Project: Find Brandini a Project

[davido]

The Reverend needs to get back on the trail. After being reminded by Rodney how well they do on the trail, I think that would be a good place for him to start. He half assed expressed interest in one today, so let's get him now before he changes his mind.

WANTED:

cheap toyota pickup + solid axle + lift + tires + crawl box + beefy birfs


Post up any leads...

[Seth]

riiight, thats what brandon needs. a project. a wheeler, maybe, a project no. by the way, what became of the scout?

[agjohn02]

riiight, thats what brandon needs. a project. a wheeler, maybe, a project no. by the way, what became of the scout?



***. he'll agree with you. brandon needs a ready to wheel rig. i was trying to talk him into a toy truck yesterday. for some stupid reason he doesnt seem to want one.

[agjohn02]

here's a project truck

http://tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7211&highlight=ugly

[agjohn02]

shoulda bought this one...


http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=14769&highlight=toyota+truck

[JeepPhisherman]

There's a couple good ones that pop up every now and then. There is a complete rig in Dallas and one in Copperas Cove last I checked on CL.

[J Cooper]

i know where a sweet 1st gen is

[uglyota]

he claims to have an 80 or 800 in a barn somewhere. What about that 1st gen forunna I posted a while back. I think it's still available

[agjohn02]

he wants something to wheel while assembling parts for the scout

[Seth]

So he does still have the scout? the greenish scout II?

[Jackasic]

nah I sold that a few years back to some yuppie in Houston. I want something finished or close to it that I can wheel till I build a vehicle. It will probably be a month or so before I pull the trigger, just too much going on till them. I would like something before the hotsprings run.

[uglyota]

So I am housesitting for some friends for a few weeks in February. They have a garage which they will return to find in a state somewhere between "I don't remember those oil stains" and "where the fawk is my garage and what is the deal with all these ashes?". Either way the uglytruck will have an antiwrap bar and cage by then and will still be for sale for the right price ;)

[Sharpe]

I will sell you a half flat half shiney toyotey with a V-izate for dirt ass cheep. I'm talkin Kopecki, nay, Colman, cheep...

[Jackasic]

I will sell you a half flat half shiney toyotey with a V-izate for dirt ass cheep. I'm talkin Kopecki, nay, Colman, cheep...

you would need to translate that out of redneck in to English.

This kind of caught my eye. Still shooting for something like Rodney's, in an x-cab.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636635

[william_ace]

you would need to translate that out of redneck in to English.




coops 80's toyota

[DRAGOONRANCH]

CHARLIE!!!!!!!

U keen do eet! :gigem:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

you would need to translate that out of redneck in to English.

This kind of caught my eye. Still shooting for something like Rodney's, in an x-cab.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636635


Rowdy, its all you buddy....
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/Journeyman_01/JaredsCamera253.jpg

[DRAGOONRANCH]

jptusa at yahoo dot com

This guy has/had two 85 ex cabs I believe. I know atleast one was as that is the one he bought from us. I was going to buy it back and throw the running gear under out 95, but it is getting sold w/ the chicken houses.

[Reckless]

Rowdy, its all you buddy....
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/Journeyman_01/JaredsCamera253.jpg


Already got one.... :gigem:

[BMFScout]

So I am housesitting for some friends for a few weeks in February. They have a garage which they will return to find in a state somewhere between "I don't remember those oil stains" and "where the fawk is my garage and what is the deal with all these ashes?". Either way the uglytruck will have an antiwrap bar and cage by then and will still be for sale for the right price ;)

I need an excuse to burn another red pass. Can we wrench one day and ski on day?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

you can never have too many beetles runnin round the house.



Long as they leave yoko home I am cool with it though. :)

[Sharpe]

you can never have too many beetles runnin round the house.



Long as they leave yoko home I am cool with it though. :)
SON OF A *****!!!!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

SON OF A *****!!!!


merry x-mas to you to fawker....

[Reckless]

Ed, ya never cease to amaze me...

[Reckless]

This guy has/had two 85 ex cabs I believe. I know atleast one was as that is the one he bought from us. I was going to buy it back and throw the running gear under out 95, but it is getting sold w/ the chicken houses.


How much, if its reasonable, ill do some horse trading with ya on the yoda.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I have no idea, I haven't talked to mom but once since I left. We are not on the bestest of terms. ;)

[uglyota]

I need an excuse to burn another red pass. Can we wrench one day and ski on day?
YES!
Feb 15-29, I have Friday the 15th off so that would be the best weekend. Come on out!

[BMFScout]

That does sound like a good idea, can we go out somewhere nice for Valentine's Day?

[uglyota]

You mean just you and me, soft music, candles, ball gag...what!?

[davido]

You had him at ball gag. Release the Jimmy!

[davido]

you would need to translate that out of redneck in to English.

This kind of caught my eye. Still shooting for something like Rodney's, in an x-cab.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636635


Just buy it and be done with it. You don't need an xcab. :) If Antonio can fit in a reg cab, you can do eet.

[davido]

Toy Projects! Formula Toy the bodies.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641336

[davido]

Sammy.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636436

[FJAggie07]

Wouldn't that be our very own Eckert????


I believe so.

[Eckert]

si, das sold. awaiting pickup.

[davido]

In Chico, CA?

[Eckert]

yeah man, im everywhere these days. :p

[agjohn02]

or B/CS TX


isnt the point of this thread to get brandon back on the trail? two pos toyota trucks or a 50% complete sammy is not the way to do that.

[davido]

Ah, that makes more sense. I saw Black Sheep and two POS old Toy pickups and assumed it was Lance. I didn't even look back at that location.

True. But you have to think of his budget also John.

[Seth]

Isn't Antonio's truck an extended cab?

[agjohn02]

Ah, that makes more sense. I saw Black Sheep and two POS old Toy pickups and assumed it was Lance. I didn't even look back at that location.

True. But you have to think of his budget also John.


yeah, but i know we can find something ready to go for $3k. it took a year (and a half?) to do an engine swap on the chevy truck :flipoff2:

[davido]

Shhh. ;)

Another Sammy.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=639412

[davido]

Cruiser. Drive it home from Cali.


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637426

[davido]

Toy Pickup. Parts breaker special.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470525

[davido]

Toy Truck. Ready to hit the trails with the FrankenTaco look.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642001

[davido]

Ready to go 4Runner.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=639566

[davido]

Jeep. "reduced to $6,000.00, which I think is a darn decent price"

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=604231

[Jackasic]

bored at work? :D I liked the 89 except for the chevy conversion. 6~9K vehicles are WAY out of the budget range, although I did like the 4runner. I am thinking I can find a running truck on craigslist with a 22RE, and either do an axle swap or add part along the way. I would pay more for a finished vehicle, but no projects, piles of parts, carburetors, or anything over 5K. Saw a CJ-7 here in SA for 3K, but I don't want to FI it.

[BMFScout]

why did you sell your scout again?

[Jackasic]

i was poor and needed the money ;)

[Jackasic]

I would also consider a cheep rover or FJ80 (maybe not so cheap).

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/493157780.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/477401738.html

[Jackasic]

what about something like this and converting it to 4x4?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/487168837.html

[Jackasic]

89 four runner: http://houston.craigslist.org/car/520899240.html

93 x-cab: http://houston.craigslist.org/car/519052222.html

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/499887244.html

88 4runner: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/520160831.html

89 4 runner, 1050$: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/516947578.html

parts vehical: http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/514187582.html

[BMFScout]

what about something like this and converting it to 4x4?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/487168837.html

not to be a dick, but you wouldn't fit in that truck. I also think it would be easier to find one that you just need to EFI instead of swapping in axles. That being said, if you go that route my dad has that grey one that needs a new front suspension anyway! :gigem:

[Jackasic]

kind of my thought, why I wanted an x-cab. my winter insulation may not fit behind the steering comfortably ;)

I like the deal on the 89 4runner for a grand, even comes with a spare.

[eight]

I know a guy with a 87 4 runner for $500. Got a broken somethin in the front end. Runs and drives. Full camo if I remember right.

[Jackasic]

sure, send me some info.

[eight]

It's in Poth. I'll probably see him later today. I think he said it was a broken CV. Should be able to replace the CV and make it to Gilmor next weekend. Feller have IFS parts he just cut off his 4runner?

[CRaSHnBuRN]

I would also consider a cheep rover or FJ80 (maybe not so cheap).



Before I bought the 4runner, I found several FJ-80s in the $3000-3500 range. Granted they were not the more sought after models with electric lockers, but the prices are definitely coming down

[davido]

It's in Poth. I'll probably see him later today. I think he said it was a broken CV. Should be able to replace the CV and make it to Gilmor next weekend. Feller have IFS parts he just cut off his 4runner?


Perfect. Find out who Eckert is selling his poop to. Maybe they have an extra front axle.

[FJAggie07]

I have a 91 FJ80 that I would part with for $4K if you really are looking at FJ80's.

[Jackasic]

I am leaming toward the K-dogs's friends rig, asummeing it runs and such

[DRAGOONRANCH]

kind of my thought, why I wanted an x-cab. my winter insulation may not fit behind the steering comfortably ;)

I like the deal on the 89 4runner for a grand, even comes with a spare.

Just get you a vato special mini chain steering wheel. They are sharpe approved for the gravitaitionaly challenged. :gigem:

[jerryg79]

I am leaming toward the K-dogs's friends rig, asummeing it runs and such

word to the wise: If it was that great of a deal, kopecki would already owned it, and sold it.

[Sharpe]

Just get you a vato special mini chain steering wheel. They are sharpe approved for the gravitaitionaly challenged. :gigem:
:laughing: :laughing: When I first hopped into the beast it took me a few seconds to figure out the t-post step and mini steering wheel. Then it hit me. In pigpen you have to make a ~3 footish jump to get in on level ground and the steering wheel is normal size, though it is a tilt column (I never have to tilt it)...

NO FAT CHICKS!!!
:flipoff2:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

:laughing: :laughing: When I first hopped into the beast it took me a few seconds to figure out the t-post step and mini steering wheel. Then it hit me. In pigpen you have to make a ~3 footish jump to get in on level ground and the steering wheel is normal size, though it is a tilt column (I never have to tilt it)...

NO FAT CHICKS!!!
:flipoff2:


:D
Once the cage is done and a good couple of hand-holds, the t-posts will disapear.

There was a NO FAT CHICKS sticker on the passenger door thanks to the ol' North Waco TAMOR. :gigem:

[eight]

word to the wise: If it was that great of a deal, kopecki would already owned it, and sold it.

I thought of it. Exhausted my efforts on a 04 half ton chevy 4x4, 04 F-350 6.0 4x4, and 99 3/4 ton chevy 2wd instead. I got none of them. I bid $3226 on the F-350 and it went for 3400, sealed bid. Was a smoker though, and not in a way anybody could say is good.

[Graystroke]

HERE IT IS! It's a toyota that looks like a scout (ok.. kinda like an old dodge)and is called a stout! Awesome!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/517099743.html

[Jackasic]

saw that one, sadly not EFI or x-cab.

[Graystroke]

that cab looks a lot bigger than today's cab...
EFI is really criteria for buying a truck?
Early yota EFI is more ghetto than GM tbi.
I thought flapper valve EFI was a myth when I read my RR rover repair manual...then I bought a toyota. I lover that there is no relay for the fuel pump...that air has to actually be moving through the engine....that is ghetto

[Jackasic]

yes, EFI is a must. I have owned vehicles with style of EFI and it work fine, much better than carburetion.

saw this FJ45 for sale, kind of cool: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/522150244.html

[CRaSHnBuRN]

that cab looks a lot bigger than today's cab...
EFI is really criteria for buying a truck?
Early yota EFI is more ghetto than GM tbi.
I thought flapper valve EFI was a myth when I read my RR rover repair manual...then I bought a toyota. I lover that there is no relay for the fuel pump...that air has to actually be moving through the engine....that is ghetto



That cab is actually smaller than a first gen's cab. Stouts are very small, and getting hard to find. It would be a cool build, but there is no aftermarket support, and almost nothing swaps between stouts and the more common toy models.

As for toy efi being ghetto, that seems kinda funny to me considering stock toy engines are some of the most reliable and longest running engines on the road or trail today.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

yes, EFI is a must. I have owned vehicles with style of EFI and it work fine, much better than carburetion.

saw this FJ45 for sale, kind of cool: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/522150244.html


Not to nitpick, but thats a FJ-55. The 45 was the pickup version of the FJ-40. FJ-55s are a 4 door vehicle with a fairly stout drivetrain, similar to a FJ-60. I think that would be a pretty cool rig for you. A mild lift, or spring over, some 35s, and you've got a wheeler that can carry 4+ people and a bunch of beer.

[Jackasic]

still one of the best deals out there, but more than I want to spend.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636635

[Jackasic]

Not to nitpick, but thats a FJ-55. The 45 was the pickup version of the FJ-40. FJ-55s are a 4 door vehicle with a fairly stout drivetrain, similar to a FJ-60. I think that would be a pretty cool rig for you. A mild lift, or spring over, some 35s, and you've got a wheeler that can carry 4+ people and a bunch of beer.

I knew there was a 5 involved in there some where :D Not sure that is a route I want to go, would need some parts swapping to get it where I wanted.

The goal is to buy something that runs, and well mind you. And only needs: gears, tires, SAS, SOA, bumpers, extra t-case, ans some tires to make it fun. I am not looking to build the end all be all of trail rigs, just something to hold me over for a few years till I build the uber-Scout 80. :gigem:

[CRaSHnBuRN]

If thats the case, try to talk that guy down to 4500 for the built toy, and go get it. Its pretty much exactly what you need, and it'll cost you every bit of that to get another rig to that point. Think of it this way, you spend a little more now, but you end up with alot more truck that you can either sell off or part out later

[Graystroke]

As for toy efi being ghetto, that seems kinda funny to me considering stock toy engines are some of the most reliable and longest running engines on the road or trail today.

I don't think they're are as grand as everybody claims. serviceble? yes. parts are cheap, engine is simple. A flat head continental 4 cyl is as reliable.

you have the same problems as anyone else. If they are so reliable I would think rebuilt ones would be expensive b/c there would be no cores, or aftermarket support b/c they never breakdown...who would wanna make OEM replacement parts if they never needed any, right? I know, I know, they came in everything....so did SBC's....yet you can buy a toy short block for around $300. that's cheaper than rebuilding a throw away aircooled VW motor.

Kevin Collins (use to be in the club) had a Lexus LX470 (landcruiser). this dude has owned more cars than most will own in a lifetime. He said he has never spent as much money on a car as he did that one. He hadn't even hit 75k and he had spent over $5000 on scheduled maint. I think he bought it w/ 40k or so. He said he figured out why Toyota's are so reliable...you replace everything before it goes out. When he sold it, it was due for another service that was $1600.
He said he hasn't spent that much on services or fixes total since they have owned their '95 Range Rover classic from 2000.
take for it for what it's worth.

A SBC can be just as reliable if maintained....anything can. Hell, the guy that came to fix my couch was driving a astro van w/ a 4.3, bought it new and had never opened it up, all hwy miles, drove all over the US for JC Penny warranty, had 525,000 miles on it. He contacted chevy to see if they were interested and they said no.

I just think toys are hyped up, anything will last a long time when it is only making 50 hp.

[robertf03]

all good points, but what happened to the couch that required a repairman?

[Graystroke]

;)

[JeepPhisherman]

Get toyota carb, replace with propane. Done.

[robertf03]

Get toyota carb, replace with propane. Done.


eat granola, date girls with hairy legs

[Graystroke]

and take up playing the bongo's and get one of those cool crocheted rainbow hats to keep your dreds all bundled up. don't forget the hemp T-shirt.

[jerryg79]

throw away all deoderant in medicine cabinet, vote democrat

[CRaSHnBuRN]

Get toyota carb, replace with propane. Done.


and actually have a working rig, unlike the three posters above :flipoff2:

[CRaSHnBuRN]

I don't think they're are as grand as everybody claims. serviceble? yes. parts are cheap, engine is simple. A flat head continental 4 cyl is as reliable.

you have the same problems as anyone else. If they are so reliable I would think rebuilt ones would be expensive b/c there would be no cores, or aftermarket support b/c they never breakdown...who would wanna make OEM replacement parts if they never needed any, right? I know, I know, they came in everything....so did SBC's....yet you can buy a toy short block for around $300. that's cheaper than rebuilding a throw away aircooled VW motor.

Kevin Collins (use to be in the club) had a Lexus LX470 (landcruiser). this dude has owned more cars than most will own in a lifetime. He said he has never spent as much money on a car as he did that one. He hadn't even hit 75k and he had spent over $5000 on scheduled maint. I think he bought it w/ 40k or so. He said he figured out why Toyota's are so reliable...you replace everything before it goes out. When he sold it, it was due for another service that was $1600.
He said he hasn't spent that much on services or fixes total since they have owned their '95 Range Rover classic from 2000.
take for it for what it's worth.

A SBC can be just as reliable if maintained....anything can. Hell, the guy that came to fix my couch was driving a astro van w/ a 4.3, bought it new and had never opened it up, all hwy miles, drove all over the US for JC Penny warranty, had 525,000 miles on it. He contacted chevy to see if they were interested and they said no.

I just think toys are hyped up, anything will last a long time when it is only making 50 hp.


You're basing your comments on one vehicle. I've personally owned 6 running toyotas (not including parts rigs), and other than very minimal maintenance (oil changes, spark plugs), I have never had to drop a dollar on any of the engines. This includes a buggy that averaged a roll every time I took it out. Overall toyota engines are some of the most reliable (albeit underpowered) engines out there. I know you may not feel that way (rover fag :flipoff2:)

And whats wrong with parts being cheap? It seems kinda a stupid point to argue. Parts get ****ed up and wear out, why run a engine that is going to cost huge amounts of money to repair, especially on a trail rig. I don't think you're cheap remanufactured parts = crappy engine theory really holds water

[Graystroke]

did you read what you quoted? key word: SCHEDULED maintenance. This means that it is not one car, it's every car produced, period, no arguing that.

you have never had to drop a dime b/c you never put any miles on them..trail rigs, and the ones that you did drive you got rid of before the first oil change was due. :flipoff2:
I think every toyota jimmy has had had some kind of issue. the one he bought was on its 2nd motor, his Dad's had some kind of timing chain issue and some other stuff IIRC.
same problems other motors see...no difference, no better.
what makes it worth to keep them going is the cheapness of parts...that's why so many are rebuilt and kept on the road.

PS you're a toy :rainbow:
:flipoff2:

[agjohn02]

feller, you actually read all that grayson babble, then took the time to rebut it?

[davido]

You don't want a V6 (3VZE) Toy, so the 1989 is out.

55s and 80s are cool, but not what you're after.

The 1988 4Runner looks like a good deal, but by the time you get it fixed up, you may as well buy the built truck (assuming you can fit in the cab) if you can talk him down some. It's ready to go. You might want to start pricing out parts so that you know what it's going to cost to get them installed. I'd put numbers to these but it's been a long time. Feller can probably help since he's been doing it. Rodney, Scott, and maybe even Cody could also.

gears - probably not necessary
lockers - weld them
tires -
wheels (+bead locks?) -
SAS -
axle -
shocks -
spirings -
mounting hardware -
brake hoses -
drive shafts (+longer after lift?) -
bumpers - probably not necessary for a while unless unless + winch (~$200)
extra t-case (+gears?)-
hi-steer (+hydro?) -
winch -


If you're going to spend $2k, $3k, $4k, or $5k AFTER the purchase of a stock 4x4 22RE, that would be good to know for your upfront decision. It might make some of the already built deals look more attractive.

Assuming the doors will get taken off, the added side windows on a xcab are a huge target for breaking glass. Something else to think about. You wouldn't have that issue with a 4Runner body. Search Pirate FS for 4Runner deals. Whatever you do, don't buy one of these POS models:

http://4by4runner.com/images/4runner%20016.jpg

Although I hear one of those locked at both ends with some 33s can hit the trails just fine.

[davido]

More for comparison...

http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/1984-toyota-4runner-built-t12114.html?amp;

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642306

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632403

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642667

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641997

The last one looks promising at a glance. That bumper is uber easy to build.

He talks about the SAS here: http://www.trail-gear.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1570

[Jackasic]

Grayson, thanks for the input but KK experience with new cars in not the issue. I am not shopping for a new car for the wife, but a trail rig. I have already decide on Yota, now I am looking for educated advice on how to build it.

It also seems 4runners are easier to find, pretty much looking for a late 80's one with a 22re.

[Jackasic]

part of this that there is a budget ceiling (about 3K), I do not have a unlimited budget for what I want. I need to keep some in the biz for the spring. So if some parts of the dream build will have to wait till the fall (dual cases, lockers, lower t case gear, bumper and x-o-cage). I want to mainly get the SOA, SAS, and some tires to start so I can get on the trail, hopefully for Memorial day.



More for comparison...


not quite, needs to be EFI

http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/1984-toyota-4runner-built-t12114.html?amp;

looked at this one earlier, but the trip to OR could be a killer.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642306

cool but too much for now

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632403

saw this one, too much.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642667

that has potential, same issue as with the OR, way out there. maybe an excuse to drop by and visit mark.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641997

[DRAGOONRANCH]

HERE IT IS! It's a toyota that looks like a scout (ok.. kinda like an old dodge)and is called a stout! Awesome!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/517099743.html

that would be peemp for the uniqueness factor

[Jackasic]

trading emails with the guy in NJ, it seems like a good set up for what I want. Not to keen on the 10" wheels, may buy some 8"-er and swap them out. Would probably have a friend in MD pick it up and store it till march or so.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

you have never had to drop a dime b/c you never put any miles on them..trail rigs, and the ones that you did drive you got rid of before the first oil change was due. :flipoff2:


92 toyota - around 25K miles before I rolled it
89 toyota - first truck, and heavily abused, around 20k miles between me and my little sister

:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

and yeah, I read most of Graysons post and disputed it. What can I say, I'm bored and drunk and not looking forward to my flight to Michigan in the morning.

[BMFScout]

did you read what you quoted? key word: SCHEDULED maintenance. This means that it is not one car, it's every car produced, period, no arguing that.

you have never had to drop a dime b/c you never put any miles on them..trail rigs, and the ones that you did drive you got rid of before the first oil change was due. :flipoff2:
I think every toyota jimmy has had had some kind of issue. the one he bought was on its 2nd motor, his Dad's had some kind of timing chain issue and some other stuff IIRC.
same problems other motors see...no difference, no better.
what makes it worth to keep them going is the cheapness of parts...that's why so many are rebuilt and kept on the road.

PS you're a toy :rainbow:
:flipoff2:

Kollins *****ed about everything and went through cars like Seth goes through beers, maybe more! :)


The 22re is a badass little motor, forged crank, aluminum head, etc.etc. Dad's first one he bought had some issues but it had 200k on it. Mine had two motors in it, one in the bed and the other in the engine compartment. Both had 100k on them and the only thing wrong with either is they didn't bother to quit running it when the timing chain was grinding against the water pump housing due to the tensioner going out and the plastic isolator breaking down. Probably something that was supposed to be done at the 100k mile SCHEDULED maintenance. I fixed that, put in new bearings, new gaskets, re-ringed it and lapped the valves. I checked the oil for the first time in 4500 miles tonight and it hadn't lost a drop. They don't make a lot of power, but every one we've had apart the crank, cylinders, etc are always within spec. It's the best "gas mileage" motor out there, AND is really cheap. That little truck has saved me tons of money. I drive it 250 miles a week minimum (probably more like 300) and fill up the 11 gallon tank once a week. The part I like best about it is that it's a 4-cyl small motor but is in the compartment north-south like God intended so it's easy to work on unlike the Honda I had.


That being said, it's fine for getting me around. On the trail I like to hear my engine, even if it makes my rig heavy and I blow up stuff. Incidentally, there is a shiny spot on my springs on that side. My steering stop is hosed. I wonder if the tire was against the springs when I blew up that shaft in Clayton? Highly likely I say.

[BMFScout]

Quit being gay, wheel a scout. You'd look really gay in a little yota, look at Rodney! :flipoff2:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/523656966.html

buy for $600, add $2300.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Quit being gay, wheel a scout. You'd look really gay in a little yota, look at Rodney! :flipoff2:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/523656966.html

buy for $600, add $2300.

I'd be on that like stank on ****....

[Jackasic]

no way I can build an equivalent Scout for the same money and effort. Time is a bigger consideration these days, I hope to crest the "money is cheaper that time" curve later this year. Just not quite there yet, but my time is worth more for future earning now, need to keep my focus there. Didnt use to be the case, but I am making some progress on that front. :D

I need something that is close to done and I can do upgrade on the weekend or a binge build. I just want something to wheel now otherwise it will be like my other project, just collecting dust and money.

[Seth]

[QUOTE=BMFScout]Kollins *****ed about everything and went through cars like Seth goes through beers, maybe more! :)

I drive it 250 miles a week minimum (probably more like 300) and fill up the 11 gallon tank once a week.

The part I like best about it is that it's a 4-cyl small motor but is in the compartment north-south like God intended so it's easy to work on unlike the Honda I had.
[\QUOTE]

1 - although I was slacking on saturday, due to my productivity, thats still a lot of *****ing!

2 - so 23-29 MPG. put that on the mental note list. Ya'll still sellin one?

3 - I have this same feeling. It's what got me into a scout in the first place. The vw pickup, while getting killer mpg with a 0-60 time of 5.2 minutes, was too ghey with the front wheels hopping. it couldnt quite do what I would call a burnout. so then i did lots of one wheel smokies in the scout (and a couple new rearends i think) to make up.

Id love a turbodiesel rear drive minitruck.

[Seth]

oh yeah, the early v dub diesel ownership makes me like the sammy vdub swaps too.

[Jackasic]

hey Yota guys, look this over and give me the low down:


all of the pics i have are on pirate4x4

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641997

it has trail gear hi steer. a stock ifs power steering box. it has 4.10 gears f+r. rear has a detroit true trac. i change the oil once a month. and the diff fluids every 3 months. it needs a wind shield. a driver side fender. and a right rear axle seal. i have a windshield and the axle seal. i will include the windshield if i get close to what im asking. i dont have a front bumper for it.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19513

this one been posted yet?

[JeepPhisherman]

hey Yota guys, look this over and give me the low down:

Looks like a pretty typical IFS Runner/Truck build. If you can get it for $3K or under, it's worth it. The same truck in IFS form, if it's in as good condition as it looks in the pictures would be $2K. Only thing you'd need to add would be some gears or a doubler and a bumper and you'd be set until you felt like fecking with it.

[JeepPhisherman]

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19513

this one been posted yet?

I meant to post that last night. That one does need new rubber and is a reg. cab though.

[Jackasic]

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19513

this one been posted yet?

reg cab and no EFI = FAIL!,
















j/k Ed

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I meant to post that last night. That one does need new rubber and is a reg. cab though.

With the cost of fuel, not having to drive half way across the US would make those minor concerns to me. :flipoff2:

You are right though, and I didn't even think about the single cab until after I posted it.

[Jackasic]

as a fell Arctic Isolated Texan, you know that won't fly ;)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

reg cab= FAIL!,


This part I will admit to.

But I still believe in da 'pane baby....

:beer:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

as a fell Arctic Isolated Texan, you know that won't fly ;)

I feel ya pain bra, but nothin a hotwrench and BFH won't fix. :gigem:

[Jackasic]

This part I will admit to.

But I still believe in da 'pane baby....

:beer:

trying to reduce the getto fab in my life

[DRAGOONRANCH]

tru dat

[JeepPhisherman]

Nothng ghetto-fab about propane, it's just a cleaner install and less mess in the engine bay.

[Jackasic]

it's ghetto fab in my book, buck up and buy and EFI setup (no offence Andy). I can be done clean but most people hack together on the cheap and it ends up being junk.

another single cab in CA: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=633864

[JeepPhisherman]

it's ghetto fab in my book, buck up and buy and EFI setup (no offence Andy). I can be done clean but most people hack together on the cheap and it ends up being junk.

another single cab in CA: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=633864

You can even get a tax credit if you register it!

[JeepPhisherman]

And oh yea, $2.31/~gal.

[Graystroke]

the NJ truck is probably a rust bucket

[BMFScout]

And if your buddy's trailer fawks up and you want to let him borrow yours and drive your rig home a 3 hour blast down the highway is no problem! Plenty of places to refuel!!

[Jackasic]

And oh yea, $2.31/~gal.

so, I could care less about gas mileage. what am I going to spend on a wheeling trip, two tanks? I think I can afford it.

[Jackasic]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/523656966.html

buy for $600, add $2300.

temping for the price, but I am going to pass. If it was a stick I might just buy it for parts, the 80 will need them some day.

[Fredo]

temping for the price, but I am going to pass. If it was a stick I might just buy it for parts, the 80 will need them some day.

I remember that scout being posted on craigslist something like 6-8 months ago for $2000. I laughed about it then. $900 is still too much.

[Fredo]

Just saw this. I'm guessing he will take less.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/77-scout-4x4_W0QQitemZ140194554646QQihZ004QQcategoryZ84157Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jackasic]

for a few hundred, I am not sure I can go wrong.

[Jackasic]

what springs do you have on youes fred, 4"?

[Fredo]

4" skyjackers in front, and 4" somethings on the back. I had a full set of 4" somethings until I bent a front one and replaced the front pair. I like the skyjackers, but I think my stupidity in Clayton may have bent the front left one. Lurch has always sat a bit crooked, but it looks like more sag in that corner than normal....might be the frame.

Regardless, they are 4" and I've got 1" longer than factory shackles too. Plus a body lift, which I would think you could do without since that thing has no rear fenders to speak of and the fronts have already been hacked to ****.

[agjohn02]

dont do it. that things ugly and you wont be able to park it outside the shop.

[uglyota]

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/521832403.html mmmmmm....
edit: mas info
http://denver.craigslist.org/car/507972698.html

[BMFScout]

do eeet!!

[uglyota]

maybe I could just get him to sign the lease on that storage unit over to me, then I wouldn't have to move it to a different one, and I love paying rent!

[davido]

Checked on Craigshelper:

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/509572536.html
http://austin.craigslist.org/car/511178905.html - sounds like a V6 :(
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/522972814.html

SUPER SWAMPER TIRES 35x14.50x15 - $900
http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/493337318.html

http://elpaso.craigslist.org/car/521026556.html

1987 Toyota 4runner - $800
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/523374714.html

[Jackasic]

sent emails about these two also:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/520160831.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/516947578.html

[uglyota]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/522972814.html

turbo, sweet! That gets you a 23spl output shaft, but maybe also funky gears

[Jackasic]

1987 Toyota 4runner - $800
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/523374714.html

heard back on this one, seems to be what i am looking for, but no pics. Anybody in San Antonio want to check it out?

[agjohn02]

you could sell a couple of vehicles and pay for a rig. then you'd have somewhere to put one.

[Jackasic]

i could start with a yellow scout abandon at my shop ;)

[agjohn02]

i drove it the other day!

[Jackasic]

good, drive it home so I can have a spot for another junker! Are you going to be out there tomorrow? I picked up a random orbital buffer for Christmas and was going to try it out on the red car.

[JeepPhisherman]

Are you looking for manual or auto?

[Jackasic]

stick and a 4 banger

[robertf03]

I like this solid front axle swap

http://www.offroadexpo.ca/reddeer/4runner.htm

[Jackasic]

sure for 30 grand ....

[DRAGOONRANCH]

And oh yea, $2.31/~gal.

Our last fill-up at the house was only $1.42. ;)

That was a bulk order of a couple thousand gallons though. :eek:

[JB]

AMIGO! (http://houston.craigslist.org/car/513211250.html) :gigem:

[agjohn02]

good, drive it home so I can have a spot for another junker! Are you going to be out there tomorrow? I picked up a random orbital buffer for Christmas and was going to try it out on the red car.


i might actually be able to park it in my garage after my roommate moves out... if it fits.

im about to head out there now.

[JeepPhisherman]

Our last fill-up at the house was only $1.42. ;)

That was a bulk order of a couple thousand gallons though. :eek:

That price is from AmeriGas and they're probably the most expensive in town, but they're the only company I called when looking around a few weeks ago.

[davido]

I'm not sure I'm following, but if you're pricing propane, call Sharp Propane. I use them in one of my rent houses. They're easy to work with and they're prices were really good from what I saw. I was referred there by a friend that uses them.

[JeepPhisherman]

I'm not sure I'm following, but if you're pricing propane, call Sharp Propane. I use them in one of my rent houses. They're easy to work with and they're prices were really good from what I saw. I was referred there by a friend that uses them.

I'll give them a call when I'm looking for prices next. Thanks.

[agjohn02]

did you check on the 4runner we talked about yet?

[Graystroke]

I love the spare on the Amigo..why bother w/ one.

[Jackasic]

not yet, haven't caught anybody there. going to try again tomorrow, also need to check if it a I4 or V6.

[Jackasic]

kind of a beater but nice parts list:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7679143#post7679143

[agjohn02]

dont forget to factor in the cost of going to get it.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yeah, looks rough, but seems to have been done up right.

The smokin motor might worry me though. How much are JY 22re's?

[Eckert]

search is over

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/525287650.html

[agjohn02]

search is over

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/525287650.html

86? is that FI and solid axle?

[davido]

'85 was last solid axle year.

Brandon, after thinking about it more, I bet we can build all of the sping mounts. You can ask Scott, Busa, Jason, Matt, Cody, Rodney, for clarification, but I bet none of the Navasota clan ever bought that crap for their builds.

If I remember right, the IFS steering box is already setup for crossover steering also. You'll need to buy new springs regardless.

[Eckert]

after FI/propane and IFS sterring, its just as cheap to do a SFA. plus you get a stonger trans and a wider rear axle.

[uglyota]

stronger trans? I built my front spring hanger, not hard, but might have been more than $50 worth of work (isn't that about what FROR et al charge for theirs?)

[BMFScout]

i might actually be able to park it in my garage after my roommate moves out... if it fits.



Should fit heighth wise. Kevin had his tall ass Defender parked in one of those garages after doing a small modification on the arm on the garage opener.

[JeepPhisherman]

stronger trans? I built my front spring hanger, not hard, but might have been more than $50 worth of work (isn't that about what FROR et al charge for theirs?)

W56 v. G54/52

I didn't know that one was favored over the other.

[JB]

cheap Yota. Needs the t-case reinstalled and a rear d-shaft
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19222

[JB]

search is over

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/525287650.html

deleted, pics anywhere else?

[Eckert]

he deleted it then reposted.

new ad: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/526342001.html

i want to know about these running 4runners for under a grand.

[Eckert]

luxury crawler

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/526008102.html

[Jackasic]

luxo-crawler would be fun.

[Graystroke]

buy my RR!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/520922279.html

[Jackasic]

So much for the fj80, looks like it hit a pole in the front. Guess hit definition of "strait body" is different than mine. The lift kits are pricy also, 2K and up.

[uglyota]

i want to know about these running 4runners for under a grand.
I can still probably get my hands on one for well under a grand, though it's a 3.0/auto

[Seth]

If I had 700 bucks and a trailer, There's a good chance I would buy that 96.

[Eckert]

I can still probably get my hands on one for well under a grand, though it's a 3.0/auto

would that be wortless then?

[uglyota]

nope, just a good excuse to go 4.3 earlier

[davido]

I don't think want you an FJ80 for a trail rig. Heavy. Lots of glass. Expensive parts. Limited upgrade options. Think beater, not luxo.

[Graystroke]

If I didn't have so much junk I would by that cruiser and put a 5.3 in it along w/ a GM tranny and t-case and call it good.

[davido]

I think the front is messed up Grayson. But there's so much flying around it's hard to tell. I think Brandon is leaning towards a 4Runner at this point though (over a pickup). A 4.3 would still be nice. Might lend itself to spitting out broken peices more often though.

[Jackasic]

yea, back to a 4runner , seems the best choice based on price and performance. also less work to get it trail worthy.

[JeepPhisherman]

TAMOR Runnah Klub? If you and Tyler pick one up, that'll make 5!

[JB]

The FJ80 sold. I email him for pics. There is something shady going on with that I think. I only got interior pics and Brandon said he saw pics with the front wrecked.

[Jackasic]

looked like it hit a pole at 20 MPH, hood was all jacked up and the grill was pushed in. Tried uploading the pics but they are too large, email me and I'll forward them to you.

I checked on a local 4runner, may be a candidate.

[uglyota]

You're hoping to be on the trail by the Hot Springs trip Memorial Day weekend? You wouldn't be interested in the uglytruck?

[Jackasic]

not for what you want for it ;)

[uglyota]

I forgot I was asking that much for it. I wouldn't want near that much anymore. The deal I've got rolling around in my head includes trades for stuff you have and/or could get better deals than me on, and delivery to Hot Springs

[Jackasic]

i am leaning towards a 4 runner, here is one:

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/pass_frnt.JPG

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/driv_frnt.JPG

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/engine.JPG

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/inter.JPG

[Jackasic]

pic of the fj80 front:

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/fj80.jpg

[Graystroke]

that isn't bad. a new hood and an ARB

[robertf03]

yeah, that is not a deal breaker at all. Hood pins and a harbor freight body hammer

[robertf03]

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/car/497297064.html

this thing is in great shape, seen it in person.


http://lh4.google.com/tyronebcookin/R1HdG4NzPMI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/j9ygYVq-yVM/STP60962.JPG?imgmax=512

[JeepPhisherman]

I love the looks of those. A t-sip in my garage has a nice green one, perfect condition with a rack, a mild lift, some BFG A/T's and the painted green factory wheels to match.

[JeepPhisherman]

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/515443630.html

If I had the cash I'd go pick this up.

[Jackasic]

not bad but I am not looking to do any motor work. Also the out of Texas thing kind of kills it.

[JeepPhisherman]

Eh, it's just a head gasket.

[Jackasic]

maybe, that's all he says it is. I know the time I have to put into this, so running is going to be one of the requirements.

[JeepPhisherman]

Then to the good deals thread it goes!

[Jackasic]

i appreciate you giving me first crack at it.

[JeepPhisherman]

i appreciate you giving me first crack at it.

Anytime :flipoff2:

[Jackasic]

saw his ad on Pirate, are those spung under or over?

[JeepPhisherman]

I've never seen a sprung under Toyota truck.

edit - a stock one anyway

[uglyota]

4x2s are sprung under :flipoff2:

[JeepPhisherman]

4x2s are sprung under :flipoff2:

I've never seen a 4x2 Toyota. :gigem:

[uglyota]

Go to Wylie, I think they're forming a drum circle there :)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19612

[Jackasic]

no V6, I think I have decide to wait a little and buy one that is completly done. Seems like I can get one with just about everything for 5K.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I figured that would be a deal breaker, but thought I would throw it up anyways. I will keep my eyes peeled for a trail ready rig.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

About as trail ready as it gets,

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19691

might be outa your price range though. PM me what kinda dough you lookin to drop if you don't want to talk about it on here.

EDIT:crap, it's carbed, but in-e-ways....

[JeepPhisherman]

About as trail ready as it gets,

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19691

might be outa your price range though. PM me what kinda dough you lookin to drop if you don't want to talk about it on here.

EDIT:crap, it's carbed, but in-e-ways....

You're slacking whore!


no V6, I think I have decide to wait a little and buy one that is completly done. Seems like I can get one with just about everything for 5K.

[Jackasic]

huh?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

He was calling me a slackin' whore because I missed you putting a dollar figure in your earlier post. In my defense, we were trying to close up shop and I was in a hurry to get outa here. :flipoff2:

[JeepPhisherman]

He was calling me a slackin' whore because I missed you putting a dollar figure in your earlier post. In my defense, we were trying to close up shop and I was in a hurry to get outa here. :flipoff2:

http://www.gsvfd.org/images/stories/bingo.jpg

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Shut up, you had me at B...

[davido]

That Cruiser IS a smoking deal. Pretty cool looking.

[Seth]

And it has a HUGE stinger, for the ladies of course.

[Graystroke]

who is taking the money for betting how long this thread will last.... I'm guesing at least 1yr 2mo before something is found :flipoff2:

[Jackasic]

then put your money up sucka!

[Graystroke]

I'll put up $1 and a tree scented air freshner

[Jackasic]

your on, I like vanilla-roma myself ;)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

me too, but I try to get them in 6 packs...

[jerryg79]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645349

[jerryg79]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=647321

kinda high.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645349

carbed, no???


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=647321

FAIL!!! Single cab :flipoff2:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=647851

[DRAGOONRANCH]

oops, nevermind, I read $3,500, not $35,000. :eek:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Been for sale for 2 months now, he may negotiate on the price...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=629470

[jerryg79]

fail is the new gitrdun.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645349


Is this the same truck that got stuck in the guys garage? He's got a post in chit chat where it sounds like he is close to going off the deep end and killing himself.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

:laughing:

[Jackasic]

that 90 is cool, but a bit too much body.

Here is what I am lookign for:

80's 4runner (will take x-cab in a pinch)
SAS
gears
lockers
supper dupper-fields
22Re
manual
dual cases
lift
35's or larger
$5k range

I am not in to big of a hurry, I probably won't any thing till April unless it is a crack smoking deal. One of the big reasons is that I am noving out of my shop at the end of March and I need to finish some other projects first. After that I may not have the space to fab anything so I am going to leave my modding to bolt on items.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=582607

This one been posted yet?

[Jackasic]

that is spot on, but that is waaaay out there. Guess I will keep my eye on it.

[bburris]

He dropped the price from $5500 to $3500 in December and it's been for sale since May. It might be worth the drive to pick it up if he would accept a little less... You could even stop in Las Cruces on the way home to try things out. :D

[mudtoy67]

Heck with Cruces, stop in Vegas on the way there and double the money you brought for buying the truck, then it'll basically be free!-pimp-

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Heck with Cruces, stop in Vegas on the way there and double the money you brought for buying the truck, then it'll basically be free!-pimp-

suckas like you is how vegas stays in business.... :flipoff3:

[agjohn02]

http://www.tamor.org/forums/showpost.php?p=178207&postcount=57

[BMFScout]

$1100 84 yota with 33" swampers-Ennis

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/548950433.html

[bburris]

Needs a battery, too much work.

:flipoff2:

[JeepPhisherman]

Someone left one on my doorstep that I'll let you have for free.

[AggieTJ2007]

what about the gas tank?

[Eckert]

i got a XJ tank for it.

[JeepPhisherman]

I've got a tank for it too.

[Jackasic]

FI and at least an X-cab. I am too fat for a regular cab.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

FI and at least an X-cab. I am too fat for a regular cab.



Yeah noobs, sheesh.... :flipoff3:

[jerryg79]

http://www.texasoffroad.net/forum_php/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=classified_jeep_forsale&Number=499089&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

85 Toy with 7MGE (supra turbo?) Motor - $5500 obo

kinda pricey for a possible hack job, but could be cool

[bburris]

Yeah it's a turbo supra motor, I think it's a somewhat common swap in those trucks. A friend of mine in Corpus bought one from an importer in California and swapped it into his 4Runner. Cool idea, but there are a whole lot of ways to hack it up and make things work... The motor he got was straight from Japan so it was set up for a RHD vehicle.

[BMFScout]

it needs a "T" in there somewhere to be a turbo mota, that's a n/a mota.

[jerryg79]

started as one yes...now


Rebuilt '89 7MGE with turbo pistons, Metal Head Gasket, Factory turbo setup, Rebuilt turbo, 7MGTE injectors. 230hp at 6psi about 2k miles on rebuild.

[mudtoy67]

Datsun!

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/car/553855136.html

:gigem:

[william_ace]

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=20109

could wait and see what he says about this one.. i cant tell much from the pics

[agjohn02]

Bingo!

put propane on it and call it good.

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19513

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Bingo!

put propane on it and call it good.

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=19513

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9683/gfandbo004rh1.jpg

[RCcola55]

robbie was looking into buying that one i believe

[agjohn02]

ah, thats the one. do it robbie. sell the heep!

[william_ace]

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/586900181.html

[davido]

Buy it Brandon!