Hello! My new 100

[DanReno]

Hi all! Fantastic forum here.

I am adding a 1999 LC to the stable this week. I located a very clean 195k white/tan example that will be a great fit. It appears to be fully loaded with the rear diff lock.

It is a 2 owner truck (this owner since 99) and lived in the Berkley area until moving to Tahoe a few years ago. It has an amazing service history, 100% dealer maintained (every 5k miles from new) with all records intact. The only question mark, I don't believe the transmission fluid has been replaced. I will do that right away.

I know the 2000+ trucks seem to be more popular with the electronics, but I am pleased to have good old fashioned locking diffs.

Gradually I would like to strengthen the truck for camping/light off-road use. Lighting, protection, etc.

I have owned a couple of jeeps (including a '12 rubicon on 35's) and a lifted 67 bronco, but nothing quite like this.

Also, the truck needs tires (I see this as a good thing as I can select proper tires) and I believe I will go to a 33.

Anyway, I pick up on Thursday, so pictures to follow. I am glad to be a part of the community!

 

[DanReno]

I meant current owner since 02, not 99.

 

[benc]

Congrats! I can help you out with the front bumper when the time comes and it looks like your not to far from me, I take it your in Reno?

 

[DanReno]

Congrats! I can help you out with the front bumper when the time comes and it looks like your not to far from me, I take it your in Reno?

Totally!! I read your build thread the other night- amazing work! I didn't realize you were building and selling them.

I travel to sac frequently and could swing by grass valley anytime!

 

[benc]

Thanks! let me know if you ever want to meet up and take a look.

 

[bjarnep]

Congratulation - nice color

 

[Sandroad]

Welcome! If all it needs after 195k miles is a transmission fluid change, you've found a good one! Enjoy

 

[DanReno]

I suspect it will need some refreshing as well- I plan to go through all of the suspension bushings and update the shocks at a minimum.

 

[ponytl]

very nice find... that is the cool thing about many of these trucks... they were purchased and maintained by people who could... so that 15 years down the road they still have value to others

 

[DanReno]

Yeah, not to mention Toyota designed them for 25 year lifecycles in brutal physical environments!

 

[GregLCA]

Welcome!

Ditch the factory running boards.... it's a great (and FREE!) first mod!!!

-G

 

[TwiceWithHair]

I'm headed your way, boys! I hope the I-80 doesn't eat another windshield of mine...


...via IH8MUD app

 

[adrenalinefjz80]

Looks great! I like the white.

 

[rph74]

Looks like a nice rig. Welcome to the club!

 

[G-Cat]

I have the same truck...now with 185K. Mind throwing out a ball-park of what you paid for it. I'm wondering where mine might fall in the market!

 

[cap80]

Welcome!

Ditch the factory running boards.... it's a great (and FREE!) first mod!!!

-G

Or paint em black and they almost disappear.
welcome to the white cruiser club.

 

[wlittleman]

DanReno,
I think I saw your new wagon on craigslist this past week. I just picked up a Mahogany Pearl one from Reno. I'm sure you saw that ad too. The PO said she got a lot of inquiries. Congrats on your new purchase!