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Bought me a project!!

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by loaderman82, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    loaderman82

    loaderman82 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well, I sold my '06 and bought me a '91. Got out of my payments and with the extra money I paid cash for this old pickup. The bed is pretty rusted but the rest of the truck is in really good condition for being 21 years old. Best part is that it only has 137,000 original miles on it and is a two owner truck. Don't need much other than a few odds and ins. Hope I did good on this buy!! Never have bought a truck this old. Let me know what you think.

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  2. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    Foihdzas

    Foihdzas VA7PTZ

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    she's a beauty for how old she is. Looks like a fun project
     
  3. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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    Nice looking truck, My cousin had one just like it. Gotta love not having payments and a little extra cash flow!
     
  4. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    RockyMtnTRD

    RockyMtnTRD Wanderlust.

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  5. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    loaderman82

    loaderman82 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Pics of the inside!

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  6. Jun 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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    JayC06

    JayC06 Well-Known Member

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    5100's front at 1.75, procomp light bar, kc lights, dynomax muffler
    nice. i had a 91 extra cab about 15 years ago. loved it.
     
  7. Jun 5, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    hard2kill

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    ...315's,2in bora wheel spacers,safari snorkel,wheel spacers,bruteforcefab rear bumper and sliders,afe filter,hi-lift jack,5100 with OME 886 & 1/2in spacer,allpro expo's,icon 10in rear shox,flip kit,ss brake lines,cobra cb,fog light mod,yellow fogs,weathertech mats,fullsize spare tire and extra sport rim,tinted windows,aeroturbine 2525 muffler dumped over axle...rear diff breather mod...removed factory spare...removed 2nd air filter...THULE roof rack and fairing....bud builts front to back,allpoo front bumper,BAMF lca skids,overland Offroad roof and bed racks,
    i had a 91 also..loved that truck
     
  8. Jun 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    loaderman82

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    Thanks guys, Love it so far!! :D
     
  9. Jun 7, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    loaderman82

    loaderman82 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anybody know where to find original parts and accessories for my truck? Salvage yards around here don't have anything!!
     
  10. Jun 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    Highland Logan

    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    Nice truck.

    Frank
     
  11. Jun 7, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    West31

    West31 The only easy day was yesterday

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    Wow sweet my old 1987 Toyota Pickup finally died this year "May you rest in Peace old friend" ans she had the old R4 Engine and she just lasted forever. Looks like you got a great truck
     
  12. Jun 7, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    Thanks guys! I'm looking for parts like a dome light lens cover, chrome trim around windshield, and other basic parts and pieces like that. Where would I go to find that on the internet. I've searched the web, e-bay, craigslist, and all the other places I could think of. I need some advice please!!
     
  13. Jun 7, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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    H Bomb

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    Congrats on the truck. Looks good! Keep an eye on Craigslist for parts. I have a 92 and had to buy some stuff at the dealership because the junk yards were pretty picked over.
     
  14. Jun 7, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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    Bodz

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    3" lift, Xd Spy wheels, 265/70/17 Michelins, skid pan, fog lights tint, Flyzeye LED lights, ADVMonster LED lights, tri-fold tonneau, box divider........will it ever end? LOL
    Very nice looking truck. I love it! Please keep us posted as it evolves.
     
  15. Jun 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    jassco

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    My first truck was a red '92 same config. 270,000 miles and started like a top. Drunk Subaru t-boned me back in 2003 and she limped home 200 miles. I was so bent when they told me it was totaled (frame.) Will be watching.
     

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