1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

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john
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1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

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1985 Toyota Tercel, the automatic transmission needs replacing.
As is, non-driving, no smog certificate.

The bad: Recently, Went over a curb, car felt rough, but drove :shock: . Checked the axles, seem good. When idling or driving there was a roughness coming up through the transmission area. For the last couple months I’ve driven it through my neighborhood once a week and was feeling more confident that I could get more use out of it. However, yesterday I believe the front differential failed. Car now violently shakes when in gear, and I suspect will no longer move under power.

Previously: October 2021 I went for smog and failed. Got home to find 3 vacuum lines disconnected. The smog tech did that. No wonder it failed. Passed easy 2 years before at a different shop. I replaced all vacuum lines. Runs smooth. Never got back to smog it again. Now I can’t.

Originally the car was 4wd. Now the Car is front wheel drive. I replaced the automatic transmission about 15 years ago and could not obtain a 4 wheel drive unit.

Hood and passenger fender are not original. Minor front end crash 20 years ago. :(

Power steering and air conditioning removed many years ago. Heater core bypassed. (Heater hose attachment nipple came off the core).

The good: Engine runs well. I replaced it in 2007. From Pick N Pull with 119,000 miles on it; engine now probably has 150,000 miles. Current odometer reading: 292,305 (it’s read that since 15 years ago) currently was putting about 1000mi a year on car. Total mileage possibly 325,000.

Included: Have a spare junkyard 3AC engine with approx. 65,000 mi. I never used.
Have a used starter, alternator, distributor. I have the drive shaft.
Two repair manuals.

Cat replaced in 2011. AAP valve diaphragm replaced in 2011. TVSV replaced in 2014. Ball Joints and tie rods replaced in 2019. Radiator replaced in 2020. Passenger side CV axle replaced in 2020. Duralast starter solenoid added in 2020. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, vacuum lines replaced 2022. Oil and filter changed in June 2022.

Will not part it out. If there is no interest i will put on craigslist.

An ambitious person could save this car by replacing the automatic transmission or convert it to manual gearbox. I've had the car since new. Enjoyed the heck out of it. Time for someone else to enjoy. john

my email is: jbphotography@att.net
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My tercel:: 1988 Corolla 4wd Wagon (AKA Corolla All-trac) 5speed, AC, Power Sunroof, Windows, Mirrors, Steering, Locking, Diff Lock, 14" Corolla SX Alloys with Silica Hankook Tyres, 4afe, King Springs, Upgraded Headlights, Full Synth oils, 210,000kms
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Thanks for offering on here first. There is a facebook group as well that you might want to offer it for sale on or we can post a link to this ad if you would like?
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Thank you! If you can link this to the Facebook group, that would be nice! I had a Facebook page for my business, but quit using it in 2013. Facebook closed my page a few months ago. I would like to see the car saved. John
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Will do John. Good luck. Hope someone gets in touch. Tell us how you go!
Previous: 83 Tercel SR5 4wd, 84 Tercel SR5 4wd
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I'm assuming this car is in California? I can't quite make out the state on the license plate.
1984 SR5. Lifted offroader with a snorkel. Aka "Thunderbucket"
1985 SR5. Daily driver. Aka "Spud"
1986 SR5. Dakar Rally clone build.
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MrWrench wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:13 pm I'm assuming this car is in California? I can't quite make out the state on the license plate.
Owner is in Fresno CA
Previous: 83 Tercel SR5 4wd, 84 Tercel SR5 4wd
88 Corolla 4wd Wagon 5speed, All power options, Fact Sunroof, Diff Lock, 14" SX Alloys, Hankook Tyres, 4afe, King Springs, Upgraded Headlights, Full Synth oils, Tow Bar, 210,000kms
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Sorry, I forgot to mention my location. I am in Fresno CA. 93710
Feel free to email me: jbphotography@att.net

Sincerely,
John Biek
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that car is now almost 40 years old, and you were the original owner? you really got your use out of it. good luck in finding a new owner, it looks decent and it should be fixed and put back on the road. I do not have the time or space for it. hopefully someone will save it.
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Calling the junkyard today...
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farewell clean tercel.
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john wrote: Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:13 am Calling the junkyard today...
what a waste.
1988 DLX 4wd Tercel Wagon w/ weber (RIP)
1985 4wd Tercel SR5 (RIP)
1986 Base 2dr Hatch (RIP / PARTS)
1986 DLX 4wd Tercel Wagon with ???
1985 DLX 2dr Tercel Hatch w/manual swap
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1981 3dr hatch Toyota Tercel SR-5
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Still have her. Couldn't bear to call the junkyard. Two people have looked at her. One wants to use her to enter the "24 Hours of Lemons". Apparently races are held, lots of rules, car value has to be under $500. This person hoped to buy it for $200., gut it, :( put in a Honda engine and gearbox... that's not happening for under $500.

Anyway, I'll hold out a bit longer.
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

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Thanks John. I'm suprised it hasn't sold. I'll put it up on the FB again.
Previous: 83 Tercel SR5 4wd, 84 Tercel SR5 4wd
88 Corolla 4wd Wagon 5speed, All power options, Fact Sunroof, Diff Lock, 14" SX Alloys, Hankook Tyres, 4afe, King Springs, Upgraded Headlights, Full Synth oils, Tow Bar, 210,000kms
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Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

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Hello Tercel Friends. I just sold our '85 Tercel to a young man who is determined to save it!!! His Dad had one years ago. Thank you to all who have helped me over the years with questions about this car. I will miss it. I can't figure out how to delete the post. Sincerely and with thanks John
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

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Hi John, thats great news. It's OK we usually just leave the messages up. cheers
Previous: 83 Tercel SR5 4wd, 84 Tercel SR5 4wd
88 Corolla 4wd Wagon 5speed, All power options, Fact Sunroof, Diff Lock, 14" SX Alloys, Hankook Tyres, 4afe, King Springs, Upgraded Headlights, Full Synth oils, Tow Bar, 210,000kms
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