New project 720

[Paddy]

Hey I just picked up an old 720 in fairly stock condition. Not sure what direction it will go, but I'm wondering if there are any locker options for the rear axle? I think it's called a C200 axle from what I can tell, and likely has 4.10's but that's all I know. Looks like an arb is available but I don't want to put 1600$ into a 200$ truck just yet.
Also, any wisdom pertaining to these rigs that anyone wants to share would be appreciated.

 

[Barrows]

Did you really buy that for $200? Want to make a road trip........:coffee drink:......I will give you 3x that....

 

[Paddy]

Yeah, but I've got 3x that into it now, after a trip to DMV for tags, title, deq (emissions check, passed first try!) and various parts like balljoints and oil filters and whatnot. It drives pretty well, and everything works, however I'm considering a weber carb for it since they only $200 and sounds like a good upgrade. I already have a nice tacoma so I'm not sure why I picked this up, just couldn't resist for the $. Plus, Ive known all the previous owners of the truck.
Looks like lokka makes a locker for the rear only, and very reasonable priced so I might have to dig into the axle sometime soon.

I'll post a pic of the bed on this truck, it's better shape than most 1 yr old trucks! No rust and all gold paint still there!

 

[Allof75]

Neat truck! Take some more pics if you get the chance. On the locker, a quick search shows ARBs at ruggedrocks (Steve the man) and you may be able to get a deal there. Otherwise lokka seem to be a cool option, though not common in the states.

 

[richard310]

That's a great looking 720 for $200!

 

[Paddy]

now I'm already thinking about motor swaps but I'm probably about a decade too new as I'd be required to run this thing through emissions control. Does anyone know if the weber 32/36 carb conversion can be run through emissions?

 

[Paddy]

Okay new plan for the 720. We will fix up the truck over this year and then come next fall, drive it south into central mexico. Any ideas what spares to bring? Considering a new radiator as I believe it is stock and was reported to overheat a bit under load last summer. Evertyhing else probably common stock in mex anyway though, seems like the typical vehicle down there.

 

[mortonm]

I think we need a few more pictures!

 

[plainjaneFJC]

Man what a steal at 200.00 Anybody would love to have that for under a grand.

 

[mastersryan]

awesome little truck and for that price!!!

So, how much you want to unload the airstream for?

 

[Paddy]

Okay as promised! I did want to show you guy the bed on this thing, as you will likely never ever see a better condition bed! It was literally used for hauling feathers only. Even the weather seems to have hardly touched his queen, despite being outdoors it's whole life. I also have a 2012 tacoma, and the funny thing is that this old 84' is more fun to drive than the new rig! It's just fun. Starts up and drives great.

Yesterday got two new falken Rocky Mountains, for the front. They are 30x9.50x15

 

[RangerXLT]

Subscribed. My grandpa purchased a 720 brand new when I was a kid. Always loved that truck especially considering I learned to spit sunflower seeds and drive a manual in it. Great looking truck.


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[wreckdiver1321]

Looks super cool! And a great deal!

Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[Paddy]

I think the plan is basically put a 50$ canopy on it and sit on it until December when we will drive it to Mexico and have fun! Before then I'm thinking about adjusting the valves and possibly put new valve seals on, as it sucks a bit of oil now and then. Also possibly a weber carb, but honestly, maybe not. It runs well enough as it is. Maybe needs a radiator. Anyone have suggestions of places to buy a radiator? I hear mexico can get hot, and has hills.

Not very overland,mor expedition, but thus having the advantage of blending in south of the border and not costing too many arms and legs as well.

 

[Heading Out]

I had a couple of these trucks, for an expo truck the only things I'd change is to get rid of the auto locking front hubs and swap on manual set and add a good set of shocks.
The 720 4x4's have fairly good clearance from the factory,but, the torsion bar adjusters do hang a little low.
Do as you said and perform a full service, belts, hoses, fluids, oil, filters etc. shell on the back and set it up for expo.

I explored all over the Mojave and they never let me down.