Wanted V8 Cruiser

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Just sold our 62 and am on the prowl for a v8 powered 60/62. If any one knows of , or comes across one in their searches i would sure appreciate a link. Not to concerned about location , prefer no rust , working A/C , be legal to register and inspect including emissions in TX, has some proven road time as it will be the Wifey's and i prefer not to spend the first few months picking her up off the side of the road across TX as it will get driven from corner to corner. Earthen colors would be cool , 5.3 ok , 5.7 great , auto or stick , ready to buy the right rig !
Thanks a bunch !!!
 
Left Seattle yesterday afternoon , on 6 outside Provo !!! stopped in Provo at Oreillys and did fuel filters,plugs,air cleaner in the parking lot to show it some new owner love.

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Thanks !! The wife is happy and hasn't seen it in person yet , we will be burnin the board up the next few months , I'm sure
 
You can ignore my text then, was going to see if you wanted the skurg if you hadn't found a cruiser yet.
 
I am seriously considering selling my 85 5.3 with 5 speed. I have a stack of receipts for work and have done a lot to it since I got it. However I am not using it as intended and it should go to a home more worthy.



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Interested in that white 85 ^ pm me info and price
 
You can ignore my text then, was going to see if you wanted the skurg if you hadn't found a cruiser yet.

I didnt get any text ?? what do you have going on though ? Call , there is another member looking for one.
Pretty happy with the newer one other than a few issues that should have been fixed by the "mechanic" owner , Water pump , Alternator set-up is pretty rigged , timing was retarded to the power equivalent of the 3fe.
On a brighter note , it's carbed , easy to work on , and torn down in the driveway ready with new parts ready to be reassembled. I advanced the timing coming back south and Marble Falls to Lago was absolutely a blast !!
 
I am seriously considering selling my 85 5.3 with 5 speed. I have a stack of receipts for work and have done a lot to it since I got it. However I am not using it as intended and it should go to a home more worthy.



I bought one , however there are two parties in this thread who are looking. Absolutely beautiful rig you have there !!
 
Was the price or any other Information posted on the '85?

There is a purchase/initial build thread from a while back. 33k in receipts from BTB
 
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My PM box is full and I haven't had much time to go in and clean it out. Best to send emails to anthonywerre@gmail.com.

Some of you were asking for details.

Here is quick run down.

2005 5.3l mated to Toyota H55 5 speed. Conversion completes by BTB products in Nevada. Attorney owned it prior to me. Receipts total around 33k for conversion work. Including custom lift and brakes. Recent paint done by prior owner. Not perfect but looks pretty good.

Truck has around 144k on it. Was an Alaska truck originally then went to Arizona.

I purchased it pretty bare asside from conversion work. I have spent over $12,000 in addressing issues and getting the few goodie bolt on accessories.

ARB bullbar, side steps, touring rack are a few things I put on it.

I changed rear brakes to a better disk set up without parking brake and went with driveline brake.

8k warn winch with hella 4000 rallye light on bumper. Ipf lights on rack.

Snorkel with inline filter and dome pre filter. I wouldn't submerge it, I did it for dust in Eastern Oregon and Washington so I wasn't really concerned with it being water tight. Besides way to many computer components to worry about at that depth for fording.

New Sony bluetooth stereo and speakers.

Recent rebuild of transfer case and all seals. Recent rebuild of front shafts. Recent AC work. New clutch master. New OME shocks. Greasable shackles. 16 inch rims with 295 tires. Toyo mud. About 70% remaining.

Tinted windows. Rear sliding windows.

Split tumble rear seat.

Dual batteries. Upgraded alternator.

Interior is average. It has a dash cap. The previous owner had Wolves in Alaska. They somehow tore into the dash. Carpet is good, front seats are typical. Not torn up, but on the driver side shows a slight rip at the bolster. Rear seats are 80%. They came from a HJ61 and are grey. I tore out the entire rear carpet and cleaned and painted and layed down horse stall mat. I have a Great Dane and it gives him great traction.

Security console box. Upgraded Hella lights with wiring harness and relays.

Drives really nice. Not shy on power and I have been averaging in the range of 17mpg with the tent.

I am sure tons of misc stuff I am not thinking of. Tent and awning would not be included.

Would consider offers in the 20's.

I think I have addressed the majority of issues. No reason I can think of that this is not a solid vehicle. I'm not trying to really sell it. That's why I haven't posted it for sale. I'm not sure what I would replace it with if I did sell it.

Maybe it's just a bad year to get out and explore because I haven't had time.

Sure looks good in the grocery store parking lot. ;)

Anthony
 

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