I fully support you Steve in this. I can see why it would make some people uncomfortable, since you're also in the business of importing and selling JDM Land Cruisers, but I have to say, if someone is being knowingly dishonest about what they're selling, they don't deserve to be selling it. The...
@mudandrock Thanks -- this is exactly the kind of info that we're all curious about. Explains a lot. When this info isn't volunteered, it only makes people suspicious (or it makes me suspicious, anyway). Sounds like everyone had really good intentions and life realities have just gotten in the...
The negativity here comes from a group of enthusiasts disappointed that such a promising truck hasn't found a proper home, and that it's on the market in a way that doesn't appear to be honest or transparent. In the eBay ad the only mention of rust is "NO rust" (twice) which is, I'm sorry to...
Somebody turbo'd it and cleaned up the frame and suspension a bit but it looks like the rear quarters were just covered over with fiberglass panels, so there might be rust hiding underneath. Hard to tell from the photos.
To the seller: I think your problem (and a problem that other sellers have run into around here) is that you've listed the truck in a way that advertises it for the general public, which basically assumes that the people looking at the ad know very little about the truck. That's very much the...
Maybe you already know about them, but try calling ATEB (Auto Tech Engine & Brake) in Vancouver. Land Cruiser mechanics, they might have a lead on an engine locally. John and Philip are the two guys that run the place, really great guys. 604-438-7537.