Looking for a mini

nobaddays · 01-20-09, 10:58 PM

Anyone have a line on a clean 85 mini for sale?

jamister1 · 01-21-09, 09:07 AM

Let me elaborate for him. He wants something that is already or mostly built, ie gears, lockers, lift would be nice, doesn't care about tires. Doesn't care about FI as there is a good chance it would go propane. Crossover steering would be nice. Also it must be a 5speed, and have 'decently straight' body panels. For the right vehicle up to $4000 is doable.

retrofive · 01-21-09, 02:09 PM

I Just drove by a white one @ Elite Motosports. Sorry didnt have time to stop and get more info.

nobaddays · 01-21-09, 08:55 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

jamister1 · 01-22-09, 07:54 PM

We went and saw that white one today at Elite. Its a 84 standard cab base model with 317,000 and he's asking $3500 for it. Engine was rebuilt and has less than 1000 miles on it, new weber carb, new clutch. He claims he has $3200 into the engine alone. It does have a crossover-highsteer kit on it, 3" Rough Country lift with blocks in the back. Body was OK, a couple good dents in it. It's running some 33" MTR's with about 40% tread, no gears, no lockers. He is including an extra transfercase to double up.
The underside and inside is covered with red clay, makes me wonder how he got so much of it inside the truck.
IMO it's a $2500 (at best) truck. It would have sweetened the deal if it was FI so we'll pass on this one.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-29-09, 10:59 AM

lifted 84 toyota 4x4

jamister1 · 01-29-09, 03:09 PM

That's the one we looked at in front of Elite. He's currently hot to trot on a Sami. He may get cold feet on the whole deal and just be my ride-along bitch for the rest of his life.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-29-09, 03:37 PM

Ah... I see......

TOY350 · 01-29-09, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jamister1

That's the one we looked at in front of Elite. He's currently hot to trot on a Sami. He may get cold feet on the whole deal and just be my ride-along bitch for the rest of his life.

That's alright, we already got his money!

jamister1 · 01-29-09, 06:59 PM

He talked himself out of the Sammi so he still has hope of getting a mini.

gnob · 01-29-09, 07:10 PM

i saw a decent 85 on marllins for 35ish

1985 SR5 EFI Xtra Cab Pickup - Paradise, CA

retrofive · 01-29-09, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gnob

i saw a decent 85 on marllins for 35ish

1985 SR5 EFI Xtra Cab Pickup - Paradise, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamister1

He talked himself out of the Sammi so he still has hope of getting a mini.

LOL wow sounds like my

I love the fact your the official rep for his voice here....

Keep us updated pls LOL.

jamister1 · 01-29-09, 09:49 PM

Yeah I talked to him about 4 times today so I have a pretty good idea of what he's thinking. He doesn't get on here very often so I fill in the blanks for him.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-29-09, 10:10 PM

Well then... Tell him I said he needs a 4Runner

jamister1 · 01-30-09, 09:02 AM

For some reason he doesn't want a 4runner, I tried to talk him into one before. He really wants a standard or extra cab w/ 4cyl 5spd.

tblume · 01-30-09, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jamister1

For some reason he doesn't want a 4runner, I tried to talk him into one before. He really wants a standard or extra cab w/ 4cyl 5spd.

cause when you bob the tail on the 'runner you have to do the roof also?

knoll0351 · 01-30-09, 11:49 AM

Tell him he can drive away in a Sweet ready to go FJC for the low low price of ONLY 30k

tblume · 01-30-09, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tblume

cause when you bob the tail on the 'runner you have to do the roof also?

speaking of, anyone like this I saw today?

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-30-09, 05:22 PM

That is sexy...... Hehehe

TOY350 · 01-30-09, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tblume

speaking of, anyone like this I saw today?

I he asks, our club if full...

jamister1 · 01-30-09, 07:44 PM

I saw a super clean chopped 2nd gen 4runner on I-5 yesterday. It was headed the opposite way but it looked as though they left some overhang over the mini-bed in the back, the whole setup seemed to be done pretty clean.

nobaddays · 01-31-09, 11:36 AM

I know I should get a yota.....there are just so many cool rigs to choose from out there. After great reflection and verbal abuse from my 55 brother, I now know that a mini or 60 is the only path for me--thanks for setting me straight!!!!!!

Sincerely, your ride along bitch.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-31-09, 12:53 PM

Hehehe Glad you've seen the light!

I look forward to kicking your new tires in the near future!

gnob · 01-31-09, 02:06 PM

* * * * 85 Toyota XCab 4X4 PU low miles * * * *

gnob · 01-31-09, 02:27 PM

Straight axle toyota on 35s

Ebag333 · 01-31-09, 04:03 PM

There's a couple of trucks at the two auto dealers by the airport (on Vilas road). No idea on price, but one of them looked pretty decently built (solid front axle).

There's also a brown 60 at one that they wanted $2k for. The body looked in good shape, so I'm assuming the engine's blown up or something.

Didn't stop to look at any of them.

There's also a white 80 that's on North Pac....but that sucker is THRASHED. They want too much for it too ($4,500, if I were buying it I'd start at $1,500). Body is in good shape, interior is pretty torn up, front axle is probably completely shot (most likely needs new birfs, etc). Easily upwards of $2k to get it in decent condition again.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 01-31-09, 08:54 PM

Price is right....

1985 Toyota buildable truck

nobaddays · 02-01-09, 10:36 AM

Thanks guys I'll take a look!!

nobaddays · 02-01-09, 08:59 PM

I'm out of the hunt for a while............thanks to everyone for helping me look!!

jamister1 · 02-15-09, 08:13 AM

We went out and looked at this yesterday and much to my surprise Jason's buying it. The sellers taking off the tires/winch/battery but agreed to go down to $2000. Damn good deal if I do say so myself. We've got a line on some 36" TSL's, he's ordering 5.29's and a locker and by the time its all said and done he'll be into a hardcore wheeler for less than $3500!

92 toyota 4x4 trail truck