So a buddy of mine has a free 89-90 pickup that he doesn't want. Mainly because it is a six cylinder with a bad headgasket. He did the timing belt and it does run but the head gasket is bad. The body is supposedly in great shape with no rust.

He keeps threatening to put the truck and an 82-84 Landcruiser on a trailer and drop them both off. My other friend shakes his head and says" one guy is giving the other guy his junk and he loves it!" which is sad but true.

So my dilemma is what to do with the truck when/if i get it. My first idea was to swap in a 4 cylinder since I am much more familiar with those engines but when reading about doing that it seems like a big headache. I would need a new computer/wiring/etc. which is not something I would want to spend the time trying to figure out. Next I could just rebuild the current engine. I do not know anything about the six cylinder engines but have heard they are much more difficult than the 22REs. I wouldn't be adverse to giving it to a mechanic I trust and have him rebuild it as long as it didn't cost me an arm and leg. Hopefully under a grand. I could also upgrade to a newer engine which seems to be a popular option but once again this is not something I know much about.

So which of these options if any would you consider? I do not need the truck but also wouldn't mind putting some money into it and then turn around and sell it. Otherwise he will probably bring to the junkyard after I rob some parts off of it.

Jim