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1987 Toyoda Van Build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Sperrunner, Apr 21, 2019.

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  1. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    Sperrunner

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    So the other day(4/20/19) while going to pick-n-pull i happen to walk buy a very interesting van, apon inspection i find its a 1987 Toyota van 4wd with only 180k miles, but it runs and drives and could be mine for only 1100$! So after much self debate and pestering from @BartMaster1234 i purchased it. So here it is! It’s pretty ruff on the interior and needs much love but it runs/drives and is street legal.

    So here’s its own build thread so i can kinda keep track of progress.

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    Sperrunner, Apr 21, 2019
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  2. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    batacoma

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    That's an awesome find.

    When I was a kid, and these things still on the road and dealership lots. I couldn't decide if I hated them because they were ugly, or liked them because they were cool.

    Most of the time I would see 2wd models, and after some time I did see a few 4wds. Usually they would be the same colors as the PU, and have some of the same style 80s graphics.
     
    batacoma, Apr 21, 2019
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    love those vans always wanted one good job man!
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    Definitely cool
    Have fun with it.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    Beken80

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    Ha! Growing, my parents had the exact same van but in blue. I drove the hell out of that van everything time I went anywhere. I personally enjoyed it and it ran forever. Smart buy in my opinion. Congratulations
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    That’s legit. Nice find! What are you plans with it?
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    Sweet freaking score. Hard to find at that low of mileage and even harder to find in 4x4
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    Awesome junkyard score, dude! I love old weird Toyotas. I tried to buy one of those vans a few years ago, parked in front of a church with a for sale sign. It was the worst color combination, a maroon and gold two-tone, but it was in great shape and had the elusive 5 speed manual 4X4 drivetrain. But despite my bulldog persistence, I never got a call back nor found a live person at the church....
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    Awesome find. What’s the plan?
     
    El Tano, Apr 21, 2019
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  10. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    How dare you not post the real unedited picture.

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    Getting gutted, cleaned, new interior, fix the wiring tune the engine up then start a overland build from there
     
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    Work done so far. Rear interior pulled and looking for all the issues (4/21/19)

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    Love this. Gonna be jealously following...
     
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    Looking like a fun project. Way cheaper than a lexus.. theres a forum for those Van's. I forget the name, towed a guys overland version. We need to do my rear leafs soon. They're popping like crazy.
     
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    If you're ever in Bishop I've got a spare alt you can have. BNIB. You'll need it. lol
     
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    Looks like a pain to change lol

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    It is. It's not nearly as bad as changing the spark plugs though. Trust me, after 2 times wrenching on that thing you will never bitch about wrenching on a Taco again. lol
     
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    Aw you started without me?
     
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    Taking to long
     
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