Getting ready to view an 83 4x4 with supposedly 120,000 miles
little bit of bed rust.
owner mentions only thing it needs is a clutch
will post pics.
think of rebuilding this as a dedicated weekend wheeler


hoping it looks better than the owner describes

 

If all it needs is a clutch and did you say 120,000? Wow. Buy it up. Im currently doing a body off resto on a 83. I think they are killer. Love to see some pics.

 

thanks woolsocks.
I will send some pics.
post some pics of the off body resto. This will be my fiorst attempt at a retoration.
have you decided on tires and gearing for yours?

 

Buy it and don't look back. '83 body styles are sweet. If you're lucky you may have power steering and tach... check it out.

 

Well we have some seats out of a wrecked 96 4runner. Im goin duraline the interior and the bottom 1/4 of the sides. give it a 3 in. lift. Got some sr5 wheels off of a late model taco. If money allows all new bumpers. Alluminum door panels and dash. trying to find a 5 sp consol out of a late model. We rebuild the 22r and are going to put alcohol injection on it. Resealed the axles. Looking for some lockers. Thought about a snorkle. The cab has rotten floor panels and 2 wasted body mounts so thats next on the list after primer and body work is done. I hope im drivin in a couple more months. But you know how 1 thing leads to another, Im really just taking my time and doing it right. Its my first rebuild to. Id really like to find a good inclinometer.

 

I second that!!

 

buy my 80 w/ a 22r for 1500 i think its a good deal.

 

Ill post some pics tomorrow. Anyone know where 2 find a replacement tailgate?

 

you might have a hard time finding a tailgate, but at least its not as hard as finding a straight, rust free bed...

 

Mines fairly rust free but its dented all to hell. Nothing a little bondo cant cure. Id post pics but i cant figure out how yet. Did you find out anything about the one you were lookin at shantz?

 

naw. the owner went out of town and I had baby duty. planning on going tomorrow during lunch. will take some photos.
as far as lifts go, what should I be looking to do to it should the vehicle look good?
3" or 6"? would like to add 35 or 36 swampers to it.
I am sure I will need to regear perhaps a 5:29 or somewthing.
truck is a 4 speed manual

 

id diffenatly check it out man it sounds alot better than the 84 i brought with a 193,500 miles on it for 2200.