Aloha all!
I actually own two - one on Oahu, and one I keep at my Moms in New Mexico. This build thread will be about THAT truck.
So - to bring you all up to speed, this was a pretty sad truck. I rescued it off the Big Island because there was SOOOO much wrong with it, it was really only a wrecking yard candidate. BUT - my brother and I love a project, and I got it cheap, so even factoring in shipping it's not a horrible deal. And since its raw, and high mileage, I don't feel bad doing my own hacking on it!!
This truck is a 2001 with 198k miles on it. Black, with the solid black interior. That said, it runs well, and does NOT seem to burn inordinate amounts of oil. Also seems to shift SURPRISINGLY well, considering the mileage...
So here's the list of known issues, as I start:
Brakes (grinding)
Gas tank leaks over 1/3 tank
HUGE power steering leak
Power steering pump whines
Radiator leak
Clanking from the front suspension
SOME surface rust - but surprisingly not bad - for the most part. Not New England AT ALL. It's salvageable. There are a very pieces that are disintegrating - but not critical elements. (Hawaii salt? Northeast transplant? I don't know...)
Shocks are STILL ORIGINALS.... (At 198k miles!!)
AC not working (does hold a vacuum charge though)
Driver window doesn't like to go up
Passenger window not working at all
Passenger door lock does not work
Check engine light is on - need to pull codes.
Here's to the fun!!!
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