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The Ultimate Beater Thread

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by The Traveler, Oct 19, 2012.

  1. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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    xaqori

    xaqori Grammer knotsy

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    ARB lockers and 4.88s front and rear, OME 886s, Dakars, etc., Safari Snorkel, 17"Fuel Revolvers w/ 35x12.50r17 KM2s, fenders cut 3" all around, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH w/ Backup cam, CB/PA (PA Installed), Weathertech Digis, Foglight anytime, AP: front bumper, skids, and pack rack, custom sliders, Warn 9.5XP, dual VIAIR 480Cs with a 2.5gal tank, OTRATTW switches galore, URD y-pipe, RCI skids, LF 240s, etc.
    My friend's stepdad picked up an Isuzu Trooper (mid 70's model IIRC) for $700. Yes. Seven-hundred. Needed a few hours of labor put into it (a few really means only a few) and it was running like new. And it *supposedly* gets in the mid-thirties in terms of MPGs.

    But now there's a steel tube bumper and a 4500 winch on it...and I must give it props 'cause it has saved my truck from a bad situation. (I was stuck really badly)
     
  2. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    GREEKBOY12295

    GREEKBOY12295 Well-Known Member

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    My bike is my beater.
     
  3. Oct 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    Haha, the camera doesnt do the rust justice. Its a pile.

    This isnt a beater. If you dont agree, Ill trade ya :D.
     
  4. Oct 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    Taco76087

    Taco76087 Well-Known Member

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    Haha I know it isn't a beater :D but it fits the beater budget.

    I like that tercel even if it is a little rough.
     
  5. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:36 AM
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    RAT PRODUCTS

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    Smokin with a smarty.
    I could get an 05 cobalt for 5 grand. That's no beater. I would go for any honda with a stick shift for a beater though.

    I picked up this truck for my beater truck for free. Asked the guy what he was doing with it; he said nothing and handed me the title. I'm making it into a fast & loud ratrod right now and will restore it one day.
    [​IMG]
     
  6. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:49 AM
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    Taco76087

    Taco76087 Well-Known Member

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    I used to have a 64 chevy swb that I was restoring. Nice find
     
  7. Oct 23, 2012 at 7:04 AM
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    Namyo

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    HOw do you fit in that? :laugh:
     
  8. Oct 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Shoe horn... why?

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Oct 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5

    2004TacomaSR5 Nemesis Prime

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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    :rofl:
     
  10. Oct 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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    themuffinman619

    themuffinman619 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

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    Wow, that's in good condition for being an 84. And that 22re will last forever!
     

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