2  the best learning device ever invented.  You'll have lots of fun family time with your new-to-you Toyota.   

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It came pretty complete.  It's missing the air cleaner gaskets, the outer exhaust manifold cover, the drivers rear mudflap, drivers rear bumpstop, and the dash is cut for the radio. Also, curious if there are any aftermarket rubber fender fillers available anywhere?

Ebay and craigslist

Where do most of y'all get your replacement or missing parts from?

Buy parts trucks.
Junk yards.
Toyota dealer.
Other Toyota guys.
https://22reperformance.com/
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/
https://www.marlincrawler.com/

So, just a little update.  After going through the fuel system, plugs, carb rebuild, valve adjustment, front axle rebuild, getting the turns and hazards working, new side mirrors, front axle rebuild, corner lights, draglink, battery, liquid electrical tape to repair some cracked wires and a lot of the hot battery cable that was cut, drain and refill of the fan clutch with 10,000 CST, fresh coolant, all new vacuum hoses, HAC valve addition, new window crank, lubing window channels, adding the seatbelt relay for the kids, tuning the engine, new clutch master cylinder, bled brake and clutch system, stuff I can't remember and working on seat tracks she went for her maiden voyage yesterday. Just in the neighborhood taking kids one at a time they had a great time! I haven't driven one of these in so long I forgot how fun they were to drive.  Came back and checked everything and the harmonic balancer was slinging some oil best I could tell because the whole timing cover is gummed up like its leaking, the odometer is stuck, and I'm guessing it has a 195 degree thermostat by the temp needle position so I ordered a 180 to try. The front transfer case output bearing is rough and I had to top off the case with all of this as well. So, making some good progress with the whole family helping. Learning some good things on this board.  So, thanks everybody!

Hey RN48....

Wow... I don't recall reading about a project Toyota being resurrected so quickly!! 


It appears you know your way around a vehicle. 

Going through all those repairs and replacements is almost the ultimate in getting to know what that vehicle is all about.

One of the trade-offs to owning a Toyota is you don't get much practice at repairs, they're too reliable.  BUT... when you find a project like yours you get the benefit of a big learning curve!

I commend and appreciate anyone wanting to preserve these classic iconic pickups, and can do the work themselves. 

Awesome job!! 

Keep us posted.

Gnarls. 

Thanks guys!  Truck is just pure fun.  Everything I fix is just making it better and restoring it functionally to original. 

Brakes are doing something weird only when it is humid out.  They get real touchy and then it goes back to normal.  Not sure what's going on exactly.  Might have a sticky caliper or brake drum system.

I'd like to dive into the engine before long.  I want to find an economical parts source to rebuild without substandard parts.

The rear diff is loose and I think it's the spider gears.  The tranny is slightly noisy so it'll be on the list.

Picked up a retro topper off of an 86.  I don't think it will quite fit due to the cab angle so thinking about reengineering it.

Thanks guys!  Truck is just pure fun.  Everything I fix is just making it better and restoring it functionally to original. 

Brakes are doing something weird only when it is humid out.  They get real touchy and then it goes back to normal.  Not sure what's going on exactly.  Might have a sticky caliper or brake drum system.

I'd like to dive into the engine before long.  I want to find an economical parts source to rebuild without substandard parts.

The rear diff is loose and I think it's the spider gears.  The tranny is slightly noisy so it'll be on the list.

Picked up a retro topper off of an 86.  I don't think it will quite fit due to the cab angle so thinking about reengineering it.

What do you mean by touchy brakes? Rear drum brakes will "self-actuate" at times, so you may want to start there.

There could be a number of reasons for looseness in the rear diff. You'll probably need to pull it to determine what the cause is.

As to the fan blower, it's either going to be the switch or resistor block. The 1st gen does not have a high relay.

Sounds like the rear brakes aren't self-adjusting.

You get a big shoe to drum gap.    When the shoes finally hit the drum when pressing the brakes, they tend to immediately jam up, locking the brakes.

   If I can't find the new stuff HERE,I shop Rock Auto Parts.Brand name parts,low prices,easy site to shop on.
They ship fast too.
 I just sold my '82,it wasn't an SR5 though. Congrats on your find-it's an easy truck to love.

I don't believe Toyota made or designated a 1982 pickup "SR5".  The SR5 badge, (Sport Rally 5-Speed) option package, came out in the 1984 pickup.

Gnarl.s

I'm not sure what you are basing that on. It seems like pretty common knowledge that there were first gen pickups with the SR5 designation. They included a 5-speed as well as an extra gauge pod in the lower center dash.

Obviously if you own a 1972 Toyota pickup with an SR5 package and 5 speed, then this is wrong.



Second generation (N20; 1972)
Second generation (N20)
1974 Toyota Hilux, US model (yellow), front left.jpg
Overview
Production   May 1972 – July 1978
Assembly   Japan: Hamura, Tokyo (Hino)
Philippines: Parañaque (Delta Motors Corporation)
Designer   Masao Morimoto[2]
Body and chassis
Body style   2-door truck
Layout   Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine   
1.6 L 12R I4 (RN20/25)
2.0 L 18R I4 (RN22/27)
2.2 L 20R I4
Transmission   
3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase   
2,580 mm (101.6 in) (N20)
2,795 mm (110.0 in) (N25)
Length   
4,275 mm (168.3 in) (N20/22)
4,680 mm (184.3 in) (N25/27)
Width   1,580 mm (62.2 in)
In May 1972,[4] the 1973 model year Hilux was introduced, designated the RN20. Nicknamed the "RokeHi" (ロケハイ), a portmanteau of "Rocket Hilux", it has a more comfortable interior along with exterior updates. A 2.25 m (7.4 ft) "long bed" was an option for the first time in North American markets, although such a version had been available worldwide since April 1969.[4] This received the "RN25" chassis code.[7] The 2.0 litre 18R engine was available in Japan as well, with a three-speed automatic transmission available as an option. The 2.0-litre automatic model managed a "gentle" 136.1 km/h (84.6 mph) top speed in a period road test conducted in South Africa, in spite of a claimed 89 kW (121 PS; 119 hp).[8]

The Hilux was radically redesigned in 1975 to be larger and with increased standard equipment. In North America, the new version also meant the introduction of the considerably larger (2.2 L) 20R engine and the SR5 upscale trim package. A five-speed manual transmission became optional. In North America, the Hilux name was fully phased out in favour of "Truck" by that year, having been dropped from brochures and advertising campaigns, starting in 1973. Some North American motor-coach manufacturers began building Toyota motor-homes from the Hilux.

OH CRAP!!  I see where I messed up. I read 1st gen and was thinking 72 not 82. Sorry my mistake.

Can I blame it on serious sleep deprivation??

We cleaned and backed off the rear drums. Relubed the adjuster. Made for a softer brake pedal but still locks up the same and it is definitely the rear axle.  I need to go back and check everything because I don't think it is self adjusting.  I'm also wondering if the bar from the LSPV and the chassis is bent.

Mine says SR5 4 Wheel Drive on the tailgate.

Starter is still barely hanging up from time to time since the new battery cables but much better.  I'd like to see how the factory routed the positive battery cable as mine didn't come with it and I want to make sure it doesn't accidentally short.

We cleaned and backed off the rear drums. Relubed the adjuster. Made for a softer brake pedal but still locks up the same and it is definitely the rear axle.  I need to go back and check everything because I don't think it is self adjusting.  I'm also wondering if the bar from the LSPV and the chassis is bent.

Mine says SR5 4 Wheel Drive on the tailgate.

Starter is still barely hanging up from time to time since the new battery cables but much better.  I'd like to see how the factory routed the positive battery cable as mine didn't come with it and I want to make sure it doesn't accidentally short.

LSPV adjustment could be affecting this. When you cleaned the rear brakes, did you notice if the axles seals were leaking? If so, the shoes would be contaminated and need to be replaced. I would also carefully look at all the drum brake hardware to be sure it is installed correctly. It's easy to mess up, even when you are looking at the factory service manual.