The styling on those 80's Toyota Trucks is still better than what they've got going on today.

We need something this minimal and practical back on the market.

I wish they would reproduce this truck.

Gorgeous vehicle. I can't get enough of these old, 80's SUV's / Pickups. Awesome restoration.

Those graphics bring me back! Something about them always reminded me of Transformers; the cool factor was off the charts. Cool like the other side of the pillow as my dad would say.

I thought I was the only one that always dreamed of owning the black 4x4 from Back to the Future.

That thing is beautiful, iconic truck for sure, this is the truck that built the reputation for Toyota reliability

First restoration shop that I hear that sends there stuff to other pros like 22re performance when it needs it. This guy definitely knows about making stuff perfect. Trucks looks awesome. Especially with that Toyota bright blue its era correct and the decals too. Wish I had one of those. I got a 88 tho. Great job Greg keep it up.

My daily driver is a 1985 Xtracab. I wish it looked that sweet. Nice work.

I bought an EFI in 87 and loved it so much! it was stolen in NYC and I found it the next day- kept it for a long time- now I drive a 2017 tacoma, I like it very much , but wish I had that EFI

I had an identical (Black) 85 SR5 4WD w/factory sunroof etc. in mint condition .. I sold it in 93. One of the dumbest things I probably ever did :) Awesome job guys

I have this truck from 84, and it was sitting since sept. of 19. New battery, added air in one tire, pumped the gas about 20 times. Started up. They really are amazing trucks!

It’s just so awesome that people are embracing these old Toyota’s, same here! 👍🏼

So beautiful that it hurts my eyes just to look at it. A true masterpiece.

My god 😍😍😍😍😍 that truck is beautiful.

I owned an 87 4x4 Toyota truck reg cab Turbo short bed. Was fully loaded with power windows, locks, mirrors antenna, full gauges, no sunroof or cruise control and it was a manual transmission. Most turbos were automatics and all 4 runners with optional digital dash were automatics. The manual trans much much more fun to drive. The only upgrade I did was add a aftermarket intercooler and increased power dramatically. The turbo package was avail in late 85 (as 86 models through 1988 and was available on all 2wd and 4wd models 1986-87. In 1988, turbo option was only available on 2wd trucks as the 3.0 liter V6 debuted as an option for the 4wd trucks and 4Runners only. Standard power for the 4wd in 1988 was still the 4 cylinder, but like I had stated no more Turbo. The Turbos head was different and had a weak spot and was known for cracking between 2 and 3 cylinders, but other then that, was a good motor if cared for. The flywheel and clutch were also larger for turbos only. I now own a 1993 and 1994 Toyota truck 4x4 extra cabs with 3.0 liter motors with every option including factory sunroofs. I regret selling my 1987 and my 1988 loaded V6 short bed reg cab with sunroof, full power, white exterior with rare red interior. Maybe one day guy I sold to will let me buy back.

I've got an 86 extra cab 22R with a small flatbed that needs every ounce of love that you put into this one. Great work

This has to be one the best complete restoration of a vehicle I ever seen , they basically remade this truck brand new, everything in this truck was rebuilt and remade new again. Great job. 💯

Awesome build! Owned one of these 85 Yota 4x4 ext cabs 10 years ago with just a weber carb & 5 speed on 33 inch Mud Terrains I managed to get 22-25mpg which was amazing. Oddly enough I got married Oct 21st when I finished the build on that one. No where near this clean...that is a legend you created! Very nice job!

I also fell in love with Toyota's in the theater watching the first Back to the Future when I was 8 or 9. My first vehicle was a 84 standard cab 4x4, and I've had an 88 sc 4x4, 89 4runner, 90 4runner since and currently have a 84 SR5 4Runner. Huge props on the work, but looks like you have a very good starting point. Wish I had the funds to do this to my current 4Runner.

just chiming in as an owner. i have 93 5mt v6 extended cab long bed 4x4 almost like new with one owner. i used to have an 04 v8 4runner that unfortunately got totaled and i miss it but so grateful for this one that i plan on keeping the rest of our lives.

Absolutely stunning! You guys are true masters of your craft, beautiful work guys!

Awesome Truck. I have such an appreciation for older trucks!

Great restoration quality of work!!

I'm in love, love that thing! Properly done by people who know what they're doing. Blast from the past! I bet a lot of the older Ford, Chevy and Dodge owners would love t this Toyota!

Stunning mate absolutly STUNNING! i wish my 1982 dual cab looked as good

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite truck model EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful renovation!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it when they get the old 3 wheelers in the mix, the icing on the cake here.

Had the same truck in dark metallic gray but a 1984 model. Love the restoration and brings back memories.

Awsome job guys. I had a gray 85 xtra cab years ago. Making me wish I still had it. You guys are very talented and blessed.

Back to the Future brought me here, Check out that 4x4 that is hot.

re-doing a 1993 deluxe --wine red ,,new factory motor is in finished today, ,Inside grey immaculate,, black rhino bed coating all new chrome ready to hit the streets of Idaho This Tuesday 8/1/2023 I am the only owner ,and am Stoked to get it back to its respectable Toyota shimmer ,,If you are a Truck lover ,then you know how fun this project has been ,Fantastic video and channel. From us in Idaho--!!

Thanks for making a video! Love these things !

Such a beautiful icon this vehicle is! Just like the earlier Datsun King Cabs, thus so much better over all. This here opened eyes of Motor Cities manufacturers on where to go in terms of building a market oriented 4x4, heavy duty, money worth, work horse truck, thereby extending the life span of a dead industry by challenging it to its bones and guts. These are so sought after by now, and they are one of the hardest to get a hold of icons in car history, since they more than fulfilled their duty and purpose.

Makes me wanna go wrench on my 88 4x4 in driveway 👍🏻 great restoration

Great job guys.. I bought a one owner 1985 SR5 just like this one but it was black with a sunroof, power windows and all. The body and interior were great, but it had engine problems, so I found a 1985 2wheel drive that came with a Turbo charged 22RE, and swapped it into my SR5, and then one day some gentleman wanted it more than I did, so I sold it. now, of course, I wished I would have kept it.

Gorgeous job. Well done. I love these old Toyotas. The three wheelers were a great added bonus....

Man Toyota needs to simply bring back these simple trucks. Manual windows, locks, AM/FM radio, and the legendary reliability that Toyota is known for. I have a 2003 Tundra which is pretty basic and it's been 100% reliable.

That is beautiful 😍 ! Yes! Every kids dream to have the Back to the Future truck!! Ive got a 92. Bullet proof.

First year FI and last year SFA...the Holy Grail!

Great job... not only on the truck but also on the video! We are proud to partner up with you on all our restorations!

Awesome clean! One of the all time best trucks ever maid!👀😀👀😀👀😀!!!

I am almost finished restoring and bobbing an 88 regular cab pickup with my son. Did everything over all new AC components, anything I could get from Toyota - even got new window regulators straight from Toyota. I wish this truck was available just like it is but everything scaled up to a full size with some large displacement straight six. I'm telling you you can have the dash out of this truck and have the gauge cluster in your hands in 10 minutes. I replaced the all of the AC components in about 2 hours. The condenser slips out from under the dash like sliding a book off a book shelf.

I have a beautiful 5 speed 1985 SR5 4x4 xtra cab pickup. fully loaded, sun roof. Chrome wheels. no cracks in the dash. Interior is clean. Beautiful truck. They are great.

New Sub. My first car was actually a 1985 Toyota 1 ton, long bed Truck. It was also blue! Thanks for sharing.

You did a great job of restoring that little truck. I have a 1986 Toyota pickup there need to get back on the road someday

Great job doing the restoration Greg!!👍🏻

I had one of these 1985,5 speed ,22r,carb,think I bought it around 1999._l live in NJ-it was a rust bucket but,I"m 60 years old now,looking back,Probably the most fun truck I ever owned.Absolutely a beast in 4 wheel drive,locking hubs,straight axle,burned oil like hell but ran like a clock.

The perfect Toyota pickup in the 80' and still I love it

This has to be the baddest/sexiest Toyota pickup I’ve ever seen!!!you guys killed it! Amazing job!!!

Great truck and great restoration. For me, this is the best truck ever.

Had a 91. Loved that truck.

Amazing work fellas! Truly awesome.

Yess! The decals!!! My 4runner is an ‘86 but the ‘87 decals were so much cooler!

Perfection very nice restoration

Wow, fantastic job guys! Love the video.

Awesome job fellas! Love me an old Toyota! I still have my '94, keeps ticking away.... Wish I had the straight front axle, that would be nice, would also like to do a turbo truck one day. That is my only complaint with the old Toys, they are just super under powered. Probably why they live so long, less stuff to break!

Clean restoration! I used a company truck that was like a 1990 Toyota back in the day. It was an automatic and I put many miles on it. In total it turned over 300k miles and still ran strong! Someday I would like to restore my 1986 Ranger but no money :( well happy to keep it running!

Amazing job. Lucky owners. Thanks for sharing

I had 85 4x4 standard cab bought new drove it everywhere loved that truck had it 20yrs before I let it go

Greg you have the coolest job man. Love them old Toyota's.

That TRUCK is also known as "THE PERFECT YEAR!" 22RE EFI, 5spd, 4x4, Xtra Cab, and front solid axle.

Excellent job, this is a true restoration.

wow. yall basically disassembled the truck, cleaned and repainted and fixed everything, then reassembled it like new.

This is an awesome truck, I would love to have one of those. Especially in that blue

Nicely done!

Man that's truck is amazing

Thanks for the video, totally enjoyed that. Can't wait for the Back to the Future restoration .

Yeah, I want one. Nice build!

Amazing restoration. Beautiful truck...

This team is amazing. Great job guys!

Ok. This is my favorite toyota ever

Damn I wish they still made trucks like this. Today's midsize trucks are full size of version of last couple decades

EFI was introduced in 1984, I know because I have one. They are rare in '84 but they were available in the SR5 as an option. Beautiful restoration job, period correct aftermarket accessories. I love these trucks and have tons of great memories with them all the way back from when they were new till today.

This is my best friends dads truck it was on its way to my parents house where we were taking my lift off of my 84 extra cab when it crapped out we pulled it down the road the rest of the way with my jeep and out the springs in and new bushings. And then it say for 8 or so years before he brought it till Greg. The springs are still on it today.

Beautiful work! It looks like you guys really take the time to get things right. Keep it up!

Love these things. I think my manual Tacoma has some DNA from them. To me, it feels like a blend of a new school old school pickup truck. Hopefully it also shares there insane reliability. Nice build

Awesome build. Buddy of mine has an 85 with custom built dump bed that's a farm truck but runs like the day it came off the showroom floor.

You did a great job , I'm from Guatemala and I love those trucks

Thats one awesome 85! Love the photo shoot three wheelers too

That’s sweet. I’d like one. But I have a Land Rover under restoration and your attention, dedication and good work inspires me to do even better.

Still driving my 1985 single Cab SR5 4WD, straight axle, 5 speed, 22RE with 357000 on the odometer.... and in the same flat blue. Owned it since 1990. Bought a Tundra in 2003, but still drive the 85 more. No body work, starting to rust on bed, never had the head off, 3 timing chains. Fixed the TPS, IACV, EGR passing and it starts and idles nice, with strong pull from the start. It's so simple, straight, reliable, and functional. Restore, or drive it till it dies (it won't)? I'm learning to cope with it not being an extra cab after 29 years. Drive, drive, drive, oil change, drive, drive.

Nice work, that’s a beautiful truck. You all do great work.

Just love your truck man ,it looks simple and cool

Great job! These trucks are harder and harder to find. I remember when I had 2 pickups and a 4runner in the driveway and I just dream about having them back!

Definetly one of the funnest trucks to drive Makes me want to take the cab and bed of my 85 extra cab 2x4 5speed and paint the frame .. mines a similar blue.to this was originally red .. but got a.rod knock 2.weeks ago , so gonna rebuild asap ...

Such an honest truck

Sharp ! Had an 88 , toughest truck I ever owned .

Amazing 👏work Guys, Great restoration, Dont have words to say.

Stunning!!!!👏👏👏😍😍😍 I luv japanese 4x4 classics!👌👌😎, and have a 87 Hilux Ext Cab 2.2l Y3 gasoline a 95 Landcruiser Hdj 80 4.2, and a 95 Nissan Patrol Y60 SLX, Arctic Truck, the 2 latter in mint condition. Cheers from Norway

You guys did an OUTSTANDING JOB ON THIS BUILD! That truck sits perfect and it’s obvious you you took some time to nail the stance in proportion to tire size. Those chrome wagon wheels look tough! I have an 85 with the chrome SR5 wheels. They don’t look quite as deep dished as the ones on blue boy. Would you happen to remember the rim sizing and tire size and lift specs on that thing. It sits so good!

Great job bringing it back

Wow! That's a beauty.

Great work gentlemen.

wow that is freakin awesome man

Beautiful work !! I love Toyota nothing like it!, I've owned a 91 pickup,92 4runner and currently own a 99 4 runner. I recently painted it toyota hot lava orange. Did the work myself I love it nothing like a toyota.

Wow, great work.

Great Scott!

I sold my 89 after owning it for 17 years and 250,000 miles. I have missed it everyday since. Looking around for another one.

I own 5 Toyotas. My mom just got a new Rav4. 1967 Stout 1979 4x4 1980 4x4 1981 deluxe 4x4 1988 2wd. LOVE.