1983 Toyota 4X4 DLX Short Bed Pickup. Last Year Assembled and Shipped from Japan

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 dealers to sell. All parts, nuts, bolts, screws and everything were made and assembled in Japan. This Toyota 4X4 has a great reputation for sturdiness and reliability. I have heard it referred to as "The Indestructible Truck". I am the only owner and only driver. I bought it new at Reno Toyota in Reno NV, where it has spent the majority of it's life. It has a 5-speed transmission, with the world famous for dependability 22R engine. At approx. 249,000 miles it wouldn't pass smog and run the best at the same time. I then told my mechanic that I want it like new again! So, I had the original engine shipped and 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. 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 regularly and the last refill was with Lucas full synthetic gear oil in the summer of 2013. The professionals also replaced all the u-joints and pinion seals at the same time.
I did the paint job myself in the summer of 2014, using branches and leaves from my yard and indoor plants as stencils. I did a very professional job. I did have a few rust spots around the wheel wells on the truck bed that I used POR15 on, a metal patch and Bondo. No rust now anywhere. It has all been destroyed! I ground the truck bed down to bare metal and used at least 6 coats of primer and at least 6 coats of paint. The final coat of paint I wet sanded with 1500, All by hand. Then I put 3 coats of clear coat sealant on. It can be sanded down and repainted if desired. The truck bed carpet is shampooed.
The rims are factory originals 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 condition. It came with Dunlop tires on it new and I had always replaced them with the same size and model of Dunlop tires that it 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 perfectly! I have never abused the truck in any way whatsoever. Never been rock climbing, mudding or long trips down jeep trails.
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. It might be over 50 years old. 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 screens, and sliding windows on both sides work perfectly. There are a couple very small imperfections on the screens, that someone might not notice unless I point them out. There is a beautiful scene of a whitetail buck in some bushes on the rear window. You can see out, but no one can see in.
The interior is in great condition, except for the seats whichI reupholstered back in '95, & need to be reupholstered again.. It has camo wrap on the dash, the door panels and on the back wall. The camo wrap can be pealed off and removed if desired. 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 card and then camo wrap over it. It has an AM/FM cassette stereo with Pioneer door speakers that I installed back in the 80's that still works fine.
The best 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. 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.
What's not original? The rear bumper and the in dash stereo, speakers and antenna.
What doesn't work? The clock in the radio doesn't keep time anymore.
What extra maintenance is due within the next 10-30,000 miles or few years? Tires, battery, flush the radiator, & repack the front wheel bearings.
Pros? Heated garage kept for almost it's entire 35 years. It has 283,000 extremely well cared for miles on it, but less than 40,000 since the engine was re-manufacturedto like new condition again.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 personally put a tool on everythingand done all the fluid changes at the proper maintenance intervals, myself.
Cons? It does not have air conditioning. It has been smoked in, both front and back, and it has had several animals in the truck bed. NOTE: The 1st 3 interior photos were taken before the camo wrap was installed. Also, it says 283 miles in the mileage section. For some reason, ebay kept saying that 283,000 was an invalid number, so i put 283. Happy Bidding!

• 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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