The First Gen Pickup/Hilux (79-83) Thread

[Mojavejohn]

That's a good looking ride.

 

[bigdave75]

My 1980

One of my favorite trucks ever, always loved that color!

 

[borison]

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Sooooooo lust worthy.

 

[mdwreckdiver]

Thanks Y'all, I've put a lot of blood sweat and tears to get it there.

 

[SFROMAN]

Mdwreckdiver

What is the part number for that cover on ur bed? And how well does it seal the bed area. I need a cover for my bed bot do not want something that I can remove and put on myself. This seems to be the solution.

Thanks in advance

 

[shauniscndn]

Sfroman

Looks like a Softtopper

Softtopper.com

 

[mdwreckdiver]

Yes, shauniscndn is correct, I purchased the top through Soft-topper.

It was one of my best additions to the truck. It functions flawlessly, easy to operate, no wind noise, and it is securely fastened to/seals the bed. I installed it in my garage in about an hour with basic tools and a cordless drill.

My only "complaint" is that visibility is limited when backing up due to the lack of windows on the sides. Its not a big issue and something I just deal with.

All in all I'd give the product 5 stars and would highly recommend it.

 

[hcpope]

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Could you give me some info on those seats and console? Basically, what brand and where did you get them? I got buckets in mine out of something else. They are too high though and I'm tired of bouncing my noggin off the roof. Yours seem a bit lower.

Beautiful truck. Do you daily drive it?

 

[mdwreckdiver]

The console is Rugged Ridge: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FAIA6U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It fits perfectly (butts right up to the shifter plate). I paid $120-140 which I thought was pretty reasonable. I may eventually use it as a template to make a more solid one, leather wrapped to match the seats but for now it works great-no complaints.

The seats are from a Honda S2000 (eBay), lol. And yes, they fit great. I did have to drill some new holes, use some backing plates, and spacers but they rock. I got the seat belt retainers from a Celica (eBay) which screwed right into the sides of the seats where the Honda ones were originally. The seats and seat belts all function flawlessly.

Thanks! Yes, it is my daily drive.

here is the link to my thread on it: http://www.yotatech.com/f197/northern-virginia-1981-toyota-hilux-sr5-4x4-293864/index3.html

 

[red EOD veteran]

Just picked up this 82 over the weeend. 22r, 5 speed 2wd long bed that runs/drives great. Bed has rust holes in multiple spots but the rest of the body and frame look pretty good.

 

[TrucMan]

Don't know if Iv put this up yet but this is mine.



Almost perfectly original 22r with less than 180xxx original miles. Still running Aisin carb, soon to change though. I'm about to drop 5.29s in, the 4.37s make driving more work than needs be.
It was built a wheeler and I'm slowly changing her to an exploration/overlander. She's my DD.


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[plainjaneFJC]

That's an interesting DD.

 

[TrucMan]

That's an interesting DD.

Ha, that's putting it mildly. It actually rides great and cruises (with the 4.37s) at 65mph. I can't complain. I own a 2002 Tacoma as well but I don't drive it as often.


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[hcpope]

Just discovered this:

https://youtu.be/iqwnr2sza_o

 

[99 sr5 highlander]

Just picked up this 83 Pickup. All original condition with power steering and A/C.