Recent content by Roostabunny

Yup. Maybe in a couple of years if we have a house and a garage (oh dare to dream) and cash for a project vehicle (so I could swap in a 5-speed and all that), but today, no. Good info about the CEL, thanks! So there's something else going on. And I let the seller off the hook because of...

OK fellas, here's the report... Bottom line, I'm leaning toward walking away from this one. I'm just feeling like it's not a good fit for some of my primary requirements 1.) Solid, reliable, off-road capable truck at a great price (check) 2.) Can work for my commute on day 1 (questionable)...

OK, reason to hope. :) Just gotta keep it all straight: Make sure the frame blows cold and bang on the AC with a little hammer. ;)

Good tip, Appreciate it! No AC would be inconvenient, rusted out frame would be way worse.

Great list, Crash813, thanks! Really awesome info. My daily driver is 5 years older than this rig, so, yeah, I know about 30-year-old plastic and electrics. Oh how I know. :) Course, there's a lot more of both on a 4-wheeled vehicle, so it's a good point. The list looks manageable, but...

Awesome info, appreciate that! BTW, the catalytic converter looks to have been cut out and replaced with some straight pipe. No smog test here in AL, so it won't prevent driving it around, but my instinct is to eventually install one. Is this just a cheap-skate solution to a worn out CC?

Yeah, 5-speed and one year older would have been awesome. But nothing around drive-able in this price range. BTW, what do you mean by leach? Is that just about feel and power delivery? I'm guessing it's old news to you, but I think it's possible to convert to a 5-speed. Saw one over at...

I hear that. :) I grew up in New England and there's just no winning the battle against rust up there where they use salt. Can't beat the desert for keeping cars alive a long time, but with effort you stand in chance here in Alabama. There's a front and rear bumper on CL right now for $150...

First post for me - been interested in classic Toyota 4x4s for a while. That said, my daily driver is an '81 Suzuki GS850. For years my wife's been bugging me to buy a second vehicle that the kids can fit in (and, honestly, even in Alabama, the winter mornings can get pretty cold). [Edit...