Curtis Cole arrived at Four Wheeler's Overland Adventure with his 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf overland build that he outfitted for backcountry travel—but how long did this build take? Let's rewind ...

With aftermarket chunky mud tires at all four wheels, this Toyota truck is ready and able to go head to head with the best off-roaders and 4x4s.

As other enthusiasts are clamoring for two-door SUVs of this vintage like the Defender and the G-Wagen, the Hilux Surf is an interesting and more affordable alternative (as of this writing, the price ...