Anyone else got an 80 series they're thinking of selling? I'm looking for one right now. Ideally a 93-94 with the grey cloth interior*, either pretty stock or a mild build. Doesn't need to be pristine - just well maintained and ready for a DD+adventures life.
* I spent my entire childhood in...
@Stiles - I've heard from a mechanic who has done a lot of repairs that bull-bars/brush guards often make crashes worse in two ways: 1) hitting just one side will push it in across the whole front causing more widespread damage; and 2) because it attaches to the frame, it removes any "crumple...
I recently had my 94 FZJ80 totaled - it wasn't a terribly bad crash, just crunched the front enough and with a bull-bar on it, the frame apparently bent enough to be called totaled. So most of the car is just fine. Insurance apparently has a deal where I can buy back the salvaged car and do...
looking for an 80 about like this... I'm a southerner so I'm concerned about the extent of rust damage - assuming this has been a northern car all it's life? A bunch more pics all around - in/out/under and roof would be really helpful.
I'm in the same boat - need HG done. I've been to Bearden before and they're great guys, but I don't know if they're the best place to go for HG work. Anyone had their head machined here in town? Also, while I'm at it, what are easy things to check/work on at the same time?
For my first post, I'll jump in on this old thread just in case it helps anyone else looking for some more info on this. I just resolved the same issue - vent selection not working - in my 94 fzj80, and like the idiot I am, didn't take any pictures, but I might have some useful info.
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