1977 Toyota Chinook Hilux Camper Pickup Popup RV Runs Well New Battery Radiator

Up for auction is a Classic Toyota Dolphin! A great deal of it's life has been spent in California and the West. Driven recently from San Diego. 450 miles without any issues. "A little about the Chinook's history: The first Toyota-Chinook Mini-Motorhome models sold in 1973-74 were built on a Toyota long-wheelbase half-ton truck chassis. powered by Toyota's 18R motor with a standard rear axle. It was designed from the start to provide fuel economy and almost car-like handling. Eventually marketed as the Toyota Round Tripper. the unit contained storage cabinets. sink and water supply. ice box. dinette and sleeping area. By 1975. the model was given the addition of a steel reinforced frame. frame-mounted step bumper and the larger 20R cross-flow engine. The frame added dimensional rigidity and durability to the entire vehicle. which was a natural safety selling point with Toyota dealers. The peppy 2. 2 liter 20R engine also gave the Toyota-Chinook the power to perform both on the highway and in city traffic. with either manual. or a newly added automatic transmission. This vehicle has a manual transmission which would be helpful for hill climbing or off road use. This Toyota-Chinook sported an upgraded chassis built specifically for RV use; the truck’s 101. 7-inch wheelbase was stretched to 110 inches and equipped with an 8” ring and pinion third member (AKA heavy duty) and stouter tires. compared to the standard 7. 5” rear gear on the earlier models. The larger platform took care of weight and handling issues and the Chinook team took care of the rest. The coach builder fitted the diminutive chassis-mount camper with the sleek fiberglass shell that concealed an impressive number of comforts without presenting a cumbersome profile. With a base price of under $7995. the Toyota-Chinook line was considered three vehicles in one: Economy car. station wagon and motorhome. Featuring the legendary Toyota “R” series of powerplants. the Toyota Chinook – sometimes affectionately referred to by its owners as “The Toy”. “Toynook”. “Chinyota”. or “Little Chinook” – was one of the most popular recreational vehicles on the road during the mid-70s. particularly with the Southern California surf and action sports culture. For starters. it offered excellent fuel savings: up to an astounding 29 miles per gallon on the highway and 16 mpg in city driving despite meeting stringent California emmission standards. For any type of RV today with current powerplant technology. few could match it. including the new class B van conversions based on the diesel-powered Sprinter chassis that manages 16-22 mpg (albeit somewhat heavier than a Toyota-Chinook). It was also compact. Not quite 17 feet long and 77 inches high (closed). the Toyota-Chinook offered weekenders a stainless steel two-burner butane gas stove. 2. 3 cubic-foot icebox. a long six-foot. eight-inch convertible L-shaped dinette and sofa that turned into a full size bed. An optional. pull-out extension for an over-cab bunk allowed for two small children to sleep in the vehicle. once the spring-latched pop-up top was unlatched – the design of which owed much to the original push-up tops seen in the full-size van conversions. Open. the coach boasted six feet of headroom for an adult – once parked – to stand up and move around inside the mini-camper; Closed. it offered a low profile which contributed to its car-like handling and fuel-saving economy. as well as a possible mounting location for roof racks to carry surfboards. kayaks or skis. " The exterior could be repainted or enjoyed if you like attention. Back door locks with a different key and locks fine. Please see the numerous photos and feel free to ask questions. I will be uploading 24 photos and I will try to describe the vehicle as best as I can. Please understand that this is a 35+ year old vehicle that is well used. It will have dings and dents and scratches and many imperfections from years of use. There is a solar panel affixed to the roof of the vehicle which I was told is quite valuable. It has not been tested and I am not certain how it would work so please understand that component is not tested. I am selling because I bought a vehicle for my son. I need a quick sale & quick payment. If it doesn't sell. it will just be enjoyed as a weekend vacation RV but would like to sell. Thanks!Now. nbsp;for the legal. Please note there may be issues that only present themselves during regular use of the vehicle. Please check the rules in your county or state about vehicles of this age that are RV campers and their emissions or smog rules. 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