mattressking
10 digits to freedom
So I've been kicking around the site for a few months now. It all started when I moved from Washington DC to Ventura, CA in November. The only vehicle I had was my shovel and after a month and the rainy season coming in, I needed something to drive with a roof. Having kicked around imports for the past 10 years or so and daydreaming about getting a 60 for the past year, I decided to pull the trigger. Old cars are nothing new to me and having tried a plethora of different things, I realized I enjoy mild restorations and restomods. Hoping to keep this rig as a daily so that I can one day use it to pull another 911.
After some hunting, I picked up an October 1985 from a Danish gentleman in Venice, Ca. Truck seemed solid, not too many leaks and a straight body, though it had been resprayed from its previous owner. 150,831 miles on the clock.
Day 1.
Truck was covered in dirt and needed some love. She made the trek up PCH with no problems, though I started to learn its quirks and started a mental checklist.
Since it is my daily, I do all my work at night and weekends like many of you and take it everywhere in between.
I started with the basics, coolant system refresh, tie rods and some misc exterior bits in between since OE parts are disappearing.
For anyone's enjoyment, here is what has been done over the past few months. I pulled this from an Excel sheet that I keep to track maintenance and replacements/upgrades.
Maintenance:
10-Dec-16 90119-08079 Seat Mounting Bolt, Driver Side 152,XXX
13-Dec-16 17801-61010 Air Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 12204-61010 PCV Valve 151,735
13-Dec-16 90480-18001 PCV Valve Grommet 151,735
13-Dec-16 23300-38010 Fuel Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 19101-61240 Distributor Cap 151,735
13-Dec-16 19127-61240 Distributor Cap O-Ring 151,735
13-Dec-16 19102-43060 Distributor Rotor 151,735
13-Dec-16 15600-TD004 Oil Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 15w40 Oil Change - Shell Rotella 151,735
13-Dec-16 90919-21325 Ignition Plug Wire/Spark Plug Wires 151,735
13-Dec-16 90919-01083 Spark Plugs - W20EX-U 151,735
18-Dec-16 53132-90A01 Headlight Door, Left OEM Toyota 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 53131-90A01 Headlight Door, Right OEM Toyota 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90189-04069 Corner Lamp Mounting Screws (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90160-40002 Corner Lamp Mounting Grommets (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90154-50001 Headlight Door Mounting Screws (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90189-05013 Headlight Door Mounting Grommets (8) 152,XXX
21-Dec-16 16360-61015 Carburetor Cooling Fan - Used 152,XXX
21-Dec-16 N/A Lubrication of Driver Window Regulator 152,XXX
20-Dec-16 85247-90A01 Wiper Motor Cap, Left and Right 152,XXX
20-Dec-16 83420-20020 Coolant Temperature Sensor 155,450
31-Dec-16 85212-YZZ10 Wiper Blade - Front Right 153,XXX
31-Dec-16 85212-YZZ10 Wiper Blade - Front Left 153,XXX
31-Dec-16 85220-90A02 Wiper Blade - Rear 153,XXX
4-Jan-17 77310-12100 Gas Cap 153,XXX
10-Jan-17 25628-61060 EGR Gasket 153,413
7-Jan-17 92112-60818 EGR J-Pipe Stud 153,413
15-Jan-17 90916-03052 Thermostat 153,940
15-Jan-17 90430-43002 Thermostat Housing Gasket 153,940
15-Jan-17 16333-61110 Thermostat Housing 153,940
15-Jan-17 91611-B0845 Thermostat Housing Bolts 153,940
15-Jan-17 00272-1LLAC-01 Toyota Red Coolant 153,940
21-Jan-17 90916-01172 Upper Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 90466-41008 Upper Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 99554-70185 Lower Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96111-10510 Lower Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 16577-61120 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe 154,878
21-Jan-17 90916-01163 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96111-10580 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 16261-60011 Thermostat By-Pass Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96112-10330 Thermostat By-Pass Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 15777-610111 Upper Oil Cooler Hose to Thermostat Housing 154,878
21-Jan-17 99556-30300 Lower Heater Hose to Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96112-102500 Lower Heater Hose to Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 90467-22004 Oil Cooler Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 99332-11250-78 V-Belt - A/C 154,878
21-Jan-17 99343-11120-77 V-Belt - Waterpump 154,878
21-Jan-17 99343-11570-77 V-Belt - P/S 154,878
25-Jan-17 16401-41021 Radiator Cap 154,878
27-Jan-17 87910-90A00 Mirror Assembly, Outer N/A
27-Jan-17 87940-90A01 Mirror Assembly, Outer N/A
N/A 90480-15002 Hood Prop Grommet N/A
8-Feb-17 TRE69065 555 Tie Rods and Drag Links 154,979
N/A MAXX-27 Everlast Battery N/A
24-Mar-17 90925-05035 Bi-Metallic Vacuum Switch Valve - EGR/Vacuum Advance 157634
24-Mar-17 16110-61081-77 Waterpump 157634
24-Mar-17 16721-60012 Waterpump gasket 157634
24-Mar-17 90119-A0139 Waterpump Housing Bolts (4) 157634
24-Mar-17 99555-30280 Oil Cooler to Oil Cooler Hard Pipe Hose 157634
24-Mar-17 15771-61010 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe 157634
24-Mar-17 90910-05155 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose 157634
24-Mar-17 90467-22004 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe Clamps (4) 157634
4-Apr-17 80w90 Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Fluid - F/R Diff Fluid Change 158,176
13-Mar-17 90430-A0003 Transmission/Transfer Case Drain/Fill Gasket 158,323
4-Apr-17 12157-10010 Differential Drain/Fill Plug Gasket 158,176
4-Apr-17 90341-18021 Magnetic Drain/Fill Plug 158,176
8-Apr-17 80w90 BradPenn Gear Fluid Change - Trans/Transfer Case 158,323
Modifications:
12-Jan-17 N/A BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - 33x10.5R15/C114R 154,035
17-Feb-17 OMESD24 ARB/Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer 155,450
DK50000 FJ60 Stainless Battery Tray - Standard Size N/A
15-Apr-17 CS003F Front Leaf Springs 158,809
15-Apr-17 60009 Nitrocharger Sport Front Shocks 158,809
15-Apr-17 CS017RA Rear Leaf Springs 158,809
15-Apr-17 60062 (85-90) Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shocks 158,809
15-Apr-17 OME B11 Shock Bushing (Use in rear shocks for 80-85 Application) 158,809
15-Apr-17 OMESB1 Spring Bushing Kit 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050FAL Front Anti-Inversion Shackle - LH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050FAR Front Anti-Inversion Shackle - RH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050RAL Rear Anti-Inversion Shackle - LH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050RAR Rear Anti-Inversion Shackle - RH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SP60040G Spring Pin - Greasable 158,809
15-Apr-17 CBS01 (85-90 Only) Rear Center Bolt Spacers 158,809
15-Apr-17 UBOLTSQ U-Bolt (OMEU51 Equivalent) 158,809
15-Apr-17 UBOLTRD U-Bolt (OMEU59A/B Equivalent) - 158,809
15-Apr-17 SUS60FSWAY 6x/7x FR Sway Bar Links - Extended (Pair) 158,809
Fast forward a couple months and a bunch of Toyota/Cruiser Outfitters parts receipts later and here we are.
After spotting a fellow rig at work, still don't know who owns it.
Did some other miscellaneous stuff.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/posts/10940981/
Coolant system is almost entirely refreshed, wish i had done the remaining oil cooler lines, but I never ordered. Next time I flush the coolant I will replace and perhaps clean up the oil cooler and banjos as well.
So that brings us to today, 4/20/17.
OME Lift was installed last Saturday after the original suspension had served it well the past 32 years. I was wildly surprised at how easy the install was. Every bushing and pin came out smooth (after soaking in PB a few times prior to install).
After one night at a local brewery, some dummy failed to see my truck behind them and hit the corner of my front bumper and didn't want to fess up/pay, so in came USAA with a check for new parts. So yesterday I made the order for a new front bumper, hardware, endcaps, coolant overflow and a bunch of other misc stuff that I've been wanting to replace, see below if anyone wants part #s.
75316-90A00 Grill Nameplate
52111-60120 Front Bumper Bar w/o Winch
52102-60010 Outer End, RIGHT
52103-60010 Outer End, LEFT
51961-36040 Tow Hook
90467-12008 Grill Clip
53382-90K01 Bumper Hood Front
81512-90A00 Front Corner Light Lens Gasket, L/R
85195-95700 Cover Wiper Arm - Rear
90080-18070 Positive Term Nut - Outer Bumper Ends
16480-90A00 Reserve Tank
16405-61040 Cap
A majority of the bits are nit picky, but again, if its still available, I'm trying to buy them while I can.
Here's a photo of her as of a couple days ago.
Next on the list is to install all the bits I just ordered once they arrive and then plan for knuckle and steering gearbox rebuild. The truck overall won't be a crazy overland/offroad build, just a cleanup, light restoration and a daily driver.
Cheers!
After some hunting, I picked up an October 1985 from a Danish gentleman in Venice, Ca. Truck seemed solid, not too many leaks and a straight body, though it had been resprayed from its previous owner. 150,831 miles on the clock.
Day 1.
Truck was covered in dirt and needed some love. She made the trek up PCH with no problems, though I started to learn its quirks and started a mental checklist.
Since it is my daily, I do all my work at night and weekends like many of you and take it everywhere in between.
I started with the basics, coolant system refresh, tie rods and some misc exterior bits in between since OE parts are disappearing.
For anyone's enjoyment, here is what has been done over the past few months. I pulled this from an Excel sheet that I keep to track maintenance and replacements/upgrades.
Maintenance:
10-Dec-16 90119-08079 Seat Mounting Bolt, Driver Side 152,XXX
13-Dec-16 17801-61010 Air Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 12204-61010 PCV Valve 151,735
13-Dec-16 90480-18001 PCV Valve Grommet 151,735
13-Dec-16 23300-38010 Fuel Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 19101-61240 Distributor Cap 151,735
13-Dec-16 19127-61240 Distributor Cap O-Ring 151,735
13-Dec-16 19102-43060 Distributor Rotor 151,735
13-Dec-16 15600-TD004 Oil Filter 151,735
13-Dec-16 15w40 Oil Change - Shell Rotella 151,735
13-Dec-16 90919-21325 Ignition Plug Wire/Spark Plug Wires 151,735
13-Dec-16 90919-01083 Spark Plugs - W20EX-U 151,735
18-Dec-16 53132-90A01 Headlight Door, Left OEM Toyota 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 53131-90A01 Headlight Door, Right OEM Toyota 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90189-04069 Corner Lamp Mounting Screws (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90160-40002 Corner Lamp Mounting Grommets (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90154-50001 Headlight Door Mounting Screws (8) 152,XXX
18-Dec-16 90189-05013 Headlight Door Mounting Grommets (8) 152,XXX
21-Dec-16 16360-61015 Carburetor Cooling Fan - Used 152,XXX
21-Dec-16 N/A Lubrication of Driver Window Regulator 152,XXX
20-Dec-16 85247-90A01 Wiper Motor Cap, Left and Right 152,XXX
20-Dec-16 83420-20020 Coolant Temperature Sensor 155,450
31-Dec-16 85212-YZZ10 Wiper Blade - Front Right 153,XXX
31-Dec-16 85212-YZZ10 Wiper Blade - Front Left 153,XXX
31-Dec-16 85220-90A02 Wiper Blade - Rear 153,XXX
4-Jan-17 77310-12100 Gas Cap 153,XXX
10-Jan-17 25628-61060 EGR Gasket 153,413
7-Jan-17 92112-60818 EGR J-Pipe Stud 153,413
15-Jan-17 90916-03052 Thermostat 153,940
15-Jan-17 90430-43002 Thermostat Housing Gasket 153,940
15-Jan-17 16333-61110 Thermostat Housing 153,940
15-Jan-17 91611-B0845 Thermostat Housing Bolts 153,940
15-Jan-17 00272-1LLAC-01 Toyota Red Coolant 153,940
21-Jan-17 90916-01172 Upper Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 90466-41008 Upper Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 99554-70185 Lower Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96111-10510 Lower Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 16577-61120 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe 154,878
21-Jan-17 90916-01163 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96111-10580 Lower Radiator Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 16261-60011 Thermostat By-Pass Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96112-10330 Thermostat By-Pass Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 15777-610111 Upper Oil Cooler Hose to Thermostat Housing 154,878
21-Jan-17 99556-30300 Lower Heater Hose to Radiator Hose 154,878
21-Jan-17 96112-102500 Lower Heater Hose to Radiator Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 90467-22004 Oil Cooler Hose Clamps 154,878
21-Jan-17 99332-11250-78 V-Belt - A/C 154,878
21-Jan-17 99343-11120-77 V-Belt - Waterpump 154,878
21-Jan-17 99343-11570-77 V-Belt - P/S 154,878
25-Jan-17 16401-41021 Radiator Cap 154,878
27-Jan-17 87910-90A00 Mirror Assembly, Outer N/A
27-Jan-17 87940-90A01 Mirror Assembly, Outer N/A
N/A 90480-15002 Hood Prop Grommet N/A
8-Feb-17 TRE69065 555 Tie Rods and Drag Links 154,979
N/A MAXX-27 Everlast Battery N/A
24-Mar-17 90925-05035 Bi-Metallic Vacuum Switch Valve - EGR/Vacuum Advance 157634
24-Mar-17 16110-61081-77 Waterpump 157634
24-Mar-17 16721-60012 Waterpump gasket 157634
24-Mar-17 90119-A0139 Waterpump Housing Bolts (4) 157634
24-Mar-17 99555-30280 Oil Cooler to Oil Cooler Hard Pipe Hose 157634
24-Mar-17 15771-61010 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe 157634
24-Mar-17 90910-05155 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe to Waterpump Hose 157634
24-Mar-17 90467-22004 Lower Oil Cooler Hard Pipe Clamps (4) 157634
4-Apr-17 80w90 Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Fluid - F/R Diff Fluid Change 158,176
13-Mar-17 90430-A0003 Transmission/Transfer Case Drain/Fill Gasket 158,323
4-Apr-17 12157-10010 Differential Drain/Fill Plug Gasket 158,176
4-Apr-17 90341-18021 Magnetic Drain/Fill Plug 158,176
8-Apr-17 80w90 BradPenn Gear Fluid Change - Trans/Transfer Case 158,323
Modifications:
12-Jan-17 N/A BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - 33x10.5R15/C114R 154,035
17-Feb-17 OMESD24 ARB/Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer 155,450
DK50000 FJ60 Stainless Battery Tray - Standard Size N/A
15-Apr-17 CS003F Front Leaf Springs 158,809
15-Apr-17 60009 Nitrocharger Sport Front Shocks 158,809
15-Apr-17 CS017RA Rear Leaf Springs 158,809
15-Apr-17 60062 (85-90) Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shocks 158,809
15-Apr-17 OME B11 Shock Bushing (Use in rear shocks for 80-85 Application) 158,809
15-Apr-17 OMESB1 Spring Bushing Kit 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050FAL Front Anti-Inversion Shackle - LH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050FAR Front Anti-Inversion Shackle - RH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050RAL Rear Anti-Inversion Shackle - LH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SH60050RAR Rear Anti-Inversion Shackle - RH 158,809
15-Apr-17 SP60040G Spring Pin - Greasable 158,809
15-Apr-17 CBS01 (85-90 Only) Rear Center Bolt Spacers 158,809
15-Apr-17 UBOLTSQ U-Bolt (OMEU51 Equivalent) 158,809
15-Apr-17 UBOLTRD U-Bolt (OMEU59A/B Equivalent) - 158,809
15-Apr-17 SUS60FSWAY 6x/7x FR Sway Bar Links - Extended (Pair) 158,809
Fast forward a couple months and a bunch of Toyota/Cruiser Outfitters parts receipts later and here we are.
After spotting a fellow rig at work, still don't know who owns it.
Did some other miscellaneous stuff.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/posts/10940981/
Coolant system is almost entirely refreshed, wish i had done the remaining oil cooler lines, but I never ordered. Next time I flush the coolant I will replace and perhaps clean up the oil cooler and banjos as well.
So that brings us to today, 4/20/17.
OME Lift was installed last Saturday after the original suspension had served it well the past 32 years. I was wildly surprised at how easy the install was. Every bushing and pin came out smooth (after soaking in PB a few times prior to install).
After one night at a local brewery, some dummy failed to see my truck behind them and hit the corner of my front bumper and didn't want to fess up/pay, so in came USAA with a check for new parts. So yesterday I made the order for a new front bumper, hardware, endcaps, coolant overflow and a bunch of other misc stuff that I've been wanting to replace, see below if anyone wants part #s.
75316-90A00 Grill Nameplate
52111-60120 Front Bumper Bar w/o Winch
52102-60010 Outer End, RIGHT
52103-60010 Outer End, LEFT
51961-36040 Tow Hook
90467-12008 Grill Clip
53382-90K01 Bumper Hood Front
81512-90A00 Front Corner Light Lens Gasket, L/R
85195-95700 Cover Wiper Arm - Rear
90080-18070 Positive Term Nut - Outer Bumper Ends
16480-90A00 Reserve Tank
16405-61040 Cap
A majority of the bits are nit picky, but again, if its still available, I'm trying to buy them while I can.
Here's a photo of her as of a couple days ago.
Next on the list is to install all the bits I just ordered once they arrive and then plan for knuckle and steering gearbox rebuild. The truck overall won't be a crazy overland/offroad build, just a cleanup, light restoration and a daily driver.
Cheers!
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