Builds 1996 Moonglow Build (1 Viewer)

[DDabs]

After a long time of searching all over the internet and US for a nice 80 series, it turned out that one just so happened to be a few hours away from me, and owned by someone on Mud no less! I picked up a sweet 1996 Moonglow Cruiser from @mel lowe and I couldn't be happier to finally have a truck that I've always wanted. I keep going outside just to stare at the rear sliding window (big fan since I was a kid).

So far she has a few things done to her, that can be seen on one of the PO's threads here on the forums. I don't have much else planned for her other than continual PM and some Toyo 285/75's very soon.

Just wanted to introduce myself, as all I do now is browse these forums day and night!

David

 

[baldilocks]

Hello and congrats. She looks real clean and I love that color.

 

[ranma21]

Congrat and welcome!!

 

[NorCalDoug]

welcome!

 

[Wayne]

Congrats on your new truck, just keep your wallet out, LOL.

 

[GW Nugget]

Congratulations. You now have a mistress.

 

[bhicks]

Nice 80. I love that color.

 

[blkprj80]

Very nice! Welcome to your addiction!

 

[fj80toyman]

Very clean. De-flare looks like it was done right.
Get some dirt on it now.


Dan.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Glad things worked out!

 

[yodaTEQ]

Congrats and welcome!!! I've always loved the Moonglow color

 

[DDabs]

Turning this into a build thread.

7/10/15
Replaced brake booster: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/brake-booster-installation.869004/
Removed car phone installation
Removed rusty hook on ARB bumper

7/11/15
Replaced license plate bulbs that were burnt out LED white back to factory, as well as the white LED running lights up front.

 

[DDabs]

A few photos from today. I need tires, stat!

 

[musthave]

A few photos from today. I

Where is that? It looks familiar

 

[GW Nugget]

Those pictures are show quality.
Beautiful place & sunset.

 

[solidfrontaxle]

Best OEM 80 color, for sure.

What are your long and short term build plans?

 

[jhheat]

Congrats and welcome to the Moonglow club!

 

[DDabs]

Where is that? It looks familiar

St. Petersburg, by the Dali Museum/City Marina.

Best OEM 80 color, for sure.

What are your long and short term build plans?

Instead of long and short term... I'll put it like this: for the time being, I want to learn everything I can about this truck. The engine really fascinates me and this is my first Toyota, so I plan on replacing everything as needed with new OEM parts and keeping her running as long as I can! As far as modifications go, I would love to complete the ARB theme by adding a roof rack for my kayak, snorkel and hood vents (I'm obsessed with cooling), and some 285/75's to complete the look. This is my daily driver, and I won't be doing much offroading, so the build will be somewhat mild, but aimed towards an OEM+ overland theme.

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

 

[DDabs]

I need to install the oil pump gasket and front seal. I am thinking about doing some other things while I have stuff taken apart. Any ideas? I assume the radiator has to come off?
-new water pump
-thermostat
-any belts?

 

[musthave]

St. Petersburg, by the Dali Museum/City Marina.
Thanks everyone for the kind words!

I'm in St. Pete as well, I guess that's why it looked so familiar. There aren't many 80's around here. Not sure what your interests are but we have a ride coming up in October, usually about 5 or 6 from Florida and head up to North Georgia mountains for wheeling and camping. If you've got any interest, let me know.