Photos to follow.
Was looking for a manual 4 Runner or a Manual Matrix XRS/Vibe GT (2zzge).... and instead, came across the ad for this yesterday. At the price, I couldn't pass it up. While it isn't a manual, it definitely stands in it's own rightful place of fun/awesome. I made an offer sight unseen (aside from photos), test drove and looked it over in the dark (took all of 15 minutes) and away we went. Price was more than $1500 but less than $4000.
Has some slight issues, and I'm new to 60 series so I wouldn't know, that may or may not be normal.
Nasty exhaust leak - pretty sure it's the 02 sensor/mount. Someone tried to use a worm drive clamp on it and the leak sounds right around there.
Odd electrical gremlins -
oil pressure shows nothing (not that there isn't, the indicator is too low for anything being registered - either a wiring issue or the sensor is shot.... I'll first try to ground the wire out and see if the gauge moves).
High beams don't always kick on - leaving you in the dark. That's fun on an unlit windy road in the rain at night.
Power windows are questionable and the lockout switch is straight up missing.
Dome light is finicky and the cover is shot (most likely the contacts on the dome light are questionable - luckily those are essentially the same in all similar vintage Toyotas, so I can find them easy/cheap if I don't have one lying around already)
A/C is removed
Bevel around the climate control is partially broken/missing/dangling. I can probably use a washer and a longer screw to at least hold it in place, but it isn't a big issue.
A/T shifter is wobbly
The worst 2 things....
Paint is shot (it's been repainted) and there's some minor body work to do. No major rust in the wells nor frame.
Steering is very loose. There's a good 10-20 degrees of steering wheel movement with minimal input from the wheels/tires - which gets a little sketch above 50mph. There's no shake. TRE's are a tad loose, but nothing that would cause this. I think the steering box is loose.
For those that don't know I had a 1970 FJ40 that was a frame off rusto-mod project for 5 years that got a TON of modification work to go together, but the pieces of the puzzle never fit quite right with our life/family. It was a 350/th350 with complete custom cooling system, Megasquirt2 EFI, Metaltech bits (cage/sliders), and more. In 5 years we drove it about 100 miles. I had a 1976 parts FJ40 that had many 'donated' pieces into the 1970.
We also had a 1993 3x 80 series. That was an awesome rig - it was mostly stock aside from some minor electrical upgrades, BFG 33's, Metaltech front bumper, and a winch.
We, for a very short stint, had a 2000 LX470 that was all stock at 240k miles. For 'other' reasons we had to sell it (emotional reasons).
We also have a 2001 LX470... pretty stock aside from Cooper 33s, rear air bags (for towing), some minor electrical upgrades, Lseat front seats, weathertech liners (not sure I'm happy about the 2nd row). It is a very good vehicle and despite what some might say, it wears the LC badge/heritage well. Before even getting the rear air bags it towed a large 27' travel trailer with ease on the freeway- something the others wouldn't be able to do. I also fully expect it to be an excellent winter vehicle with the proper tires now.
Pics of the 62 to follow.
Was looking for a manual 4 Runner or a Manual Matrix XRS/Vibe GT (2zzge).... and instead, came across the ad for this yesterday. At the price, I couldn't pass it up. While it isn't a manual, it definitely stands in it's own rightful place of fun/awesome. I made an offer sight unseen (aside from photos), test drove and looked it over in the dark (took all of 15 minutes) and away we went. Price was more than $1500 but less than $4000.
Has some slight issues, and I'm new to 60 series so I wouldn't know, that may or may not be normal.
Nasty exhaust leak - pretty sure it's the 02 sensor/mount. Someone tried to use a worm drive clamp on it and the leak sounds right around there.
Odd electrical gremlins -
oil pressure shows nothing (not that there isn't, the indicator is too low for anything being registered - either a wiring issue or the sensor is shot.... I'll first try to ground the wire out and see if the gauge moves).
High beams don't always kick on - leaving you in the dark. That's fun on an unlit windy road in the rain at night.
Power windows are questionable and the lockout switch is straight up missing.
Dome light is finicky and the cover is shot (most likely the contacts on the dome light are questionable - luckily those are essentially the same in all similar vintage Toyotas, so I can find them easy/cheap if I don't have one lying around already)
A/C is removed
Bevel around the climate control is partially broken/missing/dangling. I can probably use a washer and a longer screw to at least hold it in place, but it isn't a big issue.
A/T shifter is wobbly
The worst 2 things....
Paint is shot (it's been repainted) and there's some minor body work to do. No major rust in the wells nor frame.
Steering is very loose. There's a good 10-20 degrees of steering wheel movement with minimal input from the wheels/tires - which gets a little sketch above 50mph. There's no shake. TRE's are a tad loose, but nothing that would cause this. I think the steering box is loose.
For those that don't know I had a 1970 FJ40 that was a frame off rusto-mod project for 5 years that got a TON of modification work to go together, but the pieces of the puzzle never fit quite right with our life/family. It was a 350/th350 with complete custom cooling system, Megasquirt2 EFI, Metaltech bits (cage/sliders), and more. In 5 years we drove it about 100 miles. I had a 1976 parts FJ40 that had many 'donated' pieces into the 1970.
We also had a 1993 3x 80 series. That was an awesome rig - it was mostly stock aside from some minor electrical upgrades, BFG 33's, Metaltech front bumper, and a winch.
We, for a very short stint, had a 2000 LX470 that was all stock at 240k miles. For 'other' reasons we had to sell it (emotional reasons).
We also have a 2001 LX470... pretty stock aside from Cooper 33s, rear air bags (for towing), some minor electrical upgrades, Lseat front seats, weathertech liners (not sure I'm happy about the 2nd row). It is a very good vehicle and despite what some might say, it wears the LC badge/heritage well. Before even getting the rear air bags it towed a large 27' travel trailer with ease on the freeway- something the others wouldn't be able to do. I also fully expect it to be an excellent winter vehicle with the proper tires now.
Pics of the 62 to follow.
to go straight-ish.
