Hi Folks - finally had a moment to respond to the messages accumulating in my inbox. Yes, the 80 is still available. Feel free to reach out if interested. Trying to line up a few viewings in the next couple weeks. thanks,
- Spencer
Excellent stock land cruiser with original red paint, 3x locked, 1996 (so OBD2) - the most desirable version. I've owned many land cruisers, and this one is sheer joy to have and drive.
Some wear (so you don't have to worry about driving it), Arizona dessert truck w/ no meaningful rust on...
Hey Folks - just got a new (to me) ‘96 FZJ.
Don’t know much about the service history, but noticing two noises:
(1) when I make hard right turns (at speed) there’s a vibrating buzz noise that comes out of the left side. Almost sounds like when you’re on the highway and drive over the rumble...
Hmmm what do you guys think it's worth today?
Having a hard time wrapping my head around it. On the pro side, $100k TLC work, market is hot, and this may be the best iron pig out there. Con: resto was in 1997, it's got some leaks now, and wasn't meaningfully upgraded (like Deo's FJ55 on an...
I'm locking this thread, but again - it's possible, rare, but possible. Car companies are sometimes willing to do small things (like a custom color) for specific customers or employees. I'd know -- I've spent my career in Automotive.
If anyone seriously doubts this, please just send me a...
Send me a direct message, we can hop on the phone and I'll explain.
I assure you it's possible, but just didn't pull the trigger. If anyone else has similar doubts, feel free to message me. Thanks
Looks like a beautiful truck with a reasonable amount of miles.
I'd take a look at this thread: For Sale - Most Recent 80 Series Prices - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/most-recent-80-series-prices.1243895/ -- probably will give better insight into the prices in the market at the moment. ;)
Quick Update for posterity:
I filled the gap with JB Weld for Plastic (Black).
- Held it together with tape, and cure overnight.
- Today sanded it town, progressively from 120 grit to 3000 grit, with a lil' water.
Pretty happy. Here's the results:
Thanks,
- Spence
Quick update:
Brought the LX back to Slee... and..... dun dun dun dun...
It's exhaust whistle.
Thanks guys - y'all were right, but still glad I double checked in person. Best,
- Spence
Amen @SNLC 🙌 You can barely see the u-joint.
We should probably let this thread die at this point. But good that everyone's aware -- ask for photos on do your diligence before buying a truck.
GL to all! - Spence