Anyone near McMinnville, OR??

[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

[nfpgasmask]

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

Well, to be bluntly honest, I find the Rodeo pretty damn ugly. And the the Amigo puts me back in the same boat as the VX, small and only 2 doors. I really want something 4-door so I can haul more people comfortably. I also really want a 1st generation Trooper because to be bluntly honest, I don't care for the later model Troopers so much. I mean, if it comes down to it, I may end up with a 94-96 Trooper, but I really would like a 1st gen. I just love that old school boxy look.

I'm sure you are familiar with his rig, but I absolutely love Justwork's 1991 Trooper.



He did a really nice job on his, and it is the main inspiration for what I will do to mine. Obviously, I have a few different things in mind, but this is basically what I will be going for.

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Bluntly Honest? I think the troopers are ugly, no matter what year.

[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

[JAFO]

Bart, Your inbox was full when I replied to your message. I found another Trooper yesterday but I didn't have time to stop. I'll look at it tonight on my way to the RX-7 club meeting in Portland.

[nfpgasmask]

Bart, Your inbox was full when I replied to your message.

LOL! I just got the email! Looks like my subscription just ran out!!! Time to pay up!

I found another Trooper yesterday but I didn't have time to stop. I'll look at it tonight on my way to the RX-7 club meeting in Portland.

Is it a 1st gen (91 or earlier)? If so, let me know the details! And thanks, man! You're the best!!!

Bart