according to 4x4 Wires FAQ, 81 was the first year of the Trekkers and Trailblazers
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/faq/"1981 saw the introduction of Trekkers made by Winnebago and Trailblazers by Griffith. These were the predecessors to the 4Runner."
that guy is just tring to pass that POS off as something special. I should ask him if he will sell me just the emblem
