cmuns Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi all, I took a look at this chinook today https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-toyota-chinook/7218177318.html and I am curious if y'all can point me to some things I should be cognizant of in making a decision to purchase. The good - starts easily and drives well! Some new changes: - the front tie rods were recently replaced - solenoid bypass for the engine (see video) - new ball joints Some big questions - the brakes do not work so good. It needs significant force to stop - rust on the bottom seems okay and only affecting the surface - pulls to the right while driving - coolant leak somewhere - gas leak at pump I would plan on doing most of the maintenance myself and feel confident in my ability to perform routine maintenance and MOST repairs PXL_20201101_204116513.mp4 PXL_20201101_204116513.mp4 PXL_20201101_202012685.mp4 PXL_20201101_204116513.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It doesn't look too bad for the price. The main thing to be wary of is even though it's running well now it is very old. Parts for these older Toyota's are almost non existent. No gas tanks ect. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinchinook Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Price seems okay. I've stalked craigslist for the past 4 or so years for Chinooks. I would value it as it sits from the pictures in the 2800-3500 range. DO NOT TRUST THE INTERNAL FABRIC POP-TOP STRAPS!!! No matter how clean, no matter how secure you might think they are. If you buy a Chinook, mount EXTERNAL locking latches, use screws and marine-tex to secure them BEFORE driving it anywhere over 20mph. I put 2 in front and 2 in the rear. If you trailer it, throw a tie down strap over the whole top. I have seem a near *mint* Chinook parachute it's pop-top on the freeway. I've read about countless others. It can total the whole rig if you don't have the means to re-attach the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstockma Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Welcome to the Denver ownership club - I also do most of my own servicing. You've probably found the "new owner checklist", I do highly recommend it - I haven't followed it right down the line, too much to fix all at once! So I prioritized tasks & will probably have most of the items done in another couple years. ...if your tires are 10 years old, replace replace replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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