Here's a few rare parts that I haven't stumbled across:
*Chrome headlight doors (in good condition)
*Side mirrors (The small plastic ones that come in black or chrome - preferred chrome)
*Rear view mirror (Original quality, not the cheap plastic one)
*Radio antenna
*Steering column shaft u-joints (I finally found them from Rock Auto - Beck Arnley part #1020288)
*Full chrome front bumper (the style one WITHOUT the bumper ends - full metal wrapped around to the fenders)
*Door sill trim
*Seat belt bolts (the original 11MM kind, not the 7/16-20 kind)
*Factory rear fender flares
*Grille emblems (that don't cost $80)
*Lock cylinder set (matching doors, ignition and gas door - WITH ONE KEY)
*And obviously a rust free, unmolested bed (gave up on that and ordered a fiberglass bed from Corey)

I'm sure there are more that I will think of, but these are the ones that I have come across in my build

 

That's an easy fix, just take the cylinders out of the doors, and have them matched to the ign. key at a key shop. Cost me 20 bucks for both doors and the gas cap door.

 

i am going to sell some front 79-83 mud flaps on ebay soon but i need about 12 more posts before i can let you guys know.

 

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(sorry, I'm new here)
Is the bed a log bed by chance, and what color? The truck I'll probably get has one with a bad dent in the back.

 

Hi all - I'm new to Yotatech... Restoring '83 4x4 SR5... Looking for original chrome 15" rims & door panels. Any help greatly appreciated!

I have found many of the items other folks are looking for through Griffith Motors on ebay... Lots of OEM/NOS stuff for 1st gen... Most important w/b new dash - cannot find anywhere else.

 

^^Ssssssh... Don't let everybody know about that little honey hole

 

Looking for 83 rear mud flap brackets, believe 79 thru 83 are the same. Been looking for a while hopefully someone has a set out there.

 

JRB - I definitely spotted a few of the mud flap brackets while in Yota Jims yard in CO a month ago. He'd ship'em to you.

Kawa - G.M. is excellent... Found a few more items from them earlier today that Mike had failed to mention one of the times I was hitting him up for parts... I'd love to walk that storage room! I've researched NOS OEM parts pretty hard over the past 4 months - are there other yota dealers that still have parts? Or, did Griffith buy 'em all out!? Anyway - love what you did to the blue truck... Engine detail was awesome! Like others, I'm sure my son and I will use the work you did to do ours later this winter.... Also, saw pics of your blue beauty w/for sale in the window... Did you sell it?

 

Oh, I know they are good and I have bought a lot of parts from them, but I just like to selfishly keep them a secret until my truck is done so that I can score all the parts that I may need.

That picture of my truck with the for sale sign was from the day I bought it. Definitely not for sale but I suppose everything is for sale for the right price... And it's not a "Blue Beauty" anymore (never really was a beauty when it was blue - I hated that color). It's turning red these days:










And has a much better bed (I hated that stepside bed too)

 

BnY- how do I get a hold of Yota Jim to check for brackets, I bought a set of 84 brackets off E-bay that Will probably work but would prefer 83 brackets.

Kawa - like the red, my 83 was stock red, still has original paint

 

JRB - Yota Jim has a toyota only salvage yard... It is amazing! I stopped there on drive back from cali this summer after picking up my truck. His direct number is 303-505-5119... http://www.yodajims.com/Yoda_Jims/Home.html
He will have just about anything you can think of. I left there with the back of my truck full of goodies for $500. Your truck looks awesome in stock red! Good luck with the brackets! Let me know if you run across door panels, rims & also looking for the original stereo - upgrade/40 watt electronic model. I had it in one of my first toyotas.

 

Kawa - i like the red... Looks great! Also, wanted to let you know I read through you desmog post tonight... Great job! Love the pics - definitely gives me more confidence to just jump into dismantling mine.

Also, was going to ask you where you get your paint and supplies online? I've painted a few cars over the years. However - it has been over 10 years now and my equipment is a bit out of date. I'm currently putting in a vent in the garage so that I can work on the truck/hopfully paint too this winter.

 

I believe I may have some emblems. I will take a couple photos and you can make an offer.. I will ship them.. I don't really need them..

 

Definitely post some pictures of what emblems you have. I may be interested in them as well. Thanks!

 

Hi
I am after buying a 1982 4x4 Hilux and it is missing everything. Still driving, no surprise there. I need some wings/fenders and they are advertised online, but when I try to buy them I get a no they are sold.
For now I need a offside wing/fender as my wing is rotten.
I just want to keep her alive for now and use it while I build my house and then work on it after I'm finished using it for work.

 

where are u ?

 

I am in Ireland. There are about 3 rn46s driving here

 

We can ship have a look here http://www.toyotafiberglass.com

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Is there a forum for 84-88 rare parts? Couldn't find one.