1983 toyota 4x4 p/u i just found

854runner · 10-20-2005, 06:22 AM

This will be my first p/u. bed is in great shape. 70k on it. 22r i think it is. 5spd. All stock. Asking 1000 for it. About to go look at it, anything i should look for? I know the the frames have rust problem, other that that what else should i look for?? thx for the help guys

mike

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bamachem · 10-20-2005, 06:29 AM

wow. $1000 for an 83 4x4 w/ only 70k on it?

that's a steal if it runs!

854runner · 10-20-2005, 07:59 AM

yea it runs, better then my 85 too. mike

heddleston · 10-20-2005, 08:19 AM

I had an 83 in high school and I loved it. I am amazed that the bed could be rust free. My parents still have the truck but the frame is almost completely gone from rust...it's scary to look at. The cab floor is in bad shape and the bed had to be replaced a long time ago. Maybe I was unlucky with that truck but I have noticed several 83 p/u that have been converted to flat beds. 1000 dollars sounds like a great deal, I would keep the location a secret! You should be able to easily tell if it has a significant amount of rust.

YeloSub7 · 10-20-2005, 12:45 PM

dude I want it, jk... well i do, but its yours and I dont need another car... nice deal, you HAVE to buy it...

Toyota 4x · 10-20-2005, 02:46 PM

I say charge it but be careful...

I just bought an '86 4x w/ 110k and its a sweet runner but I had to dump like 500 bucks (cost price) into parts just to get it to be a cosmetically sound good runner...

Good luck on the purchase though...

854runner · 10-20-2005, 07:12 PM

WOW, Ok guess i found a good deal. yea, after i look at it i might go for it. any weak spots on a 83? thanks guys mike

kyle_22r · 10-20-2005, 10:29 PM

not a bad find at all. i'd love to find a low mileage '79-83 truck to kind of restore someday, since mine is being gradually eaten by rust.

EWAYota · 10-20-2005, 11:36 PM

wheres it located? if you dont jump on it, i would seriously think about it

Fahrenheit 451 · 10-21-2005, 10:52 AM

Only really weak part on them, other than the motor HP-wise, is the input bearing on the transmission on the 5sp. They had a tendency to eat themselves and spit the remains into the tranny which can get expensive. Drive it around and really listen for a whine out of the forward part of the tranny.
I loved my '83 4x4 too much. Many years ago, I bought one from a guy that had done a Downey carb, header and cam, lifted it, put on oversized tires and put a sweet topper on it. I had if for almost 4 years and only put 24,000 miles on it because it was too pretty to beat up. Paid $6k, sold it for $5600, but the tranny was making the tell-tale pre-explosion sounds.
Find some way to see if the mileage is for real first and maybe pop to have it tested to see if the headgasket might be leaking since the 22r motor loves to blow headgaskets no matter what year they were made. Dig around on the frame by the leaf spring hangers. If they won't let you beat on the frame with a big screwdriver at least, there might be something hiding you don't want to know about it.
And, if it is in great shape with really only 70k on it, buy it and beat it or freshen that puppy up and stick it on eBay and see what you can get. You might get enough from a 1st gen fanatic to buy something else that is already built up a little

854runner · 10-21-2005, 05:25 PM

OK thanks for the infomation, the 83 is in NJ. I am going to look at it soon. will let you know guys

mike

kyle_22r · 10-21-2005, 08:03 PM

83 is the best of the early(L series) transmissions, it's got the bigger 80MM bearing. same strength as a G52.

854runner · 10-22-2005, 06:40 AM

thanks again mike

89macrunner · 10-22-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fahrenheit 451

Only really weak part on them, other than the motor HP-wise, is the input bearing on the transmission on the 5sp. They had a tendency to eat themselves and spit the remains into the tranny which can get expensive. Drive it around and really listen for a whine out of the forward part of the tranny.
I loved my '83 4x4 too much. Many years ago, I bought one from a guy that had done a Downey carb, header and cam, lifted it, put on oversized tires and put a sweet topper on it. I had if for almost 4 years and only put 24,000 miles on it because it was too pretty to beat up. Paid $6k, sold it for $5600, but the tranny was making the tell-tale pre-explosion sounds.
Find some way to see if the mileage is for real first and maybe pop to have it tested to see if the headgasket might be leaking since the 22r motor loves to blow headgaskets no matter what year they were made. Dig around on the frame by the leaf spring hangers. If they won't let you beat on the frame with a big screwdriver at least, there might be something hiding you don't want to know about it.
And, if it is in great shape with really only 70k on it, buy it and beat it or freshen that puppy up and stick it on eBay and see what you can get. You might get enough from a 1st gen fanatic to buy something else that is already built up a little

i know this is off topic but my tranny whines REALLY loud in reverse...and also in the forward gears but its barely audible...

is my tranny gonna grenade?

I LOVE those first gen trucks..id love to have a 2wd one like yours kyle with a built motor...just something fun to fly around town in

kyle_22r · 10-23-2005, 12:04 PM

that's funny, because my engine belongs in a 2wd. too much high end, not as much low end grunt as a typical 22R

kyle_22r · 10-23-2005, 08:53 PM

nope, i'm in western washington. unfortunately i don't have the room for another 4x4 at the time

JamesD · 10-23-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89macrunner

i know this is off topic but my tranny whines REALLY loud in reverse...and also in the forward gears but its barely audible...

is my tranny gonna grenade?

I LOVE those first gen trucks..id love to have a 2wd one like yours kyle with a built motor...just something fun to fly around town in

Your reverse gear is a straight cut gear and that is why you hear a whine. Just like 75 1 ton Ford with granny gear.

James

854runner · 10-24-2005, 08:25 AM

My 1 ton chevy whines like that too.

mike

kyle_22r · 10-24-2005, 10:04 PM

my chevy flatbed i drive at work whines in all 4 gears

damned rebuilt walt 'n vern tranny...

10-20-2005, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
heddleston Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 44	I had an 83 in high school and I loved it. I am amazed that the bed could be rust free. My parents still have the truck but the frame is almost completely gone from rust...it's scary to look at. The cab floor is in bad shape and the bed had to be replaced a long time ago. Maybe I was unlucky with that truck but I have noticed several 83 p/u that have been converted to flat beds. 1000 dollars sounds like a great deal, I would keep the location a secret! You should be able to easily tell if it has a significant amount of rust. __________________ 99 White 4Runner SR5 5 Speed, OME 881/891, BFG AT 265/75/16, Front Seat Heaters, Sony MP3, Gentex temp/compass mirror, Yakima Rack, deckplate, Amsoil air filter. 2000 Honda VFR 800

10-20-2005, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
YeloSub7 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 897	dude I want it, jk... well i do, but its yours and I dont need another car... nice deal, you HAVE to buy it... __________________ -Jake 1990 4Runner <> 1990 Toyota 4Runner-22RE-5 speed-TG 3" front/4" rear-35" BFG M/T-4.88's-rear LSD-front TruTrac-MC Rear Bumper-TG DOM Sliders-TG Front Bumper SAS Build-Up Old Rigs: '85 4Runner (RIP) '95 4Runner (sold)

10-20-2005, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	not a bad find at all. i'd love to find a low mileage '79-83 truck to kind of restore someday, since mine is being gradually eaten by rust. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-20-2005, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	wheres it located? if you dont jump on it, i would seriously think about it __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

10-21-2005, 08:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	83 is the best of the early(L series) transmissions, it's got the bigger 80MM bearing. same strength as a G52. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-20-2005, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	wow. $1000 for an 83 4x4 w/ only 70k on it? that's a steal if it runs!

10-20-2005, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
854runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pt. pleasant NJ Posts: 105	yea it runs, better then my 85 too. mike

10-20-2005, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Toyota 4x Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 77	I say charge it but be careful... I just bought an '86 4x w/ 110k and its a sweet runner but I had to dump like 500 bucks (cost price) into parts just to get it to be a cosmetically sound good runner... Good luck on the purchase though...

10-20-2005, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
854runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pt. pleasant NJ Posts: 105	WOW, Ok guess i found a good deal. yea, after i look at it i might go for it. any weak spots on a 83? thanks guys mike

10-21-2005, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fahrenheit 451 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: western Colorado Posts: 590	Only really weak part on them, other than the motor HP-wise, is the input bearing on the transmission on the 5sp. They had a tendency to eat themselves and spit the remains into the tranny which can get expensive. Drive it around and really listen for a whine out of the forward part of the tranny. I loved my '83 4x4 too much. Many years ago, I bought one from a guy that had done a Downey carb, header and cam, lifted it, put on oversized tires and put a sweet topper on it. I had if for almost 4 years and only put 24,000 miles on it because it was too pretty to beat up. Paid $6k, sold it for $5600, but the tranny was making the tell-tale pre-explosion sounds. Find some way to see if the mileage is for real first and maybe pop to have it tested to see if the headgasket might be leaking since the 22r motor loves to blow headgaskets no matter what year they were made. Dig around on the frame by the leaf spring hangers. If they won't let you beat on the frame with a big screwdriver at least, there might be something hiding you don't want to know about it. And, if it is in great shape with really only 70k on it, buy it and beat it or freshen that puppy up and stick it on eBay and see what you can get. You might get enough from a 1st gen fanatic to buy something else that is already built up a little

10-21-2005, 05:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
854runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pt. pleasant NJ Posts: 105	OK thanks for the infomation, the 83 is in NJ. I am going to look at it soon. will let you know guys mike

10-22-2005, 06:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
854runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pt. pleasant NJ Posts: 105	thanks again mike

10-23-2005, 12:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	that's funny, because my engine belongs in a 2wd. too much high end, not as much low end grunt as a typical 22R __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-23-2005, 08:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	nope, i'm in western washington. unfortunately i don't have the room for another 4x4 at the time __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-24-2005, 08:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
854runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pt. pleasant NJ Posts: 105	My 1 ton chevy whines like that too. mike

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10-24-2005, 10:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	my chevy flatbed i drive at work whines in all 4 gears damned rebuilt walt 'n vern tranny... __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

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