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07-05-09, 09:45 AM
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new truck, some questions
Hi guys,
just bought a beautiful 81 minitruck, without a speck of rust. Now I have some beginners questions:
How big is the gas tank?
where can I get the FSM?
Is there a SOR for minitrucks? I am looking for stuff like seat covers, carpet kits, car cover...what are the vendors? I will keep this truck stock, but the seats definitely need some love.
that's it for now, I'll add pics tomorrow, as my intewrnet connection at home is painfully slow.
thanks, cheers,
Jan
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07-05-09, 10:30 AM
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Oh nevermind......
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Oh I don't think so man... you don't just stroll on over here with NO PICS! (internet speed notwithstanding) and start making demands..... 
Don't know on the gas tank, is it a long or short bed?
FSM: Toyota Tacoma/ 4Runner/ Tundra/ FJ Cruiser Factory Service Manual Page
We aren't quite as lucky in the one-stop-shop SOR side of things, let us know exactly what you're looking for.
Carpet maybe:
Nifty Home
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07-05-09, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jan-78FJ40
Hi guys,
just bought a beautiful 81 minitruck, without a speck of rust. Now I have some beginners questions:
How big is the gas tank?
where can I get the FSM?
Is there a SOR for minitrucks? I am looking for stuff like seat covers, carpet kits, car cover...what are the vendors? I will keep this truck stock, but the seats definitely need some love.
that's it for now, I'll add pics tomorrow, as my intewrnet connection at home is painfully slow.
thanks, cheers,
Jan
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Man, both green stars are ganging up on you. Pics boy, pics!
Gas tank. I think my 82 had a 14 gallon, but I'm not sure.
FSM: Toyota Materials Distribution Center. (800) 622-2033. You can also order Owner's Manuals, which will answer your gas tank question.
Sorry, no SOR for us.
Seats. I would find a nice set of buckets from a boneyard truck. They will be close to bolt in.
Carpet. JCWhitney.
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1969 FJ40 Project TOROTE: Tim@DOA 3FE stroker (aka 2FE), H55F, SOA/SR, 35" MT/R, 3:1TC, 4WDB ... assembled!
1985 4Runner: lifted, locked, Tim@DOA 22RE, 4.7 tc, with 33" training wheels. R151F with dual 23-spline TCs in the garage.
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07-05-09, 02:12 PM
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Flea bay for carpet and seat covers.
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07-05-09, 02:19 PM
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My 83 also had an approximate 14-gallon tank.
I got my FSM on ebay.
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07-06-09, 09:49 AM
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2 pics
The truck looks like new, and the previous owner did a great job with it.
cheers,
J
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07-06-09, 10:32 AM
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Oh nevermind......
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Lucky! That's a very nice truck! 
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07-06-09, 11:13 AM
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photosynthesizing
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That truck is a museum piece.
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1969 FJ40 Project TOROTE: Tim@DOA 3FE stroker (aka 2FE), H55F, SOA/SR, 35" MT/R, 3:1TC, 4WDB ... assembled!
1985 4Runner: lifted, locked, Tim@DOA 22RE, 4.7 tc, with 33" training wheels. R151F with dual 23-spline TCs in the garage.
"EFI Jon, EFI." - Juane
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07-06-09, 08:52 PM
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That looks like a truck build from pirate4x4- desertzuk's truck
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07-06-09, 08:56 PM
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Oh nevermind......
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Originally Posted by pappy
That truck is a museum piece.
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Agreed, we forbid you to drive it, except in parades, and the occasional Toyota 4wd show and shine, but you will not be allowed to actually enter the competition, as you have an unfair advantage....
Further more, you need to add a garage door to your house so it can be parked inside a climate controlled environment, and you can now sleep in the garage... or on the driveway, whichever it may be...
Just remember to have fun! Hehehe
On a serious note, if you don't have a garage to park it in, go get a car cover!!!!!!!
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07-06-09, 09:02 PM
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That looks like a truck build from pirate4x4- desertzuk's truck
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yes, it's the truck Mark built, and he did an amazing job.
I complete the small missing pieces, like repairing the washer, adding the latch to the rear window, and redo the interior.
and yes, it'll be garaged.
cheers,
J
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07-06-09, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan
Agreed, but you will not be allowed to actually enter the competition, as you have an unfair advantage....
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All Pro rear suspension
Custom SAS
Toyota e-locker(R),aussie(F)
4/88's
And a whole lot of dents contributed by new england's natural flora and fauna (mostly responsible is one species of flora... pine) (and the elusive new england delivery truck)
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07-06-09, 11:42 PM
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you suck 
why dont they sell trucks that nice this side of the Cascades?
FYI when resealing engine stuff use toyota seals. NAPA stuff sucks on toyotas.
make sure you adjust the rear shoes.
check the FAQ often and use OE parts when possible
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07-06-09, 11:43 PM
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you know i slapped in some seats into my truck out of a honda del sol. really comfy. had to make one extention of the rear outer mount, but works out good
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Wristy
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Jebus...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cruiser88
I like it when I can go out on the porch buck naked ...unroll it and take a wizz without somebody saying ......look john is alive and well
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07-07-09, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WristPin
you know i slapped in some seats into my truck out of a honda del sol. really comfy. had to make one extention of the rear outer mount, but works out good
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I want to keep it stock. I ordered the seat foams from sor, as the seats seem to be very similar to the land cruiser seats. that and some new covers should do it.
cheers,
J
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07-07-09, 10:13 PM
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Nice find, I am jealous. Good luck with the rest of your build. Post some progress pics!
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