Camprunner
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How many years has the 4runner ben available in the U.S.A. from the first gen to the current 4th gen?
How many years?
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armyguy872007
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4 Runner began in the late 1980s, when lead singer Craig Morris (who had previously worked with Ronnie McDowell and Marie Osmond) met Billy Simon in Nashville, Tennessee while both singers were working as songwriters.[2] Later, Jim Chapman and Lee Hilliard (the latter of whom had previously worked with Loretta Lynn) joined as well, forming the group.
The band then toured throughout the 1990s, and in 1995, they landed a record deal with Polydor Records. The same year, their debut album was released, with the Top 40 single "Cain's Blood" (which was co-written by country-pop artist Michael Johnson) serving as lead-off single.[2] In addition, the album sold over 200,000 copies.[3]. Later singles were less successful, however. A second album was recorded for Polydor; however, the label was shuttered in 1996, and the album was not released.[1][4] 4 Runner soon disbanded, and shortly afterward, Jim Chapman found work as an art teacher.[5]
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The Toyota pickup (upon which the 4Runner was originally based) underwent a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Many other automakers were introducing mid-size SUVs in the mid 1980s (e.g., Ford Bronco II, Chevrolet S-10 Blazer) and the pressure mounted on Toyota to develop a competing model. Instead of developing an entirely new vehicle, Toyota took their existing short-bed pickup frame, made some simple modifications, and added an open one-piece body with a removable fiberglass top (much like the full-size Ford Bronco and Chevrolet K5 Blazer).
The band then toured throughout the 1990s, and in 1995, they landed a record deal with Polydor Records. The same year, their debut album was released, with the Top 40 single "Cain's Blood" (which was co-written by country-pop artist Michael Johnson) serving as lead-off single.[2] In addition, the album sold over 200,000 copies.[3]. Later singles were less successful, however. A second album was recorded for Polydor; however, the label was shuttered in 1996, and the album was not released.[1][4] 4 Runner soon disbanded, and shortly afterward, Jim Chapman found work as an art teacher.[5]
Just messin with you
The Toyota pickup (upon which the 4Runner was originally based) underwent a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Many other automakers were introducing mid-size SUVs in the mid 1980s (e.g., Ford Bronco II, Chevrolet S-10 Blazer) and the pressure mounted on Toyota to develop a competing model. Instead of developing an entirely new vehicle, Toyota took their existing short-bed pickup frame, made some simple modifications, and added an open one-piece body with a removable fiberglass top (much like the full-size Ford Bronco and Chevrolet K5 Blazer).
mikehinthehouse
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:guitar2: thats funny lol
