Topic: 79 yota rebuild

[79rockcrawler]

was hoping someone could help with a rebuild question.

looking at an aluminium radiator that fits 84 and newer 22r motors, was wondering what kind of modifications if any i would have to do to put this into a 79 20r?

[LilChief87]

um at most if anything if i remember right only thing you might have to change is the mounts at most as long as its teh same width as the stock

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

thanks. i just got started on my first project so i will have to get some pictures up of the build.

[LilChief87]

what are the specs of your build and ill keep an eye out on this. got any questions along the way dont be afraid to ask bud
 

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

just a little bit about my build.

had a guy that told me he had an old flat bed Toyota for sale and would be willing to let it go for $350... as would most of you i imagine, i jumped all over it. the truck fired right up i drove it down the road checked 4wd drive everything seemed to be working ok........i was a little to excited for my own good though got the truck home and started to disassemble the interior, he had carpet sample for floor mats which also doubled as a floor board if you know what i mean.. if you take them out you could flinstone. i got to really checking out the body and it was in horrible shape, 1 bolt held the entire cab to the frame it came off immediately and the search was on for a donor. checked every salvage yard in a 3 state area and struck out. some friends told me to call a place that wasn't in the phone book and what do you know i got lucky, this guy is seating on a Toyota gold mine, couple fj's and 3 full yota trucks now only 2. i ended up getting an sr5 full cab in absolutely perfect condition, cab, interior, frame, spotless 22r, trans, and transfer case... $400 and he dug it out and loaded it on my trailer.

 

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

now the work begins...

i pulled the cab off my doner truck with some help from some friends pulled the motor and tranny in one piece, which is now nestled in the corner of my garage waiting for a new home.
axles where completly stripped and the frame, well i found out why it was at a junkyard was snapped(dang it) i all i ended up keeping was the cab, motor, tranny and transfer case.
when i tell you the cab was perfect i mean that.
the front grill was completly intact still chrome and un broken along with headlight trim and headlights, fenders look to be brand new primed black along with the doors and hood. bucket seats all the gages solid floor with original carpet sliding back window and clean front glass.

[LilChief87]

hell yeah good deal even with the actual cab being in such bad shape still not bad especially on your other find

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

as for the original truck it is in my garage stripped to the frame and i am currently working over the engine. so far i have replaced and or custom painted

crawler cam(261c)
valve cover
timing cover
water pump
oil pump
timing chain(double row w/ steel guides)

next step is the tranny and transfer case
my brother has a 5spd attached to a 22r which he has so kindly given me
the 5spd will replace the original 4spd
a dual transfer case is also in the works(i will need some help through that one)

i will post pics of the painted items asap

and my stripped down rig

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

trying to track down a sandblaster to get the frame done, but for now i am pain stackingly sanding every inch i can get to...its sucks dont do it... after the cab is installed im going to start on the custom flat bed and front stinger bumper any ideas would be greatly appreciated

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/79rockcrawler/Mobile Uploads/?action=view&current=timingcover.jpg&evt=user_media_share

[79rockcrawler [OP]]

http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/79rockcrawler/Mobile Uploads/?action=view&current=Resampled_2011-07-28_21-06-55_840.jpg&evt=user_media_share

[LilChief87]

pics arent showing up for me