Introduction? Been Driving Toy's. Lauri Sibulkin

[Sibulkin]

Been driving Toy trucks since my very first legal ride, a very used '78 back in '82. The current one is number 5. I am so sorry to say that decent Toyota trucks have gone $$$ out of my reach. I need advice and a good parts resource to bring this '86 1 ton back to life. Or 'Grandie' needs a new home.
My trucks have averaged over 200K and the last two went 15 years each. Really appreciate how economical and tough they are. 'Grandie' in particular is essentially indestructible. Still runs like a storm and carries or tows like a champ. How ever.... salt and rust are deep in the shell and I need some advice. What do I do? Any one care to carry on this thought?

 

[toyotafan]

Welcome to the site! How long have you had the 86? How much rust are we talking about?

 

[tibadoe]

Welcome from VA.

 

[jazz]

If the frame looks like this one on my parts truck,,,raise the mirrors and roll a new truck under...the drivetrain on this one is excellent... I would not bother with a frame repair. Post some pics of your truck,,,rot and all

 

[Sibulkin]

My frame is not near this bad. Seems ok to me and others that have looked at it. Just too much body rot for me to afford. Is a 1 ton rare enough to be of interest? I can't afford the repairs. Anyone out there interested? I will look into photos. Not much of a computer master but my son can post for me. Thanks.

 

[Jarred]

Sounds still can be saved at least. Looking forward with the photos.

 

[MuddyTacoma]

How did I miss this thread? Welcome to the site, and yes that's a lot of rust.

 

[TruckZoom]

that's quite rusty, but good thing a few can still be saved. will be watching out for the additional photos. welcome aboard!