Hilux Limited edition
11-04-2013, 09:36 AM
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Hilux Limited edition
I dont know if i am posting this in the right place or not so please forgive me
I just recently picked up a 1979 Hilux of Craigslist this weekend with a 22r and 5spd. I was just wondering how rare(if at all) these trucks are? Also, if anybody knows of anywhere i can pick up a set of badges for the truck, as the passenger side badges are missing.
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Chris
I just recently picked up a 1979 Hilux of Craigslist this weekend with a 22r and 5spd. I was just wondering how rare(if at all) these trucks are? Also, if anybody knows of anywhere i can pick up a set of badges for the truck, as the passenger side badges are missing.
Thanks
Chris
11-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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I'd say you're in the right place for the question
Here's the story, in 1979 Toyota shipped 1,089 Limited Edition Toyota 4WD Pickups to the US - supposedly one for each US Toyota Dealerships. It was the first year that the Toyota Manufactured 4WD Pickup came on the market. Each limited edition came with a plaque on the dash with the production number. Since yours is #1062, I wouldn't say that it is more or less valuable than most of the others that are lower than yours mainly because not a whole lot of them are still alive and well - It is all about condition, preservation and whether or not it is actually worth a certain amount to somebody (ie: when my truck is done, it would be worth around $12-15K to ME, but doesn't mean it is worth that much to anybody else). #1 of 1,089 is actually still alive as I almost bought it a couple years ago but somebody beat me to it (It sold for $3,200 I believe). It is currently in Laguna Beach, CA but has some pretty significant issues with it.
You can't pick up the badges as they are all one of a kind but you may be able to find somebody to CNC you some replicas. You also said that it has a 22R with a 5 speed - that year came with a 20R with a 4 speed so that isn't the original motor and tranny
If you post some pictures, we'll be able to give you a better idea of the value of the truck.
Here's the story, in 1979 Toyota shipped 1,089 Limited Edition Toyota 4WD Pickups to the US - supposedly one for each US Toyota Dealerships. It was the first year that the Toyota Manufactured 4WD Pickup came on the market. Each limited edition came with a plaque on the dash with the production number. Since yours is #1062, I wouldn't say that it is more or less valuable than most of the others that are lower than yours mainly because not a whole lot of them are still alive and well - It is all about condition, preservation and whether or not it is actually worth a certain amount to somebody (ie: when my truck is done, it would be worth around $12-15K to ME, but doesn't mean it is worth that much to anybody else). #1 of 1,089 is actually still alive as I almost bought it a couple years ago but somebody beat me to it (It sold for $3,200 I believe). It is currently in Laguna Beach, CA but has some pretty significant issues with it.
You can't pick up the badges as they are all one of a kind but you may be able to find somebody to CNC you some replicas. You also said that it has a 22R with a 5 speed - that year came with a 20R with a 4 speed so that isn't the original motor and tranny
If you post some pictures, we'll be able to give you a better idea of the value of the truck.
11-04-2013, 10:31 AM
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I'd say you're in the right place for the question
Here's the story, in 1979 Toyota shipped 1,089 Limited Edition Toyota 4WD Pickups to the US - supposedly one for each US Toyota Dealerships. It was the first year that the Toyota Manufactured 4WD Pickup came on the market. Each limited edition came with a plaque on the dash with the production number. Since yours is #1062, I wouldn't say that it is more or less valuable than most of the others that are lower than yours mainly because not a whole lot of them are still alive and well - It is all about condition, preservation and whether or not it is actually worth a certain amount to somebody (ie: when my truck is done, it would be worth around $12-15K to ME, but doesn't mean it is worth that much to anybody else). #1 of 1,089 is actually still alive as I almost bought it a couple years ago but somebody beat me to it (It sold for $3,200 I believe). It is currently in Laguna Beach, CA but has some pretty significant issues with it.
You can't pick up the badges as they are all one of a kind but you may be able to find somebody to CNC you some replicas. You also said that it has a 22R with a 5 speed - that year came with a 20R with a 4 speed so that isn't the original motor and tranny
If you post some pictures, we'll be able to give you a better idea of the value of the truck.
Here's the story, in 1979 Toyota shipped 1,089 Limited Edition Toyota 4WD Pickups to the US - supposedly one for each US Toyota Dealerships. It was the first year that the Toyota Manufactured 4WD Pickup came on the market. Each limited edition came with a plaque on the dash with the production number. Since yours is #1062, I wouldn't say that it is more or less valuable than most of the others that are lower than yours mainly because not a whole lot of them are still alive and well - It is all about condition, preservation and whether or not it is actually worth a certain amount to somebody (ie: when my truck is done, it would be worth around $12-15K to ME, but doesn't mean it is worth that much to anybody else). #1 of 1,089 is actually still alive as I almost bought it a couple years ago but somebody beat me to it (It sold for $3,200 I believe). It is currently in Laguna Beach, CA but has some pretty significant issues with it.
You can't pick up the badges as they are all one of a kind but you may be able to find somebody to CNC you some replicas. You also said that it has a 22R with a 5 speed - that year came with a 20R with a 4 speed so that isn't the original motor and tranny
If you post some pictures, we'll be able to give you a better idea of the value of the truck.
11-04-2013, 10:35 AM
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I know the 22r and 5 spd have been swapped in. I only have one of the exterior badges, the rest are missing. The body and interior itself is in pretty rough shape, with minimal rust. There are only 3 spots of rust on the truck, but lots of dents. I will post some pics when i get out of school tonight. Sadly my dash badge is missing 
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11-04-2013, 11:16 AM
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Sorry that the pictures are a little blurry... Ill take better ones later. It was origionally a redish-orange, but it has been rattlecanned different colors
11-04-2013, 01:29 PM
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ok so i think i figured this picture thing out. the guy i bought it from told me on the phone it was a 20r with a 5spd. he didnt know anything about it. I think i got it for a steal at $650.
11-04-2013, 05:47 PM
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Wow.. I just want to punch something about that truck! Not really, but it's still so astounding how horribly people can treat vehicles, especially such a rare example like that! I mean, DIY paint is one thing. Not bothering to remove the exterior decals before paint is another. :anger:
11-04-2013, 07:33 PM
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Wow.. I just want to punch something about that truck! Not really, but it's still so astounding how horribly people can treat vehicles, especially such a rare example like that! I mean, DIY paint is one thing. Not bothering to remove the exterior decals before paint is another. :anger:
