Here is my story.

Girlfriends neighbor was getting rid of his barely running '76 longbed, told me for 2 cases of beer it could be mine. Next day comes, I bring the guy his beer and get a truck lined up to tow off for me and bam, another truck for me. I'm more into 4x4 toyotas, but I couldn't let this thing go to the junkyard and get crushed.

The rear passenger side of the bed was in a crash which smashed in the light housing, slightly dented the bed, and screwed up the tailgate. Owner threw in a straight gate, blue in color. Also threw in the complete taillight lens, housing and harness, this saved me lots of future time looking. This all was back around October/November. Couple months go by to now, February, I spot a nice bed at junkyard, asked if I could sawzall off the corner I need, they said no, so I purchased the whole thing, and the front headlight surround (with emblem!), both yellow in color, $250. Found good seats for $50 out of a Hilux Chinook. So currently have $300 and 2 cases of quality (not) Icehouse into the thing. This is how it sits now.

Plans for motor, I have a 22RE given to me by a buddy, needs rebuilt, but that is what will be dropped in. The 20R in there now has a terrible rod knock. Possibly upgrade the 4spd to a 5spd transmission, but that'll be decided down the road when the motor is closer to being done.

Plans for suspension, 3 inch lowering blocks in rear, lowering springs or cut stock ones in front. New shocks. (this is where I need your guys' help, need good opinions on brands, best way to lower truck, etc.)

Other plans, I liked the stock white steelies after I took the ugly hubcaps off, so I'll run those for a while. But I really like the gold Eneki 92 wheels, maybe look for a set of those down the road. Body status, keep it looking like Frankenstein for now, no paint or anything. I got the truck for cheap, it's pretty much staying that way.

Pictures now,













Next to my '98 4Runner and my 5VZ swapped '88 4Runner








More pictures to be edited in.

This is how the truck is as of now, more to come.

 

you guys are so lucky to have these things rust free out west! Digging all the different color body panels

 

its a Harlequin! jk, Nice save cool truck!

 

I could do without the different colors, someday way down the road I'll have it painted, I think a shade of blue would look cool. Just needed it straight for the most part as of now. Yes I've heard from a few people now it's a toyota harlequin haha.

 

Welp, that was quick, plans might be changing and I could possibly be getting another truck here soon, this one could be for sale as of next week. For some reason I can't post here in the classifieds here but, if I do sell, will post up the craigslist link here. If anyone has interest please reply here.

 

If anyone is interested. 1976 Toyota Hilux Longbed Pickup, Needs Work, Extra Parts

 

'72 RN14 I picked up yesterday. Build thread coming soon.

 

I'm curious how much it'd be for just the emblem (i have a grille and a half, don't need another whole one)

 

Possibly, I might want to sell it complete with grille, but I'll let you know if I sell it without.

 

Damn that hood scoop on the 4runner is pimp!

 

i feel like buying a truck like that simply for the lights on the front quarter panels, amazing find their chief.

 

3.4 swap bud, had to hide the hole in the hood with something.

 

Truck sold. Build thread for '72 below.

http://www.toyotaminis.com/forum/bu...72-hilux-soon-2rz-swapped-build-thread-16061/