Recent content by OrangeJoe

I’m looking for mostly original but something I could use as a daily driver. Mostly concerned with good mechanical condition but also don’t want to have to do a ton of work on the cosmetic side. I’m pretty set on an FJ40 or similar. I’ll post a wanted ad in the classified section.

I check the classifieds here almost daily and I’ve contacted a few sellers. I haven’t found quite what I’m looking for yet. I’ll start looking through bring a trailer as one poster suggested. There are quite a few on autotrader classics. Seems like most of those are way overpriced. Anyone have...

Thanks for all of the responses guys. This site is awesome. I’ll clarify that I don’t mind spending more for something that is a fair deal. I’ll also add that I’ve been looking since September and everything I’ve found is either lipstick on a pig and overpriced or a complete restoration. And...

lol brutal. But I thank you sir. I’m sure I would have noticed at least some of that but certainly not all. At the very least, you might have saved me half a day of driving out to look at it. I can ask about the resto shop, but I’m sure it’s a waste of time…doubt it even exists if it’s as bad...

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Thanks to this forum, I avoided a costly mistake with the first FJ40 I had in my sights. I was hoping to get some advice/feedback with another one I found. So far, I’ve only talked with him over the phone and received additional pictures which I’ll post below. From what he said, it has almost...

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I am interested. Should I dm you or wngrog?

Thanks again for all the responses guys. I’ve learned a ton already. Now I’m very strongly leaning towards a more original option. The seller seems a little too motivated to sell it. I think it’s time to keep looking. Will do what @phishtaco suggested and monitor the classifieds here and other...

Thanks for this! Exactly what I’m looking for. The one I posted does appear to be somewhat cobbled together. Even if it costs more, I’d rather buy a more original, less flashy one that might hold its value better. I’ll get more info but I’m leaning towards the route you suggested. So glad I came...

From what I understand it is a consignment. And I know better than to trust any seller at face value so I’ll definitely be doing the necessary homework. Mostly I’m looking for a good driver that can do a little off road. If I were really going to pound the trails, I wouldn’t be looking at...

Build cost is really the number I was after. Thanks for the insight. I don’t have the space or tools to do it THAT well. And I’ve seen too many project cars that never get finished. Looking to buy something ready to go or at least 90%. It wouldn’t cost me much to go check it out. Hopefully I get...