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Post by supert on Apr 2, 2008 19:02:53 GMT -8
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Post by Slacker on Apr 3, 2008 18:19:02 GMT -8
just might know someone who might want that ..
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eh89
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trekker?
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Post by eh89 on Apr 4, 2008 21:01:03 GMT -8
shhhhh! I was looking at getting that one.
he hasnt returned my call yet though.
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Post by 84tercel on Apr 11, 2008 9:43:44 GMT -8
i checked that trekker out. not a bad truck but interior was in pretty rough shape.drivers seat is pretty messed up and is acutally ripping out of the floor, axle seals on the front are gone, and theres some bondo goin on. the hood is bondoed a bit and a hole in the roof was filled with bondo which has now cracked and there is slight rust forming around the hole. no back seat, roll bar isn't bolted down, rear hatch has no lock. and there was a bunch of other nuts i noticed wrong with it.
the good: brought to B.C. from cali so frame is clean and body overall looks pretty dam good. Also he told me that he had the motor completely rebuilt and added an rv cam and a header. and its fuel injected which can be a nice feature
needs some work but could be a sweet truck in the end
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Post by b4runner on Apr 11, 2008 17:59:01 GMT -8
The interior of the truck sounds like mine  |
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Post by blackpearl on Apr 16, 2008 9:34:49 GMT -8
I also talked to this guy, He quoted me $4800. He told me it was in an accident and that ICBC valued it at $7800, no comment. The guys a car salesmen, this is his own vehicle. In it's present condition I think $4800 is a little steep.
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Post by hamberger on Aug 29, 2008 15:20:15 GMT -8
Well its still for sale. Its in Vancouver Craigslist. I wasn't actually looking for one but there it was. Curiosity got the better of me and I sure do like "unique" vehicles. He wasn't there to talk to but I gave it a good look. 1st thing is there is 2" of water sitting on the floor of the cab and moisture everywhere. The canopy is just sitting there unbolted. I'm not sure but looks like he was trying to convert it back to a truck because he's put checker plate on the bed with bolts and no way to put the canopy back on. -Front axle needs at least a seal kit rebuild. -One side window has a flimsy lexan slider. -Battery has a main "shut-off" switch to starter because I think there is a short somewhere after the 22RE swap. (Brand new battery but its dead) -Non original 1st Gen dash. The dash is identical to my 88Runner -front seats are awful and he welded them to the floor.  -Can't seem to get the Transfer Case out of 4WD but might just need to be backed up to disengage. The only thing going for this thing is it does have a good frame. I wish I could have seen it running. His new price is $3800 . If he can't prove the engines rebuilt and unless I can test drive it I won't touch it. On the other hand if it drives well I might offer $1800.....I don't think that is too low ball because I don't have the space to dismantle the rear to reseal it and getting that canopy fitted back to original will definitely need to go to "Cap-It" or someplace similar. Any advice accepted. Also if someone off this board scoops it , well then it was just ment to be, no hard feelings. ham |
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Post by Slacker on Aug 29, 2008 16:10:37 GMT -8
Theres one up here for sale as well ... I think it might be even a better one then that ..
it's pretty stock , and original (no more interior) but i'm sure it's selling for $1500.00
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Post by b4runner on Aug 30, 2008 3:38:00 GMT -8
If this is the one in Vancouver: vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/794117433.html1981 Toyota Trekker - $3800 (Surrey) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to: see below Date: 2008-08-13, 11:10AM PDT 1981 Toyota Trekker Prototype of 4Runner. Truck originally from California cab and body have very little rust. Removeable rear top. 22RE Engine out of an 1985, recently rebuilt with 1,500 kms. 5 spd. transmission also out of an '85. Front axle swapped out to a half gusseted 1983. Engine also has RV cam saft & Thorley headers. 4x4 Works Great. Asking $3,800.00 Call Brian @ 604-584-9555 22RE would be nice if the conversion was done 'Correctly' |
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Post by hamberger on Aug 31, 2008 13:24:29 GMT -8
Yup. Thats the one.
I'm going to sleep on it. The cool factor is there but in reality its not a very practical truck. Yes its a 1st gen with rear seats but only if all your friends a midgets.....and why did Winnebego put that 3" lip a the rear door, it makes it hard to pull your gear out.
ham
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Post by Slacker on Aug 31, 2008 15:10:41 GMT -8
your right , not real practical (for some) , but it all depends on what you want .. it's a proto type 4Runner , OLD truck that will absolutly need work , but has a history , and really ... probabally the MOST significant TOYOTA truck in Toyota's history .
and now that we have that straight .. take it for what you want , but it is what it is ..
you can spend tons of cash restoring , or you can spend tons of cash customizing .. either way .. your gonna spend money !! all depending on your "vision " of your final product .
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