1983 for Parts or Fixin', Eugene, OR $300

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Snax
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1983 for Parts or Fixin', Eugene, OR $300

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It's a fact: I have lost my will to put my 83 SR5 back on the road.

The car has been sitting for two years now without me touching it, so it's time to go!

It is white with the grey plastic and blue seats which are in great shape. The motor is out of it and in pieces because I gave up trying to rebuild it after discovering what looks like a hairline crack in one of the cylinders. The head has been completely cleaned up with the valves, seals, and retainers replaced, as well as decked 0.020". I also have the Weber 32/36 ready to go with it.

I am not interested in shipping parts across the country however, so if you want something, you will have to pick up the whole car.

I'd post pics, but hey, it's been sitting for two years, it's dirty, and I don't want to wash it! ;)

A local wrecker has offered $200 for it, but I think it and you deserve better.
83 SR5, 32/36 Weber DGEV
94 Escort LX Wagon
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Petros
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Re: 1983 for Parts or Fixin', Eugene, OR $300

Post by Petros »

too bad, it is extremely unlikely you have a cracked block. It does happen, but I have never even heard of a crack toyota block. It would be a shame to part out an otherwise good Tercel. engines are easy to find, and completing the rebuilt is not even too costly presuming the block is indeed okay just needs some hone and clean up.

What kind of shape is the body and the interior (besides needing a good cleaning)? If decent this car deserves to be put back on the road.
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Re: 1983 for Parts or Fixin', Eugene, OR $300

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How is the rest of the motor?

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