My NEW!!! 1985 4Runner - Prettiest 85 out there! - Warning PICS
06-02-2004, 10:26 PM
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Well a little bad news. I am going through the packet of information that the guy gave me. Boy does it reak of smoke! I can smell it a good 5 feet away. So, Im thinking that stuffy smell in it is probably 20 year old smoke in the seats. That could be difficult to get out...any advice?
But...we have brochures! Everything from the "How to clean your bumper" manual to the Official toyota clothing line magazine.
But...we have brochures! Everything from the "How to clean your bumper" manual to the Official toyota clothing line magazine.
06-02-2004, 10:29 PM
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Well, glad things worked out between you and the wife/ fiance. And I really am trying to be happy for you, fugger 
. That is the sweetest, cleanest and most factoryish runner I've seen to date 
Mine, I thought was super clean w/ it's 130k odometer, definately takes a back seat to that! 
Offer still stands
. That is the sweetest, cleanest and most factoryish runner I've seen to date Mine, I thought was super clean w/ it's 130k odometer, definately takes a back seat to that! Offer still stands
06-02-2004, 10:32 PM
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PoBoy,
To get the smoke smell out, you need to have it hooked up to an "Ozone machine". Call your local Toy dealership and ask their used vehicle dept who they contract to get out the smoke smell. Or if they are knowledgable, ask them which company provides Ozone machine service in your local area.
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To get the smoke smell out, you need to have it hooked up to an "Ozone machine". Call your local Toy dealership and ask their used vehicle dept who they contract to get out the smoke smell. Or if they are knowledgable, ask them which company provides Ozone machine service in your local area.
Bob
06-03-2004, 12:03 AM
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Tires...someone on 4x4wire said they may be the original Dunlops.
You might want to go easy on those tires if they are original. I've heard of old tires disintegrating at speed.
I know that tires do have an 'expiration' date. The rubber used in the tire does at least.
A very nice find.
Treat her well.
06-03-2004, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Well, if you ever want to sell it I GOT FIRST DIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! I'll write you a check right now...how much...it's even my FAVORITE COLOR!
So tell me, where did you find that thing, like online, see it by the side of the road, how? So I can check to find me one!
So tell me, where did you find that thing, like online, see it by the side of the road, how? So I can check to find me one!
06-03-2004, 05:13 AM
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i swear, this is the first 1980s car ive ever wanted. thats absolutely awesome.
how did this guy manage to only rack up 32k in 20 years??? and why did he even own it if he was gonna use it that little??
any problems as a result of it not being run often?
how did this guy manage to only rack up 32k in 20 years??? and why did he even own it if he was gonna use it that little??
any problems as a result of it not being run often?
06-03-2004, 05:44 AM
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I got smoke out of a work truck by using Frebreeze. Sprayed it on all frabric surfaces and left all windows open in the sun for days. It helped a lot. Great find BTW.
06-03-2004, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
Dude, I would start a separate thread and get a bidding war going. Sounds like you were in the right place at the right time, and now you could cash in. My .02
Better still hold onto it for 6 for the 25th anniversary.
bling bling
06-03-2004, 10:55 AM
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i wouldnt sell that thing (unless you were selling it to me 
) that thing is a jewel and id keep it forever! it's absolutely beautiful!
) that thing is a jewel and id keep it forever! it's absolutely beautiful!
