I got her 6 months ago, It was a long trip that took around 14ish hours. This is my 6th toyota pickup, and I'm sure it won't be my last!

Here is a short up-to date list of what I have done in the past 6 months.
*3'' blocks in the rear
*Cranked torsion bars (not really a mod )
*15x10 et-45 ARE AR-15 with 205/50/15

I also just completed my custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosure. With 2 12's, 3 4 1/2's and 2 6 1/2's. The seat actually sets all the way back!

I also just started on the 20r/22r hybrid swap. Although it will probably be a long process.

ON TO THE PICTURES!!! Then until Now...









Then I got my wheels, drop blocks, and headlights.







Then I test fitted the wheels. SO MUCH POKE!



Then the drop!

 

Next I got the wheels on.



I'm working on going lower. Go cart stance FTW!







I also got a GRIProyal wheel.

I still need to replace the axle bearings so I pulled the bed off.





I also ripped the torsion bar out. Its all good though

Now onto the fiberglass enclosure!
We started the glassing, and installing the radio.













And the speakers

The old dash speaker

And the new dash speaker

ready to go in

We got all the box sided up.

The sides



The top enclosure

A (very) rough mock up.

The GRIProyal wheel

All the pieces mounted.



Fabric laid down

Fiberglass down

Cleaned up and ready for bondo





Primer

Paint

And Clear



Almost done

The worst picture of them all!

I will have better ones next update. Next up is custom fiberglass flares to make her sit flush.

Stay Tuned!

 

Oh and the 20r/22r hybrid swap!






The 20r head, off and ready for the machine shop.

 

god im jealous, badass!!!!!!!! just got my 8th toy last month and we must have been seprated at birth or you can read my thoughts because you have nailed to a T my plans for my newest toy. where you hail from if your close enough im going to have to have you build and ship me a custom box that is sick dont need it painted just primer and possibly two 10s and two 6x9s instead of your setup im too poor for all that electronics

 

oh whats the production date of your truck its pretty rare to see a 81 with round lights also yours is a factory 5spd i had to swap my 79 to a 5 you got lucky there also if you can post what trans/rear combo you have that would be cool [p.s. rekey the torsions so you dont hang another one up ]

 

Awesome man! Loving it!

 

super sick! what hub adapter did you use for the wheel? picked me up an Izumi wheel!

 

you need some fender flares to hide that gap! Wheels look great, would look greater tucked under a flare!

 

nICE!

 

Thanks man! I'm in ga. About 30 min north of Atlanta, I might be able to do something for ya. I just need to talk to my buddy who has been helping me build mine. Really the electronics weren't that expensive, I probably have roughly 200 bucks in all of it (not counting the glass and paint).

As far as the truck goes I think its an 81. I will have to check the vin tag tonight to make sure, could be an 80 though. I've had so many lately I kinda get the confused I will also rekey the new torsion bar I get. But eventually they will be gone completly!

Thank you! You truck is amazing btw!

Its a grant hub for a early 90's toy. Not a perfect fit but it works!

 

I have a set of zg flares made for an old datsun, but they weren't what I was looking for, so I'm going to custom make my own!

Thanks man! I love the fab work going into your truck, its phenomenal!

 

Very nice man, I like the wheels!!

 

how do you not cave in your fenders with that much wheel sticking out

 

Easy... You set yer bumpstops to stop the wheel from making contact right before.

Jd.... How did you rip your torsion out?

 

Thanks fellas! SD got it right, I just cranked the torsion bars down to where it sat just right.

Well long story short about how I ripped it out, my garage has a steep angle. I wasn't thinking of that when I backed out and...bam it ripped right off. I believe Ashton has a replacement for me though!

 

Well I dont like loud music but this truck is the bees knees. Seriously gotta know what year it is because its got everything i want my 79 to have, round lights, buckets, 22r, 5sp, and the same interior plus some nice things!!!.

 

Followed the build on S|W. Nice build Mr. milano_red.

 

Nice build! What'd ya use for your front lip?

 

Well I'm picking the truck up from my buddy's house Saturday, so then I can start working on it every night after work again!

Who are you on S | W? And thanks!

The front a late 80's ranger. I have before and after pics somewhere I just have to find them haha

 

Its been a while! I have had alot of ****ty things going on for the past few months but I did make it out to a big show

Here are the most recent pics from SoWo 13 in Helen, GA



And behind the daily.


I'm about to start hitting it hard again to get ready for a show in August. So more updates will come soon!