Andrews First Gen Build

[1951ford]

Hey guys, i bought this 1980 Toyota 4x4 2 months or so ago and ive been gathering parts. I had intentions of doing a 3rz swap and decided not to thinking it would cost me a fortune.

Im now swapping out the 20r with 4 speed for a 22r and marlin L52 5 speed. Aside from the engine trans swap I'll be Pulling the cab and box and Sandblasting and powdercoating all parts, OME 3" lift kit, Hysteer Kit, Rebuilding the axles, Upgrading The brakes, Original 1980 Steelies and 33" skinnies.

So heres some pics of what im starting with







My plan is leave the body as is at least for a while and maybe dig into the body rust repair and bodywork, at least when i pull the body and box off for that the frame and mechanical will be dealt with and done. The Frame is Mint  from what i can see BUT the front floors were previously patched and there is a few spots in the bed






Right now the im having a 22r rebuilt at the shop with a mild cam, i found most of the original parts for the engine and engine bay like the air cleaner, air box, power steering pump and brackets.

All the parts have been powdercoated now, all the fasteners, hose clamps, pulleys are getting zinc plated like they were originally. I ordered an original bumper from toyota, along with windshield weatherstrip and misc parts for the motor, a hysteer kit from allpro

I'm ordering the l52hd from marlin in the next few days along with a rebuilt transfer case. So hopefully ill have the parts to do the hysteer install soon, and ill blow it apart after to powdercoat all the parts and have the axles gone through. Ive been thinking about putting in a spartan locker, not sure about what tires to get yet though any suggestions would be appreciated. The truck will mostly be for getting to work with my tools, going camping and everyday life. ill post soon when i have more to report, stoked to start minting everything out. -andrew

[tgmaul88]

wash it!

Cool truck