Bottom and engine pics. I blasted and painted the bottom a couple of years ago and it is getting less awesome. Never been Michigan crusty though. Truck came from Missouri originally
Does have 3 row seats. It was my daily for years. I like driving it better than my Tundra. That said it is kind of wonderfully loud and obnoxious. It handles amazing on pavement and has a lot of power for an 80 because of the 4.88 gears, header and 3" exhaust system.
The bad stuff
Rear lower gate is crunched. Still works and hides behind the bumper but it is crunched.
Rust areas are the spots in front of the rear wheels. Not terrible but need metal work repair or live with it. The hood has had rust in the nose since I fount the truck in MO. I run a...
Front and rear bumpers custom built by a mystery shop down south (possibly Frankie's Off Road) by PO. Very stout and well built. I did extensive mods to the front when I got the truck to improve the lines of it though (IMO). Bowfin rack (obviously lol), rear roller kit on the rack, Bowfin...
I will start now. Too nice out to go to bed
4" lift with Slee springs
Adjustable panhards
Leveled rear panhard
Sway bar drops
Extended lower rear control arms
Custom driveshafts, front DC shaft
4.88 gears
Factory e lockers
RCV chromoly front axles
Rear locker axle mod for removal if twisted...
I am headed for bed soon so will add more tomorrow. Has a really long, long list of mods.
Down side: needs some body repair, ie some dents and some rust. Is NOT a rusted pos by any means.
Just posting to our group for now
I've been thinking on this forever but the time has come to let my beloved 80 series go. The truck has a long thread here and I will post the link. It is an awesome truck but needs a new home to get it and keep it tip top. It will go across the county, wheel hard, and bring you home without...