hey whats up im the new guy

cornstalk89 · 08-01-2008, 11:40 AM

hey everyone, just thought i would make my first post an official hello! i dont know if this is the proper forum, sorry if it isnt

ive been searching through yotatech for the past week, and i figured i might as well register, yall are some smart people!

anyways, this time next week im going to be the proud owned of an 89 p/u, (ill post pics when i get it) this will be both my first truck and first manual trans vehicle, and im really pumped for it. straight outta high school, so im young and dumb, you will probably be laughing at me at some point on the forums.

so yea hi!

iamsuperbleeder · 08-01-2008, 11:53 AM

Welcome to YotaTech my man!

Here's som tips to keep the "dumb posts" down to a minimum.

1) Dont be afraid to use the "Search" feature at the top of the screen.
2) If you find that video on YouTube of the Toyota they dropped from a building or was washed out at sea, don't post it... we've all seen it... more than once...
3) Don't post a bulliten about how your front end makes a poping noise when you have youre wheel turned to full lock. Everyone has the issue, it's an IFS thing; use that "Search" button to to find out what it is and how to fix it

But once again, welcome, and you've joined the right crowd. Congrats on the new purchase. I promise you, you'll never want another brand of vehicle ever again, lol.

Later,
Travis

zlathim · 08-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Welcome aboard dude!

**aviator** · 08-01-2008, 11:58 AM

Hey welcome to the family...
word of warning on the manny tranny...
you may need to put a new clutch in it soon after you get it...
clutches sort of get warn in a certain way that matches the "style" of the owner and when some one new starts driving it their "style" [ie. shifting point, pedal method, engine braking or not] is different and the clutch fails.
I've had 4 man. trans. vehicles and had to put clutches in all of them within about a month of taking possession after that no troubles at all up to 300000+kms.
still in all it is the best choice for these trucks and the most fun...

edit: I relocated your thread to the intoductions sub-forum
when you get your new baby post some pics for us...

cornstalk89 · 08-01-2008, 12:22 PM

the guy im buying from has redone the tranny, he put in a new clutch, new slave and master cylinders, and an engine rebuild not to long ago... its pretty mechanically sound.

and dont worry i watched the video about posting lol

kramykram · 08-01-2008, 01:25 PM

Welcome Kid.

Pics for sure when you get the rig!!!!

Keep it right side up y0!!

toyNG · 08-01-2008, 02:02 PM

welcome aboard! x2 on everything superbleeder said. can't wait to see the pics!

Justinvd · 08-01-2008, 02:44 PM

And remember that its just the internet, so u can ask whatever u want. Alot of these guys will flame u for dumb questions, but its because they arnt happy with their lives. The only way to learn is to ask questions and get ur hands dirty by working on your truck.

**aviator** · 08-01-2008, 05:04 PM

The only really dumb question is the one that is'nt asked.

thook · 08-01-2008, 08:02 PM

^^What do you mean by that?

Welcome cornstalk!

cornstalk89 · 08-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justinvd

And remember that its just the internet, so u can ask whatever u want. Alot of these guys will flame u for dumb questions, but its because they arnt happy with their lives. The only way to learn is to ask questions and get ur hands dirty by working on your truck.

lol, you are my hero.

im not totally clueless about trucks, im studying to be a mechanic, but most things ive worked on are chevys and alot of fords so toyota is a whole new world to me.

i wont be shy about asking questions though, no worries there.

eightnine · 08-01-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornstalk89

lol, you are my hero.

im not totally clueless about trucks, im studying to be a mechanic, but most things ive worked on are chevys and alot of fords so toyota is a whole new world to me.

i wont be shy about asking questions though, no worries there.

Welcome to yotatech man, be sure to post pictures of that truck when you get it.

Justinvd · 08-02-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornstalk89

lol, you are my hero.

im not totally clueless about trucks, im studying to be a mechanic, but most things ive worked on are chevys and alot of fords so toyota is a whole new world to me.

i wont be shy about asking questions though, no worries there.

Haha thats how i was, rebuilt an 1979 f250, and was a year deep in a ford apprenticeship before i ever touched a toyota. Some people are just frightened to ask questions, ive only posted one thing on pirate 4x4 and ive had an account over there for a long time, i dont want to get flamed.

cornstalk89 · 08-05-2008, 09:58 AM

well, last night i got my car sold last night, so by tonight i will have the "new" truck!

321,000 miles, just getting broken in!

i'll post some pics soon.

cornstalk89 · 08-06-2008, 07:38 PM

alright yall i got the truck today! ive already taken it around town to show it off to my friends, now i gotta show it to you guys.

its a 89 shortbox, 31X10.5 a/t's with spare, pretty much stock except fer tires.

hey i do have a question though, it has some major rust problems(typical minnesota truck) and i was wondering the best and possibly cheapest way to stop the rust. this is what im up against, and this is just the bed:

http://s534.photobucket.com/albums/ee350/cornstalk89/

EDIT: i still havent figured out how to shrink pics very well, here is the url.

thook · 08-07-2008, 08:05 AM

I have it on good authority by a guy who works on amusement park rides on the west coast that rust convertor is very effective at stopping it. It's what I'm going to do, and then paint over it.....after I've filled in the holes.

Yours isn't too bad at all...from the pics. I'd clean the surface of dirt and/or grease real well and the RC it and paint bedliner over that.

cornstalk89 · 08-07-2008, 09:23 AM

yea the only spots im really worried about is the bed, around the windshield, and under the cab.

rust converter sounds like a good idea, after i get the rust cleaned im filling the holes and getting it repainted fer cheap, same color though, always liked it.

thook · 08-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Post some pics when your done. That would be nice. And, don't wait too long to take care of it. I did and now I'm for more repairs than would've been otherwise.

cornstalk89 · 08-08-2008, 11:56 PM

we just started yesterday, the whole cab is clean of rust, but has a few large wholes to fill, that is the project for tomorrow.

ill post some pics of the work we've been doing later.

08-01-2008, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	hey whats up im the new guy hey everyone, just thought i would make my first post an official hello! i dont know if this is the proper forum, sorry if it isnt ive been searching through yotatech for the past week, and i figured i might as well register, yall are some smart people! anyways, this time next week im going to be the proud owned of an 89 p/u, (ill post pics when i get it) this will be both my first truck and first manual trans vehicle, and im really pumped for it. straight outta high school, so im young and dumb, you will probably be laughing at me at some point on the forums. so yea hi!

08-01-2008, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Welcome aboard dude! __________________ Do you think Einstein walked around thinking everyone was a bunch of dipsticks? Idiocracy (edited for family friendly viewing)

08-01-2008, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,305	Hey welcome to the family... word of warning on the manny tranny... you may need to put a new clutch in it soon after you get it... clutches sort of get warn in a certain way that matches the "style" of the owner and when some one new starts driving it their "style" [ie. shifting point, pedal method, engine braking or not] is different and the clutch fails. I've had 4 man. trans. vehicles and had to put clutches in all of them within about a month of taking possession after that no troubles at all up to 300000+kms. still in all it is the best choice for these trucks and the most fun... edit: I relocated your thread to the intoductions sub-forum when you get your new baby post some pics for us... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way. Last edited by aviator : 08-01-2008 at 12:01 PM.

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Justinvd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: B.C Posts: 631	And remember that its just the internet, so u can ask whatever u want. Alot of these guys will flame u for dumb questions, but its because they arnt happy with their lives. The only way to learn is to ask questions and get ur hands dirty by working on your truck. __________________ 1988 4runner- 22R-E - Crazy Gear Parted with the "Slush Box" If You Cant Feed IT - Dont Breed IT T urning O ver after Y ears O f T rail A buse

08-01-2008, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	the guy im buying from has redone the tranny, he put in a new clutch, new slave and master cylinders, and an engine rebuild not to long ago... its pretty mechanically sound. and dont worry i watched the video about posting lol

08-01-2008, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,305	The only really dumb question is the one that is'nt asked. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

08-05-2008, 09:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	well, last night i got my car sold last night, so by tonight i will have the "new" truck! 321,000 miles, just getting broken in! i'll post some pics soon.

08-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	alright yall i got the truck today! ive already taken it around town to show it off to my friends, now i gotta show it to you guys. its a 89 shortbox, 31X10.5 a/t's with spare, pretty much stock except fer tires. hey i do have a question though, it has some major rust problems(typical minnesota truck) and i was wondering the best and possibly cheapest way to stop the rust. this is what im up against, and this is just the bed: http://s534.photobucket.com/albums/ee350/cornstalk89/ EDIT: i still havent figured out how to shrink pics very well, here is the url. Last edited by cornstalk89 : 08-06-2008 at 07:42 PM.

08-07-2008, 09:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	yea the only spots im really worried about is the bed, around the windshield, and under the cab. rust converter sounds like a good idea, after i get the rust cleaned im filling the holes and getting it repainted fer cheap, same color though, always liked it.

08-08-2008, 11:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
cornstalk89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chaska, mn Posts: 30	we just started yesterday, the whole cab is clean of rust, but has a few large wholes to fill, that is the project for tomorrow. ill post some pics of the work we've been doing later.

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