I think they were the best truck Toyota has ever made... before or since. Best looking, most economical, best quality, insanely reliable, and fun to drive.
Jason Richardson If Toyota released a slight smaller solid front axle Tacoma, call it a T100 or just “the pickup” with a 2.2 I4 it would sell like fire I think. Just a simple truck, Hell with parking sensors, auto climate control, back up cameras, etc
I think everyone that has a soul that saw the movie back in the day instantly loved the truck when first revealed as Marty opened the garage door. The film makers created a magical moment in the film that connected with us truck guys at a very significant level.
First restoration shop that I hear that sends there stuff to other pros like 22re performance when it needs it. This guy definitely knows about making stuff perfect. Trucks looks awesome. Especially with that Toyota bright blue its era correct and the decals too. Wish I had one of those. I got a 88 tho. Great job Greg keep it up.
I had an identical (Black) 85 SR5 4WD w/factory sunroof etc. in mint condition .. I sold it in 93. One of the dumbest things I probably ever did :) Awesome job guys
Those graphics bring me back! Something about them always reminded me of Transformers; the cool factor was off the charts. Cool like the other side of the pillow as my dad would say.
I owned an 87 4x4 Toyota truck reg cab Turbo short bed. Was fully loaded with power windows, locks, mirrors antenna, full gauges, no sunroof or cruise control and it was a manual transmission. Most turbos were automatics and all 4 runners with optional digital dash were automatics. The manual trans much much more fun to drive. The only upgrade I did was add a aftermarket intercooler and increased power dramatically. The turbo package was avail in late 85 (as 86 models through 1988 and was available on all 2wd and 4wd models 1986-87. In 1988, turbo option was only available on 2wd trucks as the 3.0 liter V6 debuted as an option for the 4wd trucks and 4Runners only. Standard power for the 4wd in 1988 was still the 4 cylinder, but like I had stated no more Turbo. The Turbos head was different and had a weak spot and was known for cracking between 2 and 3 cylinders, but other then that, was a good motor if cared for. The flywheel and clutch were also larger for turbos only. I now own a 1993 and 1994 Toyota truck 4x4 extra cabs with 3.0 liter motors with every option including factory sunroofs. I regret selling my 1987 and my 1988 loaded V6 short bed reg cab with sunroof, full power, white exterior with rare red interior. Maybe one day guy I sold to will let me buy back.
I have this truck from 84, and it was sitting since sept. of 19. New battery, added air in one tire, pumped the gas about 20 times. Started up. They really are amazing trucks!
I'm in love, love that thing! Properly done by people who know what they're doing. Blast from the past! I bet a lot of the older Ford, Chevy and Dodge owners would love t this Toyota!
I bought an EFI in 87 and loved it so much! it was stolen in NYC and I found it the next day- kept it for a long time- now I drive a 2017 tacoma, I like it very much , but wish I had that EFI
This has to be one the best complete restoration of a vehicle I ever seen , they basically remade this truck brand new, everything in this truck was rebuilt and remade new again. Great job. 💯
Awesome build! Owned one of these 85 Yota 4x4 ext cabs 10 years ago with just a weber carb & 5 speed on 33 inch Mud Terrains I managed to get 22-25mpg which was amazing. Oddly enough I got married Oct 21st when I finished the build on that one. No where near this clean...that is a legend you created! Very nice job!
I also fell in love with Toyota's in the theater watching the first Back to the Future when I was 8 or 9. My first vehicle was a 84 standard cab 4x4, and I've had an 88 sc 4x4, 89 4runner, 90 4runner since and currently have a 84 SR5 4Runner. Huge props on the work, but looks like you have a very good starting point. Wish I had the funds to do this to my current 4Runner.
just chiming in as an owner. i have 93 5mt v6 extended cab long bed 4x4 almost like new with one owner. i used to have an 04 v8 4runner that unfortunately got totaled and i miss it but so grateful for this one that i plan on keeping the rest of our lives.
re-doing a 1993 deluxe --wine red ,,new factory motor is in finished today, ,Inside grey immaculate,, black rhino bed coating all new chrome ready to hit the streets of Idaho This Tuesday 8/1/2023 I am the only owner ,and am Stoked to get it back to its respectable Toyota shimmer ,,If you are a Truck lover ,then you know how fun this project has been ,Fantastic video and channel. From us in Idaho--!!
Great job guys.. I bought a one owner 1985 SR5 just like this one but it was black with a sunroof, power windows and all. The body and interior were great, but it had engine problems, so I found a 1985 2wheel drive that came with a Turbo charged 22RE, and swapped it into my SR5, and then one day some gentleman wanted it more than I did, so I sold it. now, of course, I wished I would have kept it.
Such a beautiful icon this vehicle is! Just like the earlier Datsun King Cabs, thus so much better over all. This here opened eyes of Motor Cities manufacturers on where to go in terms of building a market oriented 4x4, heavy duty, money worth, work horse truck, thereby extending the life span of a dead industry by challenging it to its bones and guts. These are so sought after by now, and they are one of the hardest to get a hold of icons in car history, since they more than fulfilled their duty and purpose.
Clean restoration! I used a company truck that was like a 1990 Toyota back in the day. It was an automatic and I put many miles on it. In total it turned over 300k miles and still ran strong! Someday I would like to restore my 1986 Ranger but no money :( well happy to keep it running!
I have a beautiful 5 speed 1985 SR5 4x4 xtra cab pickup. fully loaded, sun roof. Chrome wheels. no cracks in the dash. Interior is clean. Beautiful truck. They are great.
I had one of these 1985,5 speed ,22r,carb,think I bought it around 1999._l live in NJ-it was a rust bucket but,I"m 60 years old now,looking back,Probably the most fun truck I ever owned.Absolutely a beast in 4 wheel drive,locking hubs,straight axle,burned oil like hell but ran like a clock.
Definetly one of the funnest trucks to drive Makes me want to take the cab and bed of my 85 extra cab 2x4 5speed and paint the frame .. mines a similar blue.to this was originally red .. but got a.rod knock 2.weeks ago , so gonna rebuild asap ...
Awesome job fellas! Love me an old Toyota! I still have my '94, keeps ticking away.... Wish I had the straight front axle, that would be nice, would also like to do a turbo truck one day. That is my only complaint with the old Toys, they are just super under powered. Probably why they live so long, less stuff to break!
I am almost finished restoring and bobbing an 88 regular cab pickup with my son. Did everything over all new AC components, anything I could get from Toyota - even got new window regulators straight from Toyota. I wish this truck was available just like it is but everything scaled up to a full size with some large displacement straight six. I'm telling you you can have the dash out of this truck and have the gauge cluster in your hands in 10 minutes. I replaced the all of the AC components in about 2 hours. The condenser slips out from under the dash like sliding a book off a book shelf.
EFI was introduced in 1984, I know because I have one. They are rare in '84 but they were available in the SR5 as an option. Beautiful restoration job, period correct aftermarket accessories. I love these trucks and have tons of great memories with them all the way back from when they were new till today.
Love these things. I think my manual Tacoma has some DNA from them. To me, it feels like a blend of a new school old school pickup truck. Hopefully it also shares there insane reliability. Nice build
Great job! These trucks are harder and harder to find. I remember when I had 2 pickups and a 4runner in the driveway and I just dream about having them back!
Man Toyota needs to simply bring back these simple trucks. Manual windows, locks, AM/FM radio, and the legendary reliability that Toyota is known for. I have a 2003 Tundra which is pretty basic and it's been 100% reliable.
Beautiful work !! I love Toyota nothing like it!, I've owned a 91 pickup,92 4runner and currently own a 99 4 runner. I recently painted it toyota hot lava orange. Did the work myself I love it nothing like a toyota.
My '85 SR5 is at the body shop right now getting restored. The only difference between it and the one in the video is mine is a regular cab. It was owned from day one by my closest friend who recently passed away. He was proud of the fact he kept it factory original and I'm pretty much sticking to that for its restoration. This video makes me wish it was already done. Great looking truck and superb restoration.
Stunning!!!!👏👏👏😍😍😍 I luv japanese 4x4 classics!👌👌😎, and have a 87 Hilux Ext Cab 2.2l Y3 gasoline a 95 Landcruiser Hdj 80 4.2, and a 95 Nissan Patrol Y60 SLX, Arctic Truck, the 2 latter in mint condition. Cheers from Norway
I had one the same color but single cab long bed. I put 275000 miles on it before I retired it under a tree in my pasture. I gave it to a mechanic friend who restored it and put another 100 k miles on it before selling it to a wild hog hunter and it still running today!
Dang I had this same truck when I lived beachside in florida was surfing and windsurfing and in the water everyday, the thing just rotted away I sold it and bought a 85 four runner that I spent more time taking care of hosing it off everyday it lasted a bit longer but it too died of cancer. Then got a 82 FJ60 wagon it made it a little longer before rust ate it alive, I got divorced and moved out of the beachside and now things last a lot longer! But I don't have the money to buy old toys anymore haha....
This is my best friends dads truck it was on its way to my parents house where we were taking my lift off of my 84 extra cab when it crapped out we pulled it down the road the rest of the way with my jeep and out the springs in and new bushings. And then it say for 8 or so years before he brought it till Greg. The springs are still on it today.
