camo83's 83 build thread

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by camo83, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. camo83

    camo83 Newbie

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    me and my friend picked up and 83 pickup a few months ago, due to insufficient funds we had to put the project on hold for a few months but well be opening up my shop and begin some work to get it ready for the spring. it needs its fair share of work but we grabbed it for 1000 bucks and its rust free. Im new to toyotas so im going to need any help possible. from my guess it has about a 6 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift on 36x14.5x15 groundhawgs, stock drivetrain, chop top and camo. so heres what it needs.

    -fix the charging issue,has new battery & alternator but still not getting 14v(resistance somewhere?)
    -fix rear axle seals
    -roll cage and soft top
    -tube bumpers
    -exhaust, might do stacks not sure yet though
    -fix leaking oil pan
    -paint, we hate the camo
    -fix four low, wont get out of first gear in 4 low
    -fix the funny clutch
    thats all i can think of for now, sure well come across more as we get into it ill get pictures up as soon as i figure out how to post them. well be getting into my shop this weekend and begin work, ill post pics and updates as we go. like i said before im new to toyotas ive always been a ford guy, i know my fair share but i still have a lot of learning to do so please share any comments, questions, concerns, or help. thanks
     

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    yota4life Grand Toyotaholic

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    Did I read tht right a chop top?
     
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    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    lol thats badass
     

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