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1987 Toyota Pickup - with custom cab & build out bed - $9,000
1987
toyota pickup truck
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Currently has ~233,340 miles, the last 30k miles of which have been added by me. During that time, oil/lube/filter changes have been timely, passed on smog check in June 2025, clean title, and the following major repairs/upgrades have been done:
Upgrades to the back:
Shell insulation (R7 sheep wool)
300Wp mono PV on roof
160Wp flexible mono PV in parallel that can be laid out when parked
New LFP battery
Renogy charge controller and inverter
12VDC cooler & photocell + switch to turn off when without sun
12VDC lighting
120VAC outlets
Bed space (6ft length)
Shelving
My maintenance/upgrades (200k to 233k miles):
Carburetor
Power steering gearbox
Clutch
Fly wheel
Engine rebuild
Starter
Radiator hose
Alternator
Tire replacement
Transmission
Previous owner maintenance/upgrades (pre-200k miles):
Front axles
Ball joints (all 4)
Radiator
RV cam
Timing chain
Stereo & speakers
Front right wheel bearing
Repairs still to needed:
Air conditioning
Cracked front window and top custom cab window
Suspension works but might be worth replacing
Small leak at oil pan drain plug
A lot of major repairs have been made, but this still is an old truck with plenty of quirks. That said, it has been a lot of fun and works great for extended trips to wherever you may want to go. It has served me well, and I hope the same for the next.