Madness Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 After driving around a newer truck for a couple of years I realized how boring it was and how much of a drain it was on my wallet so to Craigslist I went. Found this in south Denver about a month ago. The price was good, the mileage low, clean as could be, and the age was perfect. Pulled it into a good friends garage and started my new car cleaning routine. There wasn't really a whole lot that needed detailing though. Drove it around like that for a little while. Adjusted the timing and carb to make it run a little smoother but that's about it. Of course, I can't leave anything alone. Took a trip to the local parts store and picked up some 3" blocks, "After winter" I said... The next damned day. Aside from being an enthusiast I'm also a Pinstriper and sign painter, a set of 80's themed door magnets were in order. And there is no way I'll be lowered without some good looking wheels. I've got a few other things planned for her but I'm going to try to maintain the near flawless factory look. Stay tuned. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Very clean truck! Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Wow. That thing is sparkly. These old trucks keep demanding more and more of my interest. I don't know how long I can resist the dark side. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Interesting title...given that 720 and 303 are both area codes out there. Great looking truck. Look in to doing the 4x4 grill swap. Always primo on any 720. 2 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Damn that's a clean truck! Great find. 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Super clean 720 1 Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Little addition tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Nice 84 great shape. Don't drive it in the snow, use your new truck for winter driving. LOL Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Late 83 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 The all black '85 grill was the nice one and all 4x4s came with blacked out bumpers and front marker lamp bezels which would go nice with the gray and the tires. 1 Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Gas station photo shoot. Thanks for all the compliments. Aside from maybe a few repairs the outside of the truck is just about complete. I'm hoping to keep it as original as possible. 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Man. That thing looks great. 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 One of the best looking 720s I have ever seen. 1 Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks man 1 Quote Link to comment
Oscarmaier Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I cant say I've ever really liked the 720, but this is so clean. Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 If you ever need 720 parts or help, send me a PM, I have pretty much anything you'll need just lying around right now. -Peter 1 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 very clean! 1 Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Adding a little silver leaf. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Nice work! If you are interested in a tac and clock instrument cluster and oil and volt meter pm me. My 85 ST parts truck. Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I would love the cluster but I'm completely broke. It tough being a starving artist. 1 Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Been doing some little things here and there. Finished the tailgate. Painted and put on the rear bumper that came with the truck. (Not 100% sure I'll leave it though) Made my mooneyes badge a little more legit using a 2 part epoxy drip. Found some swanky chrome mirrors that looked just like the black plastic ones that came on the truck. And did a way overdue coolant flush with a new thermostat, radiator cap, and Toyota red coolant. Not pictured is a new exhaust due to its temporary state. The factory muffler fell off during a test drive after new wheel bearings where installed on both front corners. This thing may bleed me dry. 3 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I vote yes on the bumper, but I do think it would look better chrome to match the front. They do look good without if you have the roll pan with the reverse lights like yours, but I really like the look of my rear bumper since I don't have a roll pan. And my truck is black so the chrome compliments it nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment
Scottymo Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 This is such a clean truck, I was talking to the guy to get him down on price for months. He wanted like 8k when I first asked him. How much did you end up scoring it for ? Scott. Aurora CO 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Perhaps a PRIVATE message would be better? 1 Quote Link to comment
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