1985 SR5 4x4 PU

[MSU LC200]

Paging all 80s Toyota PU experts... Going to look at a 1 owner single cab '85 today. Seems like a survivor, but I don't know anything about what to look for on these things except for the obvious stuff. Any tips? What's a good example worth?

 

[pappy]

4WD vs 2WD.
Carburator vs. EFI.
Manual vs. auto.
Rust, rust, rust. Underneath, wheel wheels, drip rails. See if you can look under the carpet/mats.
Color of fluids: Brake, engine oil, radiator.
Engine leaks. Front main, dripping from bellhousing (rear main, or tranny input), rocker arm cover.
Transmission/TC leaks.

Nope you are not a tall fella.

 

[MSU LC200]

4WD vs 2WD.
Carburator vs. EFI.
Manual vs. auto.
Rust, rust, rust. Underneath, wheel wheels, drip rails. See if you can look under the carpet/mats.
Color of fluids: Brake, engine oil, radiator.
Engine leaks. Front main, dripping from bellhousing (rear main, or tranny input), rocker arm cover.
Transmission/TC leaks.

Nope you are not a tall fella.

Thanks for the response! It is 4x4, EFI and Manual. SR5

I am tall, but this will be a bum around my property truck and something to tinker with.

 

[Manhattan]

First thing to do is sit in it and slide the seat back. That alone could kill it for you. I'm sorta tall but have long (!) legs. I don't fit in a Regular Cab.

I'll add to Pappy's list -
- Rust around windshield
- The beds on these trucks rust first and fast. Don't let that be a deal killer... or you'll likely never find one . You could repair the current bed, buy a (gulp) fiberglass bed, search Craigslist for a decent replacement, build a flat bed...

Good luck!

 

[MSU LC200]

Thanks for the feedback guys, but someone beat me to it and it has already sold.