evereste Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 It needs work.. but, for $900 seems it might be worth the effort... There's a big gash in roof...the driver side body has taken a hit..but, it all seems to be working and it's pretty much factory...I'll upload pics and ask questions...I'M back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yes, it has been a while. Sounds like you'll be practicing some fiberglassing skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 The fibreglass is great..just the roof and I found a friend to help me out...so, hoping it won't be too big a job. We just flushed the engine and put a new oil filter on.. and it seems to run quite well.. I'm thinking of taking out the bunk beds, they really are a pain to set up... The interior is in good shape for its age...I do have to put a new lock on, and hoping to make a decent bed for it... I'm pretty stoked..I don't know much about engines..It has 5 speed 20 R engine, hoping that's a positive thing for power and MPG..No blinkers nor heating tho...so, a few things to try to figure out...I'm pretty stoked tho...I cannot find the blinker 'flasher' switch tho'..and I've torn the whole dash apart..why would a previous owner dismantle such a thing? Hmnn oh well..I need a manual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Don't discard the bunk bed parts. Many Chinook owners want them and they are hard to find. I hate to send people away from us but the Chinook group on Yahoo has many members and can answer all of your questions. They are a very helpful group. When you get an older RV you need all the resources you can get https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/toyotachinook/info Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1978_Toyota_FSM_-_Maintenance.pdf https://toyotachinook.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/how-to-keep-your-toyota-pickup-alive.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 This all I've ever found for early wiring diagrams. Not sure of the source. Chiltons? Haynes? Clymer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1978-Toyota-Pickup-Electrical-Wiring-Diagram-Original-P27811.aspx This is the factory original for 1978. The wiring should be identical to yours with the exception of the in tank fuel pump and any emissions added after 1976. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Yikes!~ $39 for 1 page? I'd prefer this for the same money. http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1978-1984-Toyota-Pickup-Truck-Bentley-Repair-Shop-Manual-Gas-and-Diesel-P22131.aspx I've never looked at a 'Bentley' for a Hilux, but versions for MGs, VWs and the Toyota Celica are very good. And include wiring diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 As far as I know, Factory Service Manuals from that era were published in several volumes. Body & Chassis, Electrical Diagrams, Maintenance, Emissions Controls, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Fax on is not cheap. But that one page measures roughly 2'x3'. It allows you to view the entire wiring of the truck similar to the way Google maps lets you view from top down. No matching pages to follow a wire route. This is what Toyota issued to its dealerships. Haynes also has a good wiring diagram in the back. A little chopped up, but useable. The early Haynes up to 1978 were designed for the European markets. The descriptions can be confusing sometimes. I.e. Propeller shaft rather than driveshaft. Edited January 5, 2018 by fred heath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Wow..Thank you ALL for the info...You rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 1/4/2018 at 6:50 PM, linda s said: Don't discard the bunk bed parts. Many Chinook owners want them and they are hard to find. I hate to send people away from us but the Chinook group on Yahoo has many members and can answer all of your questions. They are a very helpful group. When you get an older RV you need all the resources you can get https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/toyotachinook/info Linda S Oh. I will keep them and when the day comes...will include them in the sale...That will be a long way off tho' as I've wanted a Chinook for years after a trip in our Dolphin in Utah.. I saw one and fell in love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 ..I cannot find the blinker 'flasher' switch tho'..and I've torn the whole dash apart..why would a previous owner dismantle such a thing? Hmnn oh well..I need a manual... Are you looking for the "flasher" ? Like your turn signals do not work? 4way flashers do not work? do your turn signals lite up, but do not flash? I'm not clear on your problem....... My Chinook is not here where I am, but if you clear up my confusion, I will check my flasher location the next time that I go over to where it is kept... I THINK that I know what you are saying, but not sure.... donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 It's in the fuse panel looks like a relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Still no luck with 'flasher' tho' we did get the HORN to work... I'm also still struggling to get the cabin lights to work.. two mechanics and a buddy are flummoxed too..I did manage to fix the roof tho', replacing the rods did the trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 11:53 AM, Donnie said: ..I cannot find the blinker 'flasher' switch tho'..and I've torn the whole dash apart..why would a previous owner dismantle such a thing? Hmnn oh well..I need a manual... Are you looking for the "flasher" ? Like your turn signals do not work? 4way flashers do not work? do your turn signals lite up, but do not flash? I'm not clear on your problem....... My Chinook is not here where I am, but if you clear up my confusion, I will check my flasher location the next time that I go over to where it is kept... I THINK that I know what you are saying, but not sure.... donnie Lights all work..just no Blink ..I really need a manual for the 76... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, evereste said: Lights all work..just no Blink ..I really need a manual for the 76... https://www.stockwiseauto.com/haynes-publications-92070-repair-manual?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkKPVBRDtARIsAA2CG6HFqGp7u96L6oPGOxp1chV3z-nqr_IGIsNvbjj2DttNS2RvK2vGBlAaAtZVEALw_wcB&fit_id=3261&Year=1976&Make=Toyota&Model=Pickup&gsID=pxf1496000f3261 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, linda s said: https://www.stockwiseauto.com/haynes-publications-92070-repair-manual?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkKPVBRDtARIsAA2CG6HFqGp7u96L6oPGOxp1chV3z-nqr_IGIsNvbjj2DttNS2RvK2vGBlAaAtZVEALw_wcB&fit_id=3261&Year=1976&Make=Toyota&Model=Pickup&gsID=pxf1496000f3261 Damn.. Thank you Linda....U could not find one for less than $116..I owe you a few beverages and lunches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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