1983 Toyota Other

Standard Cab Pickup

22R

5 Speed Manual

JT4RN48S1D0088407

Clear

Gasoline

Very nice, original 1983 Toyota Pickup 4X4 SR5 long bed with Brahma shell. Has 163,840 miles on original 22R motor and original tranny. This is the loaded SR5 model (as indicated by the letter “S” in the VIN #). This includes reclining bucket seats (this is an 83 feature, 79-82 SR5’s had non-reclining bucket seats).It has full length arm rest on the door panels. It has carpeted floors, carpeted lower door panels and carpeted cab back, behind seats. It has the SR5 3-spoke steering wheel and the wood grain dash bezels, tachometer, trip ohmmeter, oil-voltage pod, center console. Also has the original factory AM/FM stereo radio that works. This truck came with chrome package which includes chrome bumper, grill and headlight bezels, and chrome SR5 wheels. It came with factory AC (still blows cold) and factory power steering.This truck has always been a California truck purchase from Toyota of Cerritos in So Cal. It still has the original dealer license plate holder. I’m the third owner. The 2nd owner was an auto mechanic that took good care of the truck mechanically. I currently own two Toyota 4X4’s (my other is an 82) and I’ve own a total of 4 of these trucks over the years. I’m sort of a Toyota, 1st generation 4X4 enthusiast. I purchased this 83 almost 4 years ago because it was in original unmolested condition. The few things that I’ve done to the truck I did with meticulous attention to detail and I tried to keep as close to original as possible. For example I had the truck repainted mainly for two reasons. First the original paint was fading and second there was some light surface rust starting to show. I wanted to get on it right away. I painted it with the original Toyota color that was mixed using color code on vehicle identification plate in engine compartment. So when you pop the hood or open the doors the paint matches spot on. I prepped the truck for paint job by removing all lights, bumpers, windshields, rubber door gaskets. Very minor body work was done only to remove some dings that the truck had accumulated over the years. Otherwise the body is straight with no signs at all of ever being in an accident, not even a fender bender. As mentioned earlier, that’s why I bought the truck because it was so original and unmolested. After therepaint, of course, I purchased the SR5 decal/stripes/tailgate lettering from a company that specializes in Toyota decal kits and had them installed locally by a professional vehicle graphics installer. He did an awesome job. JUST TO BE CLEAR the paint job is very nice but it’s not a “show car” paint job. In fact they missed a few very small dings on the tailgate. Having made that clear, in my opinion the paint job is still an 8 out of 10. In other words you won’t be embarrassed to drive this truck down the road.I also replaced the carpet using an ACC Inc. (Auto Custom Carpet) molded carpet kit that is made specifically for the year and model. Fits vehicle like it was from the factory. Got some extra color matching carpet to redo the lower door panels so everything would match. Also has matching carpeted floor mats, but included is the original brown “TOYOTA” part rubber, partially carpeted floor mats. I had the seats partially reupholstered. Let me explain. The original cloth seat tops and backs had seen better days but thedark brown vinyl potions of seats (see pictures) were perfect. So I had a 30 year veteran, of auto upholstery, redo only the tops and back. That’s right, he unstitched it all and reused the original vinyl portions. Instead of going back with some other random fabric, I choose to use a blend of perforated and non-perforated vinyl material that matches the sportier look of bucket seats used in “ONLY” the 82 SR5. So you have the sportier, original factory look of 1982 seats, with the reclining feature of an 1983. The guy did an excellent job, as to be expected from someone with all that experience. Seats mechanisms all operate smoothly as they should.I also replace dash pad with a “Toyota OEM” original dash pad purchase from a dealer in Oregon, which still has a few left. I did the work myself to insure that it was done in the least invasive way. Since I’ve done a few of these, I know the exact steps necessary for removal and replacement without having to dismantle the whole dash area apart and damaging anything. I also replaced front windshield, since I had it off during repaint. The Toyota OEM front windshield is no longer available, to my knowledge, but I did used a “Toyota OEM“ windshield gasket,purchased from same dealer, to insure a good leak free fit. Front windshield gasket is an item that commonly needs replacement on these trucks as they get dry and cracked. Otherwise all other glass is original factory glass, including rear sliding window, allwith “Toyota” insignia etched into glass. Another item that commonly needs replacement on these trucks is the side light markers. There are 2 red ones in the rear and 2 yellow in the front. These can be replaced with after marketparts that are never an exact fit or look. Instead I purchased and installed the correct “Toyota” OEM lights for this year and model for a nice exact factory fit and original look.The above mentioned items are the only things I’ve done to the truck. The rest of the truck is bone stock, unmolested “Toyota” solid. The 22R motor starts up perfectly and idles down as it should when cold started and the RPM kicks up a notch when AC compressor engages. Transmission shifts smoothly (all 5 speeds &reverse) and 4WD works as it should. You can easily jump on the freeway and hit 70MPH no problem. Truck drives straight, no funny pulling to the right or left. These trucks are amazingly well built. All emission components are in place /unmolested. There is a VERY small oil leak that appears to be coming from rear seal. It’s really small and gets caught by skid plate. I figured on taking care of it, if and when I did a clutch job, but clutch works excellent so I never got to it. Front seal does not leak at all. Just to be clear this is a VERY small leak, not like your adding oil all the time. Nothing like that at all.Comes with original Toyota owner’s manual and “California” (specific) owner’s guide. Also still has the original spare wheel that came with truck. Looks like it’s never been used. Tire still has little rubber nubbies on it. Comes with original jack and tire changing kit/bag.This truck still has a bunch of little things on it that are evidence (in my opinion) that the truck just hasn’t been messed with. For example all 4 wheels wells still have the rubber flaps that keep mud and debris from getting all over engine compartment and rear bed under lining. Also the front skid plate isn’t missing. Some people don’t even know that the truck comes with a factory front skid plate because so often they are removed and not reinstalled. All around the truck body and in the engine compartment there are no bolts and screws missing or that have been replaced with non-original screws and bolts.The interior is beautiful. The headliner is immaculate. Shifter knobs are clean. Shifter boot is also super clean. Center console is original and clean. This is a non-smoker truck. There is a VERY small tear on driver’s side door panel (upper brown section, see picture). It’s a partial tear that has been glued back.This is a real time capsule. I have people stop me all the time asking about it. These trucks are truly one of a kind. All this being said, obviously this truck is not perfect. It is still a 34 year old truck. This truck is from a time when people used a truck as a truck, not like today, a truck is the “family station wagon”.Still I challenge you to find one that is all intact and in original condition with the quality upgrades that I’ve done.You are welcome to come see the truck in person. The truck is in Santa Maria, Ca. Please do not bid if you do not intend to buy. Cash ONLY. Local pick up preferred but I will work with you on getting it shipped. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS.Terms are $500 deposit via PayPal upon winning the auction (nonrefundable). Balance due 100% in no longer than 5 days total, no longer than that please. Terms are not flexible. Cashier’s check, cash in person, or wire transfer all work fine. Buyer pays all shipping cost, or picks up in person at my location. Email with any questions, I’ll answer promptly. Leave a number if you’d like a call back. Clean clear title in hand. I will not release truck or title until funds clear 100%.If you have any question and you prefer to talk by phone call me at 805-310-1482. If I don’t pick up leave a message and I will call you back. Happy bidding.