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1988 Toyota Pickup Dropped

May 1, 2004 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
May 2004
Owner
Brian Hudson
Ride
Old School Dragger
(1988 Toyota Pickup)
Photographer
Big Wood

Ride Details

Original Cost
3200
Build Cost
12000
What was the inspiration?
I've always been a little different!
How long did it take you to build?
2 1/2 years
How long have you been building?
13 years
Club Affiliations
Negative Camber - LA Chapter
Vehicle history
I bought the truck from a guy who purchased it from a little old lady….Imagine that! Then traded it to my Grandfather, and then was able to get it back from him to start the build. Thanks to everyone that made it possible!
Thanks to
Dave Jones Anthony Rick Randy Webb Cheeze Joe Jacobsen Rusty Russell Buddy Wood Wade Rigdon

Engine Details

Make
Toyota 1988
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
Air Intake System
Engine Add Ons
Chrome Air Cleaner

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Monster Notch, Custom Bag Brackets and a Cross Member.
Front Shocks
Monroe
Rear Shocks
Monroe
Spindles
Chassis Tech
Four Link
Reversed 4 Link by LA Dave
Other Mods
Air Ride Suspension

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
American Eagle
Rear Wheel Type
American Eagle
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8
Front Tire Size
215/ 35 / 18
Rear Tire Size
215/ 35 / 18

Paint Details

Color
Toyota Grey/ Dodge Viper Silver
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Doors Jammed by Anthony Rick
Painted By
Joe Jacobsen
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Toyota 4 X 4
Bumpers
New Model Toyota 4 X 4
Addon Accessories
Sir Michaels Roll Pan
Body Mods
Shaved Emblems, Gas Door, Filled Seams

Interior Details

Dashboard
Paint and Tweed
Gauges
Custom
Steering Wheel
APC Billet
Console
Custom Built
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Precision Power 2250
Speakers
Kicker Solo Baric
Upholstery Description
Sculptured Door Panels done by a member of NC. Cheese Seats by Buddy Woods; all paint and molding work was done by Anthony Rick.
Upholstery Description
Billet Accessories

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1988 Toyota Pickup

Owned by Brian Hudson


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Filed Under: Features, May 2004 Tagged With: 2004, Toyota


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