Builds Let's build a 79 Series from parts... (6 Viewers)

[PAToyota]

Before we took it to alignment we re-keyed the gas cap locks to fit my ignition key. Couldn't quite figure out which lock set I needed....so I only bought the set for the doors and ignition. Had a few extra tumblers which we used for making mine work.

So, in a conversation with a local "restoration" shop the question of "keyed alike" sets came up. The boss says "That's easy, you just put the same key in each tumbler and run a die grinder over the pins so they're all level."

I was like "WTF? Are you serious?"

Good to see there are still people who take the time to do a job right.

 

[scottmk1]

I re keyed my 79, the kit came with ignition barrel, door locks, glove box lock, two fuel caps with locks, 3 keys and the immobiliser ECU, Mr T in the UK wasn't interested so I got it from a dealer in Sydney who kindly sent it by courier.

 

[c2dfj45]

I re keyed my 79, the kit came with ignition barrel, door locks, glove box lock, two fuel caps with locks, 3 keys and the immobiliser ECU, Mr T in the UK wasn't interested so I got it from a dealer in Sydney who kindly sent it by courier.

View attachment 2360246

That's really cool. How does that immobilizer work.....do you have a key fob? Or is it a proximity sensor.....maybe there is a chip in the key? My new truck has power locks and it had a key fob to lock/unlock(from the donor 76 series).....so of course it had a control box. Can't remember if it was an immobilizer or not.

I re-keyed my first truck and that was easy....this truck was more complicated because of the new dash maybe. I had all the locks from the donor 76 series but none of them fit the 79 as I recall. A tad more complicated for some reason.

 

[scottmk1]

That's really cool. How does that immobilizer work.....do you have a key fob? Or is it a proximity sensor.....maybe there is a chip in the key? My new truck has power locks and it had a key fob to lock/unlock(from the donor 76 series).....so of course it had a control box. Can't remember if it was an immobilizer or not.

I re-keyed my first truck and that was easy....this truck was more complicated because of the new dash maybe. I had all the locks from the donor 76 series but none of them fit the 79 as I recall. A tad more complicated for some reason.

It's a transponder in the key, and a coil goes around the ignition barrel to detect the key. I don't have a fob, no central locking or anything on my truck.

 

[c2dfj45]

It's a transponder in the key, and a coil goes around the ignition barrel to detect the key. I don't have a fob, no central locking or anything on my truck.

Wow. Interesting. I wonder what markets that was for. You had the wiring in the harness obviously. Maybe an Aussie thing?

 

[scottmk1]

Yeh my truck is from Aus originally, it's the Workmate spec so comes with vinyl floor, vinyl seats, manual windows, manual door locks etc. It does have factory A/C though, and obviously the engine immobiliser. I figured the dealers in Aus would know more about these trucks so asked the question.

 

[c2dfj45]

I'm sure with VIN they could figure out what you needed pretty easily.

 

[scottmk1]

I'm sure with VIN they could figure out what you needed pretty easily.

You would have thought so, but they weren't interested for whatever reason.

 

[c2dfj45]

This is our built in security system.....

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Every 79 Series needs security.

 

[c2dfj45]

But can your pup protect a Lambo??

 

[Gun Runner 5]

No but she can guard a large John Deere tractor. (the redneck version of a Lamborghini)

 

[WarDamnEagle]

How about a large Lamborghini tractor?

 

[c2dfj45]

We just work on the cars...lol.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

We just work on the cars...lol.
View attachment 2361019

It has basically the same lines as the 79 Series. They would probably perform very similar in a wind tunnel.

 

[c2dfj45]

It has basically the same lines as the 79 Series. They would probably perform very similar in a wind tunnel.

The 79 can be 'converted' for better aero in the wind tunnel.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The 79 can be 'converted' for better aero.
View attachment 2361254

Almost as dangerous as the average WalMart parking lot.

 

[c2dfj45]

Almost as dangerous as the average WalMart parking lot.

hahahaha....for sure.

 

[c2dfj45]

Apparently someone had some time on their hands.....maybe the only steel wheel that has ever received ceramic coating. Proud of that......but not proud of that.

 

[c2dfj45]

Testing out a different type of stance....setting up the rear end....Dobinsons MRR shocks and springs inbound. Need to drop the bump stops down a couple inches too.