My '74 is currently in limbo. All torn down, media blasted , SOA/SR started (needs mods to accomodate the steering arms), PS fab work done, frame treated with chasis saver, and many parts purchased. Shop that was working on it got tired of the constant/inherent problems 40 resto-mods run into...
Not on FB, and refuse to join (just a personal thing).
Also - just saw a great example of a So American "mess" on BAT: 78 FJ40 on BAT - 17" wheels, no heater (looks like Vintage air unit installed), no roll bar, Pioneer stereo, not 100% sure but thought FST had drop tailgate (both 74's Ive...
Thanks - hoping to find something close to or actually finished. My wife isn't willing to sign off on 2 major projects going at the same time...especially with current numbers/budget on my 74.
Said he really like blue....I told him should have been smurf blue or the old navy
Asking price is 65k...sounds like it's overpriced with the non-stock issues already brought up.
My plans for it are to leave it alone (or find some of the minor stuff not done correctly and fix it). Just drive...
Found this gem on my way to dinner…73 stock/restored. 1k on the rebuilt engine, NO RUST or body hacks/chops. Any ideas what to offer? Think I need to add it to the stable.