ORIGINAL: phmaximus
Nice find
Its just sealent (that white stuff), So make sure u check it out, I dare say its been under water a few times
wouldent have a clue about getting the 3 speed working, once u have it, u should be able to sus that out
I just found a pic of a vintage, never run hilux that has the sealant on the trans. The other pics I had seen must have been later models.
Shoot, I just seen a hilux trans on ebay for $100. Granted, its new, but I still think I got a sweet deal. The ad was listed just a few minutes before I bought it.
Im getting kinda pumped about this truck. Granted, it probly has seen some water (seller said bumpers have some rust) but as long as the axles and trans function Ill be happy. Im sure I will have to tear it all down...probly replace all the bearings and grease everything. But that could be a fun project for the winter.
Ive had a few crawlers but never a leafspring truck.
On ebay right now are a few vintage hilux's for over $1000. I thought that was crazy, but then a new unpainted hilux body is almost $200!