Hey all! I wanted to post here and let everyone know that I am the owner of the real, screen used 1985 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab 4x4 that was used in both Back to the Future II and III. We are currently in the midst of a full blown restoration to bring the truck back to brand new condition as it was seen on screen. We are posting on a regular basis on our Facebook page, titled "Marty's Truck Restoration". Here is a link:


https://www.facebook.com/martystruckrestoration


Please feel free to check it out! This week we will start to post pics of the actual restoration itself. If you have any questions, feel free to email or message me here or on the Facebook page. Thanks for looking and enjoy! I know I am! I posted this in the "off topic" section as well, but figure it would be easier to find here, thanks!

 

How did you come about owning it? Look forward to your build.

 

Good question! We (my Dad and I) are massive BTTF fans, as well as being gearheads on top of that. It started with a few DeLoreans (naturally) one of which we converted into a screen accurate Time Machine. Our website is www.88mphtimemachine.com . Then we heard that an actual screen used DeLorean from BTTF III was coming up for auction. Since there were only three of the original seven left, and two of the three were still owned by Universal Studios, we knew that if we ever wanted to own the real deal this would be our only chance. Well, we ended up buying that car and since then have made many friends in the BTTF community including a group of guys going by the name TMR, for Time Machine Restoration, that were in the midst of restoring the hero DeLorean, known as the "A" car. It was used as the hero vehicle in all three movies and was in bad shape but these guys took it upon themselves to restore it to its former glory and it is now on display at Universal Studios Theme Park in Hollywood. These guys got wind that the truck was found for sale on, of all places, Craigslist! They purchased it and since they were just finishing their build of the time machine were in no position to start another huge build. They called us, struck a deal and we purchased it from them. We are very proud to have not one but two screen used vehicles from BTTF III! Thanks for your question and if anyone has others, I would be happy to answer them.

 

awesome!

 

Just wait til she's done!!!!! 22re is building a killer motor for her, it is going to be fantastic! Needles would definitely have to think twice about racing Marty McFly now! What's the matter Needles, Chicken?

 

You need to post some pictures and stuff on here as well, since you already started a build thread. I know a lot of people, me included, loath Facebook and will not go there to see your work.

 

Agreed.....

 

I hear ya there gents! I appreciate it for what it is but definitely am not a huge fan. So here are a few pics of the truck as we purchased it. Get the barf bags out! Each week we are posting new pics on the FB page so I will post them here as well. Thanks very much for looking!

 

Apparently the previous owner did not care to preserve its awesomeness. Glad you are bringing it back to its former glory.

 

You are right about that! He is a Denver Broncos fan, hence the hideous color scheme. As a fan not only of these amazing trucks but of the movie franchise it is a privilege and an honor to bring it back to its former glory!

 

More pics!

 

I wanted to share some more pics of the build, starting with the dismantling of the truck. This is being performed at Greg's Restoration in Rutland, MA which works out great as it is very close to us. Enjoy the pics with more to come soon! Remember, facebook users can follow the build at Marty's Truck Restoration.

 

More pics!

 

I feel like i should be listening to HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS right now!!

 

Absolutely! "Back in Time" or "Power of Love", either one works!

 

That's awesome!! I always wondered what happened to this truck, I remember watching that movie when I was 6-7 yrs old and thinking how cool that truck looked. I am sure it is the reason why so many people love old toyota trucks today. Amazing story too, however when I saw what it looked like before you got it, this is what came to mind:

 

I wish my runner had a flux capacitor.

 

Thanks and yes, that is exactly what we thought when we first laid eyes on it! It is absolutely the truck that turned a generation on to Toyota trucks, including me. I can tell you that the orange paint is history and it is on its way back to its former glory. We have a killer Stage 2.5 being built by 22re in Cali and an awesome LC Engineering stainless exhaust system. It will be totally stock otherwise and use all original Toyota parts. It is going to be fantastic!

 

Ah yes…..and it can!

http://www.bttf.net/Back_to_the_Futu...or_p/21014.htm

 

Anymore specs on the motor? What does stage 2.5 include?