Hello from another newbie

[Yossarian]

New to the LC, long time toyota truck owner ( 90 4 runner ), even longer motor head ( 68 GTO, 72 LeMans Conv. ). I've lusted after a cruiser for at least a decade. Thought about a 60 series for quite awhile when I lived in AZ. but the runner did just fine. Moved to the Rockies about 4 years ago and the 4cyl. in the runner just didn't cut it any more ( 45 mph and slowing going up I-70 out of Denver with RV's passing you is embarrasing! ). My father found a 97 previously owned by a women employed by Town & Country Toyota in Charlotte N.C. Dealer maintained from day 1, with most of the service records. 112k is more miles than I would ever consider if not for the known history. So here it is, 97, white, grey leather, sadly, non-locked. Now after a year of ownership, it's great, I-70 to the fun stuff is no problem!

 

[Beowulf]

Nice truck and welcome to the 80-Section here on 'Mud. Sadly, 112k miles is now a LOW MILEAGE used 80-Series.

What mods ya plannin'?


-B-

 

[JerryLX450]

Hey....

 

[Brentbba]

Welcome! White trucks rock!

 

[jditom]

Great score, I love white

 

[Yossarian]

This is a DD for me, and a weekend play vehicle with the wife and friends to enjoy Colorado. Made a trip to Slee in Golden, would love to buy it all, but.... Probably the OME stock ride height kit, and a set of BFG's. I have them on the runner and they do well. I've already added the center diff. lock switch, and F. cup holder ( for the wife ya know ). Yakima rack 1A towers, w/58' wide bars, need another pair to get full coverage, keeping an eye on craigslist. Removed the OEM rack, and thank you dealer for not sealing the t-nuts, rust around the inserts! I put in SS screws with a rubber washer, and siliconed around them as a stop-gap, any ideas on a better fix? Would like to add lockers in the future, time and money will dictate that.

 

[Beowulf]

Removed the OEM rack, and thank you dealer for not sealing the t-nuts, rust around the inserts! I put in SS screws with a rubber washer, and siliconed around them as a stop-gap, any ideas on a better fix? Would like to add lockers in the future, time and money will dictate that.

Rusted nutserts will be found on virtually 100% of 80s with the factory rack (actually, it was port installed.) Be sure you used a paint-friendly silicone sealant.

There are many threads on repair alternatives.

-B-

 

[mot]

Doesn't look bad, for a white 80.

Welcome!

Mot

 

[cary]

Next thing to add are HIR bulbs. Looks good, don't be to concerned about the Lockers, you can go a long ways without them.

 

[Yossarian]

Wow, had no idea the nutserts were such a problem. I do recall a Lexus mechanic friend saying those kind of accessories were installed enroute to the US, might as well be the port. Knowing there was rust under the roof rack, I suspect the rails, and the wind deflecter will have it to.

I'm unlucky enough to have holes drilled into my roof, but so far lucky enough not to have had a "spinner". Cdan's fix sounds similar to what I've already done, didn't see pics though.

Anyone who has had the headliner out, what did it look like underneath, more rust? Will the rust pass under the nutserts, or is an external only fix adequate? There was a pic of a roof that had been welded and repainted, looked good, but I'm sure pricey.

Still, compared to the Detroit iron from my earlier days back home in St. Louis.....rust, what rust.

 

[Beowulf]

Cdan's fix sounds similar to what I've already done, didn't see pics though.

Unfortunately we had an "upgrade" of the forum software a few years back and all pictures were lost. Keep searching and you'll probably find some reposted pictures of various roof patch jobs.

Yes, your wind deflector will also have the same problem though I haven't taken mine off to check yet.

-B-

 

[Romer]

Welcome from Englewood Colorado!

You should check out the local club forum at :

http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/

Join the club, go on our wheeling events.

 

[Yossarian]

Wilco!

 

[alain173]

Why is there a "for sale" sign on the truck? You selling it already? I realize green is more your color!!! Good to see you on board!

 

[Yossarian]

Green with envy?

Green, sure, is yours peeling yet?

 

[Ting]

welcome !!!

 

[alain173]

Nice Avatar. Do we work for the same company?