mike1305 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Reddit didn't seem to care, and I don't think most Toyota Pickup forums would care either since these have been done a million times... I just want a build thread! For reference, I was going to buy a new project car, but decided against it and want to throw a few thousand of parts and paint at my 1982. It looks like a grandpa truck now, because well, it was owned by my grandpa. I've spent the last few years waffling about any upgrades, keeping it "stock", how my grandfather had it, etc... but ultimately it's my truck til I die or it rusts to dirt, so I want to put my flair on it. Being 2WD, I thought it would be fun to throw a side draft carb, a nice header and exhaust, lower it an inch or two, and make it look a little "meaner". Here it is now (on the right). As an aside, I'm trying to sell the wheels over at an Aspen/Volare forum if anyone wants them for some reason. 5x114.3 14". I am not so precious with it now after learning the extent of the body work my grandfather had done after it was totaled. It's a salvage title, and I'd never sell it anyway, so keeping it "mint" isn't really a concern. Check this out, haha. My grandfather apparently just sat there and watched the shop repair the damage, documenting along the way: Since it's 2WD, I'm thinking more of a "street" look, starting with some soft 8 style wheels, 1-2" lower, wider tires... and a refreshed retro-inspired paint job. Here's my current favorite, but I've been tinkering in photoshop for a few days now and might come up with something else. Gallery of things I've been playing with: https://imgur.com/a/70zhVYR I think my recent binge of the BTTF trilogy inspired the roll bar. lol. Might need custom bumpers too, a bull bar would look sweet. Small one like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1305 Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I'm attacking this in three, asynchronous phases. Wheels and Tires for wheels and tires, looking at these with white letter BFG RATs: https://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/wheelsbysize/details?pt=Pacer+Wheels+297B+Soft+8+15x8+Gloss+Black+6mm+Offset&partno=297B-5812P 15x8's with 6mm offset, should help fit some wider tires. 225/60R15 fronts, 255/60R15 rear. Stock is 195/70R14 pizza cutters. For what it's worth, this site has been super, super helpful in @!*% checking my dreams of running 305's and making my truck look like the stuff I drew as a child. haha. https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/ All kinds of other tools in the sidebar. Other cosmetics (paint, any extra hardware) For other cosmetics... well I'm still messing around with ideas, you see them above. engine upgrades For engine upgrades, there isn't much to do on a 22R without throwing the kitchen sink at it. I did find a few light mods that should make it breathe better and sound cooler to match the new looks. Side exhaust anyone? https://www.lceperformance.com/LCE-Street-Header-Kit-2WD-Direct-Fit-22R-RE-1982-1-p/1041031.htm https://www.lceperformance.com/22R-Weber-40mm-Sidedraft-Carburetor-Kit-p/1030048.htm The side draft carb is obviously not a great choice unless I'm drag racing, and I don't know anything about tuning cards, so I'll probably just go with a 32/36 downdraft or something, but it would look &^%*ing SICK THO. haha. Also, LOL: https://www.lceperformance.com/category-s/20276.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Nice truck, you can make a thread here and it will likely garnish some interest:https://forum.ih8mud.com/forums/95-older-toyota-truck-tech.22/ i'm on there as D21FJ60- created the account 11 years ago when I had my 86.5 hardbody. That was a fun truck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1305 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thanks! I posted something there, still waiting approval. My buddy owns Gossamer so maybe I'll be a celebrity by proxy, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1305 Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 $1600 of parts from LCE are waiting to ship, that's when the real fun will start. For now, just swapped in a 4WD grill and installed all new marker lights since the old ones were literally falling apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstGenFreak Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 That's an awesome little truck, even better being a family heirloom! 32/36 Webers work really well but there is no beating the induction noise of twin side drafts! This guy does all of the classic / repro side stripes, keep the 80s theme alive!http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/1981-83.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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