Steve's 81 Toyota "angelo" build

Well, I got it to the muffler shop (12 miles away) without getting pulled over, that's a huge relief. I'm excited to get it back. It's getting a 50 series flowmaster. THey've sure got their work cut out for them, there's almost no room for an exhaust with that flat belly.
 
Pretty much done now.

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I'll be adding a few things today like passenger seat, possibly sliders, and painting it, I can't stand the mismatched panels.
 
Bed bob will have to be after this weekend unfortunately, but the good news is there's nothing big enough up Mineral Basin to snag my rear on. The bottom of the bed is about 4' high. I sure hope those rear springs sag A LOT. Otherwise it's frenched hangers for me.
 
Cherokeester said:
Nice Steve! It has the correct stance and looks great.
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Thanks Mark, I totally agree. I wish it were an inch lower in front and 4" lower in the rear. We'll see where the springs settle to.

114" wheelbase, and I think about 74" wide. I'm almost at full width. I love this truck. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. There were so many nights I just went to bed discouraged because I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
864runner said:
That's looking awesome Steve! It has transformed so much since I was there last. How does that trannie feel?
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Thanks Eric. The tranny feels good. I have to adjust the clutch because it doesn't disengage enough right now. It's hard to get into 1st, but it seems like a great tranny. Thank goodness for that.
 
tacoman99 said:
I saved that picture of your truck on my phone and I can't stop looking at it... I need mine done
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Yes, you do need yours done....by Friday! I just had to set a date then work like a madman until I met that date. There were some long nights but I am so happy that I did it and that it's "done."

It's not really done, i still have a TON to do, but it works and that's close enough for me.
 
My wife said I could keep the KM2s! So they'll be going on tonight. Now I need a detroit in the rear so I don't wear the tires down too much with a welded 3rd.
 
I need 4 drivelin bolts (and nuts and washers). Does anyone have any spares I could borrow for a day? I ordered mine, but low range didn't have 8 of them, they only had 4, so I'll be needed a few more.

anyone???
 
This is the only wheeling pic I have. I'll be making a video tonight. It's the most amazing rig I've driven.

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Now I just need to sell my taco and get a tow rig, and a 5.29 detroit third.
 
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