1985 Toyota Pickup Build

[captainmorgan]

This truck was given to me by my uncle. I built the flat bed himself and purchased the doors and front fenders. It was then given to me to 'finish.' Last year i had the deck sandblasted then i primed it. I also cut out the middle cross member due to frame rot, patched up the frame and built me own cross member. Its sat like this ever since

So here's what im starting with....





Yes that is snow at the end of May! crazy Alberta





I bought a second cab as it was in way better shape





Stripped and ready to weld in new floor panels (which i will get from the black cab as they are still good) then sent to get sandblasted.

[captainmorgan]

all welded up and ready for sandblasting. which turns out i will be doing if i ever get time off work!

[captainmorgan]

Sandblasted



Everything ready for primer.







Finally got my primer to dry after a long day out in the sun. Turns out i didnt wait long enough for 'induction' time before i added thinner. But here it is primed, seam sealed, and a wee bit of body filler.



Here is the deck with removabled sides







Spray painted inside where the dash goes and the engine bay so i would not have any trouble with the components fitting.









Boxlined!!



Cab comes off



Was gonna send to sandblasting with engine in but realized there was only six bolts and one power steering hose holding it in! so out comes engine





And off to sandblasting!

I like this way of loading. Much easier! ;D

[DeadlyPeace]

Look like a good start. Nice patch work on the floorboard. Are you planning on painting your rig a certain color or just leaving it with the bedliner (black)?

[hellionchild]

verynice

[captainmorgan]

Nope ill keep it black..

I find if you dont paint while the box liner is still 'tacky' the paint just chips off. You want the paint and boxliner to dry 'together'



Thanks

[captainmorgan]

So i've actually had this truck done for a couple weeks now just had no time to put up pictures...

here it is ..







sandblasted



primed and painted



boxlined



engine goes back in



i had to make my own e-brake cable bracket to go with my custom cross member














This is the finshed truck .. there a still a few minor things i want to do it including front e locker, rear limited slip as well as 4.56 gears.

The Trekker goes into the shop very shortly!!!

[captainmorgan]

... added a few back up lights

all 4 lights are on the same circuit...also have an extra switch inside the cab to get rid of those pesky tailgaters ;D
dont let there size fool you... these things are bright












company logo....Spyder Industries



My personal assassin!!

[rjack93]

looks pretty sick man, deff. wont rust out with all that undercoating! lol

[captainmorgan]

Apparently havent updated this in a while .....
added HID lights to my truck ... i will never EVER drive vehicles with stock lights again














also modified some Jeep Grand Cherokee leather seats to fit. and yes the power adjustments work

they sit a little high ... i will have to modify them some more







Sorry all! Yes i am still alive. Jobs just kept me way to busy. Now i have way more free time.

So i am way behind on this build.

Got tired of the way to bumpy 'add-a-leaf' ride sooooo with a call in to Trail Gear some parts showed up

- 4" spring lift
- cross over steering
- Billstein 5150 shocks (external resevoirs)
- long slip front drive shaft spline
- winch adapter plate


*over all service was good

however .... extremely unhappy with the long slip drive shaft. Tons of play in the splines, both ends not plugged so dirt will be getting in, and u joint was wrong size

sorry for bad pics, from a Blackberry










robbed some axles .... rear is a new style (89-95) with 4.56 gears and Detroit EZ locker, front is what i believe a land cruiser with factor Toyota E locker with 4.56's














Ill try and let the pictures do the talking .... build start!

























front diff cover fit not to bad, but still had to fill in a gap









































had to knotch out the innner fender a bit





steering box/cross over steering install








i tacked the top blate to the collars to prevent any 'pulling or warping'













rear leafs install








they sent me the wrong rear spring hangers, but i made do











moved shackle mounts 2.5" back from original




















just messing around .... truck with 38's!





purchased these rims used and found this old polish, worked great





finished!!


































should have went the 5" rear springs due to the extra weight of the custom box, but ordered some extended shackles





Had some SR5 seats that were a little pounded out so i used some pieces of a yoga mat and carpet underlay. Way comfier!









Started building a front bumper with the winch plate from Trail Gear




























finished up the front bumper



and started on the rear










Both bumpers done!!!

i actually get quite a few compliments on these, asking where they can buy them. They seem pretty shocked when i say their custom.

























These pictures are after the extended rear shackles are installed.... still need 5" rear springs

[914runner]

Great build.... I'm doing a similar one to that on my 85 X-Cab...

I saw something in this picture... Is it a Forney?



I have one that I use regularly!

[captainmorgan]

Thanks very much! Have loads of updates for this build i have to put up.

Ha ha heck yes it is! Still welds like a champ. It was my grandfathers.

Actually found the original owners manual for it at a book sale a few years back!

[captainmorgan]

Alright so some new updates.

Finally got my front Toyota E Locker wired up.

I made my own harness with the help from www.lowrangeoffroad.com's custom double pull, double throw switch.

It actually wasnt that hard to do.

Use these diagrams:












The engaging motor was enrusted with mud and dirt and didnt work at first so i dissasembled it
















And built the harness:







Installed switch and motor:













Also purchased a skid plate for extra protection: