Builds Let's build a 79 Series from parts... (2 Viewers)

[cruiserdan]

Nice find. It looks to be pretty good for the age. I like the tailgate stop.

 

[FJBen]

I almost bought one of those Trekkers years ago. I would agree with the small feeling. Cool as heck.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Added a new member to the family too. I have been looking on and off for a Toyota Trekker for a while and this one popped up. Neat little truck. I'll stress the LITTLE part. I've been around Cruisers for a long long time....forgot how small these little pickups were...it's like 50% the size of anything in a Cruiser.

Pretty neat story about the Trekker and how they came to be. 1981 Toyota Trekker was the forerunner of the 4runner

In any event, it needs some minor stuff......should be fun to play around with and straighten out.

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I like the vise grip. That held my 80 hood open for awhile before going to prop rod.

 

[c2dfj45]

I like the vise grip. That held my 80 hood open for awhile before going to prop rod.

Good ol' vice grips. On the list of things that need to be done.

It's a really neat truck....kind of crude how Winnebago put these things together. Comical almost.

Just about completely stock under the hood.

 

[2fpower]

I know where a trekker sits on a farm in Texas, rough shape but cheap.

 

[c2dfj45]

I know where a trekker sits on a farm in Texas, rough shape but cheap.

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I like that it has a 1st gen 4 runner next to it.....like a 4 runner collection starter pack.

No sliding vent windows on that one...I read that was an option....maybe between the standard and deluxe models or deluxe and SR5. It's not an exact science with these things.

 

[2fpower]

I like that it has a 1st gen 4 runner next to it.....like a 4 runner collection starter pack.

No sliding vent windows on that one...I read that was an option....maybe between the standard and deluxe models or deluxe and SR5. It's not an exact science with these things.

my understanding is there is about 40 4runners at that location. If anyone wants a gaggle of 4runners, I know the guy for you to talk to.

 

[cruiserdan]

I like that it has a 1st gen 4 runner next to it.....like a 4 runner collection starter pack.

No sliding vent windows on that one...I read that was an option....maybe between the standard and deluxe models or deluxe and SR5. It's not an exact science with these things.

In 1979-83 vent windows were optional on all trim levels and the package came with a sliding back window. My guess would be that they did not spec that since the more expensive sliding back glass was headed to the dumpster along with the back wall of the cab.

 

[c2dfj45]

In 1979-83 vent windows were optional on all trim levels and the package came with a sliding back window. My guess would be that they did not spec that since the more expensive sliding back glass was headed to the dumpster along with the back wall of the cab.

Cool info. The vent windows I was talking about are the windows on the topper....I thought I read where some had the small slider portion and some didn't....from Winnebago....but then I got to thinking that they were talking about vent windows on the doors. But that tan one clearly doesn't have the same rear windows as on my truck.

I know very little about the early trucks....need to read up.

Pretty cool ID tag...

 

[Mr Cimarron]

It would be sweet if there was a sales commercial for it with Winnebago Man in it.

 

[c2dfj45]

It would be sweet if there was a sales commercial for it with Winnebago Man in it.

I had no idea there was a Winnebago man!

I believe it was sold as a Trekker by Winnebago. There is another version of it's existence that says Toyota sourced out 3 builders....Toyota Wolverine, Toyota Trailblazer and the Trekker.....to develop what would become the 4runner. Dealers took credit for coming up with the idea. Who knows.

Mine is missing this sticker on the rear hatch....

 

[SNLC]

Super sweet Trekker!

Cheers

 

[cruiserdan]

I had no idea there was a Winnebago man!

I believe it was sold as a Trekker by Winnebago. There is another version of it's existence that says Toyota sourced out 3 builders....Toyota Wolverine, Toyota Trailblazer and the Trekker.....to develop what would become the 4runner. Dealers took credit for coming up with the idea. Who knows.

Mine is missing this sticker on the rear hatch....
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Any graphics guy worth anything could whip that up for you in short order.

I know one if you don't.

 

[cruisermatt]

Back to the 79, all that work and no intercooler? Why?

 

[c2dfj45]

Any graphics guy worth anything could whip that up for you in short order.

I know one if you don't.

Thanks for the offer Dan...there's a guy who makes a bunch of stuff for the minis.....he has the stripe kit. The stripe colors for the Trekkers were supposed to be silver, gold and copper according to what I read....so maybe I'll redo those at some point too.

 

[c2dfj45]

Back to the 79, all that work and no intercooler? Why?

Low boost on this truck.....I don't think there is a need for the intercooler for now. But future plans have one in store and when it does get one, I'll get it up to Rob at Odd Iron Off Road and let him put in one of his water to air units ....then he can work his magic on the tuning. But that's a little ways off.....lots to do before we get there.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

One of several options. **
I assume you have enough hood clearance for a top mount.

**HDJ81

 

[c2dfj45]

One of several options. **
I assume you have enough hood clearance for a top mount.

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I would think so....probably will have to take some measurements.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If your hood has the center bulge you should be good to go.

 

[c2dfj45]

Yep....I've got a bulge. Ha.