1973 hilux

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  1. Dennis goeden

    Dennis goeden Enthusiast

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    hi i'm dennis
    in 1978 my grandfather said to me , sonny when i dont need this truck it will be yours, he pass in 1991, couldn't ask granny for my truck at that time, fast forward to 2000 granny brings the truck from calif. to ohio. I think i get my truck. NO she says i dont know how to act, no truck, 2005 i do rehab i get the truck, in the matter of six months #2 and#3 rods through the side of the block, i get in to legal trouble, find a motor 18rc out of texas put it in before i go on a year long state mandated vacation, the truck goes back to granny garage where it stays to 2011 more vacation time. 2011 i sober up redo the brakes new carb
    it run when it wants. last purchase protronix ingitor . flame thrower coil ,distributor 2 new front fenders, bosh cap and rotor. non of the parts are put on . may was 9 years sober. and i still have grampas musterd yellow toyota with a auto in it. so i will have all kinds of questions for everyone bye for now pictures comming
     
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    Welcome to TM and props on the sobriety. Post up some pics if you can.
     
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    thanks for the welcome.as requested photos IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG IMG_0385.JPG IMG_0386.JPG
     

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    sorry about the post was having problems resizing
     
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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Doesnt look beat up at all.
     
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    good 15 footer any closer and all the shopping cart dings show up, but over all good shape for being 43 years old
     

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    Dude your dash pad isnt cracked! Dont see that everyday. Mine was falling apart when i got my truck. Luckily i found someone selling one a while back.(might be a repop)
     
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    Fantastic looking truck, lots of potential there!
    Congrats on your sobriety!
     
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    nice truck
     

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