mgb2's 1981 Pickup Build-Up Thread
 

The project begins....
Long time Toyota owner, but my first in-depth build so be gentle. Any ideas and/or suggestions? (sorry for the cell phone pics)

I wish that was in my yard!!
As far as suggestions.. I would take my time and systematically go through every nook and cranny of that thing.
My next build will be one like that and I plan to tackle it in sections, motor, front end, suspension, etc.
Yotatech is the best place to get advice about how to proceed.
Remember to post pictures!! :guitar:

Tell us what your plans for the truck are so that we can help you spend your money:D

-are you looking for a weekend trail runner/Dailydriver, deep mud, full blown rockcrawler, restoration?

I think you can fix your grill easily...looks like somebody broke it trying to get to the hood latch...

Simply restoration and trail riding. Honestly just fixing it up for my dad. I told him i was taking the truck to just get it running again; but i wanna take it back to him running and looking good again and also wanna lift it with bigger wheels/tires. Kind of a suprise and a thank you to him.

4" lift
 

Finally received and installed a 4" Pro-Comp lift...(again, sorry for the cell phone pic)

That looks pretty good up in the air like that.

Man that is so awesome for you to do that for your dad! kudos. Im SO selfish compared to you, i just bought an 81 for my self. :( lol ill keep my eye on this thread and can't wait for updates.

I always liked the look of 1st gen's with shells.

Wheels and Tires
 

Got my tires and wheels today (already had the wheels for awhile).....35" BFG KM2's with 15x10 wheels.

Installed wheels & tires
 

It's not running again...but it looks good just sitting there!!! Suprisingly no rubbing at all; and you never realize how small the original size tires are until compared to the new ones.

Fire!
 

I've had the truck parked at my buddy's dad's house while we've been working on it; then friday night the carport caught fire! Luckily every one is okay, however, the toyota....not so much:(

oh no! best wishes and best of luck to you and your father.

wow .. thats to bad ..

but that wont stop you .. right ?


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[QUOTE=slacker;51503835]wow .. thats to bad ..

but that wont stop you .. right ?


absolutely not...it needed some type of a new bed anyway, this was just not the exact motivation i was looking for to go get a new one.:fire2:

I knew there was something about not having a son I was missing! Seriously tho, I know your dad is proud of you. When your done with that one I got one you can do for me! LOL.

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good man ... press on !!!!


not sure what your "pocket book" is like .. but I know a guy that builds fiberglass beds :) http://www.toyotafiberglass.com



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personally id loose the topper. looks like a grandpa drives it... just sayin

but its a good lookin truck from what youve done with it

Love the truck...what I wanna know is wtf started the fire? I need to know how that went down...Jesus Christ!!

Someone would be losing a finger or something.

Id do a flatbed. Its just what you do when the first gen bed fall apart...plus they look sweet. All you would have to do is read toyospearo's flatbed thread...and you'd be hooked.