- Year
- 1972
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Mileage
- 21475
- Color
- Black
Hey all,
Apologies if this should have gone in the tech forum- I wasn't sure after reading the User Guide.
I'm interested in a 1972 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 posted in my neck of the woods a few days ago. My dad isn't really a car guy, so I'd like to access the collective wisdom of the group.
21.5K miles. Guys says it starts and runs "good." Needs a clutch master cylinder ("current one leaks onto floorboard") and a valve cover gasket (from email with owner).
Rust: "One quarter panel has about a half dollar cancer spot coming through, nothing anywhere else"
If I make the trek to look at it, what should I be watching out for? Any mechanical issues I should be able to diagnose, even without being able to drive it far because of the clutch cylinder?
Is 10-15K somewhere in the right price range for this type of rig in this condition? I'm going to try and see if I can pay a mobile mechanical to meet me and check out the vehicle, but I'd like to go armed with as much info as I can.
I'm not planning on hard core trail machine, more like camping trips and some top down days with my buddies/kids.
Thanks!
Apologies if this should have gone in the tech forum- I wasn't sure after reading the User Guide.
I'm interested in a 1972 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 posted in my neck of the woods a few days ago. My dad isn't really a car guy, so I'd like to access the collective wisdom of the group.
21.5K miles. Guys says it starts and runs "good." Needs a clutch master cylinder ("current one leaks onto floorboard") and a valve cover gasket (from email with owner).
Rust: "One quarter panel has about a half dollar cancer spot coming through, nothing anywhere else"
If I make the trek to look at it, what should I be watching out for? Any mechanical issues I should be able to diagnose, even without being able to drive it far because of the clutch cylinder?
Is 10-15K somewhere in the right price range for this type of rig in this condition? I'm going to try and see if I can pay a mobile mechanical to meet me and check out the vehicle, but I'd like to go armed with as much info as I can.
I'm not planning on hard core trail machine, more like camping trips and some top down days with my buddies/kids.
Thanks!