Create a thread for your build-up/project Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:39:44 +0000 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:39:44 +0000 Toyota Minis https://toyotaminis.com/forum/forums/1976-1983-build-up-project-threads.21/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:56 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/my-78-pickup.19559/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/my-78-pickup.19559/ invalid@example.com (Dan McBoost) Dan McBoost
Has a cool story, which I do enjoy. It came from New Mexico. The original owner stole money from the current owner down there, and once busted, he offered him the truck to make up some of it. Back in 1993 the current owner drove it to our area and then it sat in behind a garage until the current owner asked his son to sell it. A buddy saw it and had to pass, but I could not let it go.

I...

My '78 "Pickup"]]> 200 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:46:19 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1977-dads-truck.30994/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1977-dads-truck.30994/ invalid@example.com (musicearlyadopter) musicearlyadopter
First step upon arrival: it had been sitting for 3 years without starting, so I pulled the gas tank, installed...

1977 -Dad's Truck]]> 20 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:16:09 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/christmas-gift-to-myself.1520/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/christmas-gift-to-myself.1520/ invalid@example.com (toy_boy) toy_boy
So, naturally when I got my 79' Yota those were the wheels I wanted, or something close in design. Well, they're not cheap and with so many other things that I felt were more important to update on the truck, I just couldn't see myself spending that kind of money on wheels anytime soon.

What was funny was...

Christmas Gift to myself....]]> 15 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:38:04 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-toyota-pickup-aka-blue-magoo.25413/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-toyota-pickup-aka-blue-magoo.25413/ invalid@example.com (Ivey) Ivey
As she was:

As she is:

Things to do:

Install Idler Arm and Pitman Arm
Install new Speedo Cable
Lower the truck
Replace floor pans
New Seats
Carpet

I think thats about it. If I get bored I might start messing with the motor but I need my other car up and running before I do that.

Oh and check this out, my driveshaft came...

1976 Toyota Pickup AKA Blue Magoo]]> 236 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:11:56 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/little-yellow-78.33049/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/little-yellow-78.33049/ invalid@example.com (loudboy) loudboy
I love the color, the rust spots, and the clean interior. I do not love the advanced body rust and will need some practice welding very thin metal before I start tackling the floor boards (rotten out at the front body mounts). It runs and drives right now, but I'll be disassembling it...

Little yellow '78]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:14:59 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/hybrid-questions.32525/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/hybrid-questions.32525/ invalid@example.com (RonAlan) RonAlan The other question is, my compression is 180 across the board, with #3 being 185. So I'm running with Ethyl (the pricey gasoline). I've a...

Hybrid Questions]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:31:33 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1982-longbed.31305/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1982-longbed.31305/ invalid@example.com (TreacherousT) TreacherousT
When I was younger I had a couple different pickups. I'd always wanted to get back into one, and after selling my most recent VW project I decided to pick one up! The plan is to button up a few things (gas tank, some interior stuff, etc.) and then bag it! From reading, I think it'll make the most sense to swap the front suspension to 1984+ stuff and then order control arms, brackets, etc. The truck is super clean and is 100% original. I'm going to keep the "work truck" look...

1982 Longbed]]> 2 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:09:31 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/weber-install-help.31179/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/weber-install-help.31179/ invalid@example.com (Minitrucker) Minitrucker 11 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:43:14 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/77-ret.28615/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/77-ret.28615/ invalid@example.com (Toyotashack) Toyotashack
77 pickup
Rusted body panels that have 20 year old Bondo in places.

Plan is to lower some and turbo RE.

W58.
22repreformance turbo pistons
Gapless rings.
Steed speed turbo manifold.
Turbo lines.
Aquired so far.

Tucked 77 headlight and signal wires in the front fenders. Tucked original 77 fuse box behind dash. Making a flat custom cluster panel.

Brake booster delete. Soon.

Modifying cross member now for...

77 RET]]> 71 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:04:02 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/orange-1977-hilux-restomod-project.25966/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/orange-1977-hilux-restomod-project.25966/ invalid@example.com (RN23CB) RN23CB I bought my 77 RN23 back in April with intend to fix it up, restore, mod, and just have some fun with it. Here are a few pics of it as when I got it. Right now I'm working on mounting the bench seat that came with it. It doesn't appear to be the original seat, and the seat brackets do not line up with any of the mounting holes. It was just sitting on the floor.

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I've been around here for a while but took a bit of a break. I used to have a 74 Hilux but ended up selling that to @hambler and took some time experiencing all sorts of cars from a new GTI to a turbo Subaru Legacy wagon to a foxbody mustang and several more. After trying out plenty of other options though none filled the void that my old little pickup left, and so faced with the decision of getting either a first generation RX7 or another Hilux, I bought this:...

77 Pickup The Hard Way]]> 28 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:51:42 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-hilux-golden-finch.29607/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-hilux-golden-finch.29607/ invalid@example.com (Lofty) Lofty ...

1976 Hilux "Golden Finch"]]> 25 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:58:21 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/new-to-me-1982-sr5-4x4.30137/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/new-to-me-1982-sr5-4x4.30137/ invalid@example.com (Empigt) Empigt 4 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:41:54 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/78-hilux-sunrader-build-thread-3rz-w55-swap.29601/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/78-hilux-sunrader-build-thread-3rz-w55-swap.29601/ invalid@example.com (RG113) RG113
A little background:

As many people my age (im 25) probably are, im tired of paying rent and buying a house with interest rates at 6.5% is just unrealistic so my girlfriend and i decided to look into RV/Vanlife to cut our costs and save for a down...

'78 Hilux Sunrader Build Thread - 3RZ W55 Swap]]> 59 Wed, 17 May 2023 23:07:04 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1980-sr5.24701/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1980-sr5.24701/ invalid@example.com (Liquidhandwash) Liquidhandwash View attachment 20143 View attachment 20144 View attachment 20145 View attachment 20146 View attachment 20147 I finally got my hilux its only 2 month late, the wrecker I bought it from had a problem getting it out as his forklift kept getting stuck in in the mud. So i had to wait until things dried out.
It has a couple of things missing, two doors the ignition barrel, the carburetor, and the front bumper.
All ive done so far is pressure wash the hell out of it...

1980 SR5]]> 80 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:16:23 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/21r-hybrid-side-draft-build.28376/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/21r-hybrid-side-draft-build.28376/ invalid@example.com (coronaRt13) coronaRt13
21R hybrid side draft build.]]> 1 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:20:19 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/cautionary-tale-of-20r-aisan-carb.26345/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/cautionary-tale-of-20r-aisan-carb.26345/ invalid@example.com (Davo) Davo
Cautionary Tale of 20r Aisan Carb]]> 10 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 15:47:38 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/brake-booster-delete-project.28457/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/brake-booster-delete-project.28457/ invalid@example.com (Toyotashack) Toyotashack

77 pickup.. making more room for turbo.]]> 8 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 02:22:55 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/80-2wd-japanese-long-bed-fenders.29429/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/80-2wd-japanese-long-bed-fenders.29429/ invalid@example.com (Mini Truck love) Mini Truck love 5