Topic: Astro's 1979 Toyota Dolphin Motorhome **muthafukin gangsta content** (Read 7370 times)

AstroVannin · « **on:** March 13, 2009, 10:27:49 AM »

I bought this last fall ... instead of a speedboat, since its a little more family friendly.

Its a 1979 Toyota Dolphin motorhome. Originally built and sold in California. It was shipped to germany and used there for some period of time before returning the the US and eventually coming to Canada as part of some dead guys estate.

The guy I got it from bout it from an auction, used it once, and parked it. Then I bought it.

$1000, I think I did OK on it.

Its a 20R, 4spd manual. No dual wheels at the back. Thier solution was just to put some super wide ass tires on fat steelies and call it a day. I think the rears are 14x8.5 or somthing like that.

If it was fuel injectod I would consider boosting it, but for whats its worth, it seems like its got decent power. Since the exhaust is FUCKED, Il probably get a header and get the exhaust done front to back, at least then its a one shot deal and I sdont have to worry about it again.

Il probably throw a hitch on it for towing shit to the track or refore or whatever.

Heres some pics.

98vtec · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:35:52 AM »

"now thats gangsta"

gang rape?

MantisX · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:37:56 AM »

For the sake of awesome, you must boost this right away.

dvst8r · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:39:30 AM »

Straight pimp'n

AstroVannin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:42:05 AM »

Quote from: MantisX on March 13, 2009, 10:37:56 AM

For the sake of awesome, you must boost this right away.

I guess a blow thru setup on a Ford 1bbl Holley knock off would be easily workable ....... but its at the BOTTOM of the project list.

For low boost Im thinking I could just boost reference the mechanical pump, make a hat for the carb, and call it a day. :yes:

CivicOCD · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:49:15 AM »

Quote from: MantisX on March 13, 2009, 10:37:56 AM

For the sake of awesome, you must boost this right away.

Couldn't have said it any better..
also it gave me an idea.....

You could be a ricer and get away with it because it would do the same thing to them as when a junkyard shitbox pulls up and smokes them.

Throw on some neons underneath, mismatched colors, mount a WingsWest directly onto the back of it (top of wing facing guy behind you)
APC stickers all over the place with a vtak inside intel sticker on the window.

lambo doors of course and a few apexi/ JDM/ SPOON/ Greddy and NOPI stickers if you can find them.

if you do all that and still hold off on the boost, cut the grill out from in front of the radiator and spray paint it chrome colored.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: install a PA mic/loudspeaker in it with sound clips of chef from southpark saying "Hello Children"
and the seasame street theme music.

take it and run it on a 1/4 mile on a busy weekend

then to a car show.

the possibilites are endless.

I want one.

Kenny Rogers · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:08:24 AM »

Fuckin pimp. You'll be raping homeless girls in no time.

MantisX · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:06:05 PM »

Dont forget to put the glowing windshield wiper lights on.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:09:33 PM »

Gangsta content is correct, sir.

I'd freshen up the chrome and keep it super clean, someone will offer you stupid money for it at an RV park.

trevor72 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:35:24 PM »

has a similar look to an old chevy luv pickup. i like it

AstroVannin · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:36:43 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on March 13, 2009, 12:09:33 PM

Gangsta content is correct, sir.

I'd freshen up the chrome and keep it super clean, someone will offer you stupid money for it at an RV park.

Thats the plan ... Im going to pull all the chrome and ploish it. Touch up the rust and repaint the whole truck. A friend of mine has an old set of E30 BMW Projector headlights that will bolt in in place of the original sealed beams.

Im thinking about ordering some flake and re doing the stripes the same colour they already are but in metal flake. Base colour will be generic RV White (since thats the colour it is already).

My wife is pretty good with sewing and whatnot, so it'l be re upholstered as well. I was thinking about ordering the reproduction VW Westy plaid stuff. I think it would suit the truck and look right for the age and style.

Ive got some 3" maple hardwood floor I was thinking of using in place of the original lino.... but I dont know if there would be any potential issues with it.

If I caould make a grip on it that way, Id sell it for sure.

***EDIT***

Oh yeah ... all those little logos on the front grille are from german "caravan clubs" ...

Robb · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:42:21 PM »

This thing just screams 1JZ swap. Come on, you know you want to...

1991civicsi · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:50:32 PM »

Ive never seen one of those at the track before. That would be gangster..

7808 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2009, 01:20:04 PM »

it looks rusty and spraypainted

if anyone offers you more then you paid id take it

92CXyD · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2009, 01:31:06 PM »

Put that bitch on the circuit just like top gear's RV touting circuit.

:yes:

Here is a : Motorhome racing

1991civicsi · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2009, 01:41:33 PM »

Loki · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2009, 01:43:35 PM »

Quote from: Robb on March 13, 2009, 12:42:21 PM

This thing just screams 1JZ swap. Come on, you know you want to...

That would be amazing.

92CXyD · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2009, 02:04:14 PM »

I've seen a 5mgt put in a '81 'yota at a supra convention in Vegas a few years back. :yes:

AstroVannin · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2009, 02:14:01 PM »

Quote from: 7808 on March 13, 2009, 01:20:04 PM

it looks rusty and spraypainted if anyone offers you more then you paid id take it

Considering I was offered $2000 AS IT IS NOW, Im not too worried about getting paid for it when Im done (so long as I look after it).

Yeah, someone get creative with a rattle can just under the front bumper and obviously the black on the door bottoms. I kinda wish they had left it alone, but its not a big deal.

It should clean up good none the less. Its just a matter of taking the time to do it.

The whole thing could use some fresh paint really... and some POR15. Theres also a ding in the ... uh .... siding?, just befind the rear wheel on the driver side and its missing the original mirror on the driver side. Theres a few RV scrap yards out this way, so Im going to go have a look and see if I cant find some replacment siding off an old one.

AstroVannin · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2009, 02:24:49 PM »

Quote from: Robb on March 13, 2009, 12:42:21 PM

This thing just screams 1JZ swap. Come on, you know you want to...

As much as Id love to, Il probably just keep is simple and reliable. The 20R is pretty rugged, and it works. We'l have to see how well it does towing a car.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:23:38 PM »

Quote from: Robb on March 13, 2009, 12:42:21 PM

This thing just screams 1JZ swap. Come on, you know you want to...

No it screams to have a 1uz in it just like my Cressida is oh and a 5speed is a must

weirtech · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2009, 12:15:48 AM »

that is fucking awesome dustin. no description you could have given me lives up to the pics.

dive_miguel · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2009, 12:26:40 AM »

The inside looks like an old porn movie set.

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