Anyone near McMinnville, OR??

[nfpgasmask]

Obviously, if you do decide to go, let me know when so I can make sure its there and stuff. Plus I have a list of things I will want to know.

Thanks again to anyone who can help!

Bart

[JAFO]

I can take a look it tomorrow if you want.

Looking at the pictures it looks like someone cut out a section of the rear carpet. I'm not sure is that the original interior, or did some one have it re-done.

[nfpgasmask]

I can take a look it tomorrow if you want.

Looking at the pictures it looks like someone cut out a section of the rear carpet. I'm not sure is that the original interior, or did some one have it re-done.

Oh sweet! Yeah man! If you can pop in there and maybe take it for a little drive and see how it runs, that would be great. Here is a little list I would like to know about it:

1) Does it run good?
2) How is the trans? Shifting ok?
3) Any major rust on the body?
4) Looking underneath, any major rust on the frame?
5) Again, underneath, anything look like it's leaking?
6) Any funny odors in the car?
7) Does the 4x4 engage and work?
8) Are there any maintenance records at all?
9) Check the oil and make sure it is full and not milky
10) Anything else I should know about

Man, it would be excellent if you have the time to check it out and take her on a test drive. Like I said, I am looking to move on a Trooper just like this one pretty soon. As long as the interior doesn't stink like an ashtray or something worse, I don't care about the missing carpet. I will be ripping all that out and replacing with bed liner anyhow.

THANKS!

Bart

[KeithVXlvr]

It is midnight blue, dude.

You better keep searching.

[nfpgasmask]

It is midnight blue, dude.

You better keep searching.

LOL. I knew someone was going to make a comment on that. Don't worry, the way it looks now is not how it will look when I am done with it. That said, there is a good chance it won't be TOTALLY black. I have some ideas...that I must bring to reality!

Bart

PS - I don't think I have ever seen a black 1st gen Trooper....

[don moore]

i thought that would work....good job.....

[Triathlete]

Don't know if you are dead set on a Trooper but here are a few other Zu's that would be a good start for a trail rig...
Amigo
Rodeo

[VX KAT]

LOL. I knew someone was going to make a comment on that. Don't worry, the way it looks now is not how it will look when I am done with it. That said, there is a good chance it won't be TOTALLY black. I have some ideas...that I must bring to reality!

Bart

PS - I don't think I have ever seen a black 1st gen Trooper....

Hey Bart- Here's a black one, now you can have both a black and a blue and your legend is preserved!http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250401815258

[nfpgasmask]

BIG HUGE THANKS

goes out to JAFO for taking the time to swing by the dealership for me and get some details!!!

It is information just like he provided that you simply cannot see from afar!!!

This really helps, and JAFO, I think I am going to keep searching. Those photos you sent and your comments definitely make it sounds like this Troop may have sustained some significant damage. Depending on how things go, I may come back around to this one and offer the dealer a super low price, given your info, and at that point I may ask you to give her a test drive to make sure the frame isn't jacked. But for now, I think I will keep searching!

Again, thanks so much for doing this! This is the reason this forum rules!!!

Bart