Hey

*Dr. Evil* · 10-10-2008, 11:03 PM

Im pretty new to the site and to Toyotas as well.

Recently picked up a 87 4Runner - here it is:

It has some clutch issues, possibly some engine issues too. Hopefully, I will do a solid axle swap and get rid of the nasty red interior. Any suggestions on what to do with the interior? I also want to build some stout bumpers. Can anyone point me to some bumper building threads?

Anyway, good looking site - I hope you can teach me some stuff and dont mind answering my stupid questions.

I am also heavily into diesel trucks - so if you have any Cummins questions, Id be happy to help.

Elton · 10-10-2008, 11:10 PM

welcome aboard nice 1st gen don't like the interior that much

*Dr. Evil* · 10-10-2008, 11:12 PM

Well, I would have been happier with grey.

I shouldnt complain too much - with the removable top, it will be lots of fun.

***waskillywabbit*** · 10-11-2008, 07:20 AM

Nice 1st gen.

JasonWin · 10-11-2008, 07:49 AM

The colour may not be the best but man it that a clean interior!

*Dr. Evil* · 10-11-2008, 08:40 AM

Yeah, its in great shape. And is rust free except for 1 little spot - spent most of its like in California.

Heres my other rides:

Toyvana · 10-16-2008, 01:11 PM

That is a really clean 4Runner. Has it been in Canada the whole time? Surprised not to see any rusting.

I have to agree about that color for the interior. If it wasn't for the dash, ceiling, door panels, etc. I would just get Wet Okole seat covers in the color you like along with some new carpet. But it seems like a lot of work to get your ceiling, dash and panels to match the color you'll want. If you can get all those peices off and hit them with some vinyl paint go for it!

Workhorse · 10-16-2008, 01:21 PM

Welcome to YotaTech

*Dr. Evil* · 10-27-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyvana

That is a really clean 4Runner. Has it been in Canada the whole time? Surprised not to see any rusting.

I have to agree about that color for the interior. If it wasn't for the dash, ceiling, door panels, etc. I would just get Wet Okole seat covers in the color you like along with some new carpet. But it seems like a lot of work to get your ceiling, dash and panels to match the color you'll want. If you can get all those peices off and hit them with some vinyl paint go for it!

No actually its spent most of its life in California. My brother picked it up in Montana for me.

*Dr. Evil* · 10-27-2008, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys

10-10-2008, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 27	Hey Im pretty new to the site and to Toyotas as well. Recently picked up a 87 4Runner - here it is: It has some clutch issues, possibly some engine issues too. Hopefully, I will do a solid axle swap and get rid of the nasty red interior. Any suggestions on what to do with the interior? I also want to build some stout bumpers. Can anyone point me to some bumper building threads? Anyway, good looking site - I hope you can teach me some stuff and dont mind answering my stupid questions. I am also heavily into diesel trucks - so if you have any Cummins questions, Id be happy to help. __________________ '87 4 Runner - 5 speed 98 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 12V 2001 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 24V Last edited by Dr. Evil* : 10-10-2008 at 11:59 PM.*

10-10-2008, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,082	welcome aboard nice 1st gen don't like the interior that much __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-10-2008, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 27	Well, I would have been happier with grey. I shouldnt complain too much - with the removable top, it will be lots of fun. __________________ '87 4 Runner - 5 speed 98 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 12V 2001 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 24V Last edited by Dr. Evil* : 10-10-2008 at 11:58 PM.*

10-11-2008, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
*waskillywabbit* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 11,481	Nice 1st gen. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC www.myspace.com/wabfab FOR SALE: 1987 4Runner GRAY FOR SALE: 1987 4Runner RED 6th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, May 22-25, 2009

10-11-2008, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 27	Yeah, its in great shape. And is rust free except for 1 little spot - spent most of its like in California. Heres my other rides: __________________ '87 4 Runner - 5 speed 98 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 12V 2001 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 24V Last edited by Dr. Evil* : 10-11-2008 at 12:17 PM.*

10-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Toyvana Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 672	That is a really clean 4Runner. Has it been in Canada the whole time? Surprised not to see any rusting. I have to agree about that color for the interior. If it wasn't for the dash, ceiling, door panels, etc. I would just get Wet Okole seat covers in the color you like along with some new carpet. But it seems like a lot of work to get your ceiling, dash and panels to match the color you'll want. If you can get all those peices off and hit them with some vinyl paint go for it!

10-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	Welcome to YotaTech __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

10-27-2008, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 27	Thanks for the welcome guys __________________ '87 4 Runner - 5 speed 98 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 12V 2001 Dodge 3/4 Ton Cummins - 24V

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