MDH33
Hard Core 4+
I hate to say it, but the lack of all that wiring, plastic, computers and components is 2/3 the charm of a Stout.
Still a cool project tho. keep it going!
Still a cool project tho. keep it going!
Thanks! I appreciate the critique and encouragement.I hate to say it, but the lack of all that wiring, plastic, computers and components is 2/3 the charm of a Stout.
Still a cool project tho. keep it going!
Thanks for encouragement! Ive owned several project cars as a young teen thanks to a dad that had a small auto shop. I think of it as the beginning of my weird car obsession. As a kid my Mother drove an 1980 Celica and by the time i was 16 I had owned a 1973 VW super beetle, 1973 VW Westfalia camper, 1988 Subaru gl Turbo, and a 1986 Subaru Brat before i got the 4runner. I actually drove the Brat for about 6 months right when i turned 16 before i sold it to a collector as it had 63k on it and was perfect with T-Tops and Jumper seats! I still have the desire to own another Brat one day but thanks to that car and from saving up from selling the other cars i was able to buy my 4runner which treated me well for over a decade.I was also driven to do this particular swap as the driving feel of the 3rz 4runner rings nostalgic for me as it was my first car and was as much a part of the deciding factor to do the swap itself.
Wow - youth! My first car (to drive) was a '72 Ford wagon, followed by the first car I bought myself (For $300) - a rusty '72 Chevy van.
Great project by the way - I think this will be slick and fun when you are done.
Hey! Definitely, any time! Thanks.Hey Neighbor! Looking forward to coming over and seeing this in person, amazing work.
I sure hope so, i would love to be able to use it as my primary transportation without the family.I think it’ll be a great driver with an updated efi engine. Looks great
I agree, i plan on keeping the interior all Stout including the steering wheel and column and think that that fuel gauge, oil pressure light, coolant temp gauge, and charging light will work. I don't think the mechanical speedo will work with the 4runner stuff but that cable has been broken since before i bought the Stout and i only know it works because i drove it with it working before it bit the dust.you should figure out a way to reuse the stout steering wheel, shift linkage and guages. they're super unique and cool.
Thanks, its even better now but i don't have photos to show it yet! Good question, It will remain titled as the Stout as I have 4 years left on my collector plates and wont be driving it more than the allowed amount. I will hold the title and the vin plate for the 4runner if I ever need it. The frame and drivetrain are pending sale to a guy in Omaha.Wow, Looks like a good fit! So will this be titled as a 4runner?
What are you planning to do with the stout frame and drivetrain?
I will let you know if the deal falls through.let me know if the frame/drivetrain deal falls through, i know someone who is interested.