86 nissan pickup - worth $1k? - Toyota Yaris Forums

47_MasoN_47 · 02-28-2012, 12:32 PM

A friend of mine is selling a 86 Nissan hardbody pickup for $1k. However, the clutch appears to be stuck as you can shift gears as long as the truck is running, but if you push the clutch pedal it dies. Is it worth paying $1k for? How much do you think it would be to get running?

TLyttle · 02-28-2012, 11:20 PM

Gotta watch those. My buddy has one, and there are a number of problems, not the least of which is the drive shaft: the Ujoints aren't replaceable, you have to buy toe whole shaft. He rebuilt his to accept GM (I think) joints, for about the same price as a new shaft.

It also has problems with the hydraulic valve adjusters, and again they are expensive to replace. The speedo cable let fly, and there is a power thief built in that kills the battery if it is left for more than a week.

Is it handy? Oh, you bet it is. Is it tough? Yup. Good little truck, even if you have to spend some bux on it.

12 yaris · 02-29-2012, 03:55 AM

Offer him 6

47_MasoN_47 · 03-01-2012, 11:12 PM

Got it for 650 :)

*kimona* · 03-02-2012, 01:59 AM

It's a 4X4! Tough little truck. Get ready to spend some cash.

*tomato* · 03-02-2012, 02:01 AM

Congrats!

47_MasoN_47 · 03-02-2012, 02:36 PM

Took delivery today. It's at the transmission shop right now, they are supposed to call me with a quote later.

yaris2010RS · 03-02-2012, 11:42 PM

its always scary to buy a car being held up by a brick..... lol

looks very nice

12 yaris · 03-03-2012, 03:55 PM

Congrats,
Decent looking truck,enjoy it.......

J_Lynn · 03-03-2012, 05:58 PM

I *love* the hardbody nissans .... I've had 3 :) All 2wd, all lowered, all on bags, 2 were body dropped ..... ohhhh how I love them <3

You kinda made me wanna go get another hardbody .....

47_MasoN_47 · 03-04-2012, 02:04 AM

lol yeah the e-brake cable is broke, so I get to carry around some chocks like a boss until I find one. They are 60+ online so I've been calling local junk yards to see what I can get a used one for.

The Transmission shop says they'll have it going by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. $875 for parts/labor on replacing the clutch and machining the flywheel. I hear that's a bit on the high side, but with as much trouble as I have doing things that are supposed to take 30 mins to 1hr on the Yaris, I don't even want to attempt screwing around with a 4x4 transmission.

fnkngrv · 03-04-2012, 02:18 AM

I need a truck like that too...wish that I could find an 80s Toyota pickup

47_MasoN_47 · 03-04-2012, 02:25 AM

It's a shame that designs like this had to die. I hate that the USA seems to try so fervently to kill the small truck industry.

mazilla · 03-04-2012, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

I need a truck like that too...wish that I could find an 80s Toyota pickup

R22 FTW...

fnkngrv · 03-04-2012, 03:27 AM

^ Here is some crazy sh!t for ya on that note:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1330845997262

47_MasoN_47 · 03-07-2012, 02:11 PM

Picked it up during lunch and drove it around for a bit. Re-learning after however many years of driving an auto while in stop and go traffic was fun :P I only stalled once and barked it once as well, so that's not too bad for not even remembering the last time I drove a manual.

J_Lynn · 03-07-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

Picked it up during lunch and drove it around for a bit. Re-learning after however many years of driving an auto while in stop and go traffic was fun :P I only stalled once and barked it once as well, so that's not too bad for not even remembering the last time I drove a manual.

just don't stop at on a hill for a while

cali yaris · 03-07-2012, 03:09 PM

I had one of those, first vehicle I ever bought new. Changed the oil every 3k and drove it 140,000 miles with no major problems before I sold it.

Good find.

02-28-2012, 12:32 PM	#1
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	86 nissan pickup - worth $1k? A friend of mine is selling a 86 Nissan hardbody pickup for $1k. However, the clutch appears to be stuck as you can shift gears as long as the truck is running, but if you push the clutch pedal it dies. Is it worth paying $1k for? How much do you think it would be to get running? __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-01-2012, 11:12 PM	#4
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Got it for 650 :) __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-02-2012, 02:01 AM	#6
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Congrats! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-02-2012, 02:36 PM	#7
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Took delivery today. It's at the transmission shop right now, they are supposed to call me with a quote later. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-02-2012, 11:42 PM	#8
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	its always scary to buy a car being held up by a brick..... lol looks very nice __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

02-28-2012, 11:20 PM	#2
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Gotta watch those. My buddy has one, and there are a number of problems, not the least of which is the drive shaft: the Ujoints aren't replaceable, you have to buy toe whole shaft. He rebuilt his to accept GM (I think) joints, for about the same price as a new shaft. It also has problems with the hydraulic valve adjusters, and again they are expensive to replace. The speedo cable let fly, and there is a power thief built in that kills the battery if it is left for more than a week. Is it handy? Oh, you bet it is. Is it tough? Yup. Good little truck, even if you have to spend some bux on it.

02-29-2012, 03:55 AM	#3
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Offer him 6

03-02-2012, 01:59 AM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	It's a 4X4! Tough little truck. Get ready to spend some cash.

03-03-2012, 03:55 PM	#9
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Congrats, Decent looking truck,enjoy it.......

03-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#10
J_Lynn [Space For Rent] Drives: 2010 LB Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 264	I love the hardbody nissans .... I've had 3 :) All 2wd, all lowered, all on bags, 2 were body dropped ..... ohhhh how I love them <3 You kinda made me wanna go get another hardbody ..... __________________ “With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.” Rhett Butler

03-04-2012, 02:04 AM	#11
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	lol yeah the e-brake cable is broke, so I get to carry around some chocks like a boss until I find one. They are 60+ online so I've been calling local junk yards to see what I can get a used one for. The Transmission shop says they'll have it going by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. $875 for parts/labor on replacing the clutch and machining the flywheel. I hear that's a bit on the high side, but with as much trouble as I have doing things that are supposed to take 30 mins to 1hr on the Yaris, I don't even want to attempt screwing around with a 4x4 transmission. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-04-2012, 02:18 AM	#12
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I need a truck like that too...wish that I could find an 80s Toyota pickup __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

03-04-2012, 02:25 AM	#13
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	It's a shame that designs like this had to die. I hate that the USA seems to try so fervently to kill the small truck industry. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-04-2012, 03:27 AM	#15
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	^ Here is some crazy sh!t for ya on that note: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1330845997262 __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

03-07-2012, 02:11 PM	#16
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Picked it up during lunch and drove it around for a bit. Re-learning after however many years of driving an auto while in stop and go traffic was fun :P I only stalled once and barked it once as well, so that's not too bad for not even remembering the last time I drove a manual. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-07-2012, 03:09 PM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I had one of those, first vehicle I ever bought new. Changed the oil every 3k and drove it 140,000 miles with no major problems before I sold it. Good find. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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