Hello I'm new to this forum and I wanted to share with you all my 71 Hilux. It is stock for the most part but it has been lowered and I did swap out the wheels. I hope to swap out the engine and tranny next year and add a Weber side draft carb.

This is what it looked like when I first bought a few months ago



I immediately started working on it and took it apart and put it back together again



This is how it currently looks








Please leave me some comments and let me know what you think, I love opinions. I also hope to contribute in anyway as well.

 

Damn, that's sexy as Hell.

Did you touch up the paint or is it all original?

 

The paint is all original, I do plan on getting the front fenders replaced or fixed

 

That's a beatiful truck!

 

That's really nice! I'm almost to the point to where I can start working on mine, and I plan on going for a similar look.

 

You need more low my friend! But other than that it is sick nasty!

 

Super nice man! Can't wait to see your updates . . .

 

Good choice on the wheels really suits the truck. Welcome to TM!

 

Thank you for the comments everyone, ill keep everyone updates as I have stumbled upon an 82 Toyota which I plan to dismantle and use for parts for the Hilux.

 

nice truck man did you find it local? I live in Denver and couldn't find one to save my life.

 

i hate you..
makes me wish my gramps didnt give his away..
would you happen to know the paint code for that truck?
would be sick for a retro look!

 

Sweet truck man, same as mines but urs seem to be in better body shape

 

May I ask what you did suspension wise and what wheel/tire size you chose? Your truck is definitely top 3 here on this site. Such little work but looks so beautiful.

 

Very nice! Love the wheel choice and that stock color.

 

I love me a first gen. That one looks really clean. I like how simple you have it set up. I agree it needs to be lower. More of you 1st genners need to take after toydatto or me and have 1" ground clearance

 

Sorry everyone I know I haven't posted anything since really starting this thread but I'm ready to contribute now in not sure if should start a new thread or keep this one as I'm going to be swapping in a new motor in the old girl.

 

Keep this thread man, great to see you back here on the forums and eager to see what you do with the truck! Any updated pictures? Or is the truck pretty much the same since we last saw it?

 

The truck now sits a little lower in the back it sat to high for my taste lol other then that yeah it's basically the same. Ill take your advice and keep on with this thread. I have some exciting stuff coming up and I'm eager to share it with you all.

 

Yeh sick truck. It has a a lot of potential. You have any pics of your GS. I been looking at buying one or even IS.

 

Ha speaking of the GS I actually sold it a few weeks back. It was nice but not really my style it felt to big and I really want a DC