1983 Toyota Pickup Hilux 4x4 Original Unmolested on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:155480 Color: White /
Blue

Location:

Sparks, Nevada, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:22R
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JT4RN48D2D0068930
Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma
Trim: Deluxe
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4 wheel Drive
Mileage: 155,480
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Sub Model: Long Bed
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No

A 1983 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Long bed Deluxe pickup. This is a project truck that I purchased this last summer for restoration. This is a totally stock and unmodified pickup and is a great restoration candidate. The truck is very solid with the typical pinch weld rust above the rear wheels on the pickup bed. These beds notoriously rust in this area. The rest of the bed is very solid with the typical dings from shifting cargo. The cab has a few door dings but is solid otherwise. The paint is original and has "Nevada Sunburn" which means it has been totally ruined by the the intense sun. Areas where the paint has fallen off have been covered with white primer. The undercarriage is dirty but there shows no frame damage or rust. The rear axle has some surface rust.

All the lights work as well the heater and fan. The truck does have a/c but is not working. The interior is is all original but the radio had been taken out and replaced with an aftermarket unit. The dash frame was cut for this but original dash frames are still available through salvage yards and are easy to remove/install (8 10mm bolts and it all comes out). The dash pad in cracked but new ones are still available. The seats are pretty good with the drivers seat torn on the bottom cushion. The Deluxe trucks have the vinyl mat and is does have cracks and holes. The door panels are in nice original condition. I think the blue interior looks good on these trucks. New NOS Toyota sun visors installed and look great.

The engine is a little trooper, never failing to start in intense heat or in frigid cold. I purchased the truck in August when the temps were 104 and this winter we had a cold snap when the temps dropped to -11. No problems. The timing chain is a little rattly upon startup but smooths out when the oil pressure builds up. Usually a couple is seconds for the oil pressure to come to normal.

The transmission is a 5 speed and it shifts easily and smoothly. It is very noisy in all gears except 4th. The syncros work well and it does not pop out of gear. This was going to be my next repair. The clutch is strong and smooth. The brakes perform excellent with a little more than half the pads left and good solid peddle feel. This pickup has non power steering but really is not a problem. A little heavy at times but I found the steering effort to be quite acceptable.

The 4 wheel drive works well. The truck handles very good in the snow even in 2 wheel drive. A little brute.

In August I took the truck to a local mechanic who preformed over $1600 in repairs. They include:

Replace Valve cover gasket

Adjust Valves

Replace water pump and antifreeze

Replace front and rear output seal on transfer case

Replace Distributor O-ring

Replace front knuckles wheel seals and repack wheel bearings

Repair emergency brake

Replace gasket on exhaust

Replace exhaust manifold gaskets

The tires have lots of tread but I believe these to be quite old and the front tires probably should be replaced if driven at higher speeds. The truck has the original white steely wheels which I prefer.

These old Toyota trucks are a blast to drive but they are VERY basic and offer no creature comforts. They are not that great on the highway as the suspension is very stiff and with the motor only producing 95 horsepower, the truck is pretty slow. Lots of rattles and noise associated with a 31 year old truck. Have I talked you out this yet? A modern Tacoma they are NOT but thats what make them so appealing!

Shipping is the direct responsibility of the buyer (if there is one!). A $500 deposit via Paypal at auctions end is required with the balance due at pickup. The truck is listed elsewhere for sale and the auction may be ended at any time.

Thanks for looking.

On Dec-25-13 at 10:25:06 PST, seller added the following information:

Here is a short "walk around" video

http://youtu.be/dkczed8Qkwk

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