Reynard Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/san-leandro-1975-toyota-chinook-camper/7664760614.html condition: good cylinders: 4 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 95000 odometer broken title status: clean transmission: manual Runs great! Ridiculously reliable and fun to drive. Has Webber Carb and doesn't require smog. Original owner was an old man in Idaho that kept it stored in a garage, so was kept out of the sun and has no serious rust problems... just some light surface rust spots here and there. Also the dash is not cracked (which is super rare on these) due to being kept inside. Front cab interior is all original/unmolested with no rips in seats or any significant wear. Still has that "Toyota scent/smell" inside! I'm the 3rd owner. Someone welded up a tow hitch in back, although I wouldn't try to haul much of any weight with this thing! The gas heater has been removed. Stove top works with gas. I've been using those dinky Coleman propane bottles. I rebuilt the sink pump and cleaned out the tank, so those are good. Must of the original yellow interior and cabinets are still present, although the seats were removed and it now has a futon couch that pulls out into a bed. Has the original (I think) 8 track player/stereo that works, but has a more recent detach-face modern cd player stereo w remote control that's connected to speakers in front. Poptop works fine and canvas is in really good shape for its age. The heater does not work. Starts, drives and runs perfect but has a bit an oil leak in the front... however it isn't really dripping/using any oil that's noticeable. Comes w the original toolkit, manuals, some paperwork (see pics), the jack for it, plastic leveling block deals, and 4x metal camper stabilizers so doesn't move/rock when moving around inside. Have an extra pair of brand new head lights, although the ones on it work. Had the clutch adjusted recently, new shocks, new steering stabilizer and oil change recently. All of the fluids are clear/fresh-appearing ie: the coolant, brake fluid, etc. (Will add photos of all of that stuff here shortly) This is the cleanest/nicest Chinook of it's type that I've ever seen yet. My woman and I love this thing and hate to let it go, but decided we want something bigger. Will be adding more photos here shortly! Text or email me w any questions. PS - I'll be out of town through Sept 20th, so won't be able to show it although you're welcome to stop by and look at it if in the area. $8k or best offer! Patrick -- (510) 325-1201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Uncle Rico approves! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malo48 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I dig this! You'd be the only one with it a car show OR campsite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I had a friend 20 years ago who had one of these. I'd forgotten about it until this post. He wasn't an old car guy (he was into old motorcycles) but back then he said there was a small automotive/camping community devoted to this model of Toyota. I could see where it would be fun for a week long jaunt to either coast and back, but for anything longer than that I'd want something a little bigger...at my age, anyway. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, JamesR said: I could see where it would be fun for a week long jaunt to either coast and back, With that 4 cylinder engine there is no such thing as a week long jaunt. With no head wind it would take a week just to get there. A weekend to rest and another week to get home. Edited September 16, 2023 by Fossil (see edit history) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan G Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I spotted a late 70s Toyota camper on the road last week. Every time I do, I think of how hard each of those cylinders was having to work A decent number seemed to have survived, so I guess they do okay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 "Still has that "Toyota scent/smell" inside!" Probably leaking propane. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Leif in Calif said: "Still has that "Toyota scent/smell" inside!" Probably leaking propane. Mouse pee. It leaks out of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 My 12 year old daughter's reaction was "will you buy it for me?" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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