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Old 03-31-2009, 04:28 PM
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I used an add-a leaf from 4wheel parts.....................$30
 
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DONE AND OUTSIDE...................minus the 460............still sportin the 351M


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this is what the tag on the DR door told me

133 WB COLOR V BODY DT4 K B4

can the paint code come from this?????
or did I read the wrong tag???
 
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That's a damn nice truck for only 50 bucks! has a really aggresive tough look about it, not a big fan of the camper shell but that's just my opinion.
 
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Originally Posted by twisted84toyota
this is what the tag on the DR door told me

133 WB COLOR V BODY DT4 K B4

can the paint code come from this?????
or did I read the wrong tag???
You got it.

133 - 133" wheelbase

Color - V - Medium Chestnut Metallic (sounds rare, it's a 1979 only color)

Body - DT4 - D - Knit/Vinyl Bench. T - Sand. 4 - Styleside.

K - Ford C6 auto trans

B4 - Dana 60 4.10 Limited slip rear axle
 
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SWEET thanks for the decode...............where can I find this info at I tried to look on the net and the only thing that came up was VIN decoders
 
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From me. I have books and parts catalogs.

P.S. if you provide a clear picture of the warranty plate (it has more info on second line) I can decode the rest.
 
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well I tried to save the camper shell.............but driving on bias tires has shaken it to pieces................so off it came

I'll get pics up of the W/O..............
 
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well I tried to save the camper shell.............but driving on bias tires has shaken it to pieces................so off it came

I'll get pics up of the W/O..............
A sad day indeed
 
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***got a little update The previous owner called me on Wednesday and told me they had located the tailgate and hardware.........all was removed shortly after it was bought in 79....the PO said it was on the truck 2-3 weeks at the most!!!!!!!!

I gor my clearance lights on as well I'll get some pics up today or tomorrow!!!!!***
 
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Man that's so awesome, definitely need updated pictures!
 
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as promised!!!!!!!!!


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...................................and my neighbors are all SUPER PISSED that it sets in the driveway......HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
 
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Sweet ride on the cheap! And the neighbors being pissed, even sweeter.....
 


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