1982 RN48 SR5 Pickup- Not So Saved From The Grave

[cruiserinsanity]

I finally ripped out the driver side seat with a fight today, I had to take a hole saw and cut off one of the rear bolts of the seat. After that was removed I was able to rotate the seat enough to get to the remaining bolt.

Driver side rear floorpan.

Passenger side rear floorpan.

And I got an idea of floorpan arrangement to cover all the holes.

 

[clx16]

I know i previously mentioned replacement floor pans, but from your pictures I think smaller patches would be possible as it seems like the rust areas are serious but not massive. Either way, might be worth doing the acid wash to neutralize the rust so it stops.

 

[cruiserinsanity]

I know i previously mentioned replacement floor pans, but from your pictures I think smaller patches would be possible as it seems like the rust areas are serious but not massive. Either way, might be worth doing the acid wash to neutralize the rust so it stops.

Due to the rust in the A pillar and windshield frame I think that patching properly would be a lot of effort for the quality of the cab. I do intend to neutralize the rust so it doesn’t spread though.

I’m planning to go back to the guy I got the truck from and see if I can find a better cab for future use.

 

[cruiserinsanity]

After some deliberation and consideration, I believe I’m going to abandon this project and part it out. I’ve come to the realization that this truck isn’t a good starting point and I have too many projects. I also determined that the 22R in this truck is most likely junk.


I bought a ‘68 Pig recently that I should put my attention and effort into. So if anyone needs parts let me know. I’m going to be keeping the MC adapter and the axles out of it in case I find an IFS truck or Samurai later. In retrospect I should have just kept the 2nd Gen I got with this truck and fixed it.

I do want a 1st or 2nd gen truck still but I need to find one that’s in better shape and less work to make it useable, and greatly reduce and finish all the projects I have currently.

 

[cruiserinsanity]

Parting Out Thread 'Tallassee, Al. 1982 SR5 4WD Pickup/ Extra Parts'

Apr 5, 2026

1982 4WD SR5 LWB Pickup for partout along with a an extra rust free bed and frame from another First Gen 2WD pickup.

The trucks frame is solid but the cab is rotted. It’s a A/C truck with a complete system and an L52 with a top shift T case. I don’t believe the 22R is good.

I am keeping the axles and the 80 wheels are not for sale. I also have an extra G52 transmission with unknown miles from an ‘87 with a forward shift case, and another stock top shift case. I have a number of other truck parts I will picture below.

I will ship small parts on buyers dime but large items are local...

• cruiserinsanity
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