1982 Toyota Blizzard from the Philippines

[Juan2013]

Greetings from the Philippines!

I own this very rare import for 3 years now and havn't done yet with the restoration. First of course parts would be very hard to find here in the Philippines. (Almost none) Second, only few partsman are almost familiar. I have almost given up on this project due to the difficulties encountered. I found out on our neighbor country, this jewel is still running but of different badge. (Daihatsu)
Because of my discovery, here she is now.

 

[Juan2013]

Before the rescue 3 years ago

 

[muddpigg]

Sweet... Welcome, how about some specs and more pics. I've never seen one.

 

[Juan2013]

Motor is a Toyota L engine 2.2 L (2188cc) 4 cylinder Diesel engine with 72hp.

 

[OGBeno]

There is one in ATL at ACC Garage... It's a nice example but either just a farm vehicle or a museum piece. There is no way these vehicles could drive on US roads. Maybe in a city. That would be it.

 

[JohnnyC]

@beno

i think that is Steve Kopito's old blizzard... aka owens export @owensexport

I dont know if he ever sold it... but.... boy did i want that rig

 

[OGBeno]

I believe it is Johnny.

 

[owensexport]

It's not mine but looks almost the same.
I sold mine but it has since come back here to LA.
The current owner uses one of my friends for repairs on it.

 

[Juan2013]

 

[cruisedeisel]

Looks like an old suzuki jimny, I was going to say maybe it just had a toyota grill but... looks like all genuine toyota parts to me.

 

[bobbed]

Love the old blizzards there awesome trucks I've owned 2x of them over the time one fitted with a 12r engine other with a 2.2lt diesel

 

[Delancy]

If it weren't for prerequisite participation in slingin' onions on a street corner or wearing the goofy hat, I'd join the Shriner's and rock one in my latter years.

Interestingly, wound up with an 'NOS' pair of coarse spline, long bodied hubs that cross referenced to Blizzard, Daihatsu Rocky (I think), and one or two other vehicles, the names never heard of.

 

[Juan2013]

Love the old blizzards there awesome trucks I've owned 2x of them over the time one fitted with a 12r engine other with a 2.2lt diesel

hey bobbed, would love to see the pictures of them. thanks mate

 

[Juan2013]

here she is

 

[cruisedeisel]

Ya, i could get one for the wife but i need a man size truck.

 

[vipergrhd]

Very nice Kabayan, saan ka sa Pinas tol?

 

[Juan2013]

Very nice Kabayan, saan ka sa Pinas tol?

kabayan, dito ako sa land of promise. Davao City. hirap maghanap ng accessories.

 

[vipergrhd]

LOL, i know the pain kabayan. it's a rare vehicle and just keep it looking good for now. Maybe you can custom build your own accessories.
Never been to Davao tol i would love to visit your place the next time we head home. I spend my summers in Guimaras since i was a baby i speak fluent Ilongo,Karay-a and hiligaynon. Ano bilib kana? Keep in touch kabayan.

 

[Juan2013]

LOL, i know the pain kabayan. it's a rare vehicle and just keep it looking good for now. Maybe you can custom build your own accessories.
Never been to Davao tol i would love to visit your place the next time we head home. I spend my summers in Guimaras since i was a baby i speak fluent Ilongo,Karay-a and hiligaynon. Ano bilib kana? Keep in touch kabayan.

baw ah! di puga! diin ka subong to? i also speak a not so fluent ilonggo. you should visit Davao bro. Davao has a lot to offer. It's the home of the 16th Phil. president. hehe.
eto yung custom built na shroud made from scratch. I just needed to fabricate so to save and invest in the rebuild of my tcase.

 

[vipergrhd]

Nice custom job, If budget allows when we go back home I will visit Davao I think I have an uncle outside CDO.