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mrmattfeeney
May 8th, 2013, 08:39 PM
1987 Toyota Pickup Flatbed

Although a little bittersweet, I’m glad to be finally posting about my trucks (this one and my other FJ62 Land Crusier) as I have been taking photos of project progress for a while. Both have served me well and it’s been fun putting them back together to their current states (and nice organizing my garage) but it has come time to part with them as I need the space at my home for upcoming plans and because I will need a different vehicle set-up for a new business I am hoping to start soon. See the sales post for this pickup truck when completed shortly.

This 1987 rig has been great for city use, home utility, and camping/hunting. The flatbed has served numerous friends and I very well on all sorts of adventures and projects, and the compact size is great on gas and maneuverability. This truck is a lot of fun and gets a lot of attention.

It does not currently look exactly like this, but the following photos are shots of how I had it set-up a few different ways until late last year in 2012.

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Below is all of info I can think of for now, with more to be added I’m sure. Further on I’ll be posting pics of the truck modifications and work, etc. as I can tonight and tomorrow.

SPECS:
· 22r with 5 speed trans.
· 243,338 miles
· Power steering
· Rear sliding window
· Manual hubs
· 31" BFG's on black steel wheels

KEY WORK (previous owner patrolman):
· Rebuilt clutch master cylinder and new clutch slave cylinder (approx 3 year ago)
· New water pump and fan belts (approx 3-4 years ago)
· Carb replaced (approx 3 year ago)
· Power steering pump rebuilt (3-4 years ago)
· Brand new clutch and engine rear main seal (approx 6 years ago)
· Transmission and t-case from swapped in from 1990 4Runner when clutch was done (old trans went out)

KEY WORK (me):
· Mild rear frame and chasis restoration with updated wiring for flatbed (replaced wire sections and made repairs as needed)
· New paint on flatbed frame and sealant on flatbed decking both sides
· New paint on hood, small side Toyota emblems, and windshield wiper arms
· New Fuel Filter
· Degreased & cleaned mid/front chasis, cab undercarriage, and engine bay
· Cleaned and detailed engine
· Cleaned and detailed cab, inside and out including dash cluster, rear wall and sides with seatbelts, underneath the carpet and shift boot covers, underneath the windshield wiper cowling, door jambs and rocker panels
· Newer battery terminals
· Newer winter windshield wiper blades

MODS & UPGRADES:
· Rear Toyota TRD e-locker - converted to a "manual" (original electric motor included)
· 4.30 gears front/rear (originally 4.10)
· 1" body lift
· Older Rancho shocks
· Torsion bars cranked about 1.5 inches lift
· Poly low profile bumpstops in front
· Rear longer boomerang shackles and TJ coil springs (extra weight capacity) adds 2+ inches lift
· Bucket seats (brown) with new seat covers in brown to match interior (originally a bench)
· 1 set of Winter/Spring doors with power windows & re-keyed to match ignition
· 1 set of Summer/Fall ½ doors – custom fabricated and recently rebuilt
· Tool box with locks/keys
· A/C compressor was added for an onboard air compressor system (now seized but an extra compressor is included)
· Custom Flatbed with side attachment points, modified post drop in holes on frame (for side-rail & barrier set-ups) accept Thule locking gutter mounts for cross bar system and double as attachment points when open
· Bright Headlight modification – great for rural adventures
· Front corner lens/turn signal modification – very nice upgrade for use with aftermarket bumper
· LED auxiliary switch wired to new 12v socket
· Front fender LED side markers
· Block Heater with 120v extension cord with standard wall outlet plug – I’ve never used this as I have not had to since the truck has always fired up no matter how cold

NOTES:
· Gets 20+ mpg in town and around 23+ mpg on the hwy
· 22r overall is not the fastest, but the 5-speed transmission has been great on highway and easily cruises 75+ mph with plenty of room for slow and steady acceleration
· I am currently running the truck with headers and cat only since it is garaged and it sounds great (to me)

MORE COMING SOON!! -mrmatt

mrmattfeeney
May 8th, 2013, 08:50 PM
The following pics are quick shots of the rear frame resto work, engine bay detailing, and repainted stock wheels I am running now with the smaller 31's (yay my fenders fit again :D). All of this work has been done this year in prep for summer time! I'm excited to post more pics after I download later...

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Rick
May 8th, 2013, 09:19 PM
unless I missed it what are you asking?????????????

Heather
May 8th, 2013, 09:23 PM
Love those generation Toyotas; flat bed - bonus! Awesome little truck you have there!

mrmattfeeney
May 8th, 2013, 09:33 PM
unless I missed it what are you asking?????????????

Sales post can be found here:

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?18951-1987-Toyota-Pickup-Flatbed&p=230173#post230173

I'm going to use this as a build thread for documentation and general project info - even after the truck sells since I will miss it so much!! :frown:

mrmattfeeney
May 8th, 2013, 09:38 PM
Love those generation Toyotas; flat bed - bonus! Awesome little truck you have there!

Thanks! I love it - it's a cool platform to work with and the smaller size makes that part easier than my FJ62!

glacierpaul
May 9th, 2013, 05:22 AM
Too bad you can't keep it!!

Patrolman
May 9th, 2013, 08:34 PM
This was my truck previously. I sold it to Matt just over 2 years ago, and did a good portion of the work to it. I purchased it from a buddy in about 2005 and helped him with a lot of the previous work. I believe he bought it in 2001, so I know about 12 years of the history. Anyone can PM me for info, but so far, Matt has given a good description of what it is and what has been done. It will be a great truck for whoever buys it!