Split rims, very cool in third world countries where the closest tire shop is 500 miles away.
Before you take on a restoration I would just drive it and enjoy it for a while.
One cool thing is it is probably almost rust free. My BJ44 came from Japan via New Zealand, by the time I am done only...
If it was me I would bring everything I could recover back home and finish the restoration myself. That would assume the owner had the mechanical skills, the inclination and a place to restore it.
Another option is to take a whole bunch of pictures and try to sell it quickly as is/ where is...
I think most on Ih8mud find is more than half the pleasure is to restore and drive an original classic Toyota .
I know that is my feeling. Even if I had $250,000 to drop on what is basically re-bodied , a replica, I would rather have my original.
All of the drivetrain is modern, and he says...
If I were going to flip. it, I would find a correct hood and have it painted. Have it re-wired with a correct loom. The aluminum radiator is cool, but it will bring more with a stock radiator. Correct hubcaps. Remove the inside lights. Remove the winch. Maybe find a set of correct seats although...
Funky air cleaner , Harbor Freight winch, extra vents in the hood, billy goat hood ornament. Those item scream cheap. The paint on the passenger door has a ton of orange peel, not the hallmark of a high dollar paint job. I'm not saying your friend didn't spend a lot of money.
It really needs...
Put it on BringaTrailer.com, take a couple of hundred pictures. Look at the past sales there for a value. Put it on at no reserve, it's a small risk but it attracts more bidders.
It will bring a LOT more money original than with Porsche seats. If you want to post a few pictures here you will...
It really depends on what you want to end up with.
I think if you took it to a shop to fix the rust and a complete repaint you would be looking at easy over $15.000.00 for the work.
So, if you paid $15,000, $15,000 for paint and body. Then the interior and mechanical. You have a $40,000 cruiser...
I have a BJ44, it has wiring that has been modified many times. The motor mentioned above is missing.
A previous owner went to a manual shut off cable run to the dash. The picture shows it in the run position.
I would only use OEM weather striping. Your call if you re-use the original or buy new. If it's in great condition I would re-use it.
Most aftermarket is junk. It will need replaced in a couple of years.
My personal opinion is there are always great deals out there, you have be patient and be looking.
It works with both cars and women. There are also none in both categories you really "need".
Dohicky?
Thingamagig? Framistat?
Is it a trick question? Random parts that rolled out from under the seat?
What vehicle do you have? If it's a Chevy it might be easy to explain.
I second pulling the freeze plugs. Most of the freeze plugs are easy access. Just change those for now. I might be inclined to be ready to change the water pump after you get the easy to access big chucks of rust , it's likely clogged up and shot anyway.
Use plain vinegar and hot water for a...
My 1981 BJ44 came from the factory with disc brakes.
You might want to verify if you have the right front axle. Strange things can happen in the lifetime of a 40 year old utility vehicle. Mine went form Japan to New Zealand to Arizona, used hard and put away wet.
I went to my local Toyota dealer, I asked to speak to the parts manager. I told him I was buying a lot of parts for my restoration. He gave me dealer cost plus 20%.
That's a lot better than a 20% discount. It's worth a try.
Your truck looks nice, take your time, enjoy the experience.