Had the same year base model in gray with blue interior. Loves that truck. Sold it in 1991 with 96K miles. Never had any mechanical issues other than regular maintenance. Sure wish I still had it!
I'm having one of my 1983 Sundowner getting a new engine next week. A place out of Tacoma is doing the work. Very excited, thank you for chatting with me
photos.app.goo.gl/9R1e52JbqFEE5qt2A Try that, thank you. They are Toyota 4 Runner wheels. Bought them 2 weeks ago in Tacoma. Bought a new Weber for it, kinda scared to tackle that one though. Thanks again
Hey im located in tacoma and have a spare engine if you ever need one for cheap! Also nice wheels i have some off a newer toyota FJ on my truck i love the chromw
I had an 84 with the 2.0 Mazda engine and a 5 sp manual trans. It was my daily driver until 2000 when I used it in a dealer trade for a brand new Toyota Tundra which is still now my daily driver.
Nice survivor! These respond amazingly well to removing the smog systems and tossing the Makuni/Nikki carburetor in favor of a Weber 32/36 with a Lokar 28" throttle cable. They breathe so much easier thus run 100% smoother.
Clyde, thanks for commenting/watching! I would love to remove the smog system, but am not quite sure how to go about it. For one, how to deal with the hole that would be left in the exhaust manifold once you remove that pipe. And I wish I had known about the Weber carb option. About six months ago I installed a rebuilt Nikki carburetor. It's running OK, but I'm battling trying to find a intake leak. So it goes ... Have a good week!
@@luigiZHP there are two ways to go about the exhaust system problem. First, and cheapest, is to remove the pipes from the manifold and then plugging the holes however you can. The second method involves removing the same pipes and then replacing the exhaust manifold with a header; it can be hard to find though. The intake can also be "fixed" in the manner or replaced with a very hard to find dual-plane Offenhauser intake made specifically for the Mazda 2.0 engine. Be careful getting one from Ebay because the Ford Pinto 4 cylinder engine is close, many more are available, but it will not work because of the difference in the mounting flange. I have one on the daily driver project that I am working on right now and am searching for another one for the truck that I am building with my 15 year old son.
Hello David. Apologies for any confusion. My truck is not for sale, and I've updated the video description to reflect that. Just made the video to share it with others. Thanks.
@@luigiZHP hello, thank you for the reply. I heard you say you were keeping the little truck. I just had to try. Really great find you have there. You said you found it at an auction, witch one was it, thanks David
David, I found it at a public auction that Speeds Towing in Portland holds each week. It was a donated vehicle to benefit a local charity. That auction sells donated cars, repos, abandoned cars, impounded cars, etc. And I had been searching for over 4 years for a mini truck in great shape and not totally thrashed. Very hard to find, as I'm sure you know. And in general, these little trucks from the 80s or even 70s are getting harder and harder to find, in any condition.
Chance, hello and thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate it. It's always great to hear from people who "get it." It's just a simple little truck, but I'm so happy for it to be in my driveway now. I have plans to share my progress with it along the way -- I'll do my best to capture repair and refurbishment milestones on video.
Great memory and I appreciate you sharing it. The clutches on these little trucks are easy to modulate, so I can see these being a good first manual transmission experience, for sure.
Dad had a white one, 5 speed. Only 77 horsepower but those trucks were LIGHT. So they still got along quite nicely. There used to be one around town that someone stuffed a GM 2.8L V6 in. hahahaha! screami'n little demon that one was! HAHAHA! I know this vid is 3 years old, but still a good one to watch.
Thanks Coyote Adventures -- and yes, very, very light so the horsepower to weight ratio is just fine for truckin' around town! I've heard of guys stuffing larger engines in there -- that'd be a blast, no doubt.
I want a model like this one I have an 89 which I like also exact same color as this one. I learned to drive stick on it. Mine also has the odd size tires. Mine is 100% stock also. The only thing is it is hard to get keys made for mine came with one key and I have 4 keys now but had to find blanks online since they have been discontinued. I’m a professional mechanic and these are super easy to work on. I have had a lot of people like mine then when they see it is a manual they became uninterested I guess because they don’t know what a good car is lol. And I have also had people complain to me about it not having a 3rd brake light but I don’t mind it not having one. The lady who had mine before me though used 5W-30 oil in it so I quickly corrected that to the 10W-40 and 10W-30 for winter.
I have an 84 as well, long box version though. I put a 2.6L from a 1986 B2600. Same issue with the plastic door handle inset and same crack in the console plexiglass. Lots of issues with electricals though!...
Screaming Seagull, thanks for the comment! I've been lucky so far -- only electrical issue has bee a fuse that needed replacing to restore horn and hazard light operation.
I have the same truck with even less miles, and one owner. Recently added tinted windows, and completely refurbished/replaced the air conditioning. The owner spent a lot of money in the last few years to make sure it was in perfect operating condition, An oil leak and other small things were remedied. This truck does have a radio :-) I tell you all of this because the owner just passed away and I need to sell it. Because it's so old but in great condition, there's no good way for me to assess a fair market value, and I wanted your input. There's a monthly cruise night in my town and I'd like to put it on display with a sales price at the beginning of September. I think my friend spent about $5-6,000 in mechanics bills over the last 5+ years and he commented that he probably spent more than the truck was worth. It's such a fun drive! I'd buy it, but it's impractical in CO due to the snowy winters and the fact it's only 2WD, and I don't drive enough miles to justify two cars :-) I hope to hear back from you!
Very slow but they were the king of truck gas mileage and very durable I beat mine down many two trails back in the day just put some 275-15s on the back.
Hey pal I have one 1984 same engine just can’t seem to get over the Stage of it not wanting to start. Have any idea of what the firing order is when you installed distributor?
Hello -- I used Google Translate, but I'm not able to understand your comment, I'm sorry to say. It looks like you are trying to say something about the difference between Mazda cars from North America and also about their electrical systems.
luigiZHP a friend of mine here in Washington collects and parts these trucks out. If he doesn’t have the wiper transmission and/or ashtray, I have them. Contact me for his details at mikeys_69 toyota@yahoo.com
@@mikeystoy Thanks for the note. I fixed the wipers by removing them, taking them apart, applying new lubricant, and reinstalling. Tedious project but worked great. And by chance, I found an ashtray at my local auto yard that wasn't broken. That was pure luck.
In algeria,this mazda is very very famous Especially in the the countryside 😍😍
Had the same year base model in gray with blue interior. Loves that truck. Sold it in 1991 with 96K miles. Never had any mechanical issues other than regular maintenance. Sure wish I still had it!
I'm having one of my 1983 Sundowner getting a new engine next week. A place out of Tacoma is doing the work. Very excited, thank you for chatting with me
David, the mazdatrucking.com link you shared is not working for me. Is it correct? Would love to see what you are trying to share.
photos.app.goo.gl/9R1e52JbqFEE5qt2A
Try that, thank you. They are Toyota 4 Runner wheels. Bought them 2 weeks ago in Tacoma. Bought a new Weber for it, kinda scared to tackle that one though. Thanks again
Hey im located in tacoma and have a spare engine if you ever need one for cheap! Also nice wheels i have some off a newer toyota FJ on my truck i love the chromw
Coby Gaurin I might be interested in that engine
I had an 84 with the 2.0 Mazda engine and a 5 sp manual trans. It was my daily driver until 2000 when I used it in a dealer trade for a brand new Toyota Tundra which is still now my daily driver.
Nice survivor!
These respond amazingly well to removing the smog systems and tossing the Makuni/Nikki carburetor in favor of a Weber 32/36 with a Lokar 28" throttle cable. They breathe so much easier thus run 100% smoother.
Clyde, thanks for commenting/watching! I would love to remove the smog system, but am not quite sure how to go about it. For one, how to deal with the hole that would be left in the exhaust manifold once you remove that pipe. And I wish I had known about the Weber carb option. About six months ago I installed a rebuilt Nikki carburetor. It's running OK, but I'm battling trying to find a intake leak. So it goes ... Have a good week!
@@luigiZHP there are two ways to go about the exhaust system problem. First, and cheapest, is to remove the pipes from the manifold and then plugging the holes however you can. The second method involves removing the same pipes and then replacing the exhaust manifold with a header; it can be hard to find though.
The intake can also be "fixed" in the manner or replaced with a very hard to find dual-plane Offenhauser intake made specifically for the Mazda 2.0 engine. Be careful getting one from Ebay because the Ford Pinto 4 cylinder engine is close, many more are available, but it will not work because of the difference in the mounting flange. I have one on the daily driver project that I am working on right now and am searching for another one for the truck that I am building with my 15 year old son.
@@clydedenby1436 Great info -- thanks again, Clyde! And best of luck to you and your son in your search and on that build.
I live in Washington also. I have a 1983 Mazda. Great truck. I would love to buy it. I had one in high school that was red, thank you David
Hello David. Apologies for any confusion. My truck is not for sale, and I've updated the video description to reflect that. Just made the video to share it with others. Thanks.
@@luigiZHP hello, thank you for the reply. I heard you say you were keeping the little truck. I just had to try. Really great find you have there. You said you found it at an auction, witch one was it, thanks David
David, I found it at a public auction that Speeds Towing in Portland holds each week. It was a donated vehicle to benefit a local charity. That auction sells donated cars, repos, abandoned cars, impounded cars, etc. And I had been searching for over 4 years for a mini truck in great shape and not totally thrashed. Very hard to find, as I'm sure you know. And in general, these little trucks from the 80s or even 70s are getting harder and harder to find, in any condition.
Very cool truck! Thanks for sharing.
Chance, hello and thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate it. It's always great to hear from people who "get it." It's just a simple little truck, but I'm so happy for it to be in my driveway now. I have plans to share my progress with it along the way -- I'll do my best to capture repair and refurbishment milestones on video.
Thanks for taking the time to view my Mazda truck video and to those who have given it a thumbs up. Really appreciate it!
nice im about to get an 84 b2000 se5 from my uncle to restore,it was his daily till about 2 weeks ago when a piston ring let go at 330k miles
Very cool and hope you share it here on TH-cam. Those trucks can go the distance, for sure. 330K -- wow!
I remember learning how to drive a manual on a pickup exactly like this on. Same colors and everything.
Great memory and I appreciate you sharing it. The clutches on these little trucks are easy to modulate, so I can see these being a good first manual transmission experience, for sure.
Me too!!! Tan interior. 5spd... no power steering... i took my drive test in this truck 1995. Dad bought it new. 339k when he sold it
Love this little truck, very, very much.
Thanks Dan!
Dad had a white one, 5 speed. Only 77 horsepower but those trucks were LIGHT. So they still got along quite nicely. There used to be one around town that someone stuffed a GM 2.8L V6 in. hahahaha! screami'n little demon that one was! HAHAHA! I know this vid is 3 years old, but still a good one to watch.
Thanks Coyote Adventures -- and yes, very, very light so the horsepower to weight ratio is just fine for truckin' around town! I've heard of guys stuffing larger engines in there -- that'd be a blast, no doubt.
I want a model like this one I have an 89 which I like also exact same color as this one. I learned to drive stick on it. Mine also has the odd size tires. Mine is 100% stock also. The only thing is it is hard to get keys made for mine came with one key and I have 4 keys now but had to find blanks online since they have been discontinued. I’m a professional mechanic and these are super easy to work on. I have had a lot of people like mine then when they see it is a manual they became uninterested I guess because they don’t know what a good car is lol. And I have also had people complain to me about it not having a 3rd brake light but I don’t mind it not having one. The lady who had mine before me though used 5W-30 oil in it so I quickly corrected that to the 10W-40 and 10W-30 for winter.
I have an 84 as well, long box version though. I put a 2.6L from a 1986 B2600. Same issue with the plastic door handle inset and same crack in the console plexiglass. Lots of issues with electricals though!...
Screaming Seagull, thanks for the comment! I've been lucky so far -- only electrical issue has bee a fuse that needed replacing to restore horn and hazard light operation.
I had one I loved it had trans problems then i had to get rid of it
I have the same truck with even less miles, and one owner. Recently added tinted windows, and completely refurbished/replaced the air conditioning. The owner spent a lot of money in the last few years to make sure it was in perfect operating condition, An oil leak and other small things were remedied. This truck does have a radio :-)
I tell you all of this because the owner just passed away and I need to sell it. Because it's so old but in great condition, there's no good way for me to assess a fair market value, and I wanted your input. There's a monthly cruise night in my town and I'd like to put it on display with a sales price at the beginning of September. I think my friend spent about $5-6,000 in mechanics bills over the last 5+ years and he commented that he probably spent more than the truck was worth. It's such a fun drive! I'd buy it, but it's impractical in CO due to the snowy winters and the fact it's only 2WD, and I don't drive enough miles to justify two cars :-)
I hope to hear back from you!
Would love to see a video of how you reset the timing on this awesome truck!
Me too! Mine is an 84 sundowner does anyone know what universal fusebox works to replace the one under the hood?
Very slow but they were the king of truck gas mileage and very durable I beat mine down many two trails back in the day just put some 275-15s on the back.
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About to purchase one myself to restore
That is excellent, Winston. Best of luck and please share a video if you can!
luigiZHP thanks will do .
Hey pal I have one 1984 same engine just can’t seem to get over the Stage of it not wanting to start. Have any idea of what the firing order is when you installed distributor?
do u know of anyone who is selling a similar style truck either a datsun/nissan, toyota, or mazda? i live in south tacoma
Luigi I may buy the same truck do you still have it !
Yes I do and it's currently for sale.
@luigiZHP oh nice ! Well bocca al lupo good luck with the sale !
Lo tiene aun
Hola Javier. Are you asking if I still have the truck (my Spanish is a bit rusty). Yes, I do!
مشكل سيارة مازدا هو كهرباء فقط .لكن حسب ما أري أن سيارة مازدا مختلفة تماماً عن سيارات متواجدا في شمال إفريقيا
Hello -- I used Google Translate, but I'm not able to understand your comment, I'm sorry to say. It looks like you are trying to say something about the difference between Mazda cars from North America and also about their electrical systems.
Still got it?
Yup! And will be using it today to pick up some rocks for a walkway in my backyard ...
luigiZHP awesome! Great looking truck...nice to see it’s still in use. Looking for an old pickup myself and stumbled across a similar truck.
luigiZHP a friend of mine here in Washington collects and parts these trucks out. If he doesn’t have the wiper transmission and/or ashtray, I have them. Contact me for his details at mikeys_69 toyota@yahoo.com
@@mikeystoy Thanks for the note. I fixed the wipers by removing them, taking them apart, applying new lubricant, and reinstalling. Tedious project but worked great. And by chance, I found an ashtray at my local auto yard that wasn't broken. That was pure luck.
@@luigiZHP ok, good to know. Keep me in mind if you need anything