1997 4Runner Revamp!

[Animportant]

Howdy guys, a couple months back I picked up a 97 Runner with a fairly decent frame/5 speed/rear locker/dead motor. I have been wanting a 4runner for over a year now, and was never able to find what I was looking for. I have always owned and driven cars, but my love for outdoors and adventure put the idea in my head that a 3rd gen runner would be a blast to own. I live in northern NJ, and had this shipped up from South Carolina. Most of the older trucks around me are rotted out. I finally got started on this project this weekend with my buddy, taking baby steps to learn the platform. I plan on tracking progress (or lack thereof) in this thread with pics and questions. :attention:

So far, I know I will need to/want to:

1. Replace motor/all fluids
2. Replace flywheel/rear main
2. Replace radiator
3. Replace windshield
4. Install head unit
5. Install new nuts/bolts/washers/clips etc.
6. Service rear slow leaking diff housing I recently discovered :sobbing:

Any other suggestions?!

Hopefully everything else is good to go, if I truly fall in love I may end up painting her, throwing on a small lift/diff drop/bumpers/big tires/etc. but that's not part of the plan at this time.

Here's the album:

http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/animportanter/library/4Runner

:snacker:

 

[R Marra]

Hello, I am looking forward to your progress with this vehicle. If you don't mind me asking what did they charge to trans port the vehicle from SC to NJ. Being that with my wok schedule doesn't leave a whole lot of spare time. Thanks, Ray.

 

[Animportant]

Hello, I am looking forward to your progress with this vehicle. If you don't mind me asking what did they charge to trans port the vehicle from SC to NJ. Being that with my wok schedule doesn't leave a whole lot of spare time. Thanks, Ray.

PM'ed with info.

Time to drain the fluids. Not much was accomplished last night, damn rusted bolts, beer and rock music :cheers::guitar3: