Recent content by kadshark

Thanks, not about what they’re asking ($35k), but what I’m paying — less. Figure rather than bias anyone, I’d just ask what people think would be fair for this rig. Put it this way, would $30k be ridiculous? Really depends on what the inspection finds, right? No interest in Jeeps for...

This seems to be the key — seen this elsewhere too; gotta run a magnet all over the place to find the bonding. Great advice; thank you.

Totally hear you. Do love my Miata in the summer (and it’s entirely useless in winter and even more susceptible to rust) — just have always had a thing for these 40s, and figure with studded snows I’ll be able to get my classic car fix over the winter, I am wrestling with whether I am willing...

This is great feedback. Totally glad I asked question in this forum!

Yeah, that is a spot I’m focused on for the local inspection. I was trying to tell myself that wasn’t rust bubbling up, just because it seems like some like a kind identical detail on both rear quarter panels, but hard to know.

I am definitely focused on this risk. Have local shop ready to spray Formula 3000, which is the local favorite, and I plan to go OCD washing it. Had one inquiry on a 40 with an Aqualu tub, but doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

Thanks, great idea!

I am in the process of purchasing this rig out of state GA - '78 FJ40 - 3FE - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rv5m5mfdtl8v3014nzn04/h?rlkey=a879mmnxlq0e71u0nz1ltr23v&dl=0 , subject to inspection, and it's nowhere near any of the Land Cruiser specialists I've seen listed here or elsewhere. I am...