gieselman

Got a 82 Toyota on a 79 frame
Has a weber carb 3 inch lift on 33's
The down fall is the rear end is Lincoln locked.
I plan on liftin her
Get rid of the rust
And haven't decided to replace the bed or
Build a flat bed

A little about me
In the army just got back from afgan
Had a 88 for a while got rid of it now wanted to get back into the yota world!

gieselman

Here's some more pics

HighLux

ahhh the beginning of another first gen build. Like watching a baby be born.

gieselman

Yes I'm really excited to start digging into her

Roark

Your obsession for 1st gens is doggedly devoted, man. Were you suckled as a baby boy inside one? Haha

Roark

This truck has some promise.. But any reason why you're against the Lincoln locker? Friend of mine runs one and he likes it!

gieselman

I don't like the fact you always engaged so going around turn tears up tires, and makes it difficult to turn. I had a buddy whos jeep was Lincoln locked and got on it in gravel and then went onto pavement snapped a axle shaft didn't realize it for a couple days. can be very dangerous. if its strictly a toy I could understand but I wanna be able to d/d this truck if I have to.

83 trail rig

Same with spools I ran one in my big block bronco on 40"s broke many axles mostly on pavement

gieselman

my fenders came in today, broke a couple bolts didn't have time to go to the parts store so I replace them when I get her panted, fenders didn't come with a antenna hole gonna try cb antenna look when I replace the radio. Also just gotta do some trimming on the front of the fender.

Terrys87

iTrader: (1)

Welcome to Yotatech and it is looking like you are getting alot of the rust out. I got to go camping in the deserts a couple of times my self. Was at Riley a while back and didnt see many Toyotas up there. Looking forward to your build.

gieselman

Thanks! And ya there's really not a huge crowd but I don't like to follow the pack that much

gieselman

So I'm stilling trying to figure out the bed issue, to either replace or build a flat bed what's a replacement bed running theses haven't had any real luck find them in the classifieds

83 trail rig

toyota fiberglass . Com

kawazx636

iTrader: (3)

I searched for nearly two years for a good original bed with absolutely no luck. Given your central location in the States, your search range is pretty beneficial for positive results - you'll want to scope out the junk yards in the dry areas of Nevada, California, Arizona and New Mexico to get a good rust free bed, but there still is no guarantees and they are only becoming more rare as they get hacked up or beat against rocks and tree.

I ended up buying my bed from Corey at ToyotaFiberglass.com. The price is steep and may not be worth it to you unless you are doing a full restoration like I am (and obviously have the money). Mine came up to roughly $3,200 shipped. That includes the shortbed, tailgate, tailgate hardware fuel door and mounting hardware. All I should have to do is paint it, install the tail lights and bolt it on. I've heard nothing but good about his products and I know that the longevity will far exceed any restored original steel bed. It does take a while to get a bed from him because he is so backed up with orders, but from my experience so far the guy is really great to do business with - He truly believes in his products. My bed was actually shipped out last week and should be here in a couple days. I plan on posting pictures and a thorough review of the bed upon receiving it so people know just what they are getting - I'm almost certain that it will meet AND exceed all of my expectations.

gieselman

Thanks! I look forward to see the bed on your truck when it comes in!!

83 trail rig

You can also get bed sides if a full bed is not what your looking for

gieselman

What type of horsepower can these drive train handle thinking about dropping a 1jz out of a supra in her and run 37's

HighLux

Do not choose the darkside Luke. It will consume you.

Use the force.

83 trail rig

I'm JEDiWiThaREDi on ps3 and some others like Instagram and JEDi is my nick name

gieselman

Thanks for the input!