toyota toyoace restoration

[declanjames]

hello i have recently bought a 1963 toyota toyoace in the swanhill region. i have been searching all over the internet for info on this little truck but have found it must be pretty rare, i ened up paying $2000 for it, mechanicly it is pretty good, it had not started in 2 years but a drop of fuel in the carby changed that pretty quick. all the electronics work on it and are all fully original apart from new head lights, one small rip in the drivers seat and did not come with a tray. the drivers side window was made of perspecs but was dead flat so i simply got one made up, the cab has been gutted and sand blasted and is now in a pannel shop being worked on. the bottom half is having small touch ups like a carby rebuild spark plugs and possibly gaskets and all the other bits and pieces. looking at just over 3 months before i throw it in a show and shine

[Brin]

Declan,Brian here re your 1963 toyopet or dyna .i'm a first time forum user and first time vehicle project builder .tomorrow sat 30th I will be picking up my 1963 dyna ,not sure what I will do to it maybee a rat rod of sorts .the truck has some bits missing or changed ,has merc grill and bumper, Holden 186 motor and the cab has been altered in the lower area.will know more tomorrow after further inspection.will be interested how yours turns out and any info you have on this model I was told by the seller he thinks it was the first Toyota truck model sold in Australia. I live on the mid north coast NSW

[Brin]

Does anyone know where the chassis vin number might be on the 1963 toyoace truck also I am chasing seats for the same ,very simple small low and flat, any suggestions welcome.the rust repairs are underway ,but I do realize as a welder I make a good carpenter,although I am enjoying the challenge as this is my first vehicle project.the truck has a 5 speed manual gearbox with a killer clutch plus little leg room so am thinking of a tri matic auto box on the Holden 186 motor it has already.hubs are of and brake rebuild is underway.playing with grills at the moment a Morris Oxford grill looks great and a mate has a 47 studebaker grill I will try maybee a range of clip on grills so each time I go out it looks a little different.if anyone has ideas to help I can be contacted on 0400728448 or post a reply ,I need support to keep on the right track a it is all knew to me including forums thanks Brian

[Toyota25]

hi how did you go with this restoration

Regards Dave

[Spilios]

How did the resto go?

Thinking of selling... email me: spillios@hotmail.com

Thanks: Spilios