The Raffaelli's Yota

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by Raffaelli, Apr 3, 2010.

  1. oahu grown

    oahu grown Toyotaholic

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    I dont believe its scrapped
     
  2. Raffaelli

    Raffaelli Toyotaholic

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    No. no guys its not.

    ^^ Rootbeer delux is an old friend of mine and he's just jealous he sold his toyota truck. :nana:


    My truck is sitting in my garage awaiting an alignment. I just removed my drop spindles and it looks pretty much like a 4wd now.

    I know its not "cool", but I need to use my truck for work purposes. Like hauling engines, axles and stuff. Just got tired of not being able to carry anything heavy. I already have another car for that.

    But the celica project did get scrapped. I did get my money back out of that thing :cry:

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  3. Raffaelli

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    Just to update this thread, in the past 3 YEARS!!! My dad mostly has been driving my truck. (Because his 4wd Chevy gets like 11mpgs).

    I've bought and sold mustangs. Bought a mercedes 190e, scrapped it, then bought another. I'm daily driving it now.

    My truck is currently out of commission. When my dad last drove it he blew the snot out of the driveshaft. It's been like 4 months laid up because I can't find a replacement.

    I'll have to have one custom made, and its a 3-400 dollar job (ouch!)

    Just letting people know I'm not done with this truck!
     
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  4. NashMan

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    Best get it made out of aluminum then if your going to replace it
     
  5. Raffaelli

    Raffaelli Toyotaholic

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    Had a one piece driveshaft made at a local drivetrain shop. Couldn't find a replacement 2 piece.

    Picking it up tomorrow, I'll post the progress as I install it.
     
  6. Raffaelli

    Raffaelli Toyotaholic

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    Just a quick update to those who are interested...

    Stuffed a 302 and t5 in the pickup and now have a few little things to iron out before I can drive it. Here's the "first run" video.

    Carb stuck at the end.



    More pics and stuff to come
     
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    That's fuckin' beast! I can't wait until it's sorted and driveable. That's gonna be nuts!
     
  8. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Thing sounds pissed the hell off
     

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