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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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1979 Toyota Pickup Build

This is my 79 toyota pickup. It was converted to the square head lights in my opinion i like it better. But the story goes, I was looking for a used tranny for my 89 Toyota pickup and one of my buddies new a guy who had some . So sitting in his yard was this mess. I had been looking for a while for something cheap to throw together and build up a wheeler. Although it was a mess for 800 bucks and two complete 22r engines i couldn't pass it up.

This is how she sat when i found her





Set some wheels under it and brought it home







As for most of these old pickups the rust inside the floor pan wasnt to bad



Then began to rebuild an engine so it was fresh





After the engine was in and running the rear work begun, sanding and prepping for paint . Decided to go with the easily paintable white . Not to sure how im feeling the bobbed bed right now . Was on it already when i found it. But eventually one day ill throw a normal size one on there!









A buddy of mine had some fresh white doors already couldnt pass em up for 50 bucks for the set of complete doors









Now to the paint





I think it came together pretty nicely






Now that i have the paint all on it was time for the goodies to go on

ALL PRO lift



And the hy steer. couldn't go without it




A framed the rear shocks





AND this is how she sits as of right now!


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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Wow! Nice find for that price and two motors. Good job on the paint too. Was it a single stage job? Im looking do that to mine one day, my friends have the equipment for it I can use. Love the way it looks lifted. Keep up tje good work!
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Great looking truck. Its a wonder what a little elbow grease and time can produce
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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looks amazing! def gonna be a wheeler by any means, wish i could find something like that
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks Everyone! it has been quite the project . @83toyota88 The paint was single stage industrial paint that i picked up at my local parts store . The paint was very cheap. I think it cost like 18 bucks for the gallon
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Just saw this on the Seattle CL and I knew I had seen on here! Why are ya sellin'?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3367170773.html
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NickMiller
Just saw this on the Seattle CL and I knew I had seen on here! Why are ya sellin'?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3367170773.html
I am just Testing waters to see what I can get offered for it .
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Decided against the All Pro Springs , Sat around and though about how much im going to wheel this thing and decided it was very little and i wasnt to happy with how big the 6in springs were.

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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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Hey bud,
Do you remember where the fuel pump is im tryin to build my grandfathers up
Because thats what he wants
If you think you could help in any way
I'd appreciate it thanks!

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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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His sixth photo shows your fuel pump, its the golden round pieces bolted to the block in front of his carb
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 01:58 PM
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Wheres the fuel line filter he never had to change it lol sorry but thank you for helping.
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, your looking for the fuel filter then?
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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Yes sir.
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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On my 79 it's located on the passenger fender well by the firewall
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks maybe i can get it workin haha ours works the gas isnt gettin to the carburetor though...
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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Wow, that's a lot of work! Huge transformation, it came a long way. Definitely something i don't see everyday. Your 79 looks awesome already.
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Old May 4, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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whats the month if uk that sir because

On my i dont have mine in ether the passenger finder or mounted to the engine
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