The Old Wood Hauler: 1983 Toyota 4WD Build/Restoration

[mortonm]

I agree! Looks like the 31s are 30.8 and the 30s are 29.8. I like more of a skinny tire for this truck which is why I've been looking the the 30s. Firestone destination MT also as a 30x9.50 for a little cheaper.

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So the MT isn't bad, I just looked up the AT and it lists 29.5' a bit further off

 

[Derek24]

So the MT isn't bad, I just looked up the AT and it lists 29.5' a bit further off

Yeah for sure that's way off! I'll never put an AT on this truck, the look would not be right!

 

[mortonm]

Yeah for sure that's way off! I'll never put an AT on this truck, the look would not be right!

I really like the old school look of the firestone MT that you suggested. Would look great on this truck

 

[Derek24]

No real updates, just been driving it (now my DD) and using it how its been its whole life, hauling wood. This little truck is a tank, love it!

 

[toylandcruiser]

Toyotas are so BA. I love those trucks.


Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin

 

[Viggen]

How is the parts availability for the early trucks?

 

[wreckdiver1321]

I'm not really a Toyota guy, but I love that body style.

 

[Derek24]

How is the parts availability for the early trucks?

Pretty good. Seems like I can get everything for it pretty easy online. The 22r is widely used and known. Simple truck to work on. Being 31 years old now, its all stock, so you can see how reliable they are.

 

[Derek24]

Toyotas are so BA. I love those trucks.


Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin

Thanks! I think I like it more than my Tundra!

I'm not really a Toyota guy, but I love that body style.

Got to say they had more detail back then in designing these trucks. For being 31 years old it still looks good!

 

[Viggen]

Pretty good. Seems like I can get everything for it pretty easy online. The 22r is widely used and known. Simple truck to work on. Being 31 years old now, its all stock, so you can see how reliable they are.

Mechanicals are no big deal. What about window scrapers and windshield seals. Stuff like that available?

 

[Wainiha]

I also love the fact that you are selling the FJ to DD this thing. It is very nice. And 3000 acres in Napa...WOW!

 

[Derek24]

Mechanicals are no big deal. What about window scrapers and windshield seals. Stuff like that available?

It's all pretty easy to get. Rockauto has almost everything.

 

[Derek24]

I also love the fact that you are selling the FJ to DD this thing. It is very nice. And 3000 acres in Napa...WOW!

The fj is sold now! This truck is much easier to drive than the fj too. Yeah my uncle got lucky with that land in napa, very lucky.

 

[Retarius]

What spray did you use for the bed liner and how's it holding up? I need to do both the truck and my jeep this spring. I had used some duplicator spray can liner but that scratches off like it's nothing.

 

[Derek24]

What spray did you use for the bed liner and how's it holding up? I need to do both the truck and my jeep this spring. I had used some duplicator spray can liner but that scratches off like it's nothing.

I think I got the bed spray from homedepo. I know it was not duplicolor. It's holding up better than I thought it would. Two loads of wood not set easy in the bed and has not scratched. Be cool for your jeep, but I'd spend the money and lineX your truck!