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builtchevystrong · 04-26-2011, 11:21 PM

i am 16 lookin to buy a truck and i found a toyota wrecked 95 for $1800 in the front end. saw a episode of trucks and they took a chevy that was wrecked called "second chance silverodo" i ws wondering if anyone knew what work goes into makinga wrecked truck running in proper condition?

FLDBRED · 04-27-2011, 06:39 AM

A toyota.....I would rather walk!

Davidmichael · 04-27-2011, 08:33 AM

You need to see if it has a good title or not. If not, you need to call the DMV and an auto inspection place to see about getting it fixed. There are laws that need to be followed with getting a wrecked vehicle on the road if it does not have a good title.

Now for the tv episode, there was no frame damage at all. It was all cosmetic. That's an easy fix. You just need to bolt on new parts. Now I am not familiar with the new Toyota's, but you might have an issue with the IFS and you may need to pull some of the inner body structure. ect ect.

IMO I would stay away from a vehicle like this. I think that's a lot of money to buy first off, and then the amount of money you would have to dump into it would be high. (saying this because if you were doing the work yourself, you would have not posted the question)

71swb4x4 · 04-27-2011, 08:47 AM

As a young kid I made many mistakes too. I suspect you see a chance to get a nice vehicle for a little money. I assure you that while it works once in a while, more often than not you end up spending more money than it's worth. Usually you are money ahead buying a nice, solid, ready to drive vehicle than one that needs work.

That being said, post pictures of what you are looking at. We can probably give you some vehicle-specific pointers.

Shyguy · 04-27-2011, 06:44 PM

I have had a '86 Toyota 4-Runner since I bought it new. It is a tough little SUV. I do like Chevy's, but have found that the little 4-Runner has its uses.

We have had flooding here for the last 4 or 5 days, so both my brother and I decided to go with a square body 4X4. The water was way too deep for the 4-Runner.

Any truck with front-end damage will require a lot of looking at to make sure it is able to be fixed. There is a web-site for 4X4s called Yotatech.

Toyota 4X4 drives may be more expensive to fix than the good old Chevys/GMCs.

andrewmp6 · 04-28-2011, 06:34 AM

If its just sheet metal it won't be bad if the frame is bent then its gonna get pricey to fix it.I would just pass on it watch craigslist find you something you can drive now its cheaper.

builtchevystrong · 05-19-2011, 01:46 AM

i think ill just save money up to buy a nice chevy im a chevy kid always will be but i dont like the fact that i have to save up more than $3000 thats gonna kill me and with gas prices these days i dont want to buy an older chevy so im thinkin 90-98

Redcap · 05-19-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

i think ill just save money up to buy a nice chevy im a chevy kid always will be but i dont like the fact that i have to save up more than $3000 thats gonna kill me and with gas prices these days i dont want to buy an older chevy so im thinkin 90-98

There are plenty of Chevy trucks around cheaper than 3k.

builtchevystrong · 05-21-2011, 02:24 AM

yah i know im looking at $800-1000 and customize it!!!!

04-26-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	wrecked 95 toyota ?? i am 16 lookin to buy a truck and i found a toyota wrecked 95 for $1800 in the front end. saw a episode of trucks and they took a chevy that was wrecked called "second chance silverodo" i ws wondering if anyone knew what work goes into makinga wrecked truck running in proper condition?

04-27-2011, 06:39 AM	#2
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? A toyota.....I would rather walk!

04-27-2011, 08:33 AM	#3
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? You need to see if it has a good title or not. If not, you need to call the DMV and an auto inspection place to see about getting it fixed. There are laws that need to be followed with getting a wrecked vehicle on the road if it does not have a good title. Now for the tv episode, there was no frame damage at all. It was all cosmetic. That's an easy fix. You just need to bolt on new parts. Now I am not familiar with the new Toyota's, but you might have an issue with the IFS and you may need to pull some of the inner body structure. ect ect. IMO I would stay away from a vehicle like this. I think that's a lot of money to buy first off, and then the amount of money you would have to dump into it would be high. (saying this because if you were doing the work yourself, you would have not posted the question) __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

04-27-2011, 08:47 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? As a young kid I made many mistakes too. I suspect you see a chance to get a nice vehicle for a little money. I assure you that while it works once in a while, more often than not you end up spending more money than it's worth. Usually you are money ahead buying a nice, solid, ready to drive vehicle than one that needs work. That being said, post pictures of what you are looking at. We can probably give you some vehicle-specific pointers. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? I have had a '86 Toyota 4-Runner since I bought it new. It is a tough little SUV. I do like Chevy's, but have found that the little 4-Runner has its uses. We have had flooding here for the last 4 or 5 days, so both my brother and I decided to go with a square body 4X4. The water was way too deep for the 4-Runner. Any truck with front-end damage will require a lot of looking at to make sure it is able to be fixed. There is a web-site for 4X4s called Yotatech. Toyota 4X4 drives may be more expensive to fix than the good old Chevys/GMCs. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-28-2011, 06:34 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? If its just sheet metal it won't be bad if the frame is bent then its gonna get pricey to fix it.I would just pass on it watch craigslist find you something you can drive now its cheaper.

05-19-2011, 01:46 AM	#7
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? i think ill just save money up to buy a nice chevy im a chevy kid always will be but i dont like the fact that i have to save up more than $3000 thats gonna kill me and with gas prices these days i dont want to buy an older chevy so im thinkin 90-98

05-21-2011, 02:24 AM	#9
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: wrecked 95 toyota ?? yah i know im looking at $800-1000 and customize it!!!!



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