Why did you paint over the stripes? That's one of the coolest color schemes (I am biased I have a red one).
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I agree-but only if you keep it in near mint condition. With the age of the truck and paint condition from weather and use, it wasn't looking so sharp anymore and - I never intended to use it as a show truck. I had to do some minor body work on PS front fender after a spotter guided me into a rock-wall on an obsticle. I decided to lose the stripes. Yeah, it's not cool as the original - but for my use, it works just fine. I actually still get compliments on the looks - which is ok to me. Mostly admirers of the vintage (1st gen solid front axle) and the "can't break it" heritage of the Toyota Mini. I'm just thankful to have one to drive as I please and not worry about scratches or dents, if you know what I mean....Why did you paint over the stripes? That's one of the coolest color schemes (I am biased I have a red one).
This post is more of an update than an answer to this question from 7 yrs ago...lol. Anyway I originally assumed it was a 32-36 DGEV and had purchased a rebuild kit that has been sitting on the shelf until a few days ago. Ever since getting the truck and driving it I assumed the gutless personality was just something to live with being it was a 4 cyl & had some armor....steel bumpers, sliders & winch. Well, I had 2 surprises in order - 1st being that it is NOT a 32-36 DGEV. Upon disassembly, I immediately noticed a difference in the main gasket from the 32-36 kit, compared to the one in the carb. I finally ID'd it as a 34 DGEC and it is not fully a Weber carb. This one is built by Weber North America, has Interco & Solex parts and influence. With the digging I was able to even find a rebuild kit for it. Took it apart and cleaned and blew out all passages and jets. Installed the new parts from the kit. Now the 2nd surprise - not so gutless! Matter of fact 5th gear does not require downhill and a tailwind anymore! Definitely not HP, but I can live with it easier, now.Did you ever figure out what type of Weber carb it is? IIRC I had to pull mine off to see the model number at the base of the carb.
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Those are excellent points. Plus with a trailer, as long as you can get the rig on it, it'll tow home - no matter what shape it's in. I don't have room to park a trailer at present or I'd probably have one.I flat towed my CJ7 all the time, but with my 4Runner I’m going to use my trailer. It’s a bit of a double edged sword. Less junk to deal with when flat towing, but way less potential for catastrophic failure and damage to the off-roader using the trailer.i May have a tire or bearing go out on the trailer, but that’s pennies on the dollar compared to taking out a transmission or dif or? while flat towing. Added bonus is the ability to back up easily.
Those are excellent points. Plus with a trailer, as long as you can get the rig on it, it'll tow home - no matter what shape it's in. I don't have room to park a trailer at present or I'd probably have one.