Hola from the land of Hurricanes & Tropical Storms: MIAMI '93 Hilux Restoration

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  1. The Jewish Guy

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    Hey guys...

    I am the new old guy on the block ( New to the forum, Old guy in real life)

    I am from Miami, FL

    I bought this '93 truck for $ 400.00 from a friend of mine... He was T-boned by an old lady with no insurance and now I have the truck.

    1993 Toyota Hilux, Shortbed, Dropped (Lowered) , Centerline Aluminum Wheels, Wide low profile tires,

    So far I have replaced the following:
    - Front fenders $28.00 each
    - Hood $76.00
    - Radiator Support $54.00
    - Chrome grille $36.00
    - Toyota Chrome Logo Badge Emblem $19.00
    - Valance $18.00
    - Front bumper $57.00
    - New Bumper Bracket Driver Left Side "Ebay" $11.19
    - New Bumper Bracket Driver Right Side "Ebay" $11.19
    - Front Euro turn signals $27.80
    - Corner Euro marker lights " Ebay" $49.99
    - Bosch Water Pump $23.00
    - Bando Alternator Drive Belt $4.80
    - Bando AC Drive Belt $6.00
    - Headlight buckets pr. $40.00
    - Radiator Overflow Tank $15.00
    - Windshield Washer Tank $15.00
    - Stant Oil Filler Cap "Ebay" $4.30
    - Sunbelt Radiator NEW $53.00
    - Radiator Cooling Fan off '94 Mercury Sable "Junkyard" $35.00
    - Sunbelt AC Condenser $72.00
    - Sunbelt AC Drier $7.00
    - Drier tube Aluminum line "Dealer" $42.00
    - Rubber Hood stops $ $2.65 each x 2 = $5.30
    - Rad support Bolt bushing " Dealer" $4.68
    - Right Door window " Ebay" $ 55.00
    - Windshield Brand New Installed $150.00
    - Mirrors "Toyota Mini forum" $25.00
    - Rear Tailight Euro Lenses $24.50
    - Diamondplate Westin Chrome Rear Bumper "Streetside" $212.00
    - Rear bumper brackets for above $49.00
    - Radiator Fluid "NAPA" $10.64
    - Ignition Distributor "Ebay" $45.00

    Total Parts for Now: $1,303.75


    Collision Restoration, Bodywork & Paint will be $ 1,500.00


    I have bought most of the body panels brand new inexpensively
    because I have a wholesale dealer account but if you should need anything and i can help let me know.

    You can follow the build on the following link:
    http://www.toyotaminis.com/forum/bu...25/93-hilux-build-miami-head-collision-16372/

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    After:

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  2. Turbo Blow Through

    Turbo Blow Through Addict

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    Well that one was definetly hurt!! Welcome to the forum seems like you have come along way and only have a small part of the trip left. Good job on straightening it out. Not everyone has that ability.
     
  3. scrub88

    scrub88 Toyotaholic

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    I see you got it straightend out and edged in . You going back with the oem white or adding a pearl or flake to it ?
     
  4. The Jewish Guy

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    It will be Oxford YZ white with a little pearl on it. I am not sure how it would look... Pearl is a little scary on white but I don't know.
     

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