The tan one is a 1985 and my BIL and the camo one is a 1984 and mine.

 

thanx myyota, my rig is put away for the winter, but it won't be long now and I'll have it out...with avengeance. I'm pouring in a little more $ into her aswell but I will definately be posting tons of shots soon.

 

Wow, that thing is sick!

 

I agree with the above dude; we need more shots of Pie's ride... especially interior shots; doesn't matter if it looks like crap inside or not.

 

So here ya go, I just went out and shot these quickly:

 

Oh, yeah- here's my parts truck- 84 22r (used by the firedepartment to practice with the jaws of life) but the drivetrain and motor all worked when donated.

 

That is amazing! I hope my 85 looks that nice when I get it done!!

 

gosh pie u have a very nice rig cant wait 4 more pics and maybe video!!!!!!!!!

 

even the junker looks like it's got some nice wheels/tires there.

but the interior pics... so schwing!!!
I'm feeling some recurve here...

 

Well, inspired by positive feedback and nice weather, I took the rig out a snapped a couple of shots yesterday. The trail gear rear bumper is a recent addition. Thanks for the nice comments everyone.

 

gosh man that thing is flippin clean she must stay locked up in that shed 4ever huh?

 

Well starting this spring its my daily driver, I will split the duties between it and my motorcycle. I've only owned it about 8 months. It belonged to a very anal older person who barely drove it at all. It was in stock form. Since I took it over I promised myself I wouldn't expose it to the sand and salt of winter; but once that's gone I will be enjoying it, not hiding it.

 

I have to say, even though it is modded a bit; that is proly the best looking origional 4rnr I have ever seen. congrats to you sir, hope you keep it a
long time!!!
By the way, can I be in your will?

 

1985 Base pickup - been driving it in the CO mountains and cross country for about 1.5 years.

 

There's the latest updates to my side project.... still need to make the deck and fenders for the bed, mount my lights, & give the whole thing a new paint job.......

It's powered by a 231ci buick V6, with an aluminum intake and holley 4 bbl carb, stainless long tube headers, straight pipe exhaust, and a TH350 transmission with Downey offroad t-case adapter.

 

hears my 85 still in the works

 

Wow, that is soooo nice. That paint doesn't look quite as dark as mine, does it look that "bright" in real life?

I was thinking about putting some of those flares on mine to cover the rust (or actually, I'll cut the rust off and was thinking of just folding a new lip or the flares) and I'm so pleased you posted pics of yours so I know just what they'd look like.
Now, as much as I do seriously love your rig, I happy to have in mine the fancy OEM stereo\equalizer; SR5 seats; electric windows and a few other amenities.

How many 4runners have a rear heater? This is my 4th '85 4runner and I've never seen a rear heater before... and it kicks arse! Very hot!

I do plan on some body work this summer. Will change springs for a slight lift, add a winch, dual optimas, compressor and a dingin' selectable front locker if I could find one for a reasonable price.

 

Quote: dingmanHow many 4runners have a rear heater? This is my 4th '85 4runner and I've never seen a rear heater before... and it kicks arse! Very hot!


Every first gen i've owned has had a rear heater, i guess i've never heard of them not having one, but yes, they do kick arse!!

 

yeah my 85 had a rear heater also. . . . . . . . come to think of it so did my buddys.

 

nice runner