After a brief love affair I’ve decided to sell my ’83 BJ60. I’m too poor and too mechanically ignorant for a 24 year old truck. Also, my expedition plans have been put on indefinite hold for grad school in San Francisco, so I have no need for this much truck.
Right now, the rig is located in Fairfield, Iowa (in the SE corner of the state). If I don’t get any serious interest soon, I’ll drive it to New Mexico where I’ll be working for the summer.
Here’s the lowdown:
The Good:
-Legally imported to the US and registered in Iowa. All papers.
-Legendary 4 cyl. 3B diesel motor. Solid as a rock.
-Low miles (284K kilometers = 176K miles)
-Brand new Toyota 4wd transfer case.
-5-speed manual transmission.
-Power steering.
-Dual battery configuration.
-Aluminum bullbar, manufacturer unknown.
-Warn 8000 winch.
-Kaymar steel rear bumper with swing-out tire carrier and jerry can carrier.
-ARB air lockers front and rear.
-CB.
-New belts, fluids.
The Bad & Ugly:
-Amateur hour olive drab paint.
-Some rust, courtesy of British Columbia.
-Some dents.
-Interior is rough.
-No stereo or speakers.
-Mismatched set of tires – 3 Pirelli Scorpions, 1 Wild Country Radial APT. (All 235/75 R15).
-Tailgate lock is busted. Could be an easy repair but I haven’t had time to look into it.
-Passenger door uses a different key. Locksmith should be able to re-key it.
-Also, I had an electrical fire about 10 months ago. Put it out real quick like (i.e. <90 seconds). Damage was limited to one battery and wiring in the immediate vicinity. Cause: idiot PO who left wire unfused after he pulled the original radio. Fully repaired.
-For more info and a couple of photos read my full story at
My BJ-60 Odyssey
The truck runs great. I just drove it from Rhode Island to Iowa with no problems whatsoever. Got around 21-22 mpg on the highway (I verified the odometer reading with GPS—it’s accurate).
Asking 8,000.00 USD.
Don’t be afraid to make an offer—the worst I’ll do is say no.
PM or email me at eric(at)brown(dot)edu.
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