1981 Toyota Pickup RN38

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About this vehicle
This 1981 Toyota Pickup is an original with updates to the exterior, interior and drivetrain. The owner has had it for 2 years. The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for weekend drives.
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As/Is Where is. 0 deposit due within 24 hours of auction close.
Vehicle Details
Relisted! No Reserve! My one of a kind Toyota pickup. Me and my buddy picked this up as a team project and have spent many Saturdays and many many dollars getting it to this point.
No expense was spared in making this a capable, dependable trail rig. It is a 1981 Toyota pickup, Hilux, SR5, or what ever you want to call it. We named it #hiluxworktruck It came with the awesome mini Reading aluminum utility bed. Find another one - you won’t.We added the custom camper top which we had to shorten to fit. This is great for sleeping in and fits an air mattress (included) just perfect. I also added hammock hooks on the rear so you can back up to a tree and grab a nap.
Upon first getting the truck it got the full treatment. 22R Motor came out and got all new VCG, oil pan gasket, rear main, all new belts, hoses, water pump, fan clutch, plugs, wires, belts, muffler, everything replaced that could fail on the trail. All new fluids, battery terminals, and so on.It got an upgraded FJ80 master cylinder, tundra rotors, Tacoma calipers all sourced new. Full front axle rebuild with new seals and bearings from Marlin Crawler. Rebuilt locking hubs, High Steer kit, and we added power steering with brand new ps pump, belts and hoses. H4 headlights and light covers. It also got diff breather tubes installed. All that work and we never went into the motor. She runs strong but has developed a smoking problem and will need new rings in the near future.
Has 5 Speed transmission. Shifts good.
What suspension is on it you ask? I don’t know. Don’t ask again. It is set up how we got it and performs great.
The frame... let’s talk about the weak link in these trucks the crappy frames that all rusted away. Fear not my friends, this one did not escape that fate but it has been addressed. The previous owner boxed in the rear frame and did an outstanding job. We continued this process up front and reinforced the front areas that were questionable. This frame is more stout than Toyota ever made them and will last for years to come. The power steering bracket was also custom made, welded to the frame and reinforced. It has a great rear bumper setup with tire swing out. Slider step combo along the sides. Custom rear rock slider bars by My buddy and possibly the best front bumper setup you will find on these old trucks once again 100% designed and fabricated by My buddy. It is hard welded to the frame and not removable. It has a brand new Smittybuilt x20 10,000lb winch with wireless controller and synthetic cable. Again, it is brand new and has never yet seen trail use.We added OEM Toyota steel wheels with vintage appropriate center caps.
Tires are Ironman 33x12.50 - the spare is brand new. Never seen the road or trail.I completely refreshed the interior adding Integra seats, custom door panels, new headliner and center console. New dash pad and extra 12v outlet. Rubber floor liner too!This truck also comes with a treasure trove of parts. Good 99% rust free doors, hood, fenders. Fenders and hood I had sandblasted and put in primer. Hood had two dents and I put some body putty on it. Brand new rocker panels still in the box. Body is rusty but here you have all the pieces to make it pretty again.Cab has rust in the corners. It was patched with aluminum plates by previous owner. Extra motor, transmission, and transfer case come with the deal condition all unknown. All the smog parts we removed from the engine are included plus a couple of boxes of extra parts.Whew... I think that’s mostly it. Maybe I’m forgetting something.Oh yeah. Heat? A/C? What’s that. Heater control on the dash is janky and needs repair. Roll the windows down. This is a freakin manly trail truck. If you get uncomfortable, hot, don’t like bumps or rattles, this is notprobably not the truck for you.So that’s it! A full package project trail truck no part out, no trades, no BS. Is what it is. Now It can all be yours.  Located in Winston Salem, NCas/is, where is. Don’t message me asking me if it will make the drive to New York, Florida, Detroit, LA, or where ever you might be. It’s a trail truck, not a highway cruiser. That being said, it’s a Toyota so it will probably make it wherever you want to go. If it were me, I’d ship it or trailer it.It is impossible not to smile driving this truck you will love it and everyone that sees will love it too!
Walk around video. Apologize for the sound quality. Mic picked up super loud.https://youtu.be/mpONzBPFe_k
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