I questionable purchases

by "Danger" (dangerray)
Published 01/20/2017 at 13:02

Tags: Toyota ; 4x4 ; Pickup ; Truck ; 22r ; Manual ; Beater
STARS: 3

1985 Toyota 4x4 22R 5-speed 70k on “rebuilt” engine for under $1000. Not running (needs igniter) with a clean title.

Obviously needs some patches where the rust was cut out. The exhaust needs a muffler, there is no carpet, or radio, passenger side mirror, leaf springs are flattened, etc. Tires are at the end of their life. This should keep me busy for a while. I don’t suggest buying vehicles from teenagers if you can help it haha.

I basically bought it so I don’t have to haul firewood inside my 4Runner anymore. Going to fix it as cheaply/diy as possible, and use it as my backwoods beater. Planning on putting new leafs in the back, moving the backs up front, and putting decent stock size (31 inch x 10.5) AT tires on.

ETA: Also, this is my 3rd 1985/86 Toyota, so I can take it apart and put it back together with more confidence than I have with more modern trucks.

Replies (8)

"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
01/20/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 2

How is this questionable? It’s a $1k ‘Yota pickup. What could possibly go wrong? Presumably the timing chain tensioner’s already been upgraded, so it’s set until the rust monster eats it.

"Danger" (dangerray)
01/20/2017 at 13:10, STARS: 0

You’re right. I just know I will want to start spending $$ to fix the cosmetic issues.

"vicali" (vicali)
01/20/2017 at 13:24, STARS: 1

Sound reasonable to me.. but I’ve got a toyota 4x4 problem..

"osucycler" (osucycler)
01/20/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 1

Sign me up, not questionable at all!

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
01/20/2017 at 13:40, STARS: 1

Just get a really cheap roll of vinyl and wrap it! Cover it, holes and all.

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
01/20/2017 at 13:48, STARS: 1

That one is quite nice. I really wanted this one, but it costs money:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5963783436.html

"Danger" (dangerray)
01/20/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0

Yeah those first gen trucks are pricey. That one is sweet!

"Speed" (raggedrides)
01/20/2017 at 16:50, STARS: 1

‘85 was the last year for the straight axle front end. This is a coveted model year and a solid buy unless the frame is completely shot.

Edit: Didn’t read the post to realize you aready bought it and know these trucks. My bizzle.