Builds The Oddball 80 - Middle East GX Renovation (3 Viewers)

[Broski]

Great find and story. Subed

 

[wngrog]

They look like Tacoma wheels to me

 

[scottryana]

Close but not quite. The Tacoma wheel doesn't have the raised sections in the center and is a 16x7. The other wheels are 16x6 and are the Chinese brand, you can see the item number YA610 on the boxes.

Below is the early Tacoma steel wheel.

They look like Tacoma wheels to me

 

[WarDamnEagle]

750-16 on a Split Rim just like I figured

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7.50 r16 is a very common size in the middle east.

Spec‘d like the JDM one I just got. I’d love to find a pintle hook for the rear of mine. What are the specs on those tires? My 35x12.5 look too small after I put on the Kut Snake flares.

You can still buy a new pintle hook for an 80 series. Just go to partsouq.com. Not that expensive.

Great find Nolen. I've been looking on and off for a '96 or '97 80 series to bring back with me. Has to be tan and has to have the right, rear steps. Unfortunately most of them have been ridden hard and put up wet. Enjoy.

 

[wct49]

Bravo Nolen.
Lucky AF.

 

[SteveJackson]

And then I found this sticker.

Holy hell, it looks like the importer converted this thing from a 3F to a 3FE .....

That explains the fuel pump setup......

I’d love to hear more about this if anyone knows. @SteveJackson ??

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yes looks like a registered importers certification tag, this must have been imported before it was 21 years old and was converted to meet epa standards? sorry I haven't followed along with the thread. but the vin is a GCC truck with 3F carb, 5-speed and barn doors. Cool!

 

[wngrog]

Got the middle seat pulled and was hoping to find a dead in tank fuel pump but it seems the 3FE swap only got the crappy in line pump.

These things are Not all bad as long as the tank is designed for gravity and it’s not pulling up a hill like this one is doing.

 

[cody c]

You installing an in tank pump then?

 

[wngrog]

Man, bummed. This thing has a manual pickup. I’m hoping a US FJ80 pump assembly will fall right in.

Thoughts?

Tank has some rust but I think I can handle that with a drain and vacuum.

 

[OGBeno]

He should.

 

[FJBen]

very cool! What a cool 80.

I have found a few cruisers like that with luck, but you a WAY more lucky that me.

Get to polishing that cruiser.

 

[wngrog]

He should.

Yeah. Gotta. Just have to see if it’s a drop in or if I need to put the whole US tank in.

There are so many hoses for the Aux tank transfer I’d rather just drop in a pump and figure out the wiring.

 

[joxeale]

Beautiful 80! Are you going full restore on this one? I like the colors

 

[wngrog]

Beautiful 80! Are you going full restore on this one? I like the colors

I’m going to get it running good and polish it out. Keep it close to stock as possible.

 

[cheeese]

Never thought I'd see a Nolen build in the 80 section… off to pick up some swag. Looks like a great start

 

[maj75]

If you need the chrome window trim at the base of the window, I have 3 NOS pieces. I used the one for the front right door (my driver’s) but the rest of mine are good. LMK if you need them.

 

[wngrog]

If you need the chrome window trim at the base of the window, I have 3 NOS pieces. I used the one for the front right door (my driver’s) but the rest of mine are good. LMK if you need them.

Thanks for the offer. These are all in great shape. I just need a non US front right flasher housing

 

[davegonz]

That thing is awesome. Like a slightly more upscale version of my poverty pack HZJ80.

 

[wngrog]

That thing is awesome. Like a slightly more upscale version of my poverty pack HZJ80.

This is more upscale? Shoot me a link. I want to see yours

 

[davegonz]

LOL! It is. Here's Galen's original thread. I need to start one up with my updates.

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