Opinions on rotted body, decent frame 1st 4runner

tyegagne

New member
I've looked at 88 4runner up the northeast: (Want opinions on what to pay, or even to buy)

The Good:
- Asking 900.00
- its got the 22re.
- well taken care of, new head, gasket, timing chain, calipers, rotors, etc
- clean interior
- runs, shifts, 4L, 4H, is all good
- Its got a fair share of rust on the frame, but its decently solid, no holes, cracks, etc. Much better than most around New England.

The Bad:
- Its lived a hard life,
- definitely been monkeyed with, 4" rear block lift, ball-joint spacers.
- Its got a fair share of rust on the frame, but its decently solid, no holes, cracks, etc. Much better than most around New England.
- rockers are gone, non-existent
- body is mostly gone
- Suspension feels loose and old, slightly scary, no surprise
-

If I pick it up I'd think I'd weld in some tube rockers, and just sheet metal in patches for the fenders, make sort of budget overland local rig. Then flip in a few years.

I'm on a low budget, grad student.

Thoughts? Things to steer clear of?
 

sprale

Observer
Are you buying my Dad's 4runner? He's selling one out in New Mexico in similar condition, probably sold already actually.

The 4runner is a great car, even as a beater. Those old 22r engines are as durable as it gets, but makes the car a slowrunner. If you want to haggle, go look at it, think about it, go back a week later and lowball the owner to see what happens. You might score a great deal, but you're going to be doing some work, so make it worth your time.
 

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