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Sorry to hear that -- though it does track with what I've read. Certainly enough stories to keep me with US models.

2011 the US was still recovering from the great recession. The 70 I own I was helping a WWII vet sell it. I researched the market and was asking a price that was where I have found others sold for. 2007 he could got close to double the price...

While I wait for the inspection on the '71, I've been thinking about the FJ40 market here in 2025. A couple observations from someone returning after 15 years: 1) Boy there are a lot of South American 40's here in the states now. Easily more...

Actually just using LemonSquad for an inspection. They’re not Cruiser experts by any means, but give a reasonable 3rd party look and make sure things are at least ok (and that the truck actually exists, etc). I’ve used them a number of times in...

The ’71 is in Sonomish. I’m in UT. 4 on the tree sounds a lot of fun!

I figure it’s a good indication of intent, and if I’m asking the seller to take a little chance on me, I need to be willing to put up a little as well.

Have another inspection scheduled on a ’71 up in Washington state. Had a nice chat with the seller and got some good pics. Truck looks really clean based on the pics and my conversation, and I had some local cruiser friends look the pics and...

I’ve been on vacation for the past 10 days or so, so I haven’t been able to work on the Cruiser at all, though I am anxious to get back to the shop to see if my ignition problems are truly solved. The other day I was able to take a little side...

I missed that one by about a month, hadn’t gotten serious yet when that one sold. I do feel like I have enough budget this time around. It’s the most I’ve ever considered spending on a vehicle by a pretty reasonable factor, but life is short and...

@EWheeler thanks for sharing those links, I’ll take a look. Didn’t realize I had PMs turned off, fixed now.

I wasn’t originally considering an earlier truck, was really focused on the later 4-spd/disc brake models. As I’ve gone through this process I’ve opened up my search a bit to include the ’71 and earlier column-shift trucks. I’m not a hardcore...

That’s a lovely truck. I’m going to pass as I’m still focused on a 40, but thanks for sharing it.

I keep a close eye on the classifieds here. That blue 82 does look really lovely, but sadly above my price range. Every day or 2 I do a looksie through the classifieds here, Autotempest, Hemmings, etc to see if anything new has popped up. It’s...

I’ve been watching BaT. Bid on one so far, but someone else wanted it more than me. I’d love to spend less, but really want to get something ready to use. We’ll see what comes up.

One more checked off the list as a no: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1976-toyota-land-cruiser-greenville-nc-2848210 Inspection report It’s not a bad truck overall, but at the asking price it should be excellent and it isn’t. Funny...

I just inherited a 1969 FJ40 that has been sitting for 20 years. It ran when parked but recieved little love (none) since then. I am hopeful to get it running to become a cabin vehicle here in Alaska. So, that said I have a few questions...Be...

Thanks for posting that., though it's more of a project than I'm interested in. I've learned about myself that I enjoy maintenance work, and am happy rebuilding a system -- have done full brake systems including lines, suspension, full rewire on...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/west-virginia-dec-1970-spring-green-fst-fj40.1331838/

I saved this one today on Facebook, only for an example of what I want my '80 to look like visually. Quite a bit of rust at the rear sill, but if the rest of it checked out, it wouldn't scare me...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look.

Thanks for the heads up. Greg is here, correct? Land Cruiser Nation | fj40 for sale | Johnston, IA, USA - https://www.lcnation.com/ I've been saving many pennies. Stressful day job plus evening work as a musician. Now that I'm in my 50s I'm...

The first couple on my radar have come and gone without any purchase. Given the price range I’m looking at I’m much more picky than I was way back when I bought my first one. This one looked interesting, even if the price seemed optimistic: 1979...