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4 minutes ago, linda s said:
Buying any vehicle this old when your not a mechanic is always a risk. Sometimes it's a good idea to spend more to buy so you can spend less later
Linda S
I understand. I can do basic work on older cars, I like older vehicles. I can do tune-ups, oil changes, and I replaced my water pump on an older Honda CR-V. I am planning to learn how to do brakes. While looking and before I buy I am going to have a mechanic throughly go over everything. I really need and want something the size of the smaller Toyotas, such as the Scat and Chinook. It is just for my daughter and myself and it would be my primary vehicle. Thankfully I do not drive very many miles each day. What I really need to do is make sure I do not over pay for any vehicle. Most of the sellers really think their stuff is worth so much because their vehicles are older and "rare", therefore in demand. I can be patient. You can be sure before I buy anything I will be asking all of you more questions!
I really love this forum, you are all such wonderful people helping everyone with some great advice. I wish someone was out here I could meet up with, but this forum sure helps! Thank you!
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4 minutes ago, fred heath said:
If the unit your looking at is listed for $3900.00, that's way too much. The axle replacement can run from 2-4K depending on how much work needs to be done. There's still mechanical issues to investigate along with tire condition which can run another $800-1000 dollars.
I'm not trying to "rain on your parade" but better to go in with your eyes wide open. These older motorhomes always seem to need perpetual repairs.
WOW! Thanks Fred! That information REALLY helps!!
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3 minutes ago, linda s said:
The date is just a number. It doesn't mean that older ones weren't flawed, just that the government assumes that not many of those older vehicles are still on the road and leaves them out of the recall. The 5 lug duallies are bad news no matter what year they were made. You could switch to single wheels but there is a possibility that your axle has already been damaged from the fake duallies so a replacement would be a better choice. At a minimum have the bearings replaced and the axle fully inspected.
Linda S
Thank you Linda. I so appreciate all the responses. Yours explaining the date being just a number is quite helpful. Before buying I am going to look into the cost of replacing the axel and go to single wheels. Hopefully the seller will reduce the price accordingly. When I price the cost of the replacement what am I asking the mechanic for? A heavy duty axel? Or? Thanks again.
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19 minutes ago, Derek up North said:
The recall was not against Toyota. The recall was issued to all motorhomes fitted with 'foolies' (Toyota never did). There's no mention of "weighing less than' or 'shorter than'. The recalls were issue to the 4 manufacturers* still in business in 1991. If they weren't in business, there was obviously nowhere to mail the recall to.
Attached is the documentation related to the National recall.
* National (Dolphin & Seabreeze), Sunrader, Odyssey and Coachmen.
Derek, thank you for sending the link! In reviewing the information on the document there is a statement that says:
"Regarding subject vehicles THAT ARE COVERED under the 8 year statue, which are all vehicles first sold on, or after April 11, 1983."
Does that statement mean the recall is for all RVs first sold on/after April 11, 1983? Or is that date just for those RV manufacturers that were still in existence at the time of the recall? I just want to make sure before I make a purchase and need to take into account a possible costly axel replacement.
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Okay, so I decided not to go with the 1978 Chinook. Too high of price for the work that would be needed. I am now looking at a 1976 Scat. It has dual tires in the rear with 5 lugs. I have been reading about them on the discussion board. I do not know yet if the rims are welded together. The seller said the Scat was not included in the recall, but I saw someone mention the recall was for ALL RVs. The seller is not the original owner. Can someone tell me if they know where I can go to verify whether or not I would need to swap out the axel? Could I simply change it to single wheels? If so, would the size of the tires be the same as those on the front or should they be wider? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Linda and Derek thank you for your responses. The seller told me he swapped the chassis out. Is there a specific way I can identify what he has on it? He said he had the 1978 Toyota HiLux, found the "Chinook" that had a truck in bad shape and decided to swap it out. I thought I should get the hole covered as soon as possible because I plan on pulling everything out of it and driving it a bit. I do not want exhaust to get in. The engine is in pretty good shape. The seller has done a bit of work on it already and it is actually drivable runs great. Is there something I should look at in regards to how the cabin sits on the truck?
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Hi. I am looking at a 1978 Toyota Hilux that someone swapped out the cabin (unknown type) with a Chinook. The cabin needs to be completely remodeled/refurbished. I am up for it, but I have a question regarding the access point for the spare tire. This Chinook does not have a "door" for the opening. Is that how all Chinooks were, no covering in the cabin over the spare tire access? Seller said that is how the Chinooks were made. I have included photos of the cabin with a black arrow pointing out the opening I am talking about. Wouldn't there be an issue of exhaust entering the cabin? Also, anyone know where to purchase a replacement canopy for the pop top and approximate cost? I am in San Diego County. Thank you for any and all advice!
1976 Toyota Scat
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For the FF, does it matter that the Scat is all fiberglass and much lighter than the older models?