NotMatt
01-11-2006, 05:04 PM
Ok, this time it's for real. I had to work some stuff out and now I think I'm ready to sell or trade my '85 truck. Here's the info:
'85 Xtracab truck, factory EFI, factory sunroof, factory rear slider, power windows, gray interior with buckets and center console, 5-speed, dark gray in color (almost black).
I bought it last summer and replaced the motor in it with a newer one from an '87 runner with less miles. I have no idea how many miles are actually on the motor, but it runs perfect and just looking at the insides of it leads me to believe it's got fairly low miles or has been rebuilt at some point. Truck has a Downey header, custom exhaust, new timing chain and guides as of this last summer (didn't need it but I had it apart and did it anyway), new radiator, and I just finished changing all the fluids (diffs, transmission, t-case, oil, PS fluid, etc). I also recently put a heater core in it, so the heater works very good, gets very hot inside on full blast.
The interior is in pretty good shape for the year, everything's there and everything works, except for the black piece covering the wires under the steering column (top piece is there though). Power windows both work perfect, and the sunroof doesn't leak at ALL. The rear slider is a little stiff and funky, probably needs to be lubed or fussed with.. but it works. Truck has an A/C button in the dash, but does not have A/C (use it for something else cool maybe?).
The body is so-so, the bed has some rust on the back end like most of this era, and there are some holes where it has rusted through in the floor of the bed near the back, but the cab is completely rust free. Truck has dents here and there, but the paint is new as of last summer... it's not perfect, but it looks good from 5ft.
This is my daily driver right now, it's very reliable and the suspension and steering are tight, no clunks or bad bearings, I drive it on the highway and around town all the time, wouldn't hesitate to hop in it and drive it across the state.
I'm looking for $3500 as it sits, or I can include a bunch of parts that I was going to install on it as well for $3800 (I can do the install too). Extra parts would include a V6 master and booster combo, wide IFS rear axle, V6 IFS front calipers, landcruiser rotors, and some other misc. bits and pieces I have sitting around. I am open to trades, specifically for an 89-95 toyota truck for a DD, can be V6 or 4 cylinder, but I want a truck not a 4runner. Also open to other trades possibly, just let me know what you have, I'm looking for newer light trucks, maybe cars... dunno.
My number is 509-293-0644, my name is Matt. Call me if seriously interested, we can work something out. I can also arrange for delivery within reasonable distance if you pay the gas. I'm located in Leavenworth, WA
Also, the transmission makes noise in 3rd and 5th gears.. kind of a whirring/grinding noise. So far it hasn't gotten worse since I've owned it, but I have a spare W56/topshift transmission and transfer case combo I will throw in for an extra 100 bucks... use the transmission to replace this one, and use the t-case for dual cases later down the road. SWEET! Man, I sure wrote a novel here... but I don't like surprises when buying a rig, I figure you don't either!
Here's a pic, it no longer has the TSL's on it, has Chrome stock wheels with 31's. I will get more pictures of the engine bay and interior tomorrow when it's light. Truck box doesn't come with it, unless you're trading me a rig with one already installed:
http://www.poseycanyon.com/mjohnston/120405/P1010036.JPG
'85 Xtracab truck, factory EFI, factory sunroof, factory rear slider, power windows, gray interior with buckets and center console, 5-speed, dark gray in color (almost black).
I bought it last summer and replaced the motor in it with a newer one from an '87 runner with less miles. I have no idea how many miles are actually on the motor, but it runs perfect and just looking at the insides of it leads me to believe it's got fairly low miles or has been rebuilt at some point. Truck has a Downey header, custom exhaust, new timing chain and guides as of this last summer (didn't need it but I had it apart and did it anyway), new radiator, and I just finished changing all the fluids (diffs, transmission, t-case, oil, PS fluid, etc). I also recently put a heater core in it, so the heater works very good, gets very hot inside on full blast.
The interior is in pretty good shape for the year, everything's there and everything works, except for the black piece covering the wires under the steering column (top piece is there though). Power windows both work perfect, and the sunroof doesn't leak at ALL. The rear slider is a little stiff and funky, probably needs to be lubed or fussed with.. but it works. Truck has an A/C button in the dash, but does not have A/C (use it for something else cool maybe?).
The body is so-so, the bed has some rust on the back end like most of this era, and there are some holes where it has rusted through in the floor of the bed near the back, but the cab is completely rust free. Truck has dents here and there, but the paint is new as of last summer... it's not perfect, but it looks good from 5ft.
This is my daily driver right now, it's very reliable and the suspension and steering are tight, no clunks or bad bearings, I drive it on the highway and around town all the time, wouldn't hesitate to hop in it and drive it across the state.
I'm looking for $3500 as it sits, or I can include a bunch of parts that I was going to install on it as well for $3800 (I can do the install too). Extra parts would include a V6 master and booster combo, wide IFS rear axle, V6 IFS front calipers, landcruiser rotors, and some other misc. bits and pieces I have sitting around. I am open to trades, specifically for an 89-95 toyota truck for a DD, can be V6 or 4 cylinder, but I want a truck not a 4runner. Also open to other trades possibly, just let me know what you have, I'm looking for newer light trucks, maybe cars... dunno.
My number is 509-293-0644, my name is Matt. Call me if seriously interested, we can work something out. I can also arrange for delivery within reasonable distance if you pay the gas. I'm located in Leavenworth, WA
Also, the transmission makes noise in 3rd and 5th gears.. kind of a whirring/grinding noise. So far it hasn't gotten worse since I've owned it, but I have a spare W56/topshift transmission and transfer case combo I will throw in for an extra 100 bucks... use the transmission to replace this one, and use the t-case for dual cases later down the road. SWEET! Man, I sure wrote a novel here... but I don't like surprises when buying a rig, I figure you don't either!
Here's a pic, it no longer has the TSL's on it, has Chrome stock wheels with 31's. I will get more pictures of the engine bay and interior tomorrow when it's light. Truck box doesn't come with it, unless you're trading me a rig with one already installed:
http://www.poseycanyon.com/mjohnston/120405/P1010036.JPG