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[mdm1935]

Hey y’all. Just joined the forum. I’m
located and middle Tennessee and actively looking for an 80 series as well as some other locals.

 

[MissahPapaJ]

Hey y’all. Just joined the forum. I’m
located and middle Tennessee and actively looking for an 80 series as well as some other locals.

Best of luck, if you can’t wrench find one that’s not rusty… if you can wrench find one that’s not rusty. I’d almost suggest a nice 4Runner and not a 80 series just due to the barrier entry of 10+k for a decent one. Almost every repair will be expensive if you aren’t handy on the tools or have someone in your life that is.

 

[mdm1935]

I certainly appreciate the looking out! I'm pretty handy with tools but absolutely plan to avoid getting a rusty one. Major body work or welding isn't in my wheel house. I debated a 4runner too but I'd like to use this for dispersed camping and would like the extra room inside.

 

[mdm1935]

Best of luck, if you can’t wrench find one that’s not rusty… if you can wrench find one that’s not rusty. I’d almost suggest a nice 4Runner and not a 80 series just due to the barrier entry of 10+k for a decent one. Almost every repair will be expensive if you aren’t handy on the tools or have someone in your life that is.

I certainly appreciate the looking out! I'm pretty handy with tools but absolutely plan to avoid getting a rusty one. Major body work or welding isn't in my wheel house. I debated a 4runner too but I'd like to use this for dispersed camping and would like the extra room inside

 

[MissahPapaJ]

I certainly appreciate the looking out! I'm pretty handy with tools but absolutely plan to avoid getting a rusty one. Major body work or welding isn't in my wheel house. I debated a 4runner too but I'd like to use this for dispersed camping and would like the extra room inside

Good on ya, you won’t be disappointed. I got a semi rusty one but also I got it for 1000$ and I can swing a wrench hard. I’v been having a lot of fun working on this thing but also I’ve been a mechanic for 20 years and I’v worked on lots of yotas in my day but no 80 series ever darkened my bay doors so it’s been a lot of fun to work on.

 

[mdm1935]

Good on ya, you won’t be disappointed. I got a semi rusty one but also I got it for 1000$ and I can swing a wrench hard. I’v been having a lot of fun working on this thing but also I’ve been a mechanic for 20 years and I’v worked on lots of yotas in my day but no 80 series ever darkened my bay doors so it’s been a lot of fun to work on.

I'm looking forward to it! I've needed a project for a while now and taking my DD offroad through tight turns and trees running down it makes me cringe. This will help scratch two itches hopefully.