Bought it last night for $2000.

Rebuilt engine 20,000 miles ago. The electric window even works in the back.

The guy I bought it from got it a month ago to turn it into a wheeler, but now he is split from him wife and just wanted to get rid of it. He had a whole binder full of receipts from the previous owner.

He didnt even know the engine was rebuilt. I just found that receipt while going through the file when I got home. The rebuild cost the owner (in Dec. 2003) $3584-.

You guys think I got a good deal? I hope so...

 

good deal for sure.

have fun, it will look like wabbits before you know it.

 

I'll take that as a compliment either way...whether the 85 or the 87.

Hoping to hack off some more of the 85 soon and get some "real" paint on it.

Nice looking 85 and for $2K w/ a brand new rebuilt engine...that is a GREAT deal! It'll run forever if you take care of it.

 

heck yeah! like everyone else said- great deal!! fresh engine & looks like it's rust free too?! - IMO, that in itself is a huge bonus!

 

nice find!

 

Looks good! Good price! Get ready to empty your wallet....Welcome!

 

$2k is such a good deal on that 85'. Nice truck!

 

Good deal. Amazing testament to Toyota's reliability that they still bring $2000 when they're 20+ yrs old!

 

Looks pretty clean, definitely a good deal. Where do you live? How is the frame and undercarraige? What are your plans for it?

 

Im from Cameron Park, CA which is in the Nor-Cal foothills between Sacramento and Tahoe. The truck is rust free (California) and the frame is straight.

I already got started on cleaning it up today, I got a few of the minor annoyances out of the way- got it smogged (YES!), fixed the blinkers, fixed the squeeky rear window, fixed the Cig Lighter, painted the hood white to match the body.

My future plans are (in order): install a stereo and speakers, Herculine the interior, rock sliders, All Pro front rear leaf spring lift, 33" tires, wench, paint the rig flat black.

 

You got a great deal. I know just how you feel, I just bought an 1985 4Runner in December and the mods have already begun... I had a 1989 SR5 V-6 4Runner for nine years. After a lot of mods & building I wanted to find an '85. I finally found a 1985 with a solid front axle, so I sold the '89 & bought the '85. I have plans to make this one a serious trail rig, with the ability to still be street drivable. Have fun with your new rig & happy wheelin'