Just bought my first 4runner -85- -pics-
02-18-2006, 06:49 AM
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Just bought my first 4runner -85- -pics-
Bought it last night for $2000.
Rebuilt engine 20,000 miles ago. The electric window even works in the back.
The guy I bought it from got it a month ago to turn it into a wheeler, but now he is split from him wife and just wanted to get rid of it. He had a whole binder full of receipts from the previous owner.
He didnt even know the engine was rebuilt. I just found that receipt while going through the file when I got home. The rebuild cost the owner (in Dec. 2003) $3584-.
You guys think I got a good deal? I hope so...
Rebuilt engine 20,000 miles ago. The electric window even works in the back.
The guy I bought it from got it a month ago to turn it into a wheeler, but now he is split from him wife and just wanted to get rid of it. He had a whole binder full of receipts from the previous owner.
He didnt even know the engine was rebuilt. I just found that receipt while going through the file when I got home. The rebuild cost the owner (in Dec. 2003) $3584-.
You guys think I got a good deal? I hope so...
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02-18-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by phorunninduke
good deal for sure.
have fun, it will look like wabbits before you know it.
have fun, it will look like wabbits before you know it.
Hoping to hack off some more of the 85 soon and get some "real" paint on it.
Nice looking 85 and for $2K w/ a brand new rebuilt engine...that is a GREAT deal! It'll run forever if you take care of it.
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02-22-2006, 03:47 PM
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Im from Cameron Park, CA which is in the Nor-Cal foothills between Sacramento and Tahoe. The truck is rust free (California) and the frame is straight.
I already got started on cleaning it up today, I got a few of the minor annoyances out of the way- got it smogged (YES!), fixed the blinkers, fixed the squeeky rear window, fixed the Cig Lighter, painted the hood white to match the body.
My future plans are (in order): install a stereo and speakers, Herculine the interior, rock sliders, All Pro front rear leaf spring lift, 33" tires, wench, paint the rig flat black.
I already got started on cleaning it up today, I got a few of the minor annoyances out of the way- got it smogged (YES!), fixed the blinkers, fixed the squeeky rear window, fixed the Cig Lighter, painted the hood white to match the body.
My future plans are (in order): install a stereo and speakers, Herculine the interior, rock sliders, All Pro front rear leaf spring lift, 33" tires, wench, paint the rig flat black.
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02-26-2006, 11:05 PM
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You got a great deal. I know just how you feel, I just bought an 1985 4Runner in December and the mods have already begun... I had a 1989 SR5 V-6 4Runner for nine years. After a lot of mods & building I wanted to find an '85. I finally found a 1985 with a solid front axle, so I sold the '89 & bought the '85. I have plans to make this one a serious trail rig, with the ability to still be street drivable. Have fun with your new rig & happy wheelin'
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