New to the Expedition portal; 1985 4Runner

[NV4Runner]

Hello, I am Ryan. I just purchased a 1985 4Runner. I paid $400 for the 4Runner; it is missing the 22re engine, hood, and title. I know who the last owner of the 4Runner is and he is willing to cooperate with me on getting a title for it. As for the engine and hood I am currently making a deal with another gentlemen on acquiring a second 1985 4Runner to use as parts. I am no stranger to the Nevada wilderness as I have been lost many times and walked for hours without a clue as to where I was. I have also driven for weeks in the back country without seeing anyone until I returned to a paved road/civilization. I have spent most of my time in the Nevada back country with my father and uncle on ATV's. I decided to purchase the 1985 4Runner because i am not able to afford a newer Jeep Unlimited Rubicon. The 1st generation 4Runner, especially the 1985 with factory solid axles, is very adaptable and suitable for the Nevada outback. My plans for the 4Runner include obtaining: a rooftop tent, awning, 35s, armor, winch, small water tank with a hose for showers, and other camping gear/vehicle modifications.

This is my 4Runner, she is not pretty and needs a lot of work.

Where the 4Runner sat for two years.


Picking the 4Runner up. (That is my friend by the way.)


Unloading it off the trailer, this was a major pain due to the blown out tires. I attached a come along to the fence post and winched it off. (Once again my friend helping me out.)










Some engine parts?
http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Ryan_von_Duering/Expedition%20Portal/IMAG0263_zps2acdddf3.jpg

Missing some stuff as you can see.
http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Ryan_von_Duering/Expedition%20Portal/IMAG0265_zps125cb445.jpg

 

[ssapach]

Lookin like a good start for a project vehicle! I am totally jealous of the lack of rust on that thing. My 1988 needed new fenders and rear quarter panels, but it was in "good" shape for any of the old Toyotas around here!

 

[Scott Brady]

Great choice, and exciting project

 

[dorton]

You've got a great base to started with. Keep the updates coming.

 

[tanglefoot]

Kudos on rescuing a forgotten soul. Seeing those stripped, dumped and neglected examples gives me heartache, imagining what they once were. You'll have something much more interesting than a Rubicon when you're done, I'm sure.