Came across a '78 FJ40 the other day and am considering taking on a new project. Am wondering what a good resource would be to learn common problems to look for in case this is one to avoid.
Also would appreciate opinions as to value. California vehicle. Body is very straight with a few small areas of repaired rust coming through. Red paint faded pretty bad, not original (was mint green). Interior is pretty rough - seats torn, no carpet or headliner. Motor fired right up after obviously sitting for awhile, obvious exhaust leak (growls pretty loud), radiator looks bad, starter grinds for a split second when you turn off the key, missing some smog component on the DS inner fender (box that vac line plug into). The more I write, the more it sounds like a lot of work/$$$. He was asking $4000 but indicated he woul take $3500. Overpriced?
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
Dan
Also would appreciate opinions as to value. California vehicle. Body is very straight with a few small areas of repaired rust coming through. Red paint faded pretty bad, not original (was mint green). Interior is pretty rough - seats torn, no carpet or headliner. Motor fired right up after obviously sitting for awhile, obvious exhaust leak (growls pretty loud), radiator looks bad, starter grinds for a split second when you turn off the key, missing some smog component on the DS inner fender (box that vac line plug into). The more I write, the more it sounds like a lot of work/$$$. He was asking $4000 but indicated he woul take $3500. Overpriced?
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
Dan