$4k fj40 on craigslist

fjman · 01-22-09, 08:41 AM

Just saw this on CL and thought it looked like a pretty good deal. just thought I would pass it on. Somewhere in NoVa

1971 FJ40 Landcruiser

colangut · 01-22-09, 12:21 PM

It's been sitting for years and does not run. No hard top.

I've seen it in person.

Not very rusty but needs a lot of mechanical work and all of the early truck upgrades.

Been for sale for a LOOOOOOOONG time.

greytandy · 01-22-09, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by colangut

needs all of the early truck upgrades.

Elitest!

colangut · 01-22-09, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by greytandy

Elitest!

FYI, this is the Land Cruiser club, last I check it was an elite organization

Just kidding

I am poseur, not an elitist

fjman · 01-23-09, 09:54 AM

The paint is not very elite looking either.........

2badfjs · 01-23-09, 10:02 AM

best 4k rig i've seen in a long time.

sure beats some of the POS rigs for 2-4k that have been posted on mud.

colangut · 01-23-09, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2badfjs

best 4k rig i've seen in a long time.

sure beats some of the POS rigs for 2-4k that have been posted on mud.

for a truck that has not run in 4 or 5 years and would not drive even if could run because it has no brakes? There is no brake brake booster or MC installed! Are you serious? or are you being the devil's advocate here?

I forgot to comment on the cool neon paint flung off a brush graphics that are all over the dash. So *totally* 80's.

This is a great cruiser though, solid and not that rusty but you'd have to be willing to put a lot of time and money into it and be willing to buy a non running truck (who's ever heard of a worn out 40 39 year old F motor?) . I told the guy to get it running and try to sell it, but he apparently does not have the time to do so.

I'd be hard pressed to buy a truck for that kind of cash that does not start and drive under it's own power. Especially with out a hard top and doors.

2badfjs · 01-23-09, 10:42 AM

Q: This is a great cruiser though, solid and not that rusty but you'd have to be willing to put a lot of time and money into it and be willing to buy a non running truck (who's ever heard of a worn out 40 39 year old F motor?) . I told the guy to get it running and try to sell it, but he apparently does not have the time to do so.

YES, i'm serious.

it's not hard to find cheep motors or used parts off this site or bone yards.
it wouldn't take much to get it running.
i wouldn't say ALOT of cash and if someone did the work themselves, it's still a good deal on a 40 with a real good looking sheet metal.

why not start with a decent body and go from there?

colangut · 01-23-09, 11:39 AM

I guess I'd just have two things to say:

I and a lot of other people have seen it in person and not bought it.

It's been for sale for three years now.

Supply and demand. If it was what you think it is, it would have sold three years ago.

I think if you saw it in person and realized what a basket case it was, you might no be inclined to think it's a great deal.

However, being the addict that I am, if it dropped to $3000 It would join my hord of parts and live in my barn. I'll pay $3000 for a restoration project.

Don't get me wrong, I do see your point.

Tell Wes W. we all said hello.