4runner returns from the dead, no FOR SALE..

[spitvenom]

4runner returns from the dead, now FOR SALE..

Hey, so a buddy of mine has this 97 4runner 2wd 4 cyl gas saver he has 270k on it he owned it since it has 30k miles, it was in for a huge overhaul and now that I am about to give it back to him he said he is looking for a sequoia for his growing family, so he will sure lose out on all the money invested here but here is the progress and before and after, if you are interested in buying this just make an offer and I will let him know but he does want to sell it

Things changed

Engine 2.7 liter from tacoma with 103k miles, water pump, timing.

A/C condensor
A/C receiver/drier
A/C compressor
A/C belt
2 a/c lines and all O rings
freon/oil

outer tie rod ends
steering rack guide
polyurethane sway bar link bushings front and rear
1 front and 1 rear sway bar end link,
all 4 shocks
all 4 springs from a 4wd 01 with 50k miles
rear brake drums
rear brake shoes
rear wheel cylinders
rear complete brake hardware
rear wheel seals
Radiator
headlights, jdm crystal black housings
fender
front bumper
rear bumper
front lower valance
Bushwacker fender flares
Bushwacker fender flare to running board add ons
heater control valve
spark plug wires
spark plugs
engine oil, trans oil, rear diff oil, antifreeze, brake fluid
transmission filter and full flush
air filter, gas filter, oil filter,
cleaned MAF
Catalytic converter
rear o2 sensor
new spare tire


Everything was pressure washed and steam cleaned, engine, undercarriage, frame, control arms, axels, suspension, wheel wells etc

Rubberized undercoating to all above parts
Interior, seat was replaced, everything shampooed and detailed.

Again if you or anyone u know is interested in this, it is in great shape tons of receipts on everything, just MAKE AN OFFER.


Pics:

 

[spitvenom]

AFTER

 

[spitvenom]

 

[Dous]

Wow talk about a transformation....

I can't imagine how much that would have cost

 

[20034RunnerV84x2]

I want it but dont have the money :cry2:

 

[spitvenom]

Thanks guys, yes it was alot of work, I did it all in 2 weeks time though.

As for price, the owner KNOWS hes going to lose money from what he just spend on it but he still need/wants to get the bigger sequoia, what do you guys think will be a fair price for it, all it needs now is a respray and everything else is good for a LONNNNNNG time.

 

[Nelsonmd]

What did you paint the rear axle and front control arms/knuckle with?

That looks amazingly clean! Great job.

 

[GladeRunner]

2 weeks? Wow, great job!

 

[Dous]

What did you paint the rear axle and front control arms/knuckle with?

That looks amazingly clean! Great job.

I am also interested in the paint!

 

[spitvenom]

Thanks for the compliments guys,

thats the same stuff I put on the frame all control arms, third member, cross member, rear axel etc, its a rubberized undercoating that seals metal again moisture and also the really good versions (not cheap cans) will be a form of repellent against grime and all that stuff, you can reach down there and hose everything down after a trip in the dirt/mud and itll rinse right off.

I dont know why toyota didnt do all that to begin with.

But yeah just a shop grade rubberized undercoating, I believe this one is made by 3m and you spray it on with a gun kind of like that rhinolining stuff

 

[Texas_4Runner]

What's it worth? You did a great job on the overhaul but it's still a 15 yr old truck with a used tacoma motor in it and a rough paint job. I would say around 5k, but that's just my personal opinion.

 

[jmildoc]

Wow! Hope to do just that to mine when it needs it. Or just buy a nice one from Cali

 

[Socco]

That looks awesome! I'm stumped though...What the hell is that thing with the spring that seems attached to the left side of the trac bar?

 

[hrt4me]

looks good, nice and clean

 

[Dous]

That looks awesome! I'm stumped though...What the hell is that thing with the spring that seems attached to the left side of the trac bar?

Rear brake proportioning valve, it was only on 2wd models.

 

[Socco]

Rear brake proportioning valve, it was only on 2wd models.

Well, I just learned something new today. :hatsoff:

 

[spitvenom]

What's it worth? You did a great job on the overhaul but it's still a 15 yr old truck with a used tacoma motor in it and a rough paint job. I would say around 5k, but that's just my personal opinion.

yeah thats what he is trying to get from it, he is actually painting it and then deciding if he is selling it or keeping it.

 

[Rod]

Wow...I just notice this post.You did a great job on the detailing. How much did you charge to do it?

 

[PitbullRescuer]

What's it worth? You did a great job on the overhaul but it's still a 15 yr old truck with a used tacoma motor in it and a rough paint job. I would say around 5k, but that's just my personal opinion.

$5000? No doubt SpitVenom did an incredible job on it. But $5000? This is one of those projects that is a labor of love but most likely won't realize any return unless the owner keeps it and enjoys the sh*t out of it. (very similar to my latest 3rd Gen project I'm afraid to say)

SV, you should he commended on a job well done. I hope your buddy keeps it though, it's his best bet at this point.

 

[Texas_4Runner]

$5000? No doubt SpitVenom did an incredible job on it. But $5000? This is one of those projects that is a labor of love but most likely won't realize any return unless the owner keeps it and enjoys the sh*t out of it. (very similar to my latest 3rd Gen project I'm afraid to say)

SV, you should he commended on a job well done. I hope your buddy keeps it though, it's his best bet at this point.

A 97 in decent shape good running condition will fetch probably 3k. Did you look at everything he listed that has been replaced? I wouldn't say that 4500-5000 is too much of a stretch.