Hi this is my first post and recently my marine diesel teacher is allowing me to bring in a diesel engine of my choice to rebuild in class this semester.
Soo I found a clean apparently no rust 1984 diesel Toyota pickup with the long bed for little to nothing. I know nothing about these trucks except that they are THE truck to have and that Marty Mcfly himself owned one. http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/5786350334.html Here is the link I am going to give the guy a call tomorrow and ask him more about it, ill keep you guys updated. Is there anything I should know about this truck like common problems or anything of that matter? I will primarily be using this truck as a daily commuter/project truck and also where is the best place to get parts for such an old Toyota.

I'm glad to be a member of yotatech and appreciate all the knowledge everyone here has to offer, Thanks

 

That looks like a very clean survivor.

Those early Toyota diesels are not exactly common in the US.

I don't know much about their specs; is it equipped with turbo??

Too bad it's not a 4x4.

 

I'm not sure I'll find out if it has the turbo tommorow hopefully , I'm just happy it's a diesel. Also how do you know it's not a 4x4?

 

I can see what appears to be 5 lug wheels, where 4x4s' have 6 lugs, and what looks to be the small tin 2wd front wheel spindle cap.

I guess I could be wrong, but I don't think so.

 

pretty sure there were never any US spec Turbo diesels.
NA toyota diesels are sorta gutless
A company I worked in the 80's had a couple, they ran forever, got great mileage but be sure to give yourself time when pulling out so you can get up to speed

 

Definitely 2wd. Still a nice cleantruck at a good price. If you dont need 4x4 or are planning to convert to 4x4, this appears to be a great candidate

 

That looks like a great truck. A friend had a 2WD 22R (gas) and it was like riding in a sports car compared to my '88 4Runner. I hope you do a build thread because Toyota diesels are not common. You probably know the big thing to look out for is frame rust but I would be surprised if you found it on that truck.

 

it's located in missouri but the guy is advertising it in south florida? i'd be real suspicious... the price is too good to be true as well.

 

Waal OP, didya get to see this jewel in person???

 

Not many of those around here!