A 720 in the 303, daily driver "build".

[Madness]

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.

[Draker]

Very clean truck! Thanks for sharing. 

[dukerollo]

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.

[flatcat19]

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.

[S30Jay]

Damn that's a clean truck! Great find.

[Farmer]

Super clean 720

[Madness]

Little addition tonight.

 

[Charlie69]

Nice 84 great shape.  Don't drive it in the snow, use your new truck for winter driving.  LOL

[Madness]

Late 83

[datzenmike]

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.

[Madness]

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.

[flatcat19]

Man. That thing looks great.

[Madness]

[flatcat19]

One of the best looking 720s I have ever seen.

[Madness]

Thanks man

[Oscarmaier]

I cant say I've ever really liked the 720, but this is so clean. Great work.

[petercscherer]

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

[racerx]

very clean!

[Madness]

Adding a little silver leaf.

 

[Charlie69]

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.

[Madness]

I would love the cluster but I'm completely broke.

 

It tough being a starving artist.

[Madness]

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.

[Rhino13]

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.

[Scottymo]

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

[datzenmike]

Perhaps a  PRIVATE message would be better?