My Latest Oddball Toy
- Thread starter kcowyo
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nat88toy
New member
um WOW that rig is in amazing! i love the digital dash if i were you i would keep it, that is a very rare find and to be in such great shape well lets just say i don't think you could find one like that
there is a turbo 4runner in a junk yard close to me but the turbo is missing out of it...dam!
there is a turbo 4runner in a junk yard close to me but the turbo is missing out of it...dam!
blupaddler
Conspirator
:bowdown:
Congrats KC!
The digital dash is unlike anything I have ever seen!
Funny thing is I had an 86' Turbo p/u before I bought my T100. The coolest thing was hearing the turbo whine up. The first time I drove it, I thought there was a cop pulling me over.
Build-wise...
Small lift, if any, or just new springs and shocks will make a huge difference. Then slap on some 31" All Terrains. Presto!
Or drive it for a while, sell it, and buy a 62.
Congrats KC!
The digital dash is unlike anything I have ever seen!
Funny thing is I had an 86' Turbo p/u before I bought my T100. The coolest thing was hearing the turbo whine up. The first time I drove it, I thought there was a cop pulling me over.
Build-wise...
Small lift, if any, or just new springs and shocks will make a huge difference. Then slap on some 31" All Terrains. Presto!
Or drive it for a while, sell it, and buy a 62.
kcowyo
ExPo Original
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who appreciates something familiar but unique. I can't take credit for it's condition obviously, but thanks for all of the comments.
I was blown away by the condition as my expectations weren't very high during the drive down to see it. Honestly, were it not for the excellent interior condition and low miles, even with the turbo and cool digital dash, I probably would have left it on the lot. A miled up filthy rig, no matter how rare it is, is still just a miled up filthy rig. But 124K miles is low and I don't think the back seat has ever been sat in or at least not very often.
I did some more driving around today, getting a feel for it. It really is fun to scoot around town in. Backing out of a parking space was so easy without having to look around the FWC. The turning radius is much tighter than the truck. The AT isn't an issue with me, actually it's my preference. A very fun ride overall.
Re: the turbo. The turbo unit is relatively new. It was replaced in December and the old unit was included in the sale. So I'm fortunate to have one on hand for a rebuild if necessary. A turbo off a Supra is also a possibility too, as I've just learned. I've got a lot of reading to do on 22RTE-trucks.com.
The turbo engages much like the TRD supercharger. At about 1900 RPMs the boost indicator gauge starts lighting up and you can feel the additional pull where it normally should top out and start shifting. It's not a stomp it and romp it effect, but more gradual (and yeah, a little whiny...) additional horsepower. Fortunately I have the discipline to not get into it too much. But it's fun to know it's there if needed.
I've been meaning to check the VIN tag or door jamb for a build date. If it's an '87 model, that means it likely was originally sold in '88. That's the same year I graduated from high school. Driving around today and looking at it outside of my office window, I kept thinking, "Where have you been and what have you seen in the last 20 years?" I wonder....
I'm trying not to love it. As JohnB mentioned, it would be good barter materiel to trade for a FJ62. I could also sell it to someone with NOLS here in town and make a good return on my money. Or I could just leave it as is and see if I can reap the projected 21 mpg's as a 4wd DD.
And yet I can't help but think how it would look with some real (black) rims, a little OME love, some tube bumpers, the gnarliest 31's I can find, maybe a Can-Back top, the Engel 45 in the back, and on and on.....
I was blown away by the condition as my expectations weren't very high during the drive down to see it. Honestly, were it not for the excellent interior condition and low miles, even with the turbo and cool digital dash, I probably would have left it on the lot. A miled up filthy rig, no matter how rare it is, is still just a miled up filthy rig. But 124K miles is low and I don't think the back seat has ever been sat in or at least not very often.
I did some more driving around today, getting a feel for it. It really is fun to scoot around town in. Backing out of a parking space was so easy without having to look around the FWC. The turning radius is much tighter than the truck. The AT isn't an issue with me, actually it's my preference. A very fun ride overall.
Re: the turbo. The turbo unit is relatively new. It was replaced in December and the old unit was included in the sale. So I'm fortunate to have one on hand for a rebuild if necessary. A turbo off a Supra is also a possibility too, as I've just learned. I've got a lot of reading to do on 22RTE-trucks.com.
The turbo engages much like the TRD supercharger. At about 1900 RPMs the boost indicator gauge starts lighting up and you can feel the additional pull where it normally should top out and start shifting. It's not a stomp it and romp it effect, but more gradual (and yeah, a little whiny...) additional horsepower. Fortunately I have the discipline to not get into it too much. But it's fun to know it's there if needed.
I've been meaning to check the VIN tag or door jamb for a build date. If it's an '87 model, that means it likely was originally sold in '88. That's the same year I graduated from high school. Driving around today and looking at it outside of my office window, I kept thinking, "Where have you been and what have you seen in the last 20 years?" I wonder....
I'm trying not to love it. As JohnB mentioned, it would be good barter materiel to trade for a FJ62. I could also sell it to someone with NOLS here in town and make a good return on my money. Or I could just leave it as is and see if I can reap the projected 21 mpg's as a 4wd DD.
And yet I can't help but think how it would look with some real (black) rims, a little OME love, some tube bumpers, the gnarliest 31's I can find, maybe a Can-Back top, the Engel 45 in the back, and on and on.....
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
KC -You truly have the luck of the Irish :bowdown:
Magic 8 bal sez;
"Place for sale sign in side window and drive it a bit before signing the bill of sale"
Magic 8 bal sez;
"Place for sale sign in side window and drive it a bit before signing the bill of sale"
Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
21mpg hwy is no problem if you can keep off the boost. I can tickle 25 in my 86 NA if I am on the flat. Mountains drag it back down to around 20. City I get 18 but the truck barely gets warm on my 3.5 mile commute.kcowyo said:. Or I could just leave it as is and see if I can reap the projected 21 mpg's as a 4wd DD.
And yet I can't help but think how it would look with some real (black) rims, a little OME love, some tube bumpers, the gnarliest 31's I can find, maybe a Can-Back top, the Engel 45 in the back, and on and on.....
33x10.5's will fit with no lift and just a little tweeking.
KEEP IT! (at least till I can afford to come get it.)
HongerVenture
Adventurer
KC... you should keep it.
In the meantime, I'll start hunting for a cherry '62. I'll let you know when I have it nailed down and then we can trade. :ylsmoke:
In the meantime, I'll start hunting for a cherry '62. I'll let you know when I have it nailed down and then we can trade. :ylsmoke:
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Nice find KC, beautiful and VERY rare!
4Rescue
Expedition Leader
Man, I don't know what it is, but a friend of a friend just found an absolutely PRISTINE Turbo 1st Gen Runner (albeit without the SR5 inclinometer oddly enough) out here in the Portland area. He is literaly in the same boat as you, he can't decide what to do with it. I can't say I envy your positions, that'd be a tough call for me wether to mod it or flip it.
Love the truck though, and it's good to see old classics end up in the hands of people who know what they have eh.
Cheers
Dave
Love the truck though, and it's good to see old classics end up in the hands of people who know what they have eh.
Cheers
Dave
bigreen505
Expedition Leader
Wow, nice find KC! Whatever you decide, enjoy your time with your new love (lust?).
jeffryscott
2006 Rally Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
cool KC. Never have seen a instrument cluster like that ... wow, gotta love the 80s. I owned an 87 - I loved that thing. Summers with the top off would be fabulous.