ABANDONED 1973 Toyota Hilux First Road Trip!

/ @redlineranch.
In todays video I take my newly acquired 1973 Toyota Hilux for its first ROAD TRIP, and realize how much I enjoy this truck! I just purchased this truck and am super excited to get it running and back on the road for the first time in 20 years! Absolutely crazy that this 50 year old truck only took a little work to get it back on the road, and now it's going on 500 mile roadtrips! It handles so much better than the first drives and I'm so happy with the progress we've made on this sweet rig!
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[@redlineranch.]

What would you do to make this a better road tripper?

[@Kbrusky15]

Rubbing compound & Wax. Maybe a roof rack :b OH and those Japanese style side view mirrors that go up on the fenders.

[@user-oi2lu6lo9l]

An 8 track stereo.

[@DELTA912420]

Swap that 20R for a 20RE with P/S and a 4 speed. Least that's if you REALLY want a decent no hassle ride overall. Solar panel might be a good investment and a camper top if thats your gig.

[@dkight18]

Please put the turbo motor in it and let it eat !!! Thank you for doing these videos, I feel like I’m living through you.

[@brianstarr]

A CB radio would be period perfect.

[@MDTAR15]

"We got no rear brakes, the battery is overcharging and boiling over, my inverter burned up, we're leaking coolant, we're leaking oil, i have no heater because i had to bypass my heater core, i got dash lights on..but i am super stoked with the Toyota...its doing great" ....LOL...Thats AWESOME...such a positive guy.

[@redlineranch.]

It’s all about the attitude! Gotta look on the positive side of things

[@crazyman8472]

Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark...and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it. 😎 -from “The Blues Brothers” (1980)

[@elmusheydenrych2564]

Good day Mr Redline. I live in South Africa and here Toyota is like what Chevy is for America. True story is that my mother was born on the back of a Hilux next to the road because my grandfather did not make it to the hospital in time. They lived on a farm that was about 2 hours away from the nearest hospital. I used to own a 1985 Fj45 4.2 straight 6 petrol Land Cruiser that I rebuild from the ground up. It took me almost 10 years to do so as parts has been discontinued a long time ago. I recently sold it and bought a 2016 model 79 Land Cruiser V6 4.0 petrol. I just love Toyota. They are tough and reliable. Keep up the Good work.

[@michaelhungate7506]

That was a slogan for Toyota in the 70s and 80s,"Who could ask for anything more,Toyota "!

[@JoseANami]

I just bought a Hilux 1973 long bed, interior in amazing shape. It’s my dream truck.

[@redlineranch.]

They are awesome trucks!

[@robertyoung8289]

As a 70's mini trucker from Cali you might be interested to know the Toyota was not even on the map. The Datsun was the most popular followed by the Courier and Luv. We didn't have any Toyota's in our club. I have a museum quality 73 V8 Luv in my garage now.

[@sabermuhammad342]

with your camera We Arabs and Africans love the Toyota Hilux truck for its reliability ❤

[@bonidaexpress]

They are running circles every day here in Kenya 🇰🇪

[@redlineranch.]

Love that!

[@wsbill14224]

Cheap repair tip: Put a plastic bag in the overflow jug to use as a liner so it won't leak.

[@redlineranch.]

Good thought!

[@sandyrea4724]

Hey there, former owner here - lost your contact info, so if/when you see this reach out! I have the rear window for the cab and the owner’s manual. 😊

[@redlineranch.]

Hey there! I appreciate you reaching out and sent you a message! If you don’t receive my text, I also have an email that you can reach out to, [e-mail]! I seriously appreciate the hilux and I’m honored to be able to give it the attention and love it needs!

[@ethandevonshire9554]

Day immediately better when I see a new Redline Ranch video posted

[@redlineranch.]

That’s so awesome to hear! Week made hearing that!

[@ChristisGOD1611]

Just found your channel and watched maybe six episodes. Really enjoy the hilux hope to see more as you go along

[@roscoeennis4230]

Oh yeah my cousin also made his 73 Hilux disc brake. They make or at least used to make a kit. A LOT of people modded these trucks. I was born in 1971 so remember when they were popular and everywhere. Damn good little trucks.

[@maxpain9111]

Loved the video 👍 I’ve got a 1985 Toyota Pickup that I love to drive . Can’t wait for the next video

[@davenor1128]

Just found your videos. Great work on what you done to get her going again. We just spent the last few years redoing our 73 Hilux, only 49K. Been in the family since new. They only came with 4 speed, didn't come out with the 5 speed till about 77. Oh yeah the looks you get when your out in it, feels great knowing all the work we put into it. All I have left is to recover the seat. Say anyone know where the horn relay is located on the 73? that's the only thing I can't get working.

[@duncanmacrae6384]

What would you do to make this a better road tripper? Rainex the windshield. Makes a big difference.

[@redlineranch.]

And wipers!!

[@ScuzzySculpin]

Really enjoying the chronicles of this little truck. Oughta' throw a new air filter on it as a treat for being so good on the trip.

[@redlineranch.]

I plan to give it a bit of love after the trip! A hood shakedowns the best way to find the issues

[@drewschumann1]

Those air filters are reusable. Wash it, let it dry and put new oil on it

[@roscoeennis4230]

I have heard the 18R engines prefer higher octane gas. 18RC liked 86 . Try a few gallons to find out ? Also you keep mentioning another engine. My cousin had a truck same year as yours manual trans. Yellow. He rebuilt motor and put bigger tires on it. Big tires zapped power. He changed cam, carb , intake and exhaust. Made a difference. It was acceptable off road after mods. May be interesting. My cousin did this back in 1985 so there may be more or less power mod parts available now.

[@emilioolivarez3973]

When your alternator is overcharging use the high beams on the headlights, it will consume some of that overpower.

[@redlineranch.]

I shoulda switched them on, didn’t even think about it!

[@scottmason6282]

Great Video ! Looking Forward To Next One Where You Tackle The Little Things That Cropped Up During This Trip ! Have A Great Day ! 🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯

[@Monglored]

I had a similar overcharging problem with my 1979 Toyota Pickup. Turns out that they made 2 different alternators and two different voltage regulators. The right voltage regulator has to be paired with the right alternator or else the alternator will overcharge the battery. Apparently one was a north american cold weather addition. It took a new voltage regulator and a couple of tries with the alternator to get it right. The numbers on the back of the alternator have to be right, not the wrong one with a wiring harness attached that supposedly switches the wires around. That did not work.

[@LuvTruckGarage]

Awesome video, The speed limits in 73 topped out at 55 (gas crisis) so you were definately pushing the envelope. That paint will come around with a little elbow grease. 👍😎🔥

[@redlineranch.]

I think it’s got potential to shine up nice!

[@Kbrusky15]

great way to start my "sunday" morning :D

[@abualinar586]

Nice guy and good calm content. Keep going bro. Your subscriber from Kazakhstan.

[@franciscoortega9616]

Another great video bro! You passed through my hometown of Española! Hope you feel better btw.

[@redlineranch.]

So cool! I’m feeling way better, appreciate that!

[@user-oi2lu6lo9l]

Pretty cool truck alright. I had about the same year Corolla that I used to deliver pizza once. That car was one of the coolest cars I owned.

[@redlineranch.]

I happen to know a thing or two about older Corollas too! More on that soon hopefully 👀

[@railtrolley]

I'm so old. I learned to drive in one of those Corollas, in 1981. It was almost new at the time.

[@brianstarr]

Man that truck looks just like my Chevy LUV I had in high school. Even the e-brake is the same. I think the LUV had an Isuzu motor with a 4 speed. We filled the bed with pea gravel once and got the front end off the ground. We put in bucket seats raised up on 2x4's. The height give a little more leg room. I'm 6ft and its tight in those cabs.

[@reinerabad3482]

nice video! I saw a 3rd generation corolla in the intro!

[@erickim2025]

What an adventure, part fun part squeeze ass part worry part stress but totally something to remember plus you got it on video,😊😊

[@redlineranch.]

Had a little bit of everything on the trip!

[@Flamefuels]

Right on !💪🏻

[@redlineranch.]

🤘🏼

[@bikejunk1]

owned a 1970 hi-lux spent a lot of time in the junk yard pulling parts - every nut and bolt broke or striped out - truck could not keep up on the highway even 40 years ago

[@Shadetreejr1967]

Absolutely love and miss my little Hilux!!!

[@robertyoung8289]

That bed is actually in suprisingly good shape.

[@redlineranch.]

The bed is almost perfect!

[@MI-me3pt]

This goes to show that you just can’t kill a TOYOTA!!!!

[@redlineranch.]

You really can’t

[@Oyvind88]

Great road trip and video😀

[@redlineranch.]

Glad you enjoyed it, was a blast to film!

[@Flamefuels]

Dude ! Did I just see you in a grindhard plumbing video cruising Moab in a Humvee ?

[@redlineranch.]

Yes, it was super rad! Such a fun adventure 🤘🏼

[@Flamefuels]

@@redlineranch. right on !👍🏻 seemed like a rad adventure!

[@BillySBC]

I suppose you could have stopped by Napa Auto Parts in Chama to see if they might have a voltage regulator for the truck. I know it's an outside shot but it's possible.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

NOW time to drive to North Central Florida to deliver it to me to buy !

[@redlineranch.]

That would be one hell of a trip!

[@joshdevdoss9041]

Hey More content for you in future, you can make videos on fixing all of theese bits.

[@redlineranch.]

Definitely going to get it all fixed up again!

[@gordoncarter6761]

Man get yourself a bottle of RainX no need for wipers then, see good and wind blows rain of at faster speeds.

[@redlineranch.]

That’s a great thought!

[@TJCombo67]

Great vid

[@redlineranch.]

Thanks!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Can't believe the battery didn't explode, I think they do sometimes when they over charge

[@redlineranch.]

Vents were doing their job for sure!

[@ralphmoscoso9018]

just wondering,, the 1st part of this hilux73 was automatic transmission,, how come now its manual? did i miss anything?

[@redlineranch.]

Yes, in my previous video I manual transmission swapped the truck!! Go check it Hinton my channel!

[@ChuddleBuggy]

Nice truck, man. Drop a 1 or 2uz in there someday.

[@redlineranch.]

Maybe one day, that’d be a wild rig!

[@walterperez7140]

Yes that's a great conference on the vicle

[@redlineranch.]

🤘🏼

[@hectorotani27]

Great vid , next time for throat try something spicy or cayenne pepper with pineapple, at least ut helps me..

[@redlineranch.]

Good to know! I’ve never lost my voice before so I’ll Keep that in mind for next time!

[@futsekwenamillicent8979]

How much was the Hilux wen u buy it?

[@eliswalley6088]

Replace that coolant bottle with a proper coolant bottle

[@redlineranch.]

It’s on the ever growing list!!

[@paulb4uk]

The toyota is great ,

[@JoseANami]

6:22 red light in the dash bro

[@kenrinck4916]

Yeah. He said the truck brakes were an issue. I have driven to LA from San Bernardino with no rear brakes, just had to keep from tailgating.😂

[@redlineranch.]

Wasn’t too bad, and the seemed to “self bleed” as the trip went on lol

[@Patrick-jo9eb]

It’s a Toyota we gonna meals it 🤣💪🏽👊🏽

[@redlineranch.]

💪🏼

[@Bennyd720]

Hit that windshield with some RainX

[@dougjones4007]

Oh put a crowbar in your wallet and buy new tires!

[@redlineranch.]

Sooner than later I will, but also, I’ve got other projects coming up that are taking a bit of my spare money and I don’t daily drive this or need it to be super reliable.

[@oniljr9149]

❤🥰👍🤘

[@redlineranch.]

🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@theanythingchannel2239]

Needs a tappet adjustment

[@redlineranch.]

It’s definitely getting some attention after doing so well on the trip!

[@nimas.1415]

I thought you two looked related!

[@redlineranch.]

Just a little lol

[@ravenfeather7087]

Hey kid, 80 is way too fast for that old truck.

[@redlineranch.]

Not fast enough if you ask me!

[@wsbill14224]

Your speedo is off by a mile because your truck is running wheels and tires from a car.

[@redlineranch.]

Actually it’s from the transmission swap I did! When I took out the automatic and put the manual in it changed the speedometer input.

[@hernanhenao1903]

2 months and you don't repair the simplest thing? at least a new alternator right? or a window, a simple 20 dollar radio, those things can be repaired in a couple of hours. poor truck

[@redlineranch.]

I’d never cut the dash up for a 20$ radio, a rear window and seal is almost impossible to find, and the alternator over charging was found on this trip. It’s gotten more attention and maintenance in the last 2 months than the previous 20 years. Plus with more than 10 vehicles to maintain and work on I’d say it’s getting more than it’s fair share of attention.

[@odinfitzgerald9573]

Let the car retired and put it in the junk

[@drewschumann1]

My aren't you a ray of sunshine

[@redlineranch.]

Would never