Will It Run? 1984 Toyota SR5 Pickup - 23 Years Parked

Hey there! Toyota Pickups, defiantly one of my favorite vehicles ever. From Top Gear to WhistlingDiesel they defiantly have a strong background! So how about ours? This is a 1984 Toyota Pickup with a solid front axle and the 22R Motor in a SR5 Extra Cab. This truck was left in a field from 1999-2021 when it sat for another year in a tow yard. Lets see if it runs!
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[@SteveB88]

I knew that was gonna run. 197K is pretty low mileage for a Toyota.

[@felipetejeda7545]

This was such a fun video to watch, I am genuinely surprised the engine actually cranked over. I doubted it would, but it actually ran and managed to engage the transmission in reverse. I would have dropped in new oil and filter, fresh gas, air/fuel filters, new spark plugs/wires and distributor cap all the simple stuff then would have tried to start it. The fact you didn't clean the carb out or do any of that prior to cranking it over gave me a little bit of anxiety. But man was that impressive, an absolute testament to the reliability and durability of toyotas and the little classic 22r engine.

[@bigmac22ify]

That is big money. Sr5, solid axle and the interior looks good.

[@troymachovec]

What a great truck. Good to see your keeping her out if the scrap pile!

[@janedoeski2960]

Can’t wait for the build

[@brentwelin3612]

Pirates really love the 22 RRRR

[@JammyCrackcorn]

I have a 1992 Toyota SR5 4WD / just changed over to 120,000 original miles… Extended Cab… Installed new battery…new drivers side axle…New timing belt and gears…Changed all gear oils…New shocks all around…New front brake pads… about to do front end steering components…Father -In -Law gifted it to me Christmas 2023!!

[@NotNormalNick]

It will treat you right since you’re taking care of it!!

[@Not_You_2]

Great find, looking forward to you bringing it back to life.

[@fecalmater8945]

I wonder if he’s gonna actually build this. Really do hope so

[@talkswithalex2006]

Parked and not turned on in 2 decades and she cranks ? Toyota really did this

[@chuckhallman2864]

Definitely worth saving I just brought a 1984 back to life was a one owner 4wd sr5 these are great dependable trucks. Mine will go to my Grandson when he graduates high school.

[@roymeyer6837]

My first vehicle was an '88 with the 22r. I got it when it was 10 years old. The carbureted models weren't as common by that point but I liked how old school it was.

[@Delaghezzy.com18]

I have the same truck and I love it ❤.. everybody wants to buy it

[@SixFlagsGeek]

I prefer the 22r over the 22re imo maybe just because I like carburetors more than Injectors

[@16driver16]

The 22re wasn't available in 1984. And they are the same engine just different electronics

[@JammyCrackcorn]

Also the 22Re Block is a little longer too..My cousin who worked for a Toyota Dealership sold me his 1986Toyota Truck with the 22RE Engine in it…I’ve owned 4 ‘ Yota Trucks…

[@felipetejeda7545]

@@JammyCrackcorn Almost identical, I own a blue 1986 Toyota pickup 22re Extra cab with 150k original miles, watching this video made me proud to own one of these lol

[@frankpenick6804]

Dude! Randomly watching old toyota truck videos and come across this one. After briefly watching I realized that I bought my SR5 wheels from you a few years back! I thought it was cool anyways.

[@NotNormalNick]

Haha wow small world! I still think about your 4runner all the time! Hope you’re doing good dude!!!

[@mikegordon5133]

Awesome! I just picked up a 85 xtra cab black SR5 EFI that is in similar shape. The body is in good shape, and the interior. It even has the SR5 printed seats. I'm in ending stages of finishing my 88 Mcfly project, and hope to get started on this 85 soon 😎

[@NotNormalNick]

Woohoo! That’s awesome Mike! Good luck on the build, they are SO fun to build!

[@toddhale5387]

Sounds like a singer sewing machine

[@alriciab.p.7936]

22r is a great engine

[@dandorris8531]

Don’t know how I got here but this is really cool. I have 2 85 sr5 efi extra cabs. One black that I got off a farm that’s a basket case missing lots of stuff looks just like that one. The white one bought off the original owner my friend.it the cats meow. Super nice fully loaded but the only thing is the original sr5 print bucket seats were bad and had to replace it with a bench. I kept the head rest with the print and put them on my split bucket bench. . I pulled a set of buckets just like yours out of a wrecking 84 sr5 yard last year lucky find. Oh yeah also own 89 sr5 loaded runner first gen. Subbing for the build.

[@kbery]

Really enjoy these old trucks, I have an 87. The stock aisin carbs are kind of junk these days, I converted mine over to a weber and haven't looked back. Cool video and interested to see what you do with it!

[@dannschroeder694]

That's a Toyota for you!

[@AKALARRYANDSERG]

Great vids! Can you give us an update on your fleet?

[@jeffreyaguilar234]

Put in a 22re in it 😂…can wait to see how it turns out 👍🏼

[@victorrosario4109]

I just got lucky and found a 1985 4x2 and its in good running conditions good body and good frame. I had no idea these little pick ups were so reliable. I am stocked to start rebuilding it. its my daily driver.

[@NotNormalNick]

Nice Victor! Best year you could get!!

[@victorrosario4109]

@@NotNormalNick Thank you.

[@felipetejeda7545]

Great trucks, i have an 86 just hit 150k original miles, they will surely out last us. A buddy of mine has an 87 with over 500k miles on the original engine, only had to replace the clutch 2-3 times and radiator aside from general maintenance. Hold onto it bro, they're gonna sky rocket in price in the coming years and be considered retro/vintage mini trucks.

[@victorrosario4109]

@@felipetejeda7545 Cool.

[@talkswithalex2006]

And it had its OG radiator ( copper )

[@reignman0311]

When it's flooded you gotta hold the pedal to the floor to get it started, also it sounds like one of your vacuum line may have broken why it didnt want to idle..

[@jeromartinez6769]

Is amazing how same people think that they know it all it's a friend yota man of course is going to run dude

[@gmoney9588]

It’s got “ back to the future “ written all over it ( or was that a 1985 ? ) . Glad you said Marty McFly , that was the first thing that came to mind from the thumbnail . I once drove a long bed SR5 that someone loaned to me for a day . I was impressed . I tried to talk,the owner into letting me convert it to 4WD if I can get the drivetrain off a stolen one in the woods but that was a big NO . Maybe I was better off , wasn’t a big fan of getting caught stripping a car by the cops 😳 . Was just 19 or 20 then so I needed some guidance .

[@toddhale5387]

Until the plastic timing chain guide arm snaps

[@cristianhc4484]

Toyota Hilux ...!!! 😎

[@lesklower7281]

Toyota is also my vavorite car manufacturer and l own a 1997 Toyota Hilux rwd ute l live in Australia and mine is an Australian model it does come with the famous 22R engine and has done more miles than the one you bought and it does run well drive it a little bit has done 430000kms the original asin carburetor but ever since l have owned it is kept running and l paid aud $1500 for it registered and running and my test drive was from Newcastle N.S.W to my place in the south western suburbs if Sydney

[@bro_street]

I want this moment so bad in my life 🥲

[@preacher031163]

Id really like to know where u found points on a 84

[@emmanuelposada9058]

I have a 85 solid axle! How much to money does it take to get it like the one in the movie ??

[@drewblaze5901]

You didn't say what was the problem. How did you fix it

[@chrismontrairro4966]

Yes.yes.it.will.run...it.is.a.toyota.

[@mrk1075]

9:27 If it don’t start then hit your head on the steering wheel. 😂

[@derrickbondoc21]

Any updates on it??

[@officereric36]

Any updates?

[@yotakid]

Make another video!

[@rustysruger]

Why didn't you brush the air cleaner off instead of dumping crap down the carburetor...🙄

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[@rickwatson7423]

I think you forgot to clean the squirrel or rat poop out of the carb before turning the motor over

[@edpoe4622]

That stuff burns fine.

[@bettertvreceptionwithfoilf7100]

I hope you didn't PAY for that truck. The way it was treated, someone hated it. It needs a good home, not an abusive one. I think a third party needs to be involved, before anything happens to this abused old girl. Documentation of safe removal, and inspection of the property for other maimed carcasses are a must. Someone should call Toy Patrol, or invent it, and then call them. This is difficult and emotional for me. I had one once, and she always brought me home.

[@billythomas4527]

Yes those trucks are cool but who really care about the back to the future truck that much, like how in the movie people notice the cluster has the tachometer lollll

[@NotNormalNick]

This is very true. This was more of a mental thing for me haha, a great example was I had the period correct cluster in for one show and another I had the 88’s in. Not an eyebrow was raised. It was more just of how close I could get it do the detail. Overall this truck has been a blast and I hope I get to share it with many more people

[@tmmgalvan4538]

How about a trade? I have a 1981 toyota 4x4 with "zero" rust. The truck is missing the dash and has some cosmetic issues but is sound. I love my truck, but I am slightly over 6 feet and can no longer comfortably fit in these single cab trucks like before. Great truck and video btw!

[@johnberry2877]

Is A Toyotas going to run….. Really. Next time try a GM vehicle. That would be a MIRACLE

[@petrusndilimani1400]

You just let me smile why not giving me a prize all the old people of 1970 and to 1980 thyre stil alive the 2001 and 2023 new cars go back to garage and cost alot of money

[@WilliamEllison]

This guy does a lot of talking about nothing really. If you want good content where you can see work being down go watch Austin Niemela. He does a little bit of talking but gets into a time-lapse of the work. He also doesn't waste your time. He edits his videos good. Go check him out.