Newguy/new project (pics)

never2fast · 11-18-2006, 08:40 AM

I have been reading your forums for some time now, and i recently joined. this is my first post, and i would like to introduce myself and describe my rig. Im jake from St. Pete Florida. I own a 88' single cab pickup 3.0 5spd 4x4. I traded an old jet ski for it and towed it home in the begining of october. The previous owner sucked water into the intake and exploded the block. Truck came with a good replacement motor trans and transfer case. Im currently in the process of replacing the gaskets in the good motor, and just purchased a new clutch. Hopefully the truck will be good to go in a week. I also have an axle from a 85' 4runner to put in after i break something in the IFS. I plan to have a thread for the build up of this truck, and look forward to some good offroad pics and videos from me. Here are some pics of how my truck looked when i got it, and a group that i go out with.

I pulled so much trash out of the bed when i unloaded it

The holes in the engine block

The daily driver

Typical offroad group

My girlfriend's uncle's truck (GreenMachine)

My gf's uncle sells these and him driving... If you want more just say so, and i'll make a new thread for the pictures
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suprathepeg · 11-18-2006, 09:37 AM

Damn thats a clean truck to start with.

never2fast · 11-18-2006, 10:03 AM

you'll hate me if you knew how much i had into the jetski that i traded straight up for. let me just show you what the ski looked like, granted it did have a new trailer under it, but it only cost me $300 out of my pocket, and a $20 starter solenoid to get it fired up.

keithguts · 11-18-2006, 11:27 AM

Nice trade. Keep us posted on the updates. The truck looks very clean to start with. Good Luck

all_terrain17 · 11-18-2006, 02:52 PM

MOGS!!! Tell us more

bruzer · 11-18-2006, 03:04 PM

Mogs are bad a$$!! I would love to drive one of those one day.

RunnerUp · 11-18-2006, 03:12 PM

haha, ive seen green machines truck before. back when i lived in tampa i was a member of the suncoast flatlanders and he went on a ride with us one time in richloam. bad ass truck for sure. are you a member of the flatlanders? a couple 4runners from this board and t4r.org are going out to richloam tomorrow, its a shame your truck isnt ready for some wheeling time yet. keep us posted on those pics

never2fast · 11-18-2006, 05:19 PM

i think i am a member to flatlanders, but i dont remember because i dont go on there much. Just to find stuff for sale. Yea i know he is on there. Im definately buying one just like his when i want to step up from the toyota. Pictures to come as the upgrades come. Thanks guys

tc · 11-18-2006, 05:22 PM

Not unimogs - Pinzgauers.

http://www.rmpinzgauers.org/

Scofco · 11-18-2006, 05:36 PM

One of them is a Unimog, the other 3 are Pinzgauers though.
I love those little buggers, just good luck getting parts

The 6x6's remind me of centipedes.

But back on topic, nice rig, you got a hell of a trade.

never2fast · 11-19-2006, 08:53 AM

Thats the thing, he likes to keep his sales local because he works on them out of his auto reapair shop and i havent heard him complain about parts for his trucks. They are a pretty solid foundation and if the drivetrain has its scheduled maintenance then problems should be minimal. Average price for the Pinz is $16.5k and he told me $10k for a mog. After the yota, a unimog will be in my garage. Need a bigger truck for towing it first also, but then again he tows with his suburban. Runnerup i believe we will go out the weekend after thanksgiving. Dont know if Richloam or River Ranch, i'll keep you posted if you want to join.

never2fast · 11-19-2006, 08:56 AM

gilby4runner · 11-19-2006, 10:43 AM

nice truck....hard to find one in which the bed is still solid. My first yota wasan 86 4x4. Best truck i have ever owned. Took it to hell and back more than once...Good luck with your build

never2fast · 11-20-2006, 03:29 AM

the bed does have rust. At the seams of the body panels, there is some but its not that bad. I was thinking about sanding it down and Line-x it. But the cab forward is really clean, i buffed a section on it and looks brand new.

BigA · 11-20-2006, 04:22 AM

Its good to a another Florida based Yota person. Are you located near Tampa? Good luck on the build up. Give me a shout if you need any local help doing something on your rig. Oh yeah the Greenmachine (the Unimog) is sick.

I have wheeled with it and saw it pull a very stuck military duece and half out of the mud, no sweat. The Pinzgauers are cute but are (under)powered by an air-cooled four cylinder and they have no flex. But they do look cool.

Drew

never2fast · 11-20-2006, 11:48 AM

yea man, im just across gandy bridge in st. pete. Im probably 30-45mins from you taking I-275. Rene, owner of greenmachine,owns a shop and has hooked me up with killer deals. Its always good to have someone like that in the family. I just received a 85 4runner axle today.

GaTaco · 11-21-2006, 03:54 PM

You should consider a 3.4 V6 swap (for later on since you already have another 3.0 to put in). You'd have tons of power with the same or better gas mileage.

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/prod....4l_swap_parts

never2fast · 11-21-2006, 07:27 PM

i have an 89 mustang that i have an extra motor for in the machine shop. So if i do decided to go crazy, the 5.0 will be used. But i want a 5spd behind it. I havent really researched the motor swaps yet.

GaTaco · 11-24-2006, 10:51 PM

The great thing about the 3.4 swap is that it uses the same motor mounts and bolts right in for the most part.

11-18-2006, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
suprathepeg Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 824	Damn thats a clean truck to start with. __________________ 89 v6 SWB truck PROJECT "BLACK BEAUTY P&P heads, EB's OS SS valves,30 over on the bottom and deckedto zero. 32X11.5 BFGs, Lockrite rear, Supra LSD front.

11-18-2006, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
keithguts Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Shore, NY Posts: 1,424	Nice trade. Keep us posted on the updates. The truck looks very clean to start with. Good Luck __________________ IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A TOYOTA, TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! MY PICS 95 4runner 3.0 auto 4x4 My Rig My Rig RangerMan Enjoy

11-18-2006, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
all_terrain17 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 745	MOGS!!! Tell us more __________________ 94' Pickup

11-18-2006, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
bruzer Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Some where in Utah Posts: 332	Mogs are bad a$$!! I would love to drive one of those one day. __________________ 81 yota. linked, locked, and ready to go!! www.utah4x4club.com www.U4WDA.org www.southernmountains4x4.com

11-18-2006, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
RunnerUp Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 972	haha, ive seen green machines truck before. back when i lived in tampa i was a member of the suncoast flatlanders and he went on a ride with us one time in richloam. bad ass truck for sure. are you a member of the flatlanders? a couple 4runners from this board and t4r.org are going out to richloam tomorrow, its a shame your truck isnt ready for some wheeling time yet. keep us posted on those pics __________________ Kyle 2002 4Runner - Lifted/Locked/Armored/Charged - 145k Miles 2007 4Runner V8 Sport Edition 4WD 20k Miles Buy My Stuff!!! http://www.yotatech.com/f109/97-4run...rt-out-151470/

11-18-2006, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	you'll hate me if you knew how much i had into the jetski that i traded straight up for. let me just show you what the ski looked like, granted it did have a new trailer under it, but it only cost me $300 out of my pocket, and a $20 starter solenoid to get it fired up.

11-18-2006, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	i think i am a member to flatlanders, but i dont remember because i dont go on there much. Just to find stuff for sale. Yea i know he is on there. Im definately buying one just like his when i want to step up from the toyota. Pictures to come as the upgrades come. Thanks guys

11-18-2006, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,875	Not unimogs - Pinzgauers. http://www.rmpinzgauers.org/ __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

11-18-2006, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 3,587	One of them is a Unimog, the other 3 are Pinzgauers though. I love those little buggers, just good luck getting parts The 6x6's remind me of centipedes. But back on topic, nice rig, you got a hell of a trade. __________________ Last edited by Scofco; 11-18-2006 at 05:42 PM.

11-19-2006, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	Thats the thing, he likes to keep his sales local because he works on them out of his auto reapair shop and i havent heard him complain about parts for his trucks. They are a pretty solid foundation and if the drivetrain has its scheduled maintenance then problems should be minimal. Average price for the Pinz is $16.5k and he told me $10k for a mog. After the yota, a unimog will be in my garage. Need a bigger truck for towing it first also, but then again he tows with his suburban. Runnerup i believe we will go out the weekend after thanksgiving. Dont know if Richloam or River Ranch, i'll keep you posted if you want to join.

11-19-2006, 08:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19

11-19-2006, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
gilby4runner Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dickson,Tennessee Posts: 1,561	nice truck....hard to find one in which the bed is still solid. My first yota wasan 86 4x4. Best truck i have ever owned. Took it to hell and back more than once...Good luck with your build

11-20-2006, 03:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	the bed does have rust. At the seams of the body panels, there is some but its not that bad. I was thinking about sanding it down and Line-x it. But the cab forward is really clean, i buffed a section on it and looks brand new.

11-20-2006, 04:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
BigA Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 139	Its good to a another Florida based Yota person. Are you located near Tampa? Good luck on the build up. Give me a shout if you need any local help doing something on your rig. Oh yeah the Greenmachine (the Unimog) is sick. I have wheeled with it and saw it pull a very stuck military duece and half out of the mud, no sweat. The Pinzgauers are cute but are (under)powered by an air-cooled four cylinder and they have no flex. But they do look cool. Drew __________________ 1996 FZJ-80 Bone Stock 1995 T100, 1.5" ball joint spacers, 33" BFG ATs, Lockrite, No Carpet, Cheap ebay Headers, Heavy Right Foot, 265k miles, wrinkled rockers and dented doors from wheeling 1946 CJ2A rust bucket, runs when it feels like it, hunt buggy, complete disregard for body damage

11-20-2006, 11:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	yea man, im just across gandy bridge in st. pete. Im probably 30-45mins from you taking I-275. Rene, owner of greenmachine,owns a shop and has hooked me up with killer deals. Its always good to have someone like that in the family. I just received a 85 4runner axle today. __________________ 1988 pickup, SOLD 1985 PICKUP, SOLD For Sale Wanted

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11-21-2006, 03:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
GaTaco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 16	You should consider a 3.4 V6 swap (for later on since you already have another 3.0 to put in). You'd have tons of power with the same or better gas mileage. http://www.offroadsolutions.com/prod....4l_swap_parts __________________ 2000 Tacoma V6 4X4 5spd: All-Pro coilovers & upper a arms, 1" diff drop, All-Pro rear 3" springs, inverted 10" Bilstein 5100s, All-Pro sliders, ARB Bullbar w/ Tabor 9k winch, Front Range Rear Bumper, 33x10.50 BFG Mud Terrains My Truck

11-21-2006, 07:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
never2fast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	i have an 89 mustang that i have an extra motor for in the machine shop. So if i do decided to go crazy, the 5.0 will be used. But i want a 5spd behind it. I havent really researched the motor swaps yet. __________________ 1988 pickup, SOLD 1985 PICKUP, SOLD For Sale Wanted

11-24-2006, 10:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
GaTaco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 16	The great thing about the 3.4 swap is that it uses the same motor mounts and bolts right in for the most part. __________________ 2000 Tacoma V6 4X4 5spd: All-Pro coilovers & upper a arms, 1" diff drop, All-Pro rear 3" springs, inverted 10" Bilstein 5100s, All-Pro sliders, ARB Bullbar w/ Tabor 9k winch, Front Range Rear Bumper, 33x10.50 BFG Mud Terrains My Truck

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