worth it??

Jerrytown · 11-03-07, 01:46 PM

hello all, i am not a member of any LC club as of yet because i dont yet own one...but im looking. typically im a jeep guy but think im falling in love with the 40!! unfortunately im on an extremely tight budget, and yes i understand that yota parts are more expensive, ive been doing quite a bit of research lately. im looking for something that i will not have to put a ton of money into it at first just to be drivable and street legal, then i can throw money at it here and there, so...
i found this...any comments?
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/428092800.html
still waiting for a reply from seller.

thanks
sean

76FJ40 · 11-03-07, 02:49 PM

Unless they're both rust buckets with rusted frames you can't go wrong.

greytandy · 11-03-07, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerrytown

hello all, i am not a member of any LC club as of yet because i dont yet own one...but im looking. typically im a jeep guy but think im falling in love with the 40!! unfortunately im on an extremely tight budget, and yes i understand that yota parts are more expensive, ive been doing quite a bit of research lately. im looking for something that i will not have to put a ton of money into it at first just to be drivable and street legal, then i can throw money at it here and there, so...
i found this...any comments?
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/428092800.html
still waiting for a reply from seller.

thanks
sean

Sean:

Unfortunately, "FJ40" and "tight budget" usually don't go together. But, for a safely driveable 40 for $1700 it's worth checking out. Drive it and see what you think. I would recommend asking someone with some experience to help you look for the common FJ40 problems and assist in assessing if it's a good deal. I'm sure somebody in the Pittsburgh area will help. Good luck!

Jerrytown · 11-03-07, 08:06 PM

thank you for your comments, that was going to be my next question...what are some of the common problems with FJ40s??

thanks again
sean

76FJ40 · 11-03-07, 08:59 PM

Rust - rockers, door bottoms (all 4), rear sill, floor, frame, windshield frame, fenders, quarters, ...

Check the frame for cracks where the rear spring hangers attach

Cruiser804 · 11-03-07, 09:03 PM

My vote is no. I bought a 40 from that area and the rust was everywhere. Unless you can see it for yourself and look it over inside and out I would pass.

Personally I would not buy any early model vehicle from the Rust Belt let alone a 40.

I learned the lesson the hardware.

Blue77FJ40 · 11-05-07, 06:13 AM

Sean, check with the Steel City LC club out there. I'm sure you can find someone willing to help you look.

11-03-07, 01:46 PM	#1
Jerrytown IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	worth it?? hello all, i am not a member of any LC club as of yet because i dont yet own one...but im looking. typically im a jeep guy but think im falling in love with the 40!! unfortunately im on an extremely tight budget, and yes i understand that yota parts are more expensive, ive been doing quite a bit of research lately. im looking for something that i will not have to put a ton of money into it at first just to be drivable and street legal, then i can throw money at it here and there, so... i found this...any comments? http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/428092800.html still waiting for a reply from seller. thanks sean

11-03-07, 02:49 PM	#2
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,274	Unless they're both rust buckets with rusted frames you can't go wrong. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

11-03-07, 08:59 PM	#5
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,274	Rust - rockers, door bottoms (all 4), rear sill, floor, frame, windshield frame, fenders, quarters, ... Check the frame for cracks where the rear spring hangers attach __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

11-03-07, 09:03 PM	#6
Cruiser804 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 TLCA# 9842 Posts: 729	My vote is no. I bought a 40 from that area and the rust was everywhere. Unless you can see it for yourself and look it over inside and out I would pass. Personally I would not buy any early model vehicle from the Rust Belt let alone a 40. I learned the lesson the hardware. __________________ '79 FJ40 33" MTRs, 2" OME;' 96 FZJ80 Retro 100% OEM Lockers, CDL, OEM Hand Trottle, OEM Grab Bar, JDM Cooling Fan, OME 851/860, OEM SubTank in process "The monstrous evils of the twentieth century have shown us that the greediest money grubbers are gentle doves compared with money-hating wolves like Lenin, Stalin and Hitler, who in less than three decades killed or maimed nearly a hundred million men, women, and children and brought untold suffering to a large portion of mankind.” Eric Hoffer

11-05-07, 06:13 AM	#7
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	Sean, check with the Steel City LC club out there. I'm sure you can find someone willing to help you look. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd


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11-03-07, 08:06 PM	#4
Jerrytown IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	thank you for your comments, that was going to be my next question...what are some of the common problems with FJ40s?? thanks again sean

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