I found a nice stock 1999 4Runner SR5 in Portland, OR. I drove up on Monday from Los Angeles, looked at it and bought it on Tuesday (today). The 15 hour drive to Portland was a bit long, so I'll drive it back to L.A. on Wednesday and Thursday. I'll probably register it at the DMV on Friday.
Then the weekend is made for starting some gasket replacements, front crankshaft seal, timing belt and new lower ball joints. I may take the running boards off and start thinking about rock sliders next. Front and rear bumpers and swing out tire carrier will quickly follow along with a winch.
I've got a lot of research to do about all of these things with an emphasis on keeping the parts as light as possible without compromising strength.
Let the games begin!