Wanted 1976-1979 FJ40 (2 Viewers)

oakweb · May 12, 2022

What about condition? I don't see many non rust runners that are not completely modified for around $20k anymore

JG2625 · May 12, 2022

oakweb said:
What about condition? I don't see many non rust runners that are not completely modified for around $20k anymore

Frame doors and floors are what concerns me the most. I understand I won’t get a perfect 40 for 20k and don’t mind doing some work on it.
Thanks again for any help

oakweb · May 12, 2022

hmm you mean doors, floors and rear sill really don't see many with frame issues

JG2625 · May 12, 2022

oakweb said:
hmm you mean doors, floors and rear sill really don't see many with frame issues

Sure
Doors, floors and rear sill plus frame. I live in the midwest and here we have problems with the salt roting out frames. Just trying to avoid that as well.

TheHardWay · May 12, 2022

As a baseline, does rusty rear quarters and sill like this scare you away?

JG2625 · May 12, 2022

TheHardWay said:
As a baseline, does rusty rear quarters and sill like this scare you away?

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Kinda

EWheeler · May 12, 2022

JG2625 said:
Kinda

It shouldn't. If you want a rust free truck you're likely going to need to increase your budget and likely have to travel to the US southwest for a rust-free truck. There are A LOT of solid trucks that have rusted sill's. Both of my California FJ40's have rust in the sill and rust in the rockers. Literally no rust elsewhere. As long as the frame, floors, wheelwells, etc aren't rotted out, I would not let a little sill or quarter panel or rocker rust scare you from a truck. Also, a clean sill and clean quarters also do not mean the truck is clean or original......

EWheeler · May 12, 2022

JG2625 said:
Kinda

Honestly, this looks like a great truck within your budget.

For Sale - 1972 Fj40 N Florida

For more info and pics see attached Craigslist post or send a dm. Carb rebuilt, gas tank replaced. Runs great. https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/gainesville-1972-toyota-land-cruiser/7478681698.html

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JG2625 · May 12, 2022

EWheeler said:
It shouldn't. If you want a rust free truck you're likely going to need to increase your budget and likely have to travel to the US southwest for a rust-free truck. There are A LOT of solid trucks that have rusted sill's. Both of my California FJ40's have rust in the sill and rust in the rockers. Literally no rust elsewhere. As long as the frame, floors, wheelwells, etc aren't rotted out, I would not let a little sill or quarter panel or rocker rust scare you from a truck. Also, a clean sill and clean quarters also do not mean the truck is clean or original......

Thanks for the advice

TheHardWay · May 12, 2022

EWheeler said:
It shouldn't. If you want a rust free truck you're likely going to need to increase your budget and likely have to travel to the US southwest for a rust-free truck. There are A LOT of solid trucks that have rusted sill's. Both of my California FJ40's have rust in the sill and rust in the rockers. Literally no rust elsewhere. As long as the frame, floors, wheelwells, etc aren't rotted out, I would not let a little sill or quarter panel or rocker rust scare you from a truck. Also, a clean sill and clean quarters also do not mean the truck is clean or original......

Exactly. The rest of the rig is surprisingly rust free. Spent most of its life in northern AZ and southern NV. They ain't makin' em anymore!

oakweb · May 12, 2022

Here's some FB rigs for you to explore: