PB blaster isn't going to help lol.
Is this '94 FZJ80 beyond reasonable repair?
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Anything is possible, the only barrier is ca$h & know how >> 1971 Datsun 240z resto.project [vids/pics] - Miscellaneous Tech
You don't have to restore to the thing to be able to make it decent, dependable and drive well. There are threads on here where people have wire-wheeled the rust off and painted the whole chassis and axles. Most of that is loose scale-power washer and driving will take loose stuff off. No need to "base line". Can just treat it like 99.9% of the other cars on the road. Inspect and just do what's necessary- don't need all Toyota parts. If parts are still serviceable-leave them alone-even if only 30% of life left. Put a battery in-check underhood fluids-throw some fresh gas in and crank it over. If it needs calipers-just get regular Oreillys-etc. grease it all-chk diffs-axles and pump up the birfs. Any fluids really dirty-change them. Pull and check plugs and cap/rotor/air filter-once it's going-replace only if BAD. Look over everything else-belts/hoses ect. ONce you can drive it some you will be able to make note of whatever else needs attention-noises-CEL- bad tires etc. Mine is same way. Would drive it most anywhere with a few minor maintenance items.
just because it's brown, doesn't mean it's swiss cheese or even pitted.
All of us from the rust belt have seen far worse. Don't think restore, think beater. That can be a fun truck to run if your goal is to just use up its remaining life. You will be working on it a lot, and every bolt you touch it going to snap off. Just be prepared.
Does it run and drive? That is really the biggest thing right now.
I found a guy around my area who cleans up the underside of autos using some kind of acid wash and under coats it. Although I haven't used him yet. You can find used doors and hatches in the parting out section. Got a pressure washer?
I found a guy around my area who cleans up the underside of autos using some kind of acid wash and under coats it. Although I haven't used him yet. You can find used doors and hatches in the parting out section. Got a pressure washer?