This is somewhat of a repost over from the main forum, but I thought I would introduce myself and the truck- definitely seeking knowledge of local fabrication and restoration resources.
Bought this locally off the FB marketplace in Winchester late last year. I have had very little time to put into it, unfortunately. All that I have done to date is replace the wheels and tires that came with it with factory toyota steel wheels with new MTs, fluids, remove flares, start wheeling off and stabilizing exposed rust, and buy some small parts. Starts a bit hard but runs great and is happy at highway speeds with the 5 spd
Lot going on with it:
- OME lift
- H55F swap- has 60 series top cover
- 2f motor
- A/C added
- Power steering added
- ARB onboard air and rear locker
- Front bumper brackets chopped
- Corkscrew park brake
- Interior bedlined
- Sound system (BT with trans hump speakers and 12" sub)... will remove this
- Spare carrier removed
- Not original color- data plate and some original paint hiding under grommets shows it was Olive Green.
- Aftermarket distributor
- Aftermarket carb
- Windshield washer removed
Downsides are that I have found some bondo on the body panels, it was chopped for flares, and as I got more aggressive wheeling rust I came through the leading edge of the hood in a couple places. Also needs the PS pump rebuilt and a new oil pan.
I would like to more or less restore this to what it would have looked like while retaining the lift, H55F, PS. I can do the mechanical work, but am not set up to media blast, weld, or paint and would have to outsource at least the body work.
Recommendations for local or semi-local shops that specialize in these rigs are welcome.
Thanks
Bought this locally off the FB marketplace in Winchester late last year. I have had very little time to put into it, unfortunately. All that I have done to date is replace the wheels and tires that came with it with factory toyota steel wheels with new MTs, fluids, remove flares, start wheeling off and stabilizing exposed rust, and buy some small parts. Starts a bit hard but runs great and is happy at highway speeds with the 5 spd
Lot going on with it:
- OME lift
- H55F swap- has 60 series top cover
- 2f motor
- A/C added
- Power steering added
- ARB onboard air and rear locker
- Front bumper brackets chopped
- Corkscrew park brake
- Interior bedlined
- Sound system (BT with trans hump speakers and 12" sub)... will remove this
- Spare carrier removed
- Not original color- data plate and some original paint hiding under grommets shows it was Olive Green.
- Aftermarket distributor
- Aftermarket carb
- Windshield washer removed
Downsides are that I have found some bondo on the body panels, it was chopped for flares, and as I got more aggressive wheeling rust I came through the leading edge of the hood in a couple places. Also needs the PS pump rebuilt and a new oil pan.
I would like to more or less restore this to what it would have looked like while retaining the lift, H55F, PS. I can do the mechanical work, but am not set up to media blast, weld, or paint and would have to outsource at least the body work.
Recommendations for local or semi-local shops that specialize in these rigs are welcome.
Thanks