Vehicle Description
1982 Toyota Pickup
In a world where Jeeps and Jeep-inspired 4x4s seem to dominate the
off-road scene, Toyota mini-trucks cannot be ignored. With a fan
base as loyal as any vehicular fan base, the Toyota truck has been
everywhere and done everything that more focused and less
utilitarian vehicles have done. The reliability, efficiency, and
simplicity of the Toyota trucks are undeniable, etching a permanent
mark on the off-road world in the U.S. and globally. Since 1968,
Toyota trucks have been sold in the U.S., and while the first
several years-until 1979-were only available from Toyota as 2WD
trucks.
For consignment, a small radical rig truck with some serious 427ci
small block power, a 950 Demon carb, a JEGS Turbo 400 3 speed,
S&W frame for the truck bed and some ladder bars, and a custom
paint job to boot. Read on my truck fans.
NOTE: Due to varying emissions control devices being removed,
please check with your state, county, local or provincial motor
vehicle department to verify the ability to legally register this
vehicle in your area.
Note: This vehicle is sold with a Pennsylvania reconstructed
branding on the title.
Exterior
Looking at the truck from the front it appears at first as somewhat
unassuming with its seafoam green paint and stock front grille. A
hint of menacing is noted peeking out from the hood and as we move
back to the cab the truck is still pretty much stock in appearance.
This is where it all ends though as just aft of the doors is the
beginnings of where a new S&W frame was put on to support the
bed. The bed hasbeen fabricated and this abuts large tubbed rear
fenders flanking the bed on either side. Within these tubs are rear
15-inch Weld DragLite polished wheels and these are wrapped by
massive 31x18.5R15 LTS Hoosier rubber. All the steel is straight as
an arrow as well as being rust free and we see a custom plywood
covered in leather for the bed topper in a taupe color which is a
nice contrast to the seafoam. Underneath this leather covering we
note a carpeted bed mostly taken up by the wheel well tubs. The
rear tailgate has a custom airbrushed beach scene from Ocean City,
Maryland and the back bumper has been shaved with just a straight
roll pan with inserted tail lighting. Underneath, some wheelie bars
are protruding out the back. A 3 inch stainless exhaust system is
on and pipes are showing just before the wheel wells and are
capable of making some serious noise.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we see some snazzy two tone taupe canvas
textured broadcloth covering the panels. Power window toggles are
now making the movement of the side glass. Inside is a full roll
bar snaking its way vertically to the roof around the dash front up
around the roof and landing behind the 2 front buckets. These
buckets are nice wide low back styled also the canvas textured
taupe broadcloth and these sit on turquoise tubs that float on
slightly soiled tan carpeting. A center console with some taupe
stitched leather and stainless steel inserts houses a Hurst
shifter. This stainless paneling continues as it rises vertically
where the radio is in and just above the dash has now been
customized with the textured tan canvas padded broadcloth. Just
below is another stainless panel with a trio of gauges. Below this
in the center is a charging port and dual USB outlets. In front of
the driver is a LeCarra billet style rally steering wheel which
fronts a stainless panels dash with the speedo, fuel gauge and
tachometer. To the driver's left is a digital readout box with a
few toggles. The broadcloth is also above the seats in the
headliner and is also padded.
Drivetrain
Upon opening the hood we see a massive 427ci small block Chevy
stroker mill that the consignor states produces 570hp, however
there is not documentation to back this up. It has aftermarket
aluminum heads and on top is fed by a 950cfm Demon Carburetor. A
new from Jegs TH400 3-speed automatic transmission with a 3000rpm
stall converter is on back with a Ford 9 inch 4.56 geared rear axle
between those wide rear Hoosiers. Headers and a glasspack exhaust
is on for the big exhale, and we note the lack of catalytic
converters. Our consignor states the truck has been raced a few
times to the tune of 10.05's in the 1/4 mile.
Undercarriage
Very nice seafoam green is painted on most surfaces on the floors
of the truck . All is very clean under here. For the
suspension,it's weighing in with front independent coil overs and
for the rear, ladder bars with coil overs. Power disc braking is in
front and power drums for the back.
Drive-Ability
This mini truck comes to life with a maxi deafening roar and it
goes like the wind, and is actually very easy to drive. It has a
heater and all functions were working at the time of the test
drive.
This loud proud custom creation is in the category of pro street.
It is a head turner and has won numerous awards at numerous shows.
It's a mover and a shaker and a looker and a cooker all wrapped
upon seafoam green and ready to roll.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
