$16,000 (and climbing) for a 1980 Toyota pickup with 228k miles

[DetroitStyle]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Taco...38e6022b6&item=221431997110&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Guy bought it like this:

and then:

Oooh, shiny!

and den

 

[moneypit]

At 16k he hasn't broke even yet

 

[4Gas$]

At 16k he hasn't broke even yet

Most likely true.....and worth every penny!

I had one years ago, what a great truck that was!

 

[badnewz]

Pretty cool for sure. Reminds me of my old 4x4 Chevy LUV truck. Man that truck rusted fast.

 

[cASe SenSiTive]

That's fantastic. I'd rather have that than a new model.

 

[mdhmi]

That's awesome. I love to see people actually create something instead of just stroking a check for a fancy new ride.

 

[lucky7]

Awesome. Wish he kept it white though.

 

[Krazybones]

22.8K miles not 228K

Cool truck honestly, White would have made it better IMO also



Hi Gary (grr456)

 

[Golden]

I think bright red would have been best. That bug deflector needs to GO.

 

[DetroitStyle]

That bug deflector needs to GO.

 

[Golden]

:lol: Didn't catch that.

 

[BigWheelinBubba]

You don't see them like that anymore.. If I wasn't so big i'd drive it! Oh wait..1 year in MI and it'll be roached lol

 

[4Gas$]

Auction Ended

Winning bid: $19,600.00 ~ 67 bids

 

[DetroitStyle]

Winning bid: $19,600.00 ~ 67 bids

Hopefully he just about broke even

 

[moneypit]

I doubt it, even if the truck was free at the begining he lost money,

 

[AutoRoc]

What was so expensive to build?? I don't get it... It's clean? Powdercoat and paint cost??

 

[91trunk]

I'd rather have Marty's yota after Biff cleaned it up. I can't fit in a standard cab

 

[DetroitStyle]

What was so expensive to build?? I don't get it... It's clean? Powdercoat and paint cost??

New parts:
OME suspension
radiator
alternator
fuel pump
Weber carb
voltage regulator
headlights
headlight trim
taillights
hoses
header
brakes
windshield
glass trim
assorted brackets, bolts, etc, etc...

I'd bet he has nearly $10,000 in parts alone. That's before any blasting, powdercoating, etc, which was probably over $2000 when you consider he powdercoated or chromed:
-the frame
-the wheels
-valve cover
-spare tire
-head shields
-front and rear bumper

Now look at the interior. Seat covering, door panels, shifter boot, floor covering, etc, etc...

That's just a very quick grab at what's done. I'm sure I missed half of it. It adds up

 

[Ancalos]

Wow very impressive i love it!