1983 Toyota 4X4 DLX Short Bed Pickup

1983 Toyota Hilux Chrome

This is an outstanding 1983 Toyota Hilux 4X4 DLX short bed pickup very close to being 100% stock. This was the last year that they were assembled and shipped from Japan to the USA complete, whole and ready for the dealers to sell. All parts, nuts, bolts, screws and everything was made and assembled in Japan. This Toyota 4X4 has a great reputation for sturdiness and reliability. Although with a professional career as a CDL motor coach operator, (aka Mr. Bus Driver,) for 30+ years, I have always maintained it perfectly and driven it carefully. I have heard it referred to as "The Indestructible Truck". I am the one and only original owner and driver. I bought it new at Reno Toyota, where it has spent the majority of it's life. I drove it up to Alaska and back several times. I am now in Nampa Idaho. Body is straight all around, never an accident. I haven't even scraped a tire on a curb. The interior has camo wrap on the dash, the doors and the back wall. Under the camo wrap, it is in very good condition and it can easily be pealed off and removed.There was a hole almost the size of a golf ball on the dash in front of the passenger, that I patched with a Realtree antler logo business card and then camo wrap over it. Someone would have to look close to see it.There is a beautiful scene of a whitetail buck in some bushes on the rear window. You can see out, but others can not see in. They see a buck. It has a 5-speed transmission, with the world famous for dependability 22R engine. This engine was re-manufactured {NOT rebuilt} less than 40,000 miles ago, by S & J Engines in Spokane, WA. It came with a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty. The transmission along with a super duty brute clutch and the original carburetor were also re-manufactured at the same time and professionally installed. The rear brake shoes were replaced twice and the front brake pads were replaced four times. The front brake pads were just replaced last summer. Rear shoes could be good for at least another decade. I have always purchased either re-manufactured or original parts for it. It runs better, since the engine has been re-manufactured now than it did new. It has more power when pulling hills and reaches, and maintains higher speeds faster now. I have not towed anything behind it since that engine and tranny work was done.The positive battery/starter wire harness was replaced and most all the rubber hoses were also replaced less than 40,000 miles ago. Looks almost new under the hood. Still! I reupholstered the seats back in 95 but they need to reupholstered again. The aluminum radiator, alternator, brake master cylinder, clutch cylinder, heater and starter have all been replaced, mostly with re-manufactured lifetime warranty parts. The transmission, both differentials and the transfer cases have been drained and refilled approx every 5 years. Last refill was with Lucas full synthetic gear oil in the summer of 2013, and replaced all the u-joints and pinion seals at the same time, by a professional. I always use castrol gtx 10-30 engine oil in the winter, 10-40 in the summer, always with a Napa gold oil filter in the engine. All filters I always use Napa Gold and are always replaced according to factory recommendations. Always used NGK spark plugs and genuine Toyota spark plug wires. I only use Prestone synthetic brake fluid and I flush {not just bleed} the entire brake and clutch systems out, completely approx. every 3 years. Last time was last summer. I always flush the radiator and replace with 50/50 Prestone and high quality distilled water. It never burns or leaks any fluids. All 4 shocks were replaced for the second time, less than 40,000 miles ago with Monroe Gas Magnum shocks. I did the paint job myself in the summer of 2014, using branches and leaves from my yard and indoor plants as stencils. It took me more than 5 months to complete the paint job. I took my time, made sure all primer and paint was sanded to perfection and fully dry between coats. I feel that I did a much better job than you could get at a paint shop. I did have a few rust spots around the wheel wells on the truck bed that I used POR15 on, a metal Bondo patch and Bondo. No rust now anywhere. It has all been destroyed! I ground the truck bed down to bare medal and used at least 6 coats of primer and at least 6 coats of paint. All the wet sanding I did by hand. After first coat of primer I sanded with 80 grit, then 120, then 180, then 240, then 320, and finally 400 after each primer coat. While painting I wet sanded with 600, then 800, then 1000, then 1200 after each coat of paint and after the final coat of paint I sanded with 1500, All by hand. Then I put 3 coats of clear coat sealant on. I also put fresh truck bed coating for the 4TH time on in the summer of 2014. Then I put at least 2 coats of professional semi gloss black paint on top of the coating, in order to make it smooth and easy to keep clean. I did all interior painting with a brush. I did the under coating for the 5TH time back in 2012. Thoroughly cleaning and then using professional semi gloss black with a brush in all the visible places including the differentials. Rubberized undercoating in all the important areas. I used a spray can for impossible places to reach with a brush. The rims are factory originals rims that came with the truck when I bought it new. They still have the original chrome center pieces on all 4 wheels. All are still in very good condition. All original mudflaps, still in great conditions. It came with Dunlop tires on it new and I had always replaced them with the same size and model of Dunlop tires that is came with from Japan. The tires on it now have over 40,000 and should be replaced soon. I have never had a single problem with any of them and rotate them often. I have only used the 4X4 a few times and it works perfect! I have never abused the truck in any way whatsoever. Never been rock climbing, mudding or long trips down jeep trails. It loves dirt roads, but I never drive down 4 wheel drive only roads that I can walk faster than I can drive down. The speedometer has 55 in red. That is what the speed limit was when it was built. I have always tried, whenever possible to not maintain speeds over 65. I also don't drive it over 80 mph for long distances. It will get close to 30 mpg if everything works in my favor. A few times I have got over 30 mpg. I have always kept it very clean and well maintained. I do all the servicing myself, including, tune ups, oil changes, lube jobs using Lucas full synthetic grease, fluid changes and tire rotations. I rotate the tires at least every 5,000 miles and when I do, I scrub them clean and use tire gel on the rubber, both sides, and Turtle Wax on the rims, while they are on the ground, flat, on both sides. Good spare tire with chrome painted rim. I have locking lug nuts on all 4 rims. I re-carpeted the floor in 2011 using indoor outdoor carpet and in 2013 I replaced the mats. I painted the back wall behind the seat, white, so, I could see things back there better. Camo wrap is in most all the viewing areas. I used 5 different camo patterns on the inside. The truck bed has two thin plywood pieces cut to fit perfectly, and one piece green carpet on top that goes up the front wall and over the wheel wells. It makes a cozy little bed. It's simple to remove and clean under. There is also a piece of the same indoor outdoor carpet on the inside tailgate and a heavy duty chrome bar that fits across the top of the tailgate that holds the carpet on that looks very good. It hangs loose when the tailgate is closed, and folds over the back to make it easy to keep clean under. The camper shell is fiberglass and the brand is "Custom Craft since 1961 Rogersville Mo". It has been on the truck for about 25 years. Only took it off to paint it and fresh camper shell insulation tape was installed when I put it back on. It's much older than the truck, but it's in good condition. It had a little leaking in one area but, it's an easy, silicone goop patch if it leaks again. All screened, and sliding windows on both sides work perfect. There are a couple very small imperfections on the screens, that someone might not notice unless I point them out. I put a removable 6 inch round 4 AA battery size tap light inside on the roof that holds up with velcro. Tap on, tap off, for the truck bed light for camping and sleeping in the truck bed and after dark tailgate cooking. It has a sliding glass, crawl through window between the cab and truck bed. It also has a bug deflector that has been on it since the mid 80's. Heavy duty rubber camper seal fits perfect and does not leak. This windshield is the second one. This one is leak, crack and pit free. It did sufferer a tiny rock spot a few years ago but it was quickly repaired and not noticeable unless I point it out. Windshield gasket was replaced at same time as second windshield and I cleaned and treated it real good before installing. I installed a new pair of Sylvania Extra Vision head lights on her last year. I call them, "9 mile beams" because you can literally see for about 9 miles with them. I have always used the same headlights each time. That was only the 3rd time I have replaced them. Most all light bulbs in the entire truck are the original bulbs, and all still work. Everything works just like it was suppose to new. I use a multitude of extra care when doing maintenance, including letting the oil drain for a min. of 12 hours and pouring a full quart of oil through the engine halfway through the draining time, in order to thoroughly clean out the engine each time. There is a very tiny hair line crack on the left rear plastic orange blinker light lens, and the right front clear blinker lens. Both cracks have been repaired with fly tying head glue, and are only visible if standing within about 1-2 feet away and pointed out. It has an AM/FM cassette stereo with Pioneer door speakers that I installed back in the 80's that still work fine except the clock on the radio no longer keeps accurate time. At least 90% of it's life, it has been kept in an attached garage, The other approx.10%, under a carport. I never parked it uncovered if possible. I removed the red warning brake and oil lights from under the dash, because I installed a manual oil pressure gauge and the little tiny pin on the emergency brake lever under the dash handle broke so the brake light flickered on and off on, when the e brake lever moved. Problem solved years ago. Just don't have the red brake and oil warning light on the dash. It's now a manual oil gauge anyway. The oil pressure runs at approx 75 psi at high rpms and 25 at low rpms. I have kept a couple large files of receipts. The only reason I'm offering this baby of mine for sale is because my health does not allow me to enjoy this truck as much any more, and my medical bills are over the top. I have put less than 40,000 miles on it in over 10 years. It mostly just sits in my Man Cave till I can get a chance to go camping in it. It is a very long conversation piece with everyone that likes anything camo, and or old Toyota 4x4s. Getting out of a gas station sometimes takes much longer than expected. So, I have decided to sale her. I would like to get this awesome truck to someone that will enjoy and take care of it for many years like I did. Hoping to sell it to someone that lives outside of a big city and isn't planning on using it a lot on 80mph freeways. It is meant to be driven on roads at 55mph and is perfect for driving on dirt roads! It runs very quietly and is perfect for scouting hunting areas.The only thing you hear is the tires on the dirt. It is also an awesome hunting blind. I have personally put a wrench on every single nut, bolt and screw on this truck more than once and I can tell you for sure that it is tight, everywhere. I'm not saying that his truck is perfect. Nothing is perfect. It wasn't perfect new but, this truck is very adaptable, still does everything just like it was built to do when new. Working on it is never a problem. This is the one thing that is always very easy to work on, I never get frustrated or bust a knuckle working on it. It likes being worked on. I will say that it has always been very well cared for, kept clean and in excellent overall condition it's entire 35 years. I'm sure it's very rare to find another original 1983 Toyota 4X4 short bed pickup with as many miles, one owner, very well cared for, in as good as condition as this one. I have driven this truck to Alaska and back several times, during all seasons and road conditions, and I would not hesitate to drive it up there again, anytime of the year. I have the original jack and accessories and lots of paperwork including the original owners manual that I hand wrote a few valuable diaries in.What's not original? The rear bumper. This one has been on since the late 1980's. (This one looks and works better for me than the original did) The in dash stereo, speakers and antenna. (It only came with an am/fm stereo). I replaced it with a cassette, am/fm stereo, back in the late 80's. It still works.This truck is not a project and never really was. It's daily driver, but not driven daily. I I firmly believe that regular scheduled maintenance and tlc is all it requires to keep this truck on the road for several generations.Pros? Anything you ever want to know about this truck, I will be glad to share with you. It has been in my garage, (Man Cave) for almost 35 years. I have put a tool on everything and chemicals everywhere. Tire kicker, and thorough pre-sale inspection encouraged!Cons? It does not have air conditioning, but the bolt holes are there if you want to put one in. All the windows, vents and fan work. I can open up both rear camper windows and the sliding window and the cross breeze is like being in a convertible through the entire truck, front and back. It has been smoked in, both front and back. It has had several animals in it, front, back and even tied on top.What will it need in the next 10,000 miles? Tires (These are getting close to their max life expectancy) A new battery. (This battery is close to 10 years old.)What will it need in the next 20,000 miles? Flush the radiator and repack the front wheel bearings.What will it need in the next 30,000 miles? You might need to do some touch up or repaint it. It's Rustoleum paint, and is not expected to last another 35 years. But, you never know. I did a great job putting it on.What doesn't work? The clock in the radio doesn't keep time anymore. It's over 30 years old. I think it has an eternal watch type battery inside the stereo. The stereo only keeps time while the key is in the on position. (It will only tell you how long you have been driving.) The red, oil and brake, warning lights on the dash do not light up. I have the bulbs, if you want to put them back in. No reason too. The oil gauge is manual and the bright red warning brake light, might start flicking on and off again. That can drive us CDL holders crazy. Lol. NOTE: The mileage stated, "283" is actually 283,000 miles. For some reason, ebay kept saying it was an invalid number, so i was forced to put "283" instead of ""283,000".You can email me directly at alaskamyk@gmail.com for any other questions.
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• Make: Toyota
• Model: Hilux
• SubModel: SR5
• Type: Crew Cab Pickup
• Trim: Chrome
• Year: 1983
• Mileage: 283
• VIN: jt4rn38d7d0059411
• Color: Green Camouflage
• Engine size: 2.4L I4 2BBL 22R Engine
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 4WD
• Interior color: Camoflauge
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: 4-Wheel Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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