=Alexl;52292615]Well, I joined the club with a 2.2D dual cab lux!!! Can't wait to get started with all the work it needs to bring it up to scratch!
I no longer own this truck but it was my first car and I had it for almost 20 years, and my dad did before me. Hurt to sell but growing family needs required it. Picked up a 4Runner I'm currently working on, but that's a story for another post.
In no particular order of stages in life:
OG when I got it from Dad, circa 1998. I miss that truck.
Bought from a friend for a song April 2015. Drove the Mojave road 9 days later.
Bone stock. I even have the floor mats that it came with it. Original 22r that
likes to use a little oil. Have an engine on order from an outfit in Chico.
I would like to put an old man emu 2 1/2 inch lift under it. Wondering if any one
has some pictures of one of these with a comparable lift?
I do not want to go too crazy on modifications. This truck is a peach and I want to drive it forever!
As it is I sold my other truck after I had not driven it for three months
after I got this one. This is my daily driver.
Heck I was 12 in November 1982 when this thing rolled off the assembly
line. Kind of a reminder of my kidhood!
Hey guys im new here and well on Saturday i will be an owner of this 83 sr5 4wd longbed for 3k chassis has 130k and motor its not rebuilt almost brand new 22r with 20k miles what do you guys think of it is it a good deal the original owner lady says she put a cam and header its been sitting for a long time her high school truck no frame rust as of what i was able to see let me lnow if im doing the right thing
Here's my 1979 4WD pickup with a 22R out of an 83 with the stock 4 speed transmission. Weber 32/36, header, and a high duration cam. 3" body lift, 33x12.5x15 tires. Getting new glass in next week and some cosmetics here and there.
I am new to the forum So i need some help !! I am building a 1983 TOYOTA 4x4 from ground up and can't find a couple of parts . I need the filler Plate behind front bumper and i need 1982 or 1983 bumper brackets. as i found out 1979- 1981 are different with wrap around bumper.
Last edited by YOTAHILLBILLY; Mar 13, 2016 at 10:12 AM.
Dec 5, 2015 | 03:49 PM
but it was my first car and I had it for almost 20 years, and my dad did before me. Hurt to sell but growing family needs required it. Picked up a 4Runner I'm currently working on, but that's a story for another post.
