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It's an 86 with 161k on the clock. She really likes it and WANTS it for her DD now that the little :princess: is old enough to get in and out on her own. Thinking a set of 1st gen 4runner seats up front would add some comfort for the road. Only deal breaker would be if it didn't have AC. She didn't get any under hood pictures or a clear shot of the dash to know for sure, but she said it started right up and sounded "like it was supposed to". That being the sign of a wife who knows what a proper 22R is "supposed to" sound like. :D

Anyway, I may have to go take a look at it next weekend. @Bossman is the extra body fiberglass? The seam behind the door leads me to believe it is. Any other info would be much appreciated.
 
Bossman said:
I believe it is fiberglass. I heard rumors that there was a partnership with Winnebago but no idea if that is true.
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I looked at one up close about 10 years ago and there was one that same color in my home town. Winnebago did collaborate, similar deal as on the pre-4runner trucks that were called Trackers. @jynx don't terry on it. One like that popped up in TN about a year ago when I was looking and was gone in a day.
 
Thanks @euclid We are going to check on the AC status today. If it has AC then we will set up a visit and start working on the numbers.
 
Ok, so it is a non-AC truck, but she is sold on it. Can anyone tell me how hard (read expensive) it would be to add AC to a carbed truck? Compressor, mounting bracket, dryer, swap out core to one with condenser, hoses, belts and pulleys, etc.

This could get deep...
 
Getting into that back seat though...I guess the little one is big enough to do all the gymnastics to get in/out.
 
jynx said:
Ok, so it is a non-AC truck, but she is sold on it. Can anyone tell me how hard (read expensive) it would be to add AC to a carbed truck? Compressor, mounting bracket, dryer, swap out core to one with condenser, hoses, belts and pulleys, etc.

This could get deep...
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High-side is $2K for an aftermarket kit and installation. Higher quality/cheaper route is to scrounge Toyota parts and do it yourself. Too much Rocket Surgery for me.
 
jynx said:
Ok, so it is a non-AC truck, but she is sold on it. Can anyone tell me how hard (read expensive) it would be to add AC to a carbed truck? Compressor, mounting bracket, dryer, swap out core to one with condenser, hoses, belts and pulleys, etc.

This could get deep...
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I rebuilt the A/C system in my truck about a year ago when I rebuilt the engine, so I'm familiar with the system.

What you'll need to do is find an a truck with a/c in the junkyard (2wd is fine). You'll need to get the evaporator box behind the glove box, the hard lines that run over the passenger wheel well, the bracket that mounts the compressor to the engine as well as the compressor manifolds, and all the wiring that controls the a/c. You'll also want to get the rubber mounts that hold the condenser. Keep in mind that there is a California smog version of these trucks (it will have a smog pump mounted below the a/c compressor) that has a different a/c compressor and mounting bracket, so you'll want to avoid that. The wiring for the system will be mainly behind the climate control panel; it's not too complex, but it will probably be the hardest part to get.

The parts that you will need to buy new are the compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier, and soft lines. The compressor is $200, the condenser and evaporator are about $80 each, and the 2 lines are $25 each. (These are rockauto prices for the Denso components) That's a total of $410, plus whatever the junkyard charges you for those parts.

I'd also take this opportunity to do a retrofit, unless you or a friend has a big stash of R12. I'm running R134 in my system and it takes a little longer to cool down, but still performs very well overall. I can give you the link to the Toyota's technical service bulletin for retrofitting the system.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm happy to help.
 
That thing is AWESOME! It would look pretty beast on some 33/35s and a camper with that super long wheelbase
 
BMThiker said:
Getting into that back seat though...I guess the little one is big enough to do all the gymnastics to get in/out.
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I'm thinking that a set of 1st gen 4Runner seats would help since the passenger seat is set to flip forward to get into the rear seat of them, plus maybe be a little more comfortable for daily duty.

dbbowen said:
That thing is AWESOME! It would look pretty beast on some 33/35s and a camper with that super long wheelbase
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I am thinking that a rack to mount an RTT on would be the ticket. That way it could be removed when not in use.

I am probably going to go take a look at it this weekend and test drive it and see if there is a deal to be had on it....

Anybody want to buy a 2006.5 TDI Jetta :censor:
 
Well we were going to go look at the custom cab tomorrow morning.... Called today to confirm still there and "oh we sold it last night" wha wha.... Oh well, now the hunt is on for another unique old toy for momma...
 
jynx said:
Well we were going to go look at the custom cab tomorrow morning.... Called today to confirm still there and "oh we sold it last night" wha wha.... Oh well, now the hunt is on for another unique old toy for momma...
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Bullet dodged
 
Tend to agree. Cool old rig, but I think we can find her something solid to fit the bill.

She is still pretty bummed out.
 
Any last suggestions or words of advice before I burn these things in?
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Maybe throw a coat of paint on first. They are a lot easier to paint before they are welded on. Just leave the frame plates bare where you are going to weld. They look awesome.
 
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