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The 88 Red Rocket

Discussion in 'Hilux' started by Dark Knight, Mar 23, 2019.

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  1. Jul 9, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    Back in the garage for 8 weeks. Broke my leg.
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    This is going to suck.
     
    Dark Knight, Jul 9, 2019
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  2. Jul 29, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Complete OME suspension kit, Used low mileage V6 engine swap, black powder coated Chou Seiki T15x7JJ, ARB deluxe bumper, Smitty Bilt nerf bars, Weathertech floor liners, Torklift tiedowns
    I'm sorry to hear that you got injured. I hope you heal up properly! Great looking '88 truck that's in great shape cosmetically/mechanically and the mods are useful & nice. My friend had a truck like yours that he bought new in the late '80s which was the inspiration to buy my '99 Tacoma. Thanks for sharing the news & pictures of your truck purchase.
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    Surgery was on July 10. Half way to being able to walk again! In celebration I ordered a softopper for it. I’ll put pics up once I get it installed next week.
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    Dark Knight, Aug 7, 2019
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  4. Aug 7, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    I had a 86 "Blue Rocket" 22R Automatic for a couple years, It was already a rust bucket when I got it and it kept blowing the head gasket.... :(
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    This engine will get rebuilt when I can recover financially from a wedding and broken leg. Runs great but not perfect. I want perfect.
     
    Dark Knight, Aug 7, 2019
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  6. Aug 7, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    :drool::drool::drool::drool:

    SO FREAKING SEXY!!!

    My panties may have gotten a little wet looking at the pics!

    I used to have an '87..... Never should have sold it:facepalm:
     
    4x4_Angel, Aug 7, 2019
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  7. Aug 7, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Hahaha, always heard a good truck could do that. Now that I have this rust free truck I doubt I will ever want to sell it. Things come up, but I’m going to fight to keep it forever.
     
    Dark Knight, Aug 7, 2019
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  8. Aug 11, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    I could only find one picture on the webs showing a softopper on an 84-88 Toyota Pickup. Hope this helps someone else who may be looking.

    Initial thoughts:
    I’ve owned the bestop brand version on my Tacoma and now the softopper on this pickup. There are features I like better about each brand but the versatility and cool factor are high on both. Of all the bed covers, tonneau/fiberglass/etc.., the tops like this have always worked best for my needs.

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    Dark Knight, Aug 11, 2019
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  9. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    My '87 RED ROCKET street driven work truck.


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    JAMES399, Aug 25, 2019
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  10. Aug 25, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    That’s awesome! I drive mine to work every day also.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    More upgrades under the hood coming soon.
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    Dark Knight, Nov 18, 2019
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  12. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    Hey that first was taken in Charleston, WV. Good lookin truck and great job so far!
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    Definitely was. That was as far as I wanted to drive that day. My buddy and I ate at a brewery/taco place that was great!
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    Probably Black Sheep Burrito and Brews. It's just a couple of blocks from the mall/Marriott
     
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  15. Nov 18, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    Yep that’s the one
     
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  16. Nov 28, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    More signs of head gasket failure. The o2 sensor had pink coolant char on it (picture doesn’t show it well). No big deal, the new engine project starts on the 9th.
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  17. Dec 7, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    Black 15x10 soft 8’s. Not exactly sure I like the black wheels on this truck but the tires are much happier on 10” wide wheels vs the 8” chrome wheels.

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    Dark Knight, Dec 7, 2019
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  18. Dec 8, 2019 at 3:14 AM
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    Chrome defintely fit better with the red and the retro style
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    I agree
     
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  20. Dec 14, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    When I get past the engine project. Racelines rockcrusher in the 15x10 variety.
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