Johnny Bermuda: 1987 Toyota Pickup

Johnny Bermuda found himself interested in cars thanks to car magazines back in his school days. With inspiration taken from underground fabricators, he used his history of working on Toyotas to turn his 1987 Toyota Pickup into a completely unique take on the platform.

Owner: Johnny Bermuda
Location: San Jose, CA
Vehicle: 1987 Toyota Pickup
Horsepower: 290 whp
Club: Night Wave / Grind House

SOCIAL
Instagram: @clorox.xtra.stren

Photography by Johnny Bermuda.

Johnny Bermuda 1987 Toyota Pickup TBGLIVE1

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • 1UZ-FE VVTI engine swap
  • Custom engine harness

EXHAUST

  • Custom stainless steel exhaust
  • Borla muffler

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PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • A4S auto trans emulator

DRIVETRAIN

  • W58 manual transmission from a Lexus SC300 / NA MkIV Toyota Supra 
  • Custom 1-piece driveshaft
  • KAAZ 2-way LSD rear end

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • Riverside R101 wheels - 15x10 -10 (f/r)
  • SSR Star Shark wheels - 15x10 -10 (f/r)
  • Hayashi Street CR wheels - 15x9.5 -19 (f/r)
  • Hankook RS3/4 tires - 225/45/15 (f/r)

BRAKES

  • Wilwood combo valve
  • Toyota Cressida front brake conversion w/ slotted rotors
  • Toyota Cressida rear disc brake conversion w/ drilled rotors
  • Stainless steel brake lines

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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Custom tube chassis
  • PBM coilovers
  • Cressida front subframe
  • Rack and pinion conversion
  • Rear independent suspension conversion

EXTERIOR

  • 4x4 front end conversion

Johnny Bermuda 1987 Toyota Pickup TBGLIVE6

LIGHTING

  • Amazon LED headlights

INTERIOR

  • Momo Grand Prix steering wheel
  • Ferarri Momo horn button
  • T3 Delrin shift knob
  • OEM rare stripe seats
  • OEM Digital cluster conversion

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AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS

  • Pioneer bluetooth head unit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Tube frame and suspension swap. Drives proper now and four lug from the suspension related conversion is a bonus. Unlimited selection of OG 4 lug JDM wheels."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • JZ swap
  • Paint

Johnny Bermuda 1987 Toyota Pickup TBGLIVE4