Abandoned 1987 Toyota Pickup 22R First Start + Walk Around

I purchased this 1987 Toyota Pickup Truck with 22R engine from one of my viewers in October 2021. The truck was sitting near the woods on his property for years, due to rust and being unsafe for the road because the brake lines were rotting away. After getting the truck home, I dumped it in the woods once again, because I didn't have time to work on it before 2021 winter season. Now, after another year, I'm finally ready to get this rusty truck running and do a walk around to see the condition of the frame. Thanks for the truck, Clint!!
Some other VERY rusty Toyotas I've owned:
1986 Toyota extreme frame rot: • Breaking & Cutting Up ...
1986 4x4 bad frame: • Breaking a rusty Toyot...
1985 4x4 frame hammer test fail: • Frame Rust Hammer Test...
1987 4x4 bad frame: • 1987 Toyota Pickup 4x4...
1986 1-ton bad frame: • 1986 Toyota 1-Ton Pick...
1987 lifted 2wd bad frame: • 1987 Toyota - Lifted 2...
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[@poivre22]

The legendary 22R. No matter the condition, they have a very strong will to live.

[@naudelrussell4868]

i’ve got a ‘84 on the way and it doesn’t😂

[@yotakid]

We need more Toyota Pickup content 😅

[@6thGearGarage]

Done and more to come!

[@bipod55]

I am the second owner of a 1987 Toyota pickup 4x4 with r22 engine with 142000 original miles. Body is almost rust free. Original interior is in great shape. Just needs some love to get it running right.

[@6thGearGarage]

That's awesome, the body and interior are the difficult parts to find/repair. The 22r is simple to tune up. I'd love to find a clean truck like that!

[@klujics123]

If you still have this and it's an 22R. I am noticing on mine, on top of the Carb the air cleaner... on the passenger side of the air-cleaner, next to the latch, there is a plastic nozzle (like 3/4" long) which would allow air to be sucked in the breather or blown out... on that nozzle it looks like a hose should go on that... I haven't found a KZbin video nor a vacuum hose diagram which shows this port...? One video looked like it was capped off, others look like has a hose on it (though the videos aren't panning over enough to tell for certain, if it's even there, or where a hose would run too. Perhaps your truck has that, and you are able to name where it goes? Or maybe it is just supposed to stay open or maybe it is capped? Any clarity would be much appreciated... My '87 4x4 my dad gave to me, but in trying to get myself up to speed, I have noticed that many of the hoses are wrong... But seems to run pretty good, though they need to be corrected and hopefully might run a little better on various levels.... any thoughts? Thanks

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

Second owner 9f my 86 4x4 the i love her

[@mad-mason0319]

That literally sounds like a lawnmower 🤣 I love it. I'd drive it

[@6thGearGarage]

It did smooth out after about 5 mins of running but is still loud with that glass pack muffler

[@nick011182]

Those 22R/22RE will run until the end of time. You literally can not kill those motors. I had one of these trucks. I’ve never owned a more durable truck. Mechanically speaking.

[@6thGearGarage]

100% I love these engines. They may not be fat, but they're so reliable.

[@TheGuy89007]

I would gladly drive from ND to buy that engine off of you. Those things never die if you even began to care about maintenance with them. My father poked a hole in the upper part of an oil pan on an 82 4wd pickup and still made it home 5 miles. Put a new oil pan on itand we still drive it to this day though it's closer to half a million miles now.

[@HurricaneTroy]

Ahhhhhh this is my first truck!!!! I want to replace it more than anything in the world

[@tech_d7om]

Toyota never die 🙂

[@scatterguncharlie4318]

Hey bud! Glad you finally got around to it! I may have another one or 2 for you. Come on back when you get thirsty and don't forget to bring a trike with you.

[@MrTalkingtrue]

Cool truck. Man you find great things

[@VTOffRoadAdventures]

Not at all surprising to be it started right up. My 88 4Runner is at 225k on the original powertrain and runs like a top. Just had the head rebuilt for valve seals while getting the head gasket replaced and man it just works.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Its always amazing to me how you can get a machine that looks dead to roam the earth again..... Although, I'm not sure I'd put any real effort into a 2wd unit. The frame actually looks a lot better than what we generally have around here.

[@6thGearGarage]

This will be a short lived project... SPOILER: the hammer test does NOT go well

[@Nurunurunurunurunurunurunuru]

Very nice plate number!

[@jessestumbo7275]

That dash pocket...nope🫣...just close it back 😂

[@mikedonnarumma5337]

great vid, my 1987 ute just had a new 3y put in, 404,000 on the clock, i had hilux 1978 before that with 680,000 on the clock,it was still going when i sold it back in 2,000

[@klujics123]

If you still have this and it's an 22R. I am noticing on mine, on top of the Carb the air cleaner... on the passenger side of the air-cleaner, next to the latch, there is a plastic nozzle (like 3/4" long) which would allow air to be sucked in the breather or blown out... on that nozzle it looks like a hose should go on that... I haven't found a KZbin video nor a vacuum hose diagram which shows this port...? One video looked like it was capped off, others look like has a hose on it (though the videos aren't panning over enough to tell for certain, if it's even there, or where a hose would run too. Perhaps your truck has that, and you are able to name where it goes? Or maybe it is just supposed to stay open or maybe it is capped? Any clarity would be much appreciated... My '87 4x4 my dad gave to me, but in trying to get myself up to speed, I have noticed that many of the hoses are wrong... But seems to run pretty good, though they need to be corrected and hopefully might run a little better on various levels.... any thoughts? Thanks

[@jamilakbarshah292]

Man your 80 series is beautiful 😍

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you! It looks pretty good from 10 feet away, but could really use some fresh paint whenever I wrap up all my other projects (and stop buying more projects!)

[@TheTbooth87]

If the fender mirror on your Land Cruiser is ever for sale you’ve got a buyer here 🙋🏻‍♂️. My hdj81 needs a new one.

[@retro_88yota]

minus the frame rot that truck is in about the same shape that my 88 pickup was, but mine had a seized engine with a cracked block. looks like you have a good parts truck though especially since its a air conditioned truck.

[@mikekelley5033]

Those door panels are amazing I need them badly they will fit my 1988 Toyota pick up 22 RE single cab long bed automatic

[@6thGearGarage]

Sorry they have already been sold.

[@davidnorth3411]

1:25 oh yes , these are the seasons til the wrench’s turn . It’s a purchase that is an exploration , these get gritty but once you get started and hear that motor run it’s full on .

[@levigarrett5614]

I have an 87 as well. Not nearly as bad with rust, the body has some around the fenders and the rocker panels are toast but the chassis is fine, anyway I put a clutch and a timing chain and brakes on it and fooled with the carb a little....she starts every time and always gets me where I'm going. In fact it runs so well I'd drive it across the country no hesitation. I mean that. It's definitely saving miles on my first gen 4x4 driving 40 mins to and from work 5 days a week. This thing could be a good little $#*! Getter

[@6thGearGarage]

I hoped the frame was ok, but in the next video I pulled it in the garage and the frame was toast. This truck's good parts will go to help keep other Toyotas stay on the road.

[@jasminegaspar6317]

What kind of carburetor are you using? Stock or aftermarket? Did you have to tune it or anything I’m having starting trouble & I’d appreciate any help

[@klujics123]

If you still have this and it's an 22R. I am noticing on mine, on top of the Carb the air cleaner... on the passenger side of the air-cleaner, next to the latch, there is a plastic nozzle (like 3/4" long) which would allow air to be sucked in the breather or blown out... on that nozzle it looks like a hose should go on that... I haven't found a KZbin video nor a vacuum hose diagram which shows this port...? One video looked like it was capped off, others look like has a hose on it (though the videos aren't panning over enough to tell for certain, if it's even there, or where a hose would run too. Perhaps your truck has that, and you are able to name where it goes? Or maybe it is just supposed to stay open or maybe it is capped? Any clarity would be much appreciated... My '87 4x4 my dad gave to me, but in trying to get myself up to speed, I have noticed that many of the hoses are wrong... But seems to run pretty good, though they need to be corrected and hopefully might run a little better on various levels.... any thoughts? Thanks

[@levigarrett5614]

@klujics123 I recently sold mine. It was carburated and had a number of vacuum lines. If one was not holding pressure or any were incorrectly plugged in the truck would run very poorly.

[@randydepew888]

I bought 87 4x4 in Oregon, it had 98000, original miles old man just bought it and drove it to the store ,,, I'd take 6 for it now, it's got 14300 and new timing chain,,,

[@klujics123]

If you still have this and it's an 22R. I am noticing on mine, on top of the Carb the air cleaner... on the passenger side of the air-cleaner, next to the latch, there is a plastic nozzle (like 3/4" long) which would allow air to be sucked in the breather or blown out... on that nozzle it looks like a hose should go on that... I haven't found a KZbin video nor a vacuum hose diagram which shows this port...? One video looked like it was capped off, others look like has a hose on it (though the videos aren't panning over enough to tell for certain, if it's even there, or where a hose would run too. Perhaps your truck has that, and you are able to name where it goes? Or maybe it is just supposed to stay open or maybe it is capped? Any clarity would be much appreciated... My '87 4x4 my dad gave to me, but in trying to get myself up to speed, I have noticed that many of the hoses are wrong... But seems to run pretty good, though they need to be corrected and hopefully might run a little better on various levels.... any thoughts? Thanks

[@johnadams9983]

That was my first truck it was my dad's not this exact one but the same model and everything obviously Man what I wouldn't get for that truck back

[@JammyCrackcorn]

I’ll buy the taillights…radio…and other parts…I have a 1992 SR5 4 WD with extended cab 120,000 miles… Father in Law gave it to me on Christmas Day…All gear oils changed…new front brakes…new shocks all around ….new battery…drivers axle replaced…new tires…timing belts and components replaced….going to replace ball joints…tie rods…t

[@6thGearGarage]

Here's a link to my store, always adding more parts when I have the time: 6thgeargarage.net/yota/

[@Taino-arrow]

Oooohh the Toy story delivery pizza

[@6thGearGarage]

Yesss I love that truck!

[@suzannavaino1300]

Certain engines will "run forever." Bc low compression engines. I've had eight 22r's/re's throughout my lifetime...currently run a fully restored, cherry red '87 that I had re-done out of California. Other engines are comparable, if not better. 22r/re is just the most well-known. ie. My daily driver is an '07 Subaru Forester with a boxter engine. This is my 4th, and newest Subaru...and it's 16 years old. I cracked up 2 others before it (btw super safe car), and the '99 I had, that was my own fault...should have done the timing belt when I knew it needed it. My laziness---> blew the engine up on I-95, half way between Florida and NJ.

[@6thGearGarage]

These engines do have a great reputation, just not much power

[@klujics123]

If you still have this and it's an 22R. I am noticing on mine, on top of the Carb the air cleaner... on the passenger side of the air-cleaner, next to the latch, there is a plastic nozzle (like 3/4" long) which would allow air to be sucked in the breather or blown out... on that nozzle it looks like a hose should go on that... I haven't found a KZbin video nor a vacuum hose diagram which shows this port...? One video looked like it was capped off, others look like has a hose on it (though the videos aren't panning over enough to tell for certain, if it's even there, or where a hose would run too. Perhaps your truck has that, and you are able to name where it goes? Or maybe it is just supposed to stay open or maybe it is capped? Any clarity would be much appreciated... My '87 4x4 my dad gave to me, but in trying to get myself up to speed, I have noticed that many of the hoses are wrong... But seems to run pretty good, though they need to be corrected and hopefully might run a little better on various levels.... any thoughts? Thanks

[@krandelvision555]

That's to FUNNY! The cat had one look of that glove box and wanted no part of that. OMG the smell! LOL.

[@Hazzaultramotive]

bro thats the unkillable truck

[@brycelovell6984]

The sound of a 22r cranking is music

[@6thGearGarage]

22r's never give up!

[@ocean_vagabond]

that might be Marty's truck from Back to the Future ! 🙂

[@garwayneramjuss8418]

Am living in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx]

the whole truck body will rust down to the ground before that engine will quit.22R bullet proof.

[@user-ce7ic1ze2u]

Toyota: always fires up no matter what!

[@evansanders71]

Tool kit would be nice!

[@Loafina7or]

Opens glove box. Instantly shuts glove box. 😂😂😂

[@6thGearGarage]

If only you could smell the video...

[@Monkmontes]

Oh wow!! Would you be interested in selling that dash . My blue dash is completely toast!

[@6thGearGarage]

Possibly, are you in Ohio?

[@isaiahcollins2272]

i have two 1987 toyota pickups im working on. they are both xtra cabs. one is a matte gray and the other is just like yours. do you think you could make a video on how to repair rust on the sides of the bed?

[@6thGearGarage]

I will be repairing the rust on my 1980 longbed, but it won't be for a year or so, after I get other projects wrapped up. To sum it up... cut & weld. You can get repair panels here: alfaparts.net/

[@isaiahcollins2272]

@@6thGearGarage thanks man

[@jimbryant7433]

I'm putting a 22r in a 1929 Ford roadster!

[@6thGearGarage]

That is awesome! 👍👍👍

[@drewfleming7065]

Your stuck in reverse cause the trans/truck was banged from the front..usually happens when you set a removed trans down to hard on the bell housing and reverse gear slides forward....Just remove the "do not remove" plug on a G trans or the oil filler plug on W's and Ri5if....now slide the gear to the rear....alls good. Can happen when you run into something head on....and heres your duplicity for the day...a 22R to work on after the 80 series coolant hose marathon

[@drewfleming7065]

242,000miles...hold my beer...498,910 on my 87 4x4 excab...has never stopped on the road with a break down in 35 years, only one flat tire....still has some original light bulbs, tail ect. several engines and trans/transfers though...LCE stage 2 stroker at the moment, .50 lift cam handing out about 150HP but at the cost of MPG at 16 city...18 hwy but OEM totally stock was 18city/20hwy..ya want power out of a 22R its gonna cost ya at the pump....Another great video, keep em coming....

[@garwayneramjuss8418]

Am rebuilding one with 22re

[@RogerM88]

Wonder what model that front rim came from? Been looking for some alloy rims to fit my Hilux LN90.

[@frankrosemeck9898]

That looks like a late 80s, early 90s chromed steel wheel to me.

[@6thGearGarage]

The front wheel was originally from a Jeep Cherokee, 15" steel wheel. I put it on because the front tire was flat. They were on a lifted 2wd 1987 Toyota I bought a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zZcoOijNuAkJo

[@RogerM88]

@@6thGearGarage thanks. Jeep and Suzuki rims fit the 5 lug nut pattern. But not easy finding some alloy rims with 14'' to fit.

[@scatterguncharlie4318]

The other wheels are off a dodge van. I thought they looked cool on there and they were free so....

[@frankrosemeck9898]

@@RogerM88 wait... The early 'yotas we're six lug I thought? Chevy bolt pattern, no?

[@blitjen1]

I could use some blue sun visors, what condition are they in, I also need a climate control, mine is a 86 4x4.

[@6thGearGarage]

When I have the time, I'll be adding some of these parts to my store: 6thgeargarage.net/yota/

[@blitjen1]

Awesome, let me know when you have some visors posted, much appreciated. Also, what is your suggestion on headliners, I have an upholstery guy but is this material available.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@blitjen1 The headliners actually have 3 sleeves for metal rods built in to the top. I'm sure there might be a way to recreate them but I've never seen the OEM material for sale. Here's an older video I made to show how to remove one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foGcpnSlmKmtqrM

[@jaymoar3561]

Amazing you haven’t found any signs of mice in that thing.

[@6thGearGarage]

So I'm in the process of parting it out and sprayed the plastic interior parts off outside before bringing them into my basement, and now one half of my basement smells like mouse piss.

[@potatohamlin5242]

Shes crying man shes happy

[@estebanpina2533]

Yo tengo una igualita pero roja no está picada numas léase falta pintarla

[@christianlopriore6122]

I like how this justvkeeps getting worse every 15 seconds

[@RogerM88]

It looks too far gone to be road worthy. But could have a second life as a truck to drive around the property, or using the powertrain in another truck.

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah would be perfect for that, but a better parts truck at this point. Spoiler: The frame hammer test does not go well.

[@Evolution8R]

Can i buy those blue center vents? Would you be interested in selling them?

[@6thGearGarage]

If I sell them I will post them on my parts page

[@erikletham4944]

Rip starter motor..

[@6thGearGarage]

Nah, they're built for it. Some years even have a clutch cancel button for that reason.

[@BraddaMarlon]

Where you going to sell the tape deck

[@6thGearGarage]

I tried using it but there was no sound :(

[@BraddaMarlon]

@@6thGearGarage would you consider selling it to me? I'd love to buy it

[@scatterguncharlie4318]

P.s. I drove it for 3 years after the odometer quit......

[@alfonsotopetevidales3832]

What ever happens to your 1987 ToyotaTruck?

[@6thGearGarage]

I have some more videos on this truck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWyo4dueb2jjNE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTIfWmVptyihZY

[@raygunn1083]

I had an 88 with a 4spd. It got bad gas mileage.

[@6thGearGarage]

How bad?

[@raygunn1083]

@@6thGearGarage 17 or 18 tops. Anyway I totaled it 8 months after I bought it. It was the first new vehicle I'd owned.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@raygunn1083 thats about what my 1985 22r 5 speed gets, but it''s 4wd and lifted.

[@yt-xe8ws]

22R was the last good engine toyota made. After that they went to the 22RE which was the crappy fuel injected model. I had both. I had the 22R in an 86 Celica and a 22RE in a 91 Tacoma. The truck got a few air leaks in the hoses and it was a pain to track them down. Then it would run rich. could never get it running right. But the celica kept right on going for years. Just more proof fuel injection was a mistake.

[@6thGearGarage]

I like the 22R over 22RE because they're more reliability for slightly less power. 22RE's run great one day and then can have an electrical or fuel issue the next day and run awful. when something goes wrong on a 22r, it slowly gets worse over time so you have plenty of time to fix it.

[@benchattin]

This is a little bit of an odd take, but you can think what you want, I guess. My 2002 4Runner with the 3.4 has 315k on it and it doesn't skip a beat.

[@christopherwaits7852]

22R-E is a great engine and EFI is always better than a carburetor. Especially as emissions tests get harder. People here in CA are having a tough time getting 22Rs to pass these days. Also, you did not have a 1991 “Tacoma”. They’re not Tacomas.

[@zythr9999]

The Pre 83 was. 20R isn't too shabby.

[@Buldingstuff]

Can I have the dash? Please thank you lol

[@reecec8490]

He knows what he has $8500

[@joslynmonpremier-su8tp]

Kisa moin ka fr svp

[@joslynmonpremier-su8tp]

Bonsoir moin tarenmen achtel

[@daleferguson1233]

Lol😅😅

[@KittyKat17985]

Abandon ship and part that out

[@6thGearGarage]

That's exactly what I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTIfWmVptyihZY

[@paulp8272]

Bro some NEW, FRESH oil PRIOR to startup (was) required, not good at all for all the internal bearings, FYI oil does break down n lose its viscosity over the YEARS, oh & BTW remind me to NEVER EVER go live over there 🙄

[@Samson-EC]

Way too much rust for me...jc

[@6thGearGarage]

too much for me too, the hammer test doesn't go well...

[@randydepew888]

Fix it ,,, one day they will be gone ,,, what you have to pay for it $

[@6thGearGarage]

@@randydepew888 Check out the next video where I tested the frame with a hammer... it crumbled away. Parts truck for sure.

[@randydepew888]

@@6thGearGarage did you get the engine,,,?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@randydepew888 Yeah I just sold it over the weekend