I've had this truck for 5 years now, and am the second owner of it. The first owner kept meticulous notes. Some were written on the sun visor, some on the air cleaner, some on the toolbox in the bed. That said, the first owner told me that near every replaceable part had been changed out during his time, except the clutch. About 200 miles after I got it, the clutch went. Payment for the labor to replace the clutch was 1/2 gallon of whiskey plus parts.
I've got a parts truck for it, but I think it is a 1981 720, with the older L engine, instead of the Z22 in mine. I've tried to grab as many parts off of it I might need, as my uncle has been using this same part truck for his 1982 720 diesel king cab.
The seats in my truck were pretty shot, but the parts truck had a bench seat in perfect condition that was a near perfect fit.
The carb was changed to a Weber 2 years ago. It seems to run better now. That said, I've not been able to use it for the last month, as it blew the head gasket. I had a pretty hard time with a very inept staff at the part store getting a gasket kit. Then I had a hard time finding head bolts. Ugh! It should be back in service tomorrow.
My buddy made a headache bar for it, so I can strap long loads over the cab, without beating the cab up. Its got some body rust, so I've had to sand it from time to time.
The radio is held in place with a bungee cord, but still works. The speakers are held in place with baling wire.
I'd like to put more time into it to get it in better shape.
Dan
Ephrata, WA