Attempting To Drive A Sight Unseen 1976 Toyota Chinook 1500 Miles
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4 жыл бұрынSorry in advance for the poor quality throughout the video.
1976 Toyota Chinook Camper that I purchased on Copart for $900 sight unseen and trying to drive it 1500 miles from La Junta Colorado to San Diego California. What a drive it was.
@BeauSchnapp 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 77 , swapped the body onto an 80 4x4. And then fuel injected it. . Daily driver now. If you have any questions . Fire away. Cant wait to follow the build
@dimitripatsis7418 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thats going to be my goal one day once I wear out the original motor
@frankspicci9994 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Pick Up Man. I have an '85 Toyota Dolphin. I love it. Been trying to fin a Chinook too. I like that there a little Smaller then the Dolphin. Anyways, Be Safe and thanks for the Vid!
@dimitripatsis7418 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@b.s.adventures9421 7 ай бұрын
I had a little 78 Toyota pick up with that drivetrain. Had a well tuned Webber carb, exhaust header, and nice exhaust. Thing ran like a top. Would cruise 80 down the freeway in 5th gear. Always liked the idea of one of these pop top chinook’s. Looked at one a few weeks ago. It was to far gone unfortunately. Rotten roof. Rotten floor. Trashed inside, plus rusty floors in the cab. To bad.
@wolfshield469 2 жыл бұрын
Hey brotha, Hope you get this comment soon. I'm flying to Main from Florida tomorrow Morning the 25th of December. Going to pick up a 1976 Chinook my self runs and all but also a project. Sight unseen. Just saw your video and figure hey, this bro did what I'm about to do. It's a 24 hour straight drive on a modern car. So with stops and food I say 2 to 3 day trip. If you got any insights on what to keep an Eye on, chime in brother or anyone else. Great video by the way. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@dimitripatsis7418 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man sorry I just saw this! Hope your trick was fun and headache free🤙🏻
@chancesareshewears 4 жыл бұрын
any word on this? I have the same year..been a challenge but now runs beautifully..finding stuff is the hardest for the interior
@dimitripatsis7418 4 жыл бұрын
Michael A I haven’t done much since arriving in San Diego except install the correct o ring gaskets for the valve cover bolts. I’m looking forward to rebuilding the engine but it runs super strong currently. Also I’m just going to end up doing a custom modern design in the back replicating the original camping design with modern appliances and what not
@azorianification 4 жыл бұрын
What are you looking for? I have source for a parts Chinook.
@chancesareshewears 4 жыл бұрын
@@azorianification Canvas zippers and something better to tie them down.. or even a newer intact canvas..also mechanism that elevates the roof, mine is totally out of whack, the ball bearings and mechanism that lifts the roof..the driver side piece above the wheel..oh and speedometer cable..only a few things really.. oh and cushion covers would be nice
@azorianification 4 жыл бұрын
@@chancesareshewears Where are you located?
@chancesareshewears 4 жыл бұрын
@@azorianification Los Angeles.. close
@azorianification 4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! I have a 1977 Toyota Chinook. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours. Is it a 4 or 5 speed?
@dimitripatsis7418 4 жыл бұрын
Daily Night Society Nice! I’ll post some more updates for sure! It’s a 4 speed and at the moment I don’t know what parts I may of may not need I’ll probably or just customize it and not worry so much about original minus the engine!
@azorianification 4 жыл бұрын
@@dimitripatsis7418 🍻
@chancesareshewears 4 жыл бұрын
@@dimitripatsis7418 Mines a 5 speed..the only reason I bought it tbh..been a lot of work
@chuckmccracken4100 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where you got the gas tank from and the straps to tie down do you know how long they are
@dimitripatsis7418 Жыл бұрын
I sourced mine from a junkyard in Washington state. There’s websites to help you source parts from junkyards across the country. Not sure about measurements sorry
@safeeffective385 Жыл бұрын
We have a 75' that's great but has an issue with the front tires rubbing against inside of wheel wells when cornering on uneven pavement. Any idea what could be causing that?
@dimitripatsis7418 Жыл бұрын
Could be the stock springs in the front sagging. I gained another inch or so when I replaced mine
@jjohnson9707 3 жыл бұрын
That speedometer goes to 100 it won't do a 100 on its best day that 2.2 liter hauling all that weight
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