CL Trooper find, Worth it?

[DevilDoc8404]

I might go look at this weekend. Premium for the Disco is killing me. I always wanted a Trooper, but not to0 familiar with 'em. It's a Chevy V6, right?

"sputtering and shaking" - Worst case scenario' head gasket? Any thoughts?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/2238346136.html

 

[Squatchout]

$950 is a fine price for a southwestern Trooper. If they are not rusted there is nothng on these trucks that can't be fixed and rebuilt. The frames are boxed and tend to rust from the inside out up north when the salt gets to them. Check for that and body rust under the carpets at where the rear fenders meet the floor. Very capable trucks even more so with a few minor mods. Aftermarket support is not huge but you can get what you need. Very simple and easy to repair by todays standards. They are not fast but who cares. The 2.8 GM v6 can be swapped out for a 3.4 from a late Camaro for more power. everything you ever wanted to know about zoo's is here.
http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/

Of course I'm a little partial to them. I'm quickly approaching 1/2 million miles behind the wheel of a Trooper since '88. (not all the same one)

 

[DevilDoc8404]

squatch - Thanks. I found, what looks to be, your build thread on planetisuzoo; very nice.
I am going to do some research and probably take a look this Sunday.

 

[Squatchout]

If you found me there then there is 2 threads in my sig. Phase 1 and 2. Most anything you can do with these is covered in them with pics. I did a frame off on my truck. Good luck on your quest. Several of the folks there are here as well. These trucks were designed by the factory for overlanding.

 

[nfpgasmask]

I second what Squach said. 1st generation Troopers make fine expo machines, and are pretty cheap to aquire and work on.

Bart

 

[Frank]

Id show up with $500 cash. Just me. I miss my trooper. I have done a few things to my XJ Jeep that its much better now than a few months ago, but I still miss my trooper.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53187