Mikes 1981 Toyota SR5 Longbed 2WD Pickup

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  1. itsivxx

    itsivxx Newbie

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    This is what I bought on 1 December ‎17, ‎2014 for $700.00 while doing a computer deal with a customer. I noticed this was parked in front of her house for sale and looked to be a solid truck. Hopped in, hit the key and without fail fired up and ran prefect, paid the lady, slammed the door and the venture begins
     

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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Paint looks like hell but the engine bay looks clean! Looks like its all there too. Welcome to TM
     
  3. itsivxx

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    Thank you...I'll post these in stages so I don't flood this area. This is what was completed on December ‎24, ‎2014. At this point I ordered Center link, inter and outer tie rod ends, Idler and the Pitman arm and was installed. The only rust that was found was at the tail gate area which will be fixed. Also had to track down a leak that was pumping water onto the passenger side floor. Turned out that the antenna was not sealed where it attached to the fender and the rain was following it straight onto the cab floor. No rust there either. Straighten the metal around the opening and now water less in the cab
     

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    On December ‎27, ‎2014 I got the hood writing removed and almost ready. This isn't something I normally do with rigs but this one I fell in love with from day 1
     

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    January ‎3, ‎2015 worked on removing all the BS primer from this truck. Removed the factory low back seats and installed a pair I bought from Craigslist
     

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    On January ‎5, ‎2015...the truck started coming apart looking for any signs of rust and fixing what was needed had a few minor spots on the hood where holes was drilled that needed a bit of repair. The door jams and back of the cab painted at this point
     

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    Looking good, what is your plans for the truck?
     
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    Cant wait to see more!
     
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    Very nice. I like your side view mirrors I need some for my truck. Having a ton of trouble finding them in the states.
     

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