Patrolman's new 86 Toyota Custom Cab

[Patrolman]

Just picked this up yesterday. I have been looking for one for nearly 2 years. Got up at 4:00AM to hit the road. Drove almost to Albuquerque to pick it up and then drove it home. Over 600 miles and 12 hours of drive time in one really long/hot day. Luckily, no issues with the truck getting it home. I even got it to the emissions just before 5PM and it passed really well.

Need to take care of some maintenance issues and there will be mods for it as well! Here are the pics from the CL ad.

[Rick]

very cool;Like the antler shift knob.

[Patrolman]

If you like the antler shift knob, then you will like the rest of the pics to follow! This was in middle of NM, so lots of hunting to do apparently.

[Rick]

Patrolman previously posted:

[4Runninfun]

Sweet find. I've always thought those were pretty neat. More pics of the interior please!

[Brad]

Nice find!!

[Patrolman]

I will take some more pics when I get a chance. This is primarily going to be a work truck as the WB is REALLY long. U-turns are impossible. Planning on a winch and such as it is good to have just as work rig. Also, this was a 22ret, but had the motor replaced and is now a 22re. The turbo motors are notorious for issues. This still has decent power and will be much more reliable. The good news is that the 22ret tranny and t-case remains. That means a stronger drivetrain than the 22re originally would have been. Also got the tach and all the gauges because it was the 22ret.

[Popsgarage]

These were really cool little boogers. The extra part of the cab was pretty cool.

[Jackie]

Nice truck, Jeff!

[Rick]

Patrolman previously posted:

[Patrolman]

The WB combined with the stock front axle doesn't help. Toyota never anticipated 30 extra inches in the WB. The stock WB is fine, but with no changes to the steering, it frankly sucks. Sort of the like the 6 door trucks. They were never made to be that long from the factory.

[Patrolman]

I had to get a VIN verification done today since it was an out of state title. Just FYI, there is a site with all sorts of locations. The Envirotest emissions stations cost the most at $20. I went to GO Dodge and it was FREE!

[RidgeRunner]

Sweet Truck!

[Rick]

Patrolman previously posted:

[KnuckleHead]

Glad you finally found one..... looks good

[Patrolman]

Here is a list by county for who will do a VIN verification and for how much. That is how I knew to go to GO Dodge. Too bad I don't live in Jeffco!

Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles:VIN Verifications

[Cr33p3r]

Cool ride, I always liked those. Looks to be in really good condition too! Congrats!!!!

[glacierpaul]

Tricky69 previously posted:

[Patrolman]

So here is a list of planned mods that it will see. Most of the parts I took off my 87 when I sold it over a year ago. Parts have been in the garage just waiting for one of these trucks.

Winch bumper with 8274 Warn winch
1" body lift (required to fit winch/bumper)
Rancho heavier duty torsion bars, will crank up for about 1/2 inch lift
TJ coils in back for heavier loads and about an inch of lift.
Tuffy center console box with Cobra CB in it
Turn signals moved to front parking lights (on the corners)
90 amp alternator upgrade
Will put on my 3-door contractor topper

Also planning on an e-locker and some gears like I had on my previous truck. Will re-do the entire rear axle at the same time.
Will need new seats as well. Planning on some early 90's 4Runner seats. If anyone needs some cheap seats for a project, I will be giving the buckets that are in it away.

It also needs the ps pump rebuilt as it leaks like crazy. Will see new fan belts, water pump, etc while the front of the motor is half apart.

I certainly have my work cut out and photos will follow!