New Guy with some Questions

[Chevyboy_0]

Hey guys, I'm Andrew, I'm new here. CUrrently I have a 1970 Chevelle SS, and I have been looking for a truck. I found a 1986 Toyota with a Straight Axle and EFI, with a 4in Lift and 33's on craigslist for $400.... all it needs is front brake pads (or so I'm told)

Here is the link
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/347584910.html


What do ya'll Think? What should I look for?

[jimbo74]

sounds like an awesome deal.... i would first find out a couple things though, it seems a little too cheap..... wondering if its got back registration issues or anything like that.... 86s didnt have a solid axle, they had ifs, however it might have been a late in the yar 85 truck, which is cool as well.... i dont think they were marketed as an 86 if it has a solid axle though.... someone could have SAS it though and that would be fine

[DTB]

ya that sounds like a great deal..some people would pay more than that just for the front axle

[BLACKDOG]

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Anyway, that sounds like a "too good to be true" deal.  If its legitimate, its worth jumping on just for parts.  AS for looking at it, go test drive it, and doo a good walk around/crawl underneath.  Look for leaks, rust on the frame, freshly painted areas (could be hiding rust, cracks, leaks, etc.)  look for general wear and tear.  Put it in 4wd, and drive it.  Listen for any noise coming from the t-case, transmission, diffs, etc.  Check for any wobbling or vibrations, both in 2wd and 4wd.  Check for everything working in the cab, lights, a/c (if equiped) etc.  Don't trust the seller, check everything for yourself.  If the seller gets uncomfortable, or tries to steer you away from a certain area, that is usually a sign that you're oo close to something they don't want you to really look at.  Ask for any and all records of the vehicle.  Also, for something that cheap, I'd check into the registration, if its been out, and how long, and I'd confirm that the seller is the owner.  That is a screaming deal if all it needs are brake pads.

[Willy Mammoth]

What axle did they put in the front? It did not come with a straight axle. Do they hav any pics? And yes make sure the title is clean before putting any money on it.

BTW

[DTB]

oh yea i just realized u said it was an 86, those didnt come with straight axle like mammoth said

[Chevyboy_0]

Wow that was fast, thanks guys, I just found it today, and when I saw it my jaw hit the floor. I REALLY want to get it because the 350 in the Chevelle just isn't cutting it on gas. and I'm starting a business and need something to haul my equipment. So I'm gonna email the guy for some pics in a sec.


BTW what does SAS mean? I'm new to crawling and especially Toyotas... I;m a Chevy boy by birth and association, so I need as much help as I can get

[DTB]

Wow that was fast, thanks guys, I just found it today, and when I saw it my jaw hit the floor. I REALLY want to get it because the 350 in the Chevelle just isn't cutting it on gas. and I'm starting a business and need something to haul my equipment. So I'm gonna email the guy for some pics in a sec.


BTW what does SAS mean? I'm new to crawling and especially Toyotas... I;m a Chevy boy by birth and association, so I need as much help as I can get

Solid Axle Swap

[jimbo74]

oh yea i just realized u said it was an 86, those didnt come with straight axle like mammoth said

haha, or like i said like 5 posts ago, lol

[DanS]

Like Blackdog said and said well, check it thoroughly, up here $400. very seldom gets you a truck that even has an engine, good luck
DanS

[Chevyboy_0]

Yeah i'm not that observant.... so this is one of the years with the 22RE right? What are the highs and lows of this motor?

[DanS]

Any idea on mileage, it's not a small block chevy but a well tuned 22Re will give you moderate performance! 
DanS

[Chevyboy_0]

The Chevelle gets about 10-15 mpg, depending... . What are some basic easy, but good power builders for the 22RE?

[79coyotefrg]

a 22R or RE  can  get 300,000  before  it needs a overhaul

go grab that thing  no matter  what  if  it  has a  bad  title  who cares  if its  complete  you got a  couple grand  in parts  GO BUY THAT TRUCK

[79coyotefrg]

The Chevelle gets about 10-15 mpg, depending... . What are some basic easy, but good power builders for the 22RE?

www.LCEngineering.com,  now  dont go look at it  BUY IT 

[Willy Mammoth]

The Chevelle gets about 10-15 mpg, depending... . What are some basic easy, but good power builders for the 22RE?

A 3RZ is a good step up, but in time Grasshopper. It could also be a V6 3.0L. Ask Blackdog about those.

[Chevyboy_0]

Ya'll have no idea howm uch I want to get this rig. and maybe I could drop in  the 406 I have in my garage. or the other 350 I have in the sideyard.... . What is a 3RZ?

[jimbo74]

what  if  it  has a  bad  title  who cares  if its  complete  you got a  couple grand  in parts  GO BUY THAT TRUCK

bad as in what? i would thoroughly check into the seller.... lots of people try to sell stolen vehicles around these parts...

craigslsit has some honest people and has a lot of scammers




the 3rz is a engine from a tacoma, its a 4cylinder and has significantly mroe power than a 22r or re

[Chevyboy_0]

What bout sometin from a supra, or somethin like an eclipse motor?

I was looking at the LCE site, and I want to stroke it and raise the comp to something like 10.5:1 or 11:1. then a new cam and head

[DanS]

Sure Mark tease the fellow, he has not even purchased the Toyota yet!

[jimbo74]

the v6 didnt come out until the 88 or 89 model year

[Chevyboy_0]

Tell you the truth, I'm only 17 and only have my Chevelle. And before you say anything, my parents did not pay for it, I did and I built it in my driveway, I have a stack of recipts, and can tell you everything I have done and where I bought it from.

I say that becasue I have never owned a Toyota, but my dad used to have a 99 camry with the sport package. The only other 4X4 we have is our 01 Ford Excursion with the 7.3L Powerstroke, that is lifted 6in with 36's

[jimbo74]

nothing wrong with that


i want a excursion with the 7.3 lifted about 6" with 35s... thats my dream truck/family hualer/towrig

[79coyotefrg]

sad thing is  if  its  not a  rust bucket  then  he had  to have left off a  zero

[Chevyboy_0]

Anybody know what insurance might cost for something like this? I need something that will help push my parents to my side so I can get this

[mima]

have you heard back about it?

[jimbo74]

insurance will be cheaper than a young male with a chevelle, lol


i have state minimum liability and my insurance is like $80 a month -- im also 25, but i have a pretty extensive driving record was classified by dmv as a negligent operator at one point however that is no longer on my record and i have kept my record relatively clean for around 3 years now

[Chevyboy_0]

I haven't heard back yet,my mom said Ok      to go look and then decide from there WOOT!!!

[mima]

just make sure it's legit first.  lots of craigslist scammers...

[Chevyboy_0]

Turns out that Yota was a scam so how bout this?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/347480400.html