Well here goes, my first toyota build .....well really my first ever 4x4 build lol. Wish me luck...........

 

i cant even figure out how to get the spare tire down lol

 

If you dont have the stock bar and handle u can use a BIG Flathead screwdriver and a cresent wrench to turn it...thats what i just did. Soak the mechanism with WD40 too. good luck

 

I cut the chain lol

 

Well a few hours past and about 10 cut off wheels later and the bed is off! (dont know why Chilton did recomend this?) Holy rusted metal Batman.....

 

Man I love being on the west coast and not having to deal with rust.

What are your plans for it?

 

cutting off shock mounts rite now. When i get this back cleaned up weld in a shock relocate bar, new shackle mounts, leaf spring mounts, and then rust proof it and paint it. and then......

 

My buddy just came and put the windshield,side glass,and rear slider in for me

 

Besides the rust it looks like a solid truck. Should be a fun build. My 84 I'm building was a lot worse off than yours and with a lil love it's already starting to look a lot better. I feel ya on cut off wheels , I've bought so many in the last few months it ain't even funny.

 

What kind of motor is in this beast? I am guessing 22r, Looks like a lot of work but the body looks pretty straight and rust free from the pics. Good luck with it.

 

it's got a 22r with a 5 speed. And thanks guys I'm gonna chip away day by day

 

Sorry guys its been pretty cold so ive been chilllin and reading.... got a little done, got the tank cut out, and picked up some axles with 5.29 gears, 15x10" rims, and a set of thornturds

 

Looks like you are making some great progress. Just a little elbow grease and the frame will clean up nicely. Looks solid overall.

If you get another tire carrier, just let is soak in PB Blaster for a couple of days at a time and get after it with a wire brush. I have salvaged some really bad ones in the past. I just give it some used motor oil with a squirt can when I change my oil and it works when I need it. It is one of those things that can get overlooked until you need it.

 

Ya i wasnt planning on using it anyway so its cool. But i swear i looked up above the tire for a slot and i could see anything lol. Then im starring at it from under the truck going i know its gotta be easier then this lol. so i said screw im gonna just cut it.

 

Well got a lot of grinding,sanding,and wire brushing done today. Getting the back half prepped for rust encapsulator and paint. Picked this up yesterday

 

Sorry for the delay guys... I finally got some nice weather. Got the back stripped and painted with rust encapulator. Found a Rodent living under my hood. Some well needed parts came in today. Also getting the frontend ready for some bracing and painting starting with this bracket.

 

Happy Easter everyone! what do you know another nice day in south eastern Michigan. Getting the rearend stripped down for paint. maybe move on to the front end if i get time.

 

Well no painting, seeing every time i try to work on the truck it rains Figured i could keep the build alive by adding a picture of my new wheels and tires 35"x16" boggers, on M/T 15" wheels. I couldnt rock those thornbirds.

 

got off work early me and a few buddies lifted the cab off. time to get to sanding.

 

Great progress ! Frame looks awesome . Good choice on davez , going to be making a order to them this or next week. I'm Jelous of the tires. I need some before I mount new wheels.