Restore Done!

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  1. jeradf62

    jeradf62 Newbie

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    Just finished a restore of my 77 to near perfect condition with near 100% original parts. It's amazing to see the amount of head turns I get when I drive it. I've driven it a few times over the last couple days and Just about every time I park and get out 2-3 people come and talk to me about it. For many folks, the truck provides a nostalgic connection. It's incredible the emotion these old trucks can elicit from people. I'll get around to posting a couple pictures soon.
     
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    Looking forward to seeing the pics.
     
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  4. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Dont tease us man post some pics.
     
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    Yea what gives?
    lets see some pics, let us enjoy too.:)
     
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  6. Tuhd The Troll

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    You, sir, are a truck-tease ;)

    Gimme some pics
     
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    Here's one

    I'll take a couple pictures during the day tomorrow. For now, here's one in the garage.
     

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    Wow. More photos!
     
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    Still teasing!
     
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    Here they are!

    Hope you enjoy.
     

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    More

    Here's some more.
     

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    Last One

    Here's the last few.
     

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    Looks good but one question, no gas pedal?
     
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    Just use the choke like a cruise control
     
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    The pedal was broken off years ago, apparently. The metal arm is still there and there is no effect to comfort or driveability. I'm waiting until I can track down an original pedal. I could put on some aftermarket part but my goal has always been to use all original toyota parts for this restore. I have stayed true to that almost 100% up to this point.
     
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    WOW !! Awesome. do you have any pics from before ? It looks showroom new !
     
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    Thats awesome. Im hoping to use as much OEM as possible.

    Oh and my gas pedal is missing too lol
     
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    Stunning. Well done!!
     
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    The restoration is gorgeous but the side view mirrors ruined it for me. Those were not offered by Toyota and were added at the dealerships. Nothing against you or the truck I just really dislike those mirrors. I almost won't buy a vehicle if they have them on!
     
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  20. Dan McBoost

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    lol, they are just mirrors. remove and some body work. big deal.

    The truck is fresh. Yes, I would have removed them too but it would not have stopped me from getting a clean truck...
     
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  21. SUNSETJOE

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    I said "almost"! LOL! My latest project had them too. They were the first thing to go! There's holes to fill but I couldn't pass up this clean truck!

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