73 Hilux Longbed

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  1. acehaole_73

    acehaole_73 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    Just picked up this 1973 Toyota Hilux Longbed recently. Was actually a long time Datsun 620 guy, but have recently converted to test my waters in the Toyota world. Great information in this forum and can't wait to get into the truck more and more.

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    acehaole_73, Jul 18, 2016
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    Perkolator Toyotaholic

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    Welcome -- Beautiful truck!
    Would love to see some build info
     
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  4. acehaole_73

    acehaole_73 Newbie

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    Thank you Perkolator! Havent figured out what direction to go to, but Im sure itll be a fun build.
     
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  5. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Looks pretty good. Welcome to TM
     
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    To me looks like you lowered it and for sure swapped wheels/tires. What's the specs?
     
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    Nice truck! Greetings from Las Vegas!
     
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    Very nice looking truck, feel free to put up some more pictures
     
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    Welcome! I likes :headbang:
     
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    i wish my was green not 1973 mustard yellow with rally strips on the hood
     
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    Yes lowered! 3 Coils up front new KYB shocks. 3" Belltech blocks in the rear.

    Wheels are Diamond Racing D-style
    15x8 Zero Offset
     
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  12. acehaole_73

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    Few more!

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    1973 DownLow
    1978 4x4

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  13. Perkolator

    Perkolator Toyotaholic

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    What size tires on those wheels? looks great

    ...1979 is first year of 4x4...
     
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    Probably manufactured late 78.
     
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    Truck looks great! I'm jealous.
     
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