1979 Toyota Other

Standard Cab Pickup

2.2L 2189CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

RN42037845

Clear

Gasoline

1979 Toyota long bed pickup with original California emissions system. Runs and driven semi-regularly for many years, mostly dump runs, trips to the lumber yard, and as a back-up vehicle. I am the third owner, bought it from a friend, who bought it from her friend. It has been in Oregon for many years and has always passed the emissions test here.It has not been a primary vehicle since the original owner had it about 25 years ago.Runs and drives pretty much the same for the 10+ years I've had it, Leaking clutch fluid (probably the slave cylinder), that just started and I have not changed it. Oil changes every 3000-4000 miles for about the last 25 years, at least, and tune-ups, brakes, voltage regulator, etc., as needed. You have to pump the gas several times to start it if the truck has been sitting for more than a few days, it has been that way for at least 25 years. I don't know why. If you're driving it daily it starts right up. Has an exhaust leak.The front end feels okay to me. I can let go of the wheel on a flat street and it tracks pretty straight. No shaking. Stays pretty straight when braking, too.It does "sputter" randomly, it was suggested to me that that may be from the ethanol blend we get here in the summer, I have no idea if that is what causes it. I put some gas treatment in there sometimes and that does seem to help, but it could be a coincidence. It has a carburetor and I don't know anything about them.I am not a mechanic and am just posting my observations.There is a hidden switch in the cab that can prevent it from starting, sort of a do-it-yourself anti-theft device. It was painted green when I got it, but that is not original and it is very dull. The brown paint spots are Rustoleum primer.Several small things need attention, passenger window is off the track (currently held up with Gorilla Tape), passenger door only opens from outside, one tailgate latch is bent, radio (AM only) quit 10 years ago, little emblem came off the shift knob (I have it), windshield wipers occasionally jump off to the left and overshoot the windshield, couple of the light lenses are taped, the high beam switch has just started to get fussy, etc.The body is pretty straight, no wrecks that I know of, but it originally came from the coast, and so has rust, most of it in the bed, see the photos.To the best of my knowledge the odometer has only turned over once. The odometer does not have a "hundred thousands" dial, but I was told when I bought it that it had only turned over once. It's only been driven 23408 miles since 6/29/1996, and currently reads *42308. (I have some old receipts that came with it).There is a trailer hitch and wiring, but I have no knowledge of it ever pulling anything.I've never sold a vehicle on ebay before and know nothing about shipping one. You will need to pick it up, or use one of the options offered through ebay. BUYER MUST MAKE AND PAY FOR SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS.You are welcome to come look at it if you like. This truck is being sold AS IS with no warranty whatsoever. Included are 4 shocks and a bag of misc. parts that came with it 10+ years ago, plus a set of "ribs" that fit into little plastic holders on the bed, that supported the long gone tonneau cover.