Good to hear from you, Theo!
Thanks for all the advice, guys. After much internal turmoil, I'm 98% sure I've decided to pass. I have too many irons in the fire right now and would rather spend the $$$ to build my 85 mini truck. My FJ40 is already where I want it and the FJ60 is 90%...
Yes, I thought the pin striping was very unique as well, at least I've never seen it.
That's what I was wondering. He swears he bought it that way, so I guess it must have been installed at the dealer. OTOH, he also said the Warn hubs and whitespokes were OEM, too. I know that's crap, but...
Actually, you're correct. I'm slightly giddy because I've never seen a 1 owner and I paid $5K for mine and it wasn't in that good of shape. OTOH, now I know a lot more and would seriously consider offering him $3k -$3500 for it, but with my fleet and family stuff probably not a lot more. I'd...
Has lots of extra parts, including spare t-case and 4 sp, 1/2 Kayline soft doors, extra rear heater, misc knobs, orig owners manual, orig key fob, etc, etc, etc. The 2F runs strong, has a small exhaust leak, and has been desmogged. Still has the jets in the OEM holder. Tranny/Xfer tight...
OK, I know it's only worth what someone will pay for it, but I have to ask. Here's the dirty details:
1 owner 1977 FJ40. Stock drivetrain, 40K on rebuilt 2F w/headers and dual exhaust. Jump seats "fell apart" years ago, has a skylight that doesn't leak. He has and will include a bunch of...