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1980 New Build

Discussion in 'Hilux' started by G2.M6, Oct 29, 2023.

  1. Oct 29, 2023 at 11:58 AM
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    We drove through a blizzard yesterday to pick up this truck. We watched about 15 accidents happen.

    Truck was 3 1/2 hours away in Canyon City Colorado.

    Paid 5k.

    My wife is going to restore and possibly keep this one.

    Funny thing is that there is a 79 just down the block from me. The old lady has agreed to sell it to me for 5k as well. It runs but it's interior is trashed.

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    G2.M6, Oct 29, 2023
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  2. Oct 29, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Looks sweet
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2023 at 8:32 PM
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    Today I added my first tank of gas. Odd moments in human life. I choose 87 ethanol free. Motor was instantly better. It was almost empty when I fueled up


    Correct me if I'm wrong but if it's carburetor vs efi it would prefer non ethenol
     

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  4. Oct 30, 2023 at 2:41 AM
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    I always looked at the age and area of vehicles life. Some do fine on it and some not. IMO ethanol is typically better in older vehicles.
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2023 at 7:01 PM
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    I'm an absolute amateur at this. So thank you for the advise. Next tank I'll run with ethanol

    And compare. It has a holly carborator. This will take time. The truck alteast is patient
     
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    I meant no ethanol. Stupid phone and age. Check online too
     
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    If you have the manual it might say as well. Very jelly on that truck.
     
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