1979 Toyota 4X4 Limited edition - Page 4 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

lowtideride · 07-05-2010, 05:55 AM

From the center of the frame to the ground... You remember what size tires it came with stock?

pregrid · 07-05-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lowtideride

From the center of the frame to the ground... You remember what size tires it came with stock?

No, but I've still got the stock spare mounted, I'll check when I get home tonite and measure the frame.

lowtideride · 07-05-2010, 05:26 PM

Thanks, I am restoring a 1st gen and I am pretty sure there is a small lift (1-2") on the truck. I am just trying to figure out how much. It's nice to see a rig that is not all cut up....keep it nice!

pregrid · 07-05-2010, 06:06 PM

OK, measured from the bottom of the frame to the ground at a spot below the door handle- 19". Stock tire is a HR78/15, measures 28" in diameter. My approx. half worn 31's are actually 30" in diameter. hope this helps.
Dave

camorenegade · 07-08-2010, 09:27 AM

I just bought one of these two days ago. I thought it was kind of rare to have power steering, tach, ac. Mine even has a factory cb! Its got a lot of rust being from Minnesota. Ill post up some pics and try to find the build number.

pregrid · 07-08-2010, 02:02 PM

OK boys, where are those pics??

SeaBass44 · 07-08-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by elephant butte

in 79 the 1089 series all dealers received one of these trucks, they were orangish red, A/C, tilt wheel, power steering, chrome grille, tach, carpeting, tinted windows etc. along with a dash plague and fender emblem. all of these models were identical, unless the dealer added something to them.

now if it had been a corona pickup well shoot how about 80,000 min restored.

pregrid · 07-08-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elephant butte

i don't have any pics of them, i just worked for toyota for a few years won't mention how many. but i have seen number 172 back about 20 years ago, got it logged in my build book.

I'm talking to circleking, let's see pics of that #1

muddigger21 · 07-08-2010, 11:57 PM

ya i want to see that #1 as well. personally i think hes full of shit. really what are the chances of getting #1? at least lets see the dash plaque.

just read the whole history lesson here and its really interesting. kinda surprised they had all those options back then. sweet truck for sure. that would never leave my garage thats for sure.

SoCalWheeler71 · 07-09-2010, 12:03 AM

Nice truck. $8k wasn't all that much in 79, my dad paid 8K for his 77 Chevy K20 brand new.

pregrid · 07-09-2010, 07:38 PM

12 grand?! Damn. Wonder what that makes mine worth?

toomanytoyzz · 07-09-2010, 07:57 PM

I bought a 79 SR5 off of an original owner in NJ a couple years ago. It was totally rotted out, but he swore it was one of the first 500 4x4's in the country. Funny story he told me was when he originally talked to a salesman about the truck obviously none were on the lot. The salesman told him about the particulars and showed him pics using the pamphlets dealers had available. He decided to buy it going off the pics, but only on the agreed upon price. The salesman said no problem, but when it arrived he told him it would be $1000 more than the price. The buyer said he was pissed, but the salesman said he'd give hime his deposit back, and told him he had a list longer than his arm of people who would buy it. 4Wheeler mag apparently really boosted sales on the truck comparing it to the Chevy Luv which wasn't even in the same league.

Anyway, the truck was yellow with the same stripe kit pictured in the $12k post. It didn't have a plaque on the dash (guess it wasn't a LE). I bought it as a parts truck, but I still have the window sticker. Can anyone tell the build date by the vin#? I'll get it next week. It's at my fathers bodyshop.

toomanytoyzz · 07-09-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass44

they can't make what you want for $10k, they are the biz of profit, not loss

I have a good friend who has been working on Lexus' since they came out. He was bored a few years ago and him and a parts guy tried to find out what it would cost to build a LS430 using OEM parts. He said they gave up when they got to $300,000. He said it would have been way more.

pregrid · 07-09-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyzz

Can anyone tell the build date by the vin#? I'll get it next week. It's at my fathers bodyshop.

Doubt if it was one of the first 500 but I'd like to know the VIN.

toomanytoyzz · 07-09-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pregrid

Doubt if it was one of the first 500 but I'd like to know the VIN.

I don't think he had any reason to lie considering I bought the truck for $300. I def. believe the part about the dealer driving up the price. May have been misinformed?? I'll get the window sticker next week.

pregrid · 07-10-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyzz

I don't think he had any reason to lie considering I bought the truck for $300. I def. believe the part about the dealer driving up the price. May have been misinformed?? I'll get the window sticker next week.

I didn't say he was lying. there'd be no reason for that, I just think he was mistaken.

circleking · 07-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Sorry it took so long, needed to get a new battery...#1 plate included...going to make a movie about restoring the truck then taking it on adventure TBD...movie will be called 4WD...will be available at www.ThrottleTV.com some day...need to find the connections to restore the car and sponsorship for the movie....in the meantime, enjoy the pictures which bring the proof[IMG]

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circleking · 07-10-2010, 04:45 PM

http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24502988028242

SeaBass44 · 07-10-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by circleking

Sorry it took so long, needed to get a new battery...#1 plate included...going to make a movie about restoring the truck then taking it on adventure TBD...movie will be called 4WD...will be available at www.ThrottleTV.com some day...need to find the connections to restore the car and sponsorship for the movie....in the meantime, enjoy the pictures which bring the proof[IMG]

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Originally Posted by circleking

nice red "x's"

SeaBass44 · 07-10-2010, 04:47 PM

circleking · 07-10-2010, 04:47 PM

#1 Limited Edition 1979 Toyota 4 x 4
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24500938005586
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24502988028242
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503601942386
LOVE The ROOF
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503634438002

pregrid · 07-10-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circleking

#1 Limited Edition 1979 Toyota 4 x 4
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24500938005586
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24502988028242
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503601942386
LOVE The ROOF
http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503634438002

By god that one's gen-u-wine! Congrats. Amazing that the plaque's still with it. You got a keeper. Curious 'bout the VIN. Do you mind PMing me with it? I'll tell you the reason once I see yours. And more info please. 20R? 4 speed? Tryin' to control my enthusiasm. Been lookin' for a LONG time for 'nother LE. Started this thread 4 1/2 years ago. And you're only 400 miles or so from me!

circleking · 07-10-2010, 07:52 PM

Yup 20R, 4 speed, 119,095 miles, bought it in Mission Viejo a week ago, took the guy a few days to produce the plate. Not sure what you mean by PMing the VIN, give me a heads up on that. Needs parts and rust repair, paint ect...needs new dash and bucket seats...any direction on where to find parts would be helpful. Making movie about this truck.

pregrid · 07-10-2010, 07:58 PM

PM=Personal Message. If you click on my username you can send me a message only I can see. thought you might not want the VIN out there for everybody

yotasmob · 07-10-2010, 08:05 PM

Such a lucky find!!! Wow!! You are a very lucky person. Way too fuckin' cool. I would never in a million years have guessed #1 was still out there.

07-05-2010, 05:55 AM	#76 (permalink)
lowtideride Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23984 Location: North Florida Posts: 109	From the center of the frame to the ground... You remember what size tires it came with stock? __________________ has had no peers for 50 years...

07-05-2010, 05:26 PM	#78 (permalink)
lowtideride Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23984 Location: North Florida Posts: 109	Thanks, I am restoring a 1st gen and I am pretty sure there is a small lift (1-2") on the truck. I am just trying to figure out how much. It's nice to see a rig that is not all cut up....keep it nice! __________________ has had no peers for 50 years...

07-05-2010, 06:06 PM	#79 (permalink)
pregrid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62161 Location: California Posts: 49	OK, measured from the bottom of the frame to the ground at a spot below the door handle- 19". Stock tire is a HR78/15, measures 28" in diameter. My approx. half worn 31's are actually 30" in diameter. hope this helps. Dave __________________ Life's tough......, even tougher if you're stupid.............John Wayne

07-08-2010, 02:02 PM	#81 (permalink)
pregrid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62161 Location: California Posts: 49	OK boys, where are those pics?? __________________ Life's tough......, even tougher if you're stupid.............John Wayne

07-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#86 (permalink)
pregrid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62161 Location: California Posts: 49	12 grand?! Damn. Wonder what that makes mine worth? __________________ Life's tough......, even tougher if you're stupid.............John Wayne

07-08-2010, 09:27 AM	#80 (permalink)
camorenegade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 136746 Location: Iron Range, MN Posts: 18	I just bought one of these two days ago. I thought it was kind of rare to have power steering, tach, ac. Mine even has a factory cb! Its got a lot of rust being from Minnesota. Ill post up some pics and try to find the build number.

07-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#84 (permalink)
muddigger21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Member # 154319 Location: roseburg, or. Posts: 132	ya i want to see that #1 as well. personally i think hes full of shit. really what are the chances of getting #1? at least lets see the dash plaque. just read the whole history lesson here and its really interesting. kinda surprised they had all those options back then. sweet truck for sure. that would never leave my garage thats for sure.

07-09-2010, 12:03 AM	#85 (permalink)
SoCalWheeler71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93619 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 645	Nice truck. $8k wasn't all that much in 79, my dad paid 8K for his 77 Chevy K20 brand new.

07-09-2010, 07:57 PM	#87 (permalink)
toomanytoyzz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27554 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 440	I bought a 79 SR5 off of an original owner in NJ a couple years ago. It was totally rotted out, but he swore it was one of the first 500 4x4's in the country. Funny story he told me was when he originally talked to a salesman about the truck obviously none were on the lot. The salesman told him about the particulars and showed him pics using the pamphlets dealers had available. He decided to buy it going off the pics, but only on the agreed upon price. The salesman said no problem, but when it arrived he told him it would be $1000 more than the price. The buyer said he was pissed, but the salesman said he'd give hime his deposit back, and told him he had a list longer than his arm of people who would buy it. 4Wheeler mag apparently really boosted sales on the truck comparing it to the Chevy Luv which wasn't even in the same league. Anyway, the truck was yellow with the same stripe kit pictured in the $12k post. It didn't have a plaque on the dash (guess it wasn't a LE). I bought it as a parts truck, but I still have the window sticker. Can anyone tell the build date by the vin#? I'll get it next week. It's at my fathers bodyshop. __________________ You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You are the same decaying organic matter as everyone else, and we are all part of the same compost pile. ~Tyler Durden Last edited by toomanytoyzz; 07-09-2010 at 08:16 PM.

07-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#92 (permalink)
circleking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163481 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 7	1979 Limited Edition #1 - 4 x 4 Sorry it took so long, needed to get a new battery...#1 plate included...going to make a movie about restoring the truck then taking it on adventure TBD...movie will be called 4WD...will be available at www.ThrottleTV.com some day...need to find the connections to restore the car and sponsorship for the movie....in the meantime, enjoy the pictures which bring the proof[IMG][/IMG]

07-10-2010, 04:45 PM	#93 (permalink)
circleking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163481 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 7	http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24502988028242

07-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#95 (permalink)
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07-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#96 (permalink)
circleking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163481 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 7	Finally figured out how to post pictures #1 Limited Edition 1979 Toyota 4 x 4 http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24500938005586 http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24502988028242 http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503601942386 LOVE The ROOF http://picasaweb.google.com/circleki...24503634438002

07-10-2010, 07:52 PM	#98 (permalink)
circleking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163481 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 7	#1 79 Toyota 4x4 Yup 20R, 4 speed, 119,095 miles, bought it in Mission Viejo a week ago, took the guy a few days to produce the plate. Not sure what you mean by PMing the VIN, give me a heads up on that. Needs parts and rust repair, paint ect...needs new dash and bucket seats...any direction on where to find parts would be helpful. Making movie about this truck.

07-10-2010, 07:58 PM	#99 (permalink)
pregrid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62161 Location: California Posts: 49	PM=Personal Message. If you click on my username you can send me a message only I can see. thought you might not want the VIN out there for everybody __________________ Life's tough......, even tougher if you're stupid.............John Wayne

07-10-2010, 08:05 PM	#100 (permalink)
yotasmob Displaced Hillbilly Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42484 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 1,098	Such a lucky find!!! Wow!! You are a very lucky person. Way too fuckin' cool. I would never in a million years have guessed #1 was still out there. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4runner with the usual goodies.

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