77 Hilux - Project Frankentoy

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  1. kingtoy

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    I finally got it repositioned in my driveway for the final stages of work before I send it to the hot rod shop to be transformed.

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    Did you get it running? it would be fun to take it for a drive. Take it to the Ritz-Carlton and ask them to valet for you:)
     
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    No, it's not running yet. The motor is locked up somehow. I need to pull the head and see if I can see more. I will be going off the hot rod shop soon, to be where it will be chopped down to begin the process.
     
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    Got the front end down now.

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    Got it all stripped and it's going to the fab shop this weekend.

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    Well it is now at the shop where the transformation can begin. Look for future updates as I get them from the shop.

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    Looking forward to the updates
     
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    I am now not sure what engine to use. I want to try and use the 22R for at least awhile. I was always thinking a turbo 2JZ for my final engine, but now I'm not sure. I have considered using a turbo 3RZ.
     
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    Some progress pics from the shop.

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    CHOP CHOP!!
     
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    Looks like you found the fuel leak! :)
     
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    I will post updates as I get them.
     
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    Niiice. What vehicle is that subrame out of?

    I keep telling my wife someday she's going to come home and see an SC300/SC400 in the yard so I can do this exact thing to my Hilux, lol.
     
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    That's a complete rear sub assembly out of a 3rd gen Supra, LSD and all. :)
     
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    Got the track nose that will go on the front of the truck.

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    I also picked up a 01 Lexus 2JZ-GE with ECU, harness and everything or $700.

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    Wow, this will be one hell of a build. Any reason you didn't consider the 1JZ, vs the 2JZ?
     
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    Availablity of motors and parts are easy to get and upgrade.
     
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    Finally got me a W58 to pair with my 2JZ. Now just to get the correct bellhousing and I'm all set.

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    So, I've been watching this build for a while and, TBH, at first, I didn't quite "get it". But the other day, it hit me like a brick; a Toyota "T-bucket" ("Toy-bucket"?).

    The reason it hit me is because I've been idly looking ar hot rod projects. But the real thing is too expensive and building a kit didn't seem worth it. Then I remembered this build and "pow!", now I see it.

    Now I'm "in". I try not to copy other peoples' ideas but this is just too cool...

    Thanks!

    ps. Ever thought about cutting the roof, as well?
     

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