Rescued: 1977 Toyota SR5 Pickup - Teardown Showdown

So Trans Am rescued this pickup, and I volunteered to get it rolling again. She's gonna need some work before we can rode it. Its been sitting for 10 years, and little vermin have made it there home. But she will ride again. Its a 1977 Toyota SR5 with the 20R power plant. When it was parked last, the previous owner said it ran rough, and was losing coolant. Perfect! Let us open it up and see what kind of money pit we have found!
Trans Am Holgram / @transamhologram My channel is for entertainment purposes only. Please don't repeat my shenanigans however epic they may be. Enjoy

[@buttguy]

I've had two '77 toyota pickups, both 5-speed longbeds. Favorite trucks I've ever owned, and I've owned quite a few trucks. Happy to see this thing getting rescued!

[@SwedeMachine]

Happy to present it to the KZbin community! You will see it running at least in Part 3 and driving/power-washed in Part 4 I believe. Waiting on the final parts for our next installment(part 3), but the 20R is sitting comfortably in the engine bay right now. Radiator in, fuel system intact, just waiting on the head gasket. Cheers!

[@buttguy]

@@SwedeMachine did a re-gasket and re-seal on my 20R this past summer. Love working on these engines. Subscribed!

[@SwedeMachine]

@@buttguy Your a brave soul indeed =) Thanks and welcome aboard!

[@mohammedalgilgawi9254]

@@SwedeMachine i looking for 1977 Toyota pick up a truck please if you can help me to find

[@ahmedmaalej5876]

A1a1

[@TerryC69]

Hi Chris! I've never owned one of these myself, but a few of my friends did. As an aside, my grandfather bought a new 1976 Datsun 620 pickup. That little devil scurried around forever. In the end, it was the rust that finally did it in.

[@MrPsh-xs7ul]

I just picked up a 81 2wd with a 20r for $600. I fell in love with it. I’ve owned close to 40 Toyota’s and that little turd stole my heart.

[@SwedeMachine]

Love it👍🏼

[@luisnew6738]

i love those trucks , i have a 78 Toyota Wolverine 4x4 , i worked at performance engine shop so i rebuilt the motor placed a 20r ported head with over sized valves on a 22R block, headers, webber carb, high torque cam, over sized pistons, just wish the floor wont had rotted out LOL thank you for sharing your video. i had the same thing happen with the old head and block, had to shaved the head and block to flatten everything out . really enjoyed the bloopers glad to see im not the only one that has issues when working LOL

[@The_Crx]

Today I picked up a 1975 Toyota pickup. Missing the bed and the engine is bare. No hose or manifold. 20r. $400 with delivery. Flat. Only thing I can say is nice is the dash.

[@rebelpilotflyingchannel858]

NO, Swede, at (13:38) "Dramaticness" in not a word...Drama is, however a word. Love the 20R's

[@SwedeMachine]

I knew it!!!!!!!! Bless! They are a tough little workhorse

[@billyfoster3223]

Solid little truck!😁👍⚒️🔧🛠️

[@dionpeek4339]

Ambitious project and interesting

[@elliottgraham]

Been there and loved it. 1981 3/4 long bed .Thanks Elliott

[@SwedeMachine]

Sweetness! Stick around should be running soon👍

[@fahadalfahad4579]

I likes your video...great man...from Saudi Arabia

[@levyoliver5363]

My cousin had that kind of Toyota pickup before here in Guam. And then he ship it to the Philippines in the year 1979.."

[@elisioeudes6288]

Excepcional guerreiro!! Tiro o meu chapéu para essa Relíquia.... 🤔😃👏👏

[@SwedeMachine]

Thank you!😊

[@charliedc38]

When I was 15 I bought a 78 Toyota celiac gt with the 20R engine. I loved that thing. It lasted 20+ years

[@SwedeMachine]

Ohhh that would be a proper old school hatchback. Tight! Stick around for a few weeks and we should have the 20R going again👍🚀

[@rancherfarmerguy]

20R are great engines. They just go and go.

[@SwedeMachine]

Just like a sewing machine they just keep going and singing👍😊

[@rancherfarmerguy]

@@SwedeMachine Really enjoy watching your channel. I have a 1980 Datsun 210 with 310,000 miles that Ive rebuilt the engine twice and put 2 clutches, pressure plates, and throw-out bearings into.Ive always thought of it as a cheapo Toyota. Love old cars - anything with points! Keep putting these old survivors back on the road and I will keep watching. Thank you.

[@SwedeMachine]

Will do!

[@buttguy]

Also these trucks came from the factory with no rear bumper, like most Japanese pickups. Most dealerships installed them third party, but if you look at any of the factory brochures or ads from the era, they never had them new. Pretty good chance this never ever had one.

[@SwedeMachine]

Oh really? Ah that explains it. I think it did have a very minor collision in the rear left side, but nothing significant. Explains why the body has a very minor dent, and why the bumper never stopped it...because it wasn't there. Makes sense. Thanks for the info boss!

[@dietersmythe9649]

Those dealer installed rear bumpers were very poor, weak brackets.

[@SwedeMachine]

Oh really? I never knew thanks!

[@blautens]

I was almost halfway thinking you had some version of human Magnaflux vision and wouldn't need to send it out, but I'm glad you did anyway. That's a really solid looking truck body and some great work!

[@brums7743]

When you’re feelin down just watch this guy to cheer up.XD

[@acarcalledmercedes4750]

You are a legend, well done fella

[@SwedeMachine]

We're just getting started😊. Thank you much, have an awesome week

[@jacksonms212]

I would so love to have this truck . I wish it had A/C tho that was the only down side of those little yoda's

[@fat-bald-guy]

Damn I wish I could find one

[@martinlandaverde403]

Nice video,I have the 1980 SR5,constantly working on it is a daily driver,your video is really helpful and motivating.

[@SwedeMachine]

Keep them running boss! 💪🏼 Awesome pickups aren’t they?

[@seanroland612]

“decent inside…” Lol

[@SwedeMachine]

No low ballers I know what I got😆

[@rudymundo8165]

Cool video thank you from island of Guam🤙👍

[@lorenzoramirez4391]

Mamalona. 🇲🇽 Long Bed 5 speed

[@chhengchhay9740]

Hello friend I’m just wanted to say I am one of the Toyota fans I love ❤️ theme Toyota they build tough and long lasting car and truck yes sir they are the best of the best no doubt about that. I’m hoping you can get her starting up and running great 👍 keep up my friend.

[@hillbillieslive69]

Nice video man love your optimism

[@SwedeMachine]

Thank ya much! We are just getting started, might be a little slow for a bit, but we are going to have a long fun filled journey on this channel. Glad to see you stop by!

[@hillbillieslive69]

@@SwedeMachine I want to start making videos but my editing skills are kind of bad but I would have great content got tons and tons and tons of projects

[@SwedeMachine]

@@hillbillieslive69 The editing does take a bit to learn. But it's never too late to start learning it. Saw a couple of your videos. That's a nice shop space with the lift. Also I love the little one cutting donuts in the snow on the lawn at wide open throttle with the 3 wheeler. Hilarious. He definitely sent it!

[@billyfoster3223]

Small block Chevy V8 swap time!😁🛠️

[@julesandersen3659]

This Japanese background music fits well with a Japanese truck 🤪

[@toddthewodd]

First (and only) valve job I did was on my 77 Toyota Corona wagon with a 20R. Great video. By the way, now you have 4 subscribers :)

[@SwedeMachine]

Love it! Welcome aboard!

[@juliomedrano904]

good video

[@SwedeMachine]

Thanks

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

Very nice truck, can’t believe the condition for the age ! This would have dissolved and turned into brown dust where I live !

[@goingindieEN]

You live in the Salt belt?

[@YetSolema]

Very nice ! New friend here from the philippines

[@SwedeMachine]

Welcome!

[@kashmirvlogs8139]

Wahoo Great work

[@jaysonburns4423]

You found the reason it was parked there for so long...atleast when your done you will have a good running little old truck to tun around in...

[@SwedeMachine]

100%

[@oscarraigoza956]

Saludos desde Colombia Toyota motor corporation

[@SwedeMachine]

Hola mi amigo Colombiano😊

[@MultiYetimonster]

I like the way you do it you are good

[@SwedeMachine]

Well thank you! There will be many many more years of this. We're just getting started. So sit down, relax, and enjoy. We're all going to go for a ride!

[@jayceec3539]

No you have 4 subscribers! We just did. My 1973 datsun 620 pick up is my favorite so far!!

[@bodiegoff9771]

God man I have. 77 Hilux someone ran into the back of me replaced the bed but I cannot find a bed worth a dam I payed 250 for a decent bed with good taillights on it and I've beenrockin that

[@jpallen719]

He’s like the bill Murray of the automotive world…..

[@saadabdi272]

i have toyota pickup 1980- 12R congratulations

[@mncedisifangs7680]

I also have a 12R hilux pickup

[@SwedeMachine]

I honestly love these little pickups!

[@mncedisifangs7680]

@@SwedeMachine I used it as my daily driver, a very reliable 1600 cc and very light on fuel. Mine is a short wheel base!

[@SwedeMachine]

Awesome!

[@saadabdi272]

@@mncedisifangs7680 old but gold

[@rebelpilotflyingchannel858]

I tried to kill two of those 20R motors. It was very difficult. The motor never failed, but I ran the transmission out of oil. It was my younger, stupid self. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@SwedeMachine]

Tough little brute of a motor for sure! Always enjoy these R Motors🖒

[@andyrivas3599]

Just the music I needed after a defeat in a tower made from raw spaghetti noodles and marshmallows. Competition

[@79tazman]

So where is the part about what the machine shop said since you cut it off before hearing about what they said?

[@eddiea1120]

🤣I honestly thought the truck in the thumbnail was my truck. Only difference is my truck is a 1979 datsun pick up, similar color too.

[@jayceec3539]

My 1973 datsun pick up is my favorite!!

[@NVRAMboi]

20R Celica engine, right. ? Had an '80 SR5 Pickup (5-speed) and that little dude would haul the mail.

[@rudymundo8165]

My grandpa had one👌🤙

[@SwedeMachine]

Awesome! Hopefully in early March part 3 will be out with it running👍

[@jdc3634]

HELLO, SERIA BUENO QUE ESTOS VIDEOS SEAN TRADUCIDOS AL ESPAÑOL, YA QUE MUCHAS PERSONAS QUE VEMOS ESTOS VIDEOS SOMOD LATINOAMERICANOS, Y HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL. GRACIA S POR SU ATENCION

[@supersingular]

Hay que aprender inglés!

[@urmailingalen]

The freaking gauge cluster looks like it’s from a sports car

[@pabloarmendarizortega447]

I had that same model of truck but three years ago a truck crashed on me and I was in total loss, and since that day I have been looking for another :( . 20R are the best engine, mine had more than 200k km and it was still a beast, great videos dude i love it, best regards 4 u

[@SwedeMachine]

Wow I hope you were alright! I'm glad to bring some good memories back to you. Thanks for the kind words, and hope to have it running for you guys soon :-)

[@pabloarmendarizortega447]

​@@SwedeMachine yeah thaks im fine, and yes really good memories to me :) probably in a few weeks i get another 20r i cross my fingers

[@SwedeMachine]

Yessss! I'm rooting for ya boss

[@dylanromine4101]

I have an 82 toyota 4x4 and I have 2 22r with this same issue

[@user-bp7gf8ns9o]

اعشق هذه السياره

[@howardkamerman690]

I also have a 78 Toyota sand Pak just it a Weber carb on it. Is there a fuel pump in the tank? I replaced the one on the frame.

[@SwedeMachine]

This one only has the fuel pump in the tank. And part 2 I showed that I removed it and put a simple pickup tube in the tank. We'll have a clicky clack fuel pump mounted on the fender to run the Weber 32 / 36

[@willmart1969]

I love those sound effects.

[@SwedeMachine]

Thank you. I'm a bit of an audio nerd lol

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

I remember when my pop's had the exact same truck and color but the 78! It was a great truck till my brother wrecked it...🥴✌️

[@SwedeMachine]

No one forgets 1970s Harvest orange color!

[@gedejuliantara9603]

I have 1978 RN25, but the condition need to restoration. so hard to find the spear part in Indonesia

[@SwedeMachine]

That's awesome! Ya I'm sure it's hard to get parts over there. Ebay may be your best bet if people can ship to you.....

[@gedejuliantara9603]

@@SwedeMachine nice idea, thanks for your suggestion..

[@moisesgarcia9892]

😄

[@davidmuas4614]

Why don't you presure washer every thing n let it dry then work on it

[@mauriciocruz5531]

Whare is the second part?

[@SwedeMachine]

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[@oswaldocastillo6305]

So this truck had bucket seats? I have a 78 seems it has a single long seat

[@SwedeMachine]

It is my understanding that only the SR5 model had buckets seats. The other models (4speed) had the bench seat. Is yours a 4speed, or automatic?

[@oswaldocastillo6305]

@@SwedeMachine it had a 4 sped but its am SR5 too long bed

[@SwedeMachine]

Huh interesting. I was told that SR5's should have factory bucket seats. This one did, but was swapped out for a bench seat for unknown reasons. Not sure boss...people can swap stuff out so who really knows lol😉

[@oswaldocastillo6305]

@@SwedeMachine i think truck has been in fam since new. Dad got it off my uncle years back.. let me ask my dad lol to see if thats the stock seat lol

[@SwedeMachine]

Perfect thanks!

[@mabbnn3962]

اللهم صل على محمد

[@renatomazzocchi8471]

Ridurre così questo pikap è da vandali

[@dietersmythe9649]

Why wouldn’t you give it a good wash 1st?

[@SwedeMachine]

I guess we got too anxious to get it running lol. Maybe I'll make a poll and ask you guys if you prefer me to wash stuff up when I drag it home 😉

[@moosa9850]

The Japanese music just killed me, bhwaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@luislopez-gs7bm]

You for sale ?

[@SwedeMachine]

Sorry it isn't for sale at this time. Thanks for asking though

[@beetlejerk]

As soon as i see milk in the oil im pulling the head before doing any more diags

[@SwedeMachine]

An excellent rule to follow my friend🖒🔧

[@user-pi2xt7yb7s]

Voni.carro.

[@user-xy8wp6ii2l]

فصعه✋

[@fernandoantoniobernalbarei1415]

Hilux diésel en Paraguay los 1980 con radio con ubs no es via Chile otro título Toyotoshi

[@SwedeMachine]

Oh Hilux diesel yes!👍🔥

[@cirezane]

Hilux

[@MrSinester100]

3sge swap it.

[@isaacybella1534]

Ustedes nosaven Nada

[@jonathanrenemolinaportillo7828]

Me lo vendes

[@SwedeMachine]

Lo siento no ahora jefe, posiblemente un dia en vendes. Gracias mi amigo

[@user-li3np1ge1g]

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[@AdamNZ]

I’m currently repairing all of the rust in mine. It’s in a lot better condition than that one and is pretty bad.

[@SwedeMachine]

Yeah i dont have much patience for body work. That will be done on Trans Am' s channel. But it's solid enough to rescue🤘😊

[@AdamNZ]

@@SwedeMachine If he needs any of the DXF files for replacement panels I'm happy to help.

[@weywey365]

talk to much

[@SwedeMachine]

I guess I hate dead air lol

[@ltcavret7574]

It was my experience that the 20r ate head gaskets

[@SwedeMachine]

Ohhhh that’s not good👀

[@carlysolivan9351]

Calidad toyota.doblecadena