Author Topic: Scarboy's slow 1980 Alabama build (Read 12031 times)

scarboy · « **on:** Oct 11, 2006, 07:58:25 PM »

Ok folks, what we have here is a 1980 toyota with that I paid $250 for. It came with a broken frame bad wheels and tires a 5 inch body lift and a running 20R engine, oh and the tranny pops out of reverse. I plan to put rears up front and 63" chevys in the back. tune the carb and fix the tranny+ frame, bigger tires and a paint job. There are many more things I want to do just not right now with my limited budget. Since I'm only 16 and I had to get a job to pay for this piece.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:03:29 PM »

Its a start! Hope you have some tools...keep working! We are here to help!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:06:20 PM »

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:08:20 PM »

GET RID OF THAT 5 INCH BODY LIFT

rednk1980 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:10:17 PM »

Good starting point. Looks like it needs alot of frame work

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Oct 11, 2006, 08:08:20 PM

GET RID OF THAT 5 INCH BODY LIFT

scarboy · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:12:55 PM »

Thats the plan guys

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:15:43 PM »

Though if you dont have something to pull the bodt with, it might help to keep the body lift on there until you get the frame welded and patched. More room to work and all.

wa4x4 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:17:17 PM »

I agree with CTENG. You got lots of work in front of you, but I have been there (and gave up

, wish I hadn't.) but you can do it.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 08:18:56 PM »

Hells yeah, when you start with a beat rig, you don't mind just cutting off all the junk to make room for more rubber...you can go simple and clutter free...when in doubt, cut it out.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 11, 2006, 09:24:32 PM »

Good luck!

I am curious to see how you fix the busted frame.
You have a lot of work in front of you don't let it get you going

Gittinit · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 06:08:11 AM »

My frame started to bow like that. It might have broke in two if I kept wheeling it. I used this build as my inspiration, although I took an easier route and built a flat bed exo kinda thing. I hope this helps you as much as it helped me.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345205

4inchToyotas · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 06:14:43 AM »

What part of Bama you in? Let me know if you need any parts.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 07:11:18 AM »

You gotta put a jack under it where is its bowing...get all your measurements looking good and fishmouth the frame inside and out with some diamond shaped plates. Weld any cracks before hand. The cracks will need to be cleaned and ground out a bit to remove and rust before welding. Then grind the frame smooth again for the braces.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 08:21:29 AM »

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?action=profile;u=6643

heres another auburn alabama guy

wheelin buddies

bluetoy84 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 12:16:59 PM »

Wow! thats some quality redneck engineering on that rig.

Looks like a few I've seen.

What part of AL do you live ? I've got a longbed and a shortbed frame in good shape if you need one. I also have about any other parts you might need. I have a lot of 1st gen stuff. I'm located just northeast of Huntsville, AL. You can PM me if you need anything. Looks like you've got a lot of work ahead. Good luck

Shamb · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 07:36:34 PM »

looking at that pic.. hmm... yea it has Alabama writen all over it.

DTB · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 07:44:25 PM »

uhhhh i know u dont have a lot o cash but that thing is hideous! I say start with a better platform.....u said u just got a job so save up and buy a better truck to start with and use that thing for parts..just my

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 08:13:09 PM »

looks like a fun start

It'll be interesting that's for sure

kneedownnate · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 08:48:45 PM »

Quote from: Dirt Toy Boy on Oct 12, 2006, 07:44:25 PM

uhhhh i know u dont have a lot o cash but that thing is hideous! I say start with a better platform.....u said u just got a job so save up and buy a better truck to start with and use that thing for parts..just my

X 2! I'd use this as a doner for the drivetrain.

tom w. · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 12, 2006, 08:53:44 PM »

it's like i've found a long lost twin and he lives AL... besides the year and condition of the truck, it's almost exactly the same as when i started...

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 04:20:24 PM »

Well Scarboy...congratulations.
You get the award for the nastiest carb anyone has sent me.
This isn't going to be a rebuild, its gonna be a ressurection.
Funny thing is, as bad as it is on the outside, it is fairly clean on the inside. Let me guess, it ran, but it stumbled and the throttle response was terrible? Oh yeah...you better believe I have pics!

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 04:23:01 PM »

I think he musta pulled it outa the swamp...its got some weird green stuff on it!
I started ripping it apart immediatly to start it soaking...this is gonna take some time!

J/k bro...I'll make it like new again! Gotta go out to find rebuild kit now. BBL!

scarboy · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 04:35:42 PM »

It stumbled but only right after idle..as I got it into the higer rpm's it worked fine

scarboy · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 04:55:32 PM »

This is the engine before I got it.....It looks much better now

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 06:29:42 PM »

Well there is good news. I managed to track down what may be the only rebuild kit of a 20R carb in Wichita. Also...all that nasty is actually coming off.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 07:27:42 PM »

I say I say, BOY!
I do believe there is a carburater in that pile of mud you sent me!

scarboy · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 08:35:17 PM »

NICE....I love you

Wermz84 · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 18, 2006, 11:13:49 PM »

I see you haven't wasted any time. Making some progress already.

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Oct 18, 2006, 04:20:24 PM

Well Scarboy...congratulations.
You get the award for the nastiest carb anyone has sent me.
This isn't going to be a rebuild, its gonna be a ressurection...

I didn't realize y0u did carb work for people CTENG. how long ya been doing that?

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 19, 2006, 07:05:38 AM »

Bout 4-5 months or so. I ebay some of em...sold a couple on here. This one...well...have you seen his truck...needs all the help it can get.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 19, 2006, 05:03:59 PM »

Scarboy...an FYI. At some point the top side of your engine took a pretty good hit. It was enough to shear the main bodies of the carb bout 1/8 inch and bend the main bolts. I had to drill them all out, hopefully I can find some replacements tomorrow. You may want to keep that in mind when you are cleaning up your engine. Watch out for issues that might be residual from whatever blow the carb took. I don't think it will affect the carb rebuild though, it should all still go back together.

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