here are a few new pics...I'm working on putting the sr5 gauges and misc sr5 parts on...then I'll start a photo thread...

 

That looks great! Where did you get your stripes?

 

The trucks in this thread just get better and better!

 

james dean creations...I'm sure you go yours there as well?...I believe they're discontinued from the dealer...

 

No kidding! It's amazing what's out there.

It's nice to see so many more people going for more of a restore instead of insane off road machine (not that there's anything wrong with that).

 

Here's my 81 - 7" suspension lift, doubled TC, Datsun box (Modified tailgate w Toyota Logo) with factory sunroof, single seats, woodgrain dash from an 82.

Named "Pepper" after a dog i once lost up the mountain.

 

Cool truck, now you just need some bigger tires!

 

Wow there sure are a lot of hidden treasures out there. These older trucks look so nice when they are all cleaned up. I know I posted mine in a different thread but thought I would post a couple here.








edit for more info: 1981 Toyota 4 speed, 97,000 or 197,000 miles. Painted in 1981

 

Very nice truck liquidsky...you should give us more info on your truck!

 

My first love was an 81 SR5 Long bed 4x4. It is a long story but I have owned her six different time. Unfortunatly she is no longer in this world. I now have second gen 85 4x4 but this thread is making me want to sell this rare efi for another 81. It brings me hope to know that there are still some nice first gens out there being taken care of.

 

a couple of pics of my updated interior.....coming year i will start the body work for a full on paint job.........all yellow...with matte black hood and top of cab.

 

There are plenty of 1st gens in great condition, it's just a matter of luck and timing. I'm currently looking for a second 1st gen or maybe a 2nd gen for my next restoration project. I already have a couple of candidates. First one is a 1983 4x4, 126K and in very good condition. Second is an 81 4x4 SR5, limited edition two tone blue and white with the orange and yellow stripe, unknown mileage and needs extensive work. I've also been considering an 84 extracab in good condition. We'll see what's meant to be!

 

here is my 80 toyota 2wd

my truck in willard washington not long after my half ass paint job
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...388b54e1a0.jpg

my truck next to my dads
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...99385742ec.jpg


my truck all painted
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...8a8b4ae6f4.jpg

muddin in my truck lol
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...0f1b09eadb.jpg

Rock Crawlin in my yota haha
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...35e50bc6aa.jpg

Flexed out! lol
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...f2d6d52d6b.jpg

 

damnit i didnt do it right

ill try again?

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6024881_n.jpg

 

I like the pic where you're muddin. Do you have a locker in the rear?

 

While I can do exterior repairs and resto. The majority of the trucks I have come accross are thrashed on the inside. I can't seem to find a company that is selling new dash boards, door panels, and the facia covers for where the radio goes/ heat controls are. My 81 had the wood color facia cover and a tan dash board that looked brand new when I sold it 8 years ago. Yes, that is because it was new, all be it 25 years old but still in the factory toyota plastic bag. My uncle worked for a toyota dealership that had old toyota parts in storage tucked back in their warehouse forgotten and it had a new dash, and all the parts for the covers ect I even got a new set of the chrome SR5 wheels. I now wish I hadn't sold it again last time. Now I am mad at my self again, The guy I sold it to destroyed it literaly, as in non recoverable error. Any way where do you get these parts even in after market?

 

Thought I seen dashes on JCW's site?

 

[QUOTE=85toyman;51309188]While I can do exterior repairs and resto. The majority of the trucks I have come accross are thrashed on the inside. I can't seem to find a company that is selling new dash boards, door panels, and the facia covers for where the radio goes/ heat controls are. My 81 had the wood color facia cover and a tan dash board that looked brand new when I sold it 8 years ago. Yes, that is because it was new, all be it 25 years old but still in the factory toyota plastic bag. My uncle worked for a toyota dealership that had old toyota parts in storage tucked back in their warehouse forgotten and it had a new dash, and all the parts for the covers ect I even got a new set of the chrome SR5 wheels. I now wish I hadn't sold it again last time. Now I am mad at my self again, The guy I sold it to destroyed it literaly, as in non recoverable error. Any way where do you get these parts even in after market?[/QUOTE

When I restored my '83 I asked the dealer about a new dash and they said it was discontinued...I tried a few dealers in my area..The only dash you can get from my internet research is a plastic cover that goes over the existing the dash it self, which actually looks stock...But I did buy a new dash bezel from the dealer which was nice...I had to take a second out on my house for that part, . luckily most of my interior door panels, ect were in good shape I just took them off and cleaned them and painted some parts.. Agreed it's tough to find for a clean interior on these trucks...

 

I found a great interior for mine. You've just got to get lucky...usually if the interior is in great shape, so is the rest of the truck, so you're not going to be pulling parts off of it. But if somebody happens to wreck one of those trucks...that's where I got lucky.

 

Personally, I strongly believe in using what you have. Paint it, fix it, patch it...whatever. If that doesn't work, look for a good used part on ebay or maybe a junk yard and restore that one. Of course if you happen to find anything for these trucks at the dealer then jump all over it if you can afford it.