[Any Body need a Little Chief in their life!?]

we will get the bearings fixed on monday does anyone know a ball park figure i can expect to pay? luckily we just bought 2 new 185r14d tyres in toronto, im tempted to just grind off the steel bits that the foolies bolted to and use the original inside wheels as we also have a spare on the back we like the little chief but its just been one thing after another and just our luck the engine has started running like shit today it barely idles now so i guess bearings and a tune up at the very least im sure that would be $1500 atleast.

i think surly after a tune up and wheel bearings not to much more could go wrong touch wood.

[Any Body need a Little Chief in their life!?]

Alright guys heres the situation my girlfriend and i are here from New Zealand and bought a 1980 toyota little chief in Vancouver around 2 months ago with the intentions of traveling across Canada and around the US, everyone assured us you cant go wrong with a Toyota, most reliable car around, will get you anywhere for far less gas, such fun much wow ect ect so after 2 months, 4 new tyres and quite a few auto parts store carpark fixes, we are in Belleville ON and the rear wheel bearing on drivers side has started making not so savoury noises. Its safe to say we are over it and what we are hoping is that one of you enthusiasts on here would want the little chief or know someone who does near here. We obviously want to get as much back as we can for it but are aware we are looking at a substantial loss. We are still deciding on plan b wether we will buy a mini van or something similar and continue on or look at greyhounds ect so this trip isnt a full loss. If you guys are interested, we want to hear offers that you would give us right now for it  - cash money, so we can keep going. Even a vehicle trade of some description could work. 

Its a 20r motor with 4 speed trans, since we have had it i have reset the valves and had the timing reset and changed valve cover gasket, new exhaust mani gasket, new front main crank seal and changed oil pump o ring and checked clearances, 4 new tires, greased all grease points, changed both fuel filters and its running an electric pump new air filter and just had oil and filter done has the foolies on the back (wish i knew about them before we bought it) 

it has 

dual batteries with solenoid control House battery new and lasts for a few days with out driving. motor battery never goes flat.

new 800w inverter 

New halogen head lights

new fridge 

new oven\3 burner stove

renovated Bathroom with toilet shower basin and mirror

most globes led

fold out couch and double bed above cab

NO LEAKS

new mixer tap in kitchen which allows for outdoor showers

no rust at all

airbags in the rear 

Cab interior mint and original 

10 gallon fresh water tank 

40 gallon grey 

unsure of black capacity but plenty for 5 plus days for 2 

Plenty of storage

There will be more ive forgotten but we will camp near here until Monday so we can ask a mechanic what the wheel bearings will cost to fix, we dont always have internet so can answer online questions fast but this is our number calls/texts welcome 604 367 4473 any advice on continuing in our little chief would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks guys 

 

 

 

 

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On 4/20/2017 at 4:58 AM, Derek up North said:

Could you snap and post some pictures of your Little Chief? They're pretty scarce and I'd like some for the archives.

hey mate where do i put the photos?

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Thanks mate that repair guide is wicked!!

 

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Hi guys thanks for getting back to me, this old bloke i know in Vancouver ended up getting a buddy of his to check and adjust timing for me, was out a few degrees and what a difference it makes. 

we picked up the little chief in Vancouver 2 weeks ago and its a pretty solid little MH, engines a bit dirty and rattly but seems strong and most of the inside has been re done to some extent, new bathroom toilet shower ect new oven and fridge and the cab area is spotless. i have installed an inverter and extra 12v sockets and everything runs for days of the dual battery system. 

we have been up Vancouver island and back now heading up to whistler and eventually will make our way through to Nova scotia and into the US, all up we plan on doing around 30,000 miles in the old girl so will need a few things along the way id say in the way of repairs and oil changes ect im pretty handy on the tools but only have basic tools on board, a socket set some screwdrivers and spanners ect.

Ill get some more picture for you guys and you can post them. it will also be for sale come dec/jan so one of you lucky lads might get the deal of a life time before we head home 

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Hi guys new here so go easy, I'm currently on Vancouver Island and heading back to Vancouver tomorrow and want to know the best place to go for tune up, I'm over from New Zealand so don't have endless cash but I'm happy to pay for a good job, mainly I just want the timing checked/adjusted if need be and see were we go from there. Any info would help.