Project Old Yeller 1980 Toyota 4x4

I have a build going over on the marlin crawler forum and figured i'd throw it up on here.

Hey everyone I figured it was time for me to start a build so i can get some motivation and to document my build. I picked up a super clean 1980 yota 4x4 for $2500 about a month ago. I've had some issues with getting it snogged (CO levels too high) I've rebuilt the carb and its still no good so i ordered a weber 32/36 yesterday. Hopefully that takes care of my problems. Anyways heres the story behind the truck. Im the second owner i bought it from a older man who bought it new in 79 and has garaged it since new. Its super clean the whole under-body, frame, and axles are all black still. Its got 126800 miles on it and a brand new set of tires. Heres the plan, i not goin to do anything crazy just some 3 inch trailgear leafs or some OME leafs convert to power steering maybe put a locker in the rear axle and eventually put some 31's on it after my current tires wear down. Further down the road i'll throw some wheel spacers on it and maybe some dual cases. This is going to be a slow build so bear with me im a broke student. Onto the pics!










Did a few things to yeller this weekend

Saw a ad on CL for a weber carb went to check it out and ended coming home with all of this instead.


Friday night I threw the front shackles on

Didnt do much saturday but today I put the rear shackles on and repainted the new bumper and threw it on





So now im on the lookout for a set of 3 inch leafs and parts to convert over to power steering

I'm also thinking of mounting some offroad lights in my push bar. You guys have any suggestions as far as what lights to run?

sweet stuff.. I LOVE those old yota's like that.

Thanks man! I'm lovin it its a whole lot simpler than my ranger was

not gonna threadjack here, so if anyone wants to talk to me about it PM me..

but this is my all time fav yota


started life as a blue long bed... ended up with 22re, dual transmission (yes transmissions, not t/cases), 4.7:1 t/case, yota axles built, 4.10's, custom front fenders, armor, bumpers, sliders, bed, so on...

I love it...Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build...Frankly, it looks great right now.

What size tires and rims are those? 30's? That truck looks much taller than mine with 30's and a 3" lift.

Ya its got 30's right now and about 2 inches of lift. When I had my ranger my yota sat about 4 inches higher than it and both were stock minus the 2 inch coil spacers on my ranger.

Dude, that is one beautiful Toyota. Not a huge fan of their newer trucks, but man is yours gorgeous. Definitely a killer deal. I've noticed that the 4x4 toyotas always sat really high, stock. Nissans did, as well. Never understood it, but always liked it.

I got a nice little package in the mail today

Subscribed! I am actively looking for a pre-1985 Toyota pickup or four runner.

Alright no real update but the truck been running great other than the choke not really working. Super reliable gets 18mpg in town and 23ish on the freeway.














Also found a old pic of it the day i brought it home next to my old truck.

Had a little fun today.


Some Hardcore poser flex

You've been busy with it eh? That's really great to hear that it's been keeping up with you...Who says something "old" can't daily drive!

BTW, were you stuck in that puddle? I see a tow chain, lol

Wow i havent updated this in a long time!!!! Finally built it up. RUF,63 inch chevys, rebuilt axles, highsteer. ifs powersteering, shock hoop etc.... Next is a set of dual cases and buit diffs with elockers. Heres some pics enjoy!

Wow man that thing is super clean! Nice work.