ABANDONED 1973 Toyota Hilux First Road Trip!

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/ @redlineranch.
In todays video I take my newly acquired 1973 Toyota Hilux for its first ROAD TRIP, and realize how much I enjoy this truck! I just purchased this truck and am super excited to get it running and back on the road for the first time in 20 years! Absolutely crazy that this 50 year old truck only took a little work to get it back on the road, and now it's going on 500 mile roadtrips! It handles so much better than the first drives and I'm so happy with the progress we've made on this sweet rig!
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@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

What would you do to make this a better road tripper?

@Kbrusky15 2 ай бұрын

Rubbing compound & Wax. Maybe a roof rack :b OH and those Japanese style side view mirrors that go up on the fenders.

@user-oi2lu6lo9l 2 ай бұрын

An 8 track stereo.

@DELTA912420 2 ай бұрын

Swap that 20R for a 20RE with P/S and a 4 speed. Least that's if you REALLY want a decent no hassle ride overall. Solar panel might be a good investment and a camper top if thats your gig.

@dkight18 2 ай бұрын

Please put the turbo motor in it and let it eat !!! Thank you for doing these videos, I feel like I’m living through you.

@brianstarr 2 ай бұрын

A CB radio would be period perfect.

@MDTAR15 2 ай бұрын

"We got no rear brakes, the battery is overcharging and boiling over, my inverter burned up, we're leaking coolant, we're leaking oil, i have no heater because i had to bypass my heater core, i got dash lights on..but i am super stoked with the Toyota...its doing great" ....LOL...Thats AWESOME...such a positive guy.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

It’s all about the attitude! Gotta look on the positive side of things

@crazyman8472 Ай бұрын

Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark...and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it. 😎 -from “The Blues Brothers” (1980)

@elmusheydenrych2564 2 ай бұрын

Good day Mr Redline. I live in South Africa and here Toyota is like what Chevy is for America. True story is that my mother was born on the back of a Hilux next to the road because my grandfather did not make it to the hospital in time. They lived on a farm that was about 2 hours away from the nearest hospital. I used to own a 1985 Fj45 4.2 straight 6 petrol Land Cruiser that I rebuild from the ground up. It took me almost 10 years to do so as parts has been discontinued a long time ago. I recently sold it and bought a 2016 model 79 Land Cruiser V6 4.0 petrol. I just love Toyota. They are tough and reliable. Keep up the Good work.

@michaelhungate7506 2 ай бұрын

That was a slogan for Toyota in the 70s and 80s,"Who could ask for anything more,Toyota "!

@JoseANami 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a Hilux 1973 long bed, interior in amazing shape. It’s my dream truck.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

They are awesome trucks!

@robertyoung8289 2 ай бұрын

As a 70's mini trucker from Cali you might be interested to know the Toyota was not even on the map. The Datsun was the most popular followed by the Courier and Luv. We didn't have any Toyota's in our club. I have a museum quality 73 V8 Luv in my garage now.

@ChristisGOD1611 Ай бұрын

Just found your channel and watched maybe six episodes. Really enjoy the hilux hope to see more as you go along

@roscoeennis4230 Ай бұрын

Oh yeah my cousin also made his 73 Hilux disc brake. They make or at least used to make a kit. A LOT of people modded these trucks. I was born in 1971 so remember when they were popular and everywhere. Damn good little trucks.

@sandyrea4724 Ай бұрын

Hey there, former owner here - lost your contact info, so if/when you see this reach out! I have the rear window for the cab and the owner’s manual. 😊

@redlineranch. Ай бұрын

Hey there! I appreciate you reaching out and sent you a message! If you don’t receive my text, I also have an email that you can reach out to, RedlineranchYT@gmail.com! I seriously appreciate the hilux and I’m honored to be able to give it the attention and love it needs!

@roscoeennis4230 Ай бұрын

I have heard the 18R engines prefer higher octane gas. 18RC liked 86 . Try a few gallons to find out ? Also you keep mentioning another engine. My cousin had a truck same year as yours manual trans. Yellow. He rebuilt motor and put bigger tires on it. Big tires zapped power. He changed cam, carb , intake and exhaust. Made a difference. It was acceptable off road after mods. May be interesting. My cousin did this back in 1985 so there may be more or less power mod parts available now.

@davenor1128 Ай бұрын

Just found your videos. Great work on what you done to get her going again. We just spent the last few years redoing our 73 Hilux, only 49K. Been in the family since new. They only came with 4 speed, didn't come out with the 5 speed till about 77. Oh yeah the looks you get when your out in it, feels great knowing all the work we put into it. All I have left is to recover the seat. Say anyone know where the horn relay is located on the 73? that's the only thing I can't get working.

@sabermuhammad342 2 ай бұрын

with your camera We Arabs and Africans love the Toyota Hilux truck for its reliability ❤

@bonidaexpress 2 ай бұрын

They are running circles every day here in Kenya 🇰🇪

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Love that!

@Monglored Ай бұрын

I had a similar overcharging problem with my 1979 Toyota Pickup. Turns out that they made 2 different alternators and two different voltage regulators. The right voltage regulator has to be paired with the right alternator or else the alternator will overcharge the battery. Apparently one was a north american cold weather addition. It took a new voltage regulator and a couple of tries with the alternator to get it right. The numbers on the back of the alternator have to be right, not the wrong one with a wiring harness attached that supposedly switches the wires around. That did not work.

@reinerabad3482 2 ай бұрын

nice video! I saw a 3rd generation corolla in the intro!

@Shed-To-Beach 13 күн бұрын

I’m just about to drive a first gen 4runner from one side of Australia (Brisbane) to the other (Perth) OVER 4000 km’s. After buying sight unseen. I will do a service on it before hand but she’ll make it no worries 👌 I love a good road trip adventure in an “untested car” I will be documenting it on my KZfaq channel “Shed to Beach” Love your videos mate you have a new subscriber from Australia 🇦🇺 Also love Padricks videos at Elevated Overland, been subscribed to him for a while, 👍

@BillySBC 2 ай бұрын

I suppose you could have stopped by Napa Auto Parts in Chama to see if they might have a voltage regulator for the truck. I know it's an outside shot but it's possible.

@bikejunk1 2 ай бұрын

owned a 1970 hi-lux spent a lot of time in the junk yard pulling parts - every nut and bolt broke or striped out - truck could not keep up on the highway even 40 years ago

@Flamefuels Ай бұрын

Dude ! Did I just see you in a grindhard plumbing video cruising Moab in a Humvee ?

@redlineranch. Ай бұрын

Yes, it was super rad! Such a fun adventure 🤘🏼

@Flamefuels Ай бұрын

@@redlineranch. right on !👍🏻 seemed like a rad adventure!

@lesklower7281 7 күн бұрын

How good is the Hilux with the leaks over charging it still made once described as been unbreakable reliable and indestructible well th8s long drive prooves it

@duncanmacrae6384 2 ай бұрын

What would you do to make this a better road tripper? Rainex the windshield. Makes a big difference.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

And wipers!!

@joshdevdoss9041 2 ай бұрын

Hey More content for you in future, you can make videos on fixing all of theese bits.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Definitely going to get it all fixed up again!

@ethandevonshire9554 2 ай бұрын

Day immediately better when I see a new Redline Ranch video posted

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

That’s so awesome to hear! Week made hearing that!

@wsbill14224 2 ай бұрын

Cheap repair tip: Put a plastic bag in the overflow jug to use as a liner so it won't leak.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Good thought!

@paulb4uk 2 ай бұрын

The toyota is great ,

@Kbrusky15 2 ай бұрын

great way to start my "sunday" morning :D

@scottmason6282 2 ай бұрын

Great Video ! Looking Forward To Next One Where You Tackle The Little Things That Cropped Up During This Trip ! Have A Great Day ! 🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯

@emilioolivarez3973 2 ай бұрын

When your alternator is overcharging use the high beams on the headlights, it will consume some of that overpower.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

I shoulda switched them on, didn’t even think about it!

@LuvTruckGarage 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video, The speed limits in 73 topped out at 55 (gas crisis) so you were definately pushing the envelope. That paint will come around with a little elbow grease. 👍😎🔥

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

I think it’s got potential to shine up nice!

@gordoncarter6761 2 ай бұрын

Man get yourself a bottle of RainX no need for wipers then, see good and wind blows rain of at faster speeds.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great thought!

@Shadetreejr1967 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love and miss my little Hilux!!!

@ralphmoscoso9018 2 ай бұрын

just wondering,, the 1st part of this hilux73 was automatic transmission,, how come now its manual? did i miss anything?

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Yes, in my previous video I manual transmission swapped the truck!! Go check it Hinton my channel!

@ScuzzySculpin 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoying the chronicles of this little truck. Oughta' throw a new air filter on it as a treat for being so good on the trip.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

I plan to give it a bit of love after the trip! A hood shakedowns the best way to find the issues

@drewschumann1 2 ай бұрын

Those air filters are reusable. Wash it, let it dry and put new oil on it

@maxpain9111 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video 👍 I’ve got a 1985 Toyota Pickup that I love to drive . Can’t wait for the next video

@robertyoung8289 2 ай бұрын

That bed is actually in suprisingly good shape.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

The bed is almost perfect!

@user-oi2lu6lo9l 2 ай бұрын

Pretty cool truck alright. I had about the same year Corolla that I used to deliver pizza once. That car was one of the coolest cars I owned.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

I happen to know a thing or two about older Corollas too! More on that soon hopefully 👀

@railtrolley 2 ай бұрын

I'm so old. I learned to drive in one of those Corollas, in 1981. It was almost new at the time.

@erickim2025 2 ай бұрын

What an adventure, part fun part squeeze ass part worry part stress but totally something to remember plus you got it on video,😊😊

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Had a little bit of everything on the trip!

@Flamefuels 2 ай бұрын

Right on !💪🏻

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

🤘🏼

@Bennyd720 2 ай бұрын

Hit that windshield with some RainX

@brianstarr 2 ай бұрын

Man that truck looks just like my Chevy LUV I had in high school. Even the e-brake is the same. I think the LUV had an Isuzu motor with a 4 speed. We filled the bed with pea gravel once and got the front end off the ground. We put in bucket seats raised up on 2x4's. The height give a little more leg room. I'm 6ft and its tight in those cabs.

@abualinar586 2 ай бұрын

Nice guy and good calm content. Keep going bro. Your subscriber from Kazakhstan.

@futsekwenamillicent8979 2 ай бұрын

How much was the Hilux wen u buy it?

@JoseANami 2 ай бұрын

6:22 red light in the dash bro

@kenrinck4916 2 ай бұрын

Yeah. He said the truck brakes were an issue. I have driven to LA from San Bernardino with no rear brakes, just had to keep from tailgating.😂

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Wasn’t too bad, and the seemed to “self bleed” as the trip went on lol

@walterperez7140 2 ай бұрын

Yes that's a great conference on the vicle

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

🤘🏼

@franciscoortega9616 2 ай бұрын

Another great video bro! You passed through my hometown of Española! Hope you feel better btw.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

So cool! I’m feeling way better, appreciate that!

@REVNUMANEWBERN 2 ай бұрын

NOW time to drive to North Central Florida to deliver it to me to buy !

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

That would be one hell of a trip!

@MI-me3pt 2 ай бұрын

This goes to show that you just can’t kill a TOYOTA!!!!

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

You really can’t

@REVNUMANEWBERN 2 ай бұрын

Can't believe the battery didn't explode, I think they do sometimes when they over charge

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Vents were doing their job for sure!

@eliswalley6088 2 ай бұрын

Replace that coolant bottle with a proper coolant bottle

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

It’s on the ever growing list!!

@Oyvind88 2 ай бұрын

Great road trip and video😀

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, was a blast to film!

@ChuddleBuggy 2 ай бұрын

Nice truck, man. Drop a 1 or 2uz in there someday.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Maybe one day, that’d be a wild rig!

@TJCombo67 2 ай бұрын

Great vid

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@dougjones4007 2 ай бұрын

Oh put a crowbar in your wallet and buy new tires!

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Sooner than later I will, but also, I’ve got other projects coming up that are taking a bit of my spare money and I don’t daily drive this or need it to be super reliable.

@hectorotani27 2 ай бұрын

Great vid , next time for throat try something spicy or cayenne pepper with pineapple, at least ut helps me..

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Good to know! I’ve never lost my voice before so I’ll Keep that in mind for next time!

@theanythingchannel2239 2 ай бұрын

Needs a tappet adjustment

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely getting some attention after doing so well on the trip!

@Patrick-jo9eb 2 ай бұрын

It’s a Toyota we gonna meals it 🤣💪🏽👊🏽

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

💪🏼

@nimas.1415 2 ай бұрын

I thought you two looked related!

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Just a little lol

@oniljr9149 2 ай бұрын

❤🥰👍🤘

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼

@wsbill14224 2 ай бұрын

Your speedo is off by a mile because your truck is running wheels and tires from a car.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Actually it’s from the transmission swap I did! When I took out the automatic and put the manual in it changed the speedometer input.

@ravenfeather7087 2 ай бұрын

Hey kid, 80 is way too fast for that old truck.

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

Not fast enough if you ask me!

@hernanhenao1903 2 ай бұрын

2 months and you don't repair the simplest thing? at least a new alternator right? or a window, a simple 20 dollar radio, those things can be repaired in a couple of hours. poor truck

@redlineranch. 2 ай бұрын

I’d never cut the dash up for a 20$ radio, a rear window and seal is almost impossible to find, and the alternator over charging was found on this trip. It’s gotten more attention and maintenance in the last 2 months than the previous 20 years. Plus with more than 10 vehicles to maintain and work on I’d say it’s getting more than it’s fair share of attention.