1985 Hilux Ute 1ton. Mod' ideas?

[xDONO]

G'day , just discovered this forum and seems like some people in here really know their

stuff .. so I figured I come n ask for a few ideas for modifying my 1985 Hilux 1 Tonne which I recently

bought for a staggering mind-blowing..... $200.. with $600 repairs/extras to get it RWC'd.

I am just above beginner when it comes to automotives , but if you say the name of any parts, dont worry

I know what they all are.

As you can see my budget is tight but if the mod is worth it , ill pay whatever's needed.

At the moment the only things really changed as per the engine is a Pod air filter and some

newer accessories (fuel filter, new cables, spark plugs n general stuff) .. to make it run smoother ..

Pod air filter is facing left towards the engine, I have faced it right but when going over bumps it taps the

inside of the bonnet , later on ill be a new neck for it so it sits in the gap towards front left headlight and

most likely have plex over top for hot air blockage and more flow.

Im not fussed on sound systems/amps because I know that stuff quite well and aim to

whack in a nice setup later when I have more than enough money to throw around.

But some alternatives to make the thing :

- run faster

- sound nicer (give it some balls)

- reduce fuel consumption

- general overall better look compaired to standard.

... would be ideal . and any other great ideas.

I have 4 Green LED strips approx 50-70cm long coming my way soon for interior lighting and exterior.

I'll post photos when these are installed; preferabley behind grill , left n right puddle lights and across length

of inside car behind accellerator going to passenger foot area.

I also want to re-paint the tray , but unsure what paint to use for best protection against weather and wear of course.

As far as I know , breifly talking to previous owner , it is a 1.8L motor from an old Supra

(but I dont think he was confident that he knew his ****) if anyone can clarify what motor

it is from pictures that ill take tomorrow , i'd sleep easier (since I want a manual for whatever motor it is!!)

Its 5 on the floor, though the standard motor prior, was 4 on the column.

All ideas welcome!

I'll be visiting the thread often , so expect prompt replies.

I'll be uploading photos tomorrow morning/afternoon.

Cheers ,

- Jake

[MarkMish]

As far as I know , breifly talking to previous owner , it is a 1.8L motor from an old Supra

(but I dont think he was confident that he knew his ****) if anyone can clarify what motor

it is from pictures that ill take tomorrow , i'd sleep easier (since I want a manual for whatever motor it is!!)

I'll be uploading photos tomorrow morning/afternoon.

Cheers ,

- Jake

ahhh a 3.0L 7mgte is what ur looking for

[Gab]

Welcome! nice car what a bargin good project

just paint, tubs, drop, rims.... :P

well done

LINK Example of an 85 with a 3.8L

Edited June 24, 2009 by Gab

[xDONO]

Welcome! nice car what a bargin good project

just paint, tubs, drop, rims.... :P

well done

LINK Example of an 85 with a 3.8L

Went in for RWC today.

So much **** to be done , very minor stuff like bushes and something up with the tailshaft.

But I was out all day today waiting for the RWC guys to call back and they never did.

Ended up walking in there and the car was done n checked 4hrs before I got there.. idiots.

SO , in that case ill have to take pics tmoro morning or something.

I'll most likely end up selling this after I get an RWC for it cause originally i just wanted

a few fixes and an RWC 'n' whatnot but this has sorta blown my budget over the limit.

In any case , replacing whatevers needed tmoro!