Picked up a 1980 long bed for $250!

Started by H8PVMNT, July 12, 2009, 08:02:11 PM

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July 12, 2009, 08:02:11 PM Last Edit: July 13, 2009, 08:57:07 AM by H8PVMNT
I picked up this retired ranch truck for $250.  It has a bad clutch slave but other than that is tight and runs strong.  Only has 109K (allbeit pretty hard) miles on it.  The interior smelled like a filthy cowboy and a wet dog but after tearing out the carpet it smells alot better!

I've always wanted one of these early trucks in original condition and trim!  I'm going to lock up the rear, get some cheap 31" muds, sanitize things a bit and just drive it around.  Maybe some mild trail rides and camping duty...   :beer: :beer:



"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

Volcom

#2
July 13, 2009, 02:22:47 PM
Just the front axle is worth that! Good buy and nice truck!
84 4Runner
Swapped EFI and a rebuilt 22RE
Marlin Dual Ultimate crawler
Marlin high steer
TG springs
5.29's, Aussie locked front and rear
39.5" Iroks on 15x10 2.5" backspaced wheels
109" wheelbase
Addicted Off Road 8 point cage
Addicted Off Road front bumper

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H8PVMNT

#3
July 14, 2009, 06:46:29 PM
My buddy from New Zealand got this '85 4Runner last year for FREE!

"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

H8PVMNT

#4
July 23, 2009, 10:57:53 PM
Changed the oil and slapped on a new clutch slave from napa for $12 today and it disengages fine now.  Had the truck up to 80 on the highway this evening and it doesn't even have any bad vibrations or death wobbles!  This weekend I will change the gear oil out of everything, maybe take the doors off to keep cool and start daily driving it for a while.

We got the cool new "museum of the rockies" Montana license plates with a t-rex skeleton.  Now my boys are calling the truck "Rexy".

"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

hilux-1983

#5
July 24, 2009, 02:16:25 PM
Nice  :clap:
DD, 22R, L52HD, 35"s, All pro/Marlin Hysteer, 529's, Aussie Locker in rear only. 5" All Pro springs and 5" shackles. Just purpose built and dependable. A/C blows like ice too... www.4x4HIM.org

H8PVMNT

#6
July 29, 2009, 03:09:08 PM
So I took it on it's first road trip, about 240 miles and got 20 mpg!  :biggthumpup: Pretty low geared with the 4 speed, 4.37s and 235s though.  I could keep up with traffic on the interstate but it was pretty wound out at 70.  Felt like 5.29s and 32s on a 5 speed truck.  I think some skinny 31 inch tires would put it about right...

Anybody have one of these early trucks with the 20r and power steering?  Wouldn't be a bad thing to do for wider tires if I can source the parts.
"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

brainlessfool

#7
July 29, 2009, 07:03:50 PM
Quote from: H8PVMNT on July 12, 2009, 08:02:11 PM
I picked up this retired ranch truck for $250.  





SCORE!
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

H8PVMNT

#8
August 05, 2009, 04:29:42 PM
Hauled some hay the other day...



Didn't do to bad for 1100 lbs!
"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

hilux-1983

#9
August 05, 2009, 10:37:04 PM Last Edit: August 17, 2009, 09:22:06 PM by hilux-1983
Quote from: H8PVMNT on July 29, 2009, 03:09:08 PM
So I took it on it's first road trip, about 240 miles and got 20 mpg!  :biggthumpup: Pretty low geared with the 4 speed, 4.37s and 235s though.  I could keep up with traffic on the interstate but it was pretty wound out at 70.  Felt like 5.29s and 32s on a 5 speed truck.  I think some skinny 31 inch tires would put it about right...

Anybody have one of these early trucks with the 20r and power steering?  Wouldn't be a bad thing to do for wider tires if I can source the parts.

I have every thing you need to add power steering except the p/s pump bracket. I do have the Pump, lines, cooler, res, and gearbox(push/pull) PM me if your interested.
DD, 22R, L52HD, 35"s, All pro/Marlin Hysteer, 529's, Aussie Locker in rear only. 5" All Pro springs and 5" shackles. Just purpose built and dependable. A/C blows like ice too... www.4x4HIM.org

H8PVMNT

#10
August 17, 2009, 07:29:27 PM
We are going wheelin'/campin' this weekend so just for kicks I slapped on the 34" swampers on beadlocks from my "superbeater" '81 trailblazer... and to my suprise the don't even rub at full lock!  They barely even rub at full stuff!  These older trucks really do have some good fender clearance compared to the newer pickups.

"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

GM Man

#11
August 21, 2009, 04:09:15 PM
Ehhhh, its ok :thumbs:...  Wanna sell it for $300??   :crossed:

Nice score dude!!
Just starting out, looking to buy a 90-95 4Runner...

Blackwolf

#12
August 28, 2009, 04:49:49 PM
:popcorn:

P-DiseToy24

#13
August 28, 2009, 05:00:33 PM
Thats a steal man wish I could come acrost a deal like that.

luvyota

#14
August 28, 2009, 05:08:34 PM
that was a good deal :thumbs:
luvyota

jeff94runner

#15
September 04, 2009, 06:26:13 PM
WOW! Sweeeeet find.
"Keeping the heavy light the heavy can be handled"

Betley

#16
October 09, 2009, 08:05:11 PM
nice! :clap2: good find

86rustbucket

#17
October 09, 2009, 09:54:44 PM
i like how u threw some big tires on before u replaced that 5 dollar sealed beam headlight

axled89

#18
October 09, 2009, 09:58:33 PM
good call bucket. :beer:
i love oregon wheelin.

PadawanYota_Stovy

#19
October 11, 2009, 06:46:56 PM
nice looking truck for the price ! I'll be getting an 86 DD yota here in late Oct 700 ...


Stats : 85 Toyota 22RE , 3" body lift, 32" wild country's, Duel Marlin, Lock rights front and rear, full inside cage. 

I drive , I wheel , I crawl , I am Toyota

Caboose

#20
October 12, 2009, 05:11:59 PM
for god sakes, fix that poor things black eye. lol  awesome score on that truck man.  you will love it.
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Easy... easy..." -2 people on the CB

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