For Sale 1976 frame off restored FJ45

[Asdae]

I've been learning that

I agree with the general sentiment throughout this thread...if you were to find and help people here import old Cruisers which have not been restored, you will find Mud more welcoming. That type of business model we would support, assisting people in getting unmolested rare SA rigs stateside. Unfortunately what we have seen so far are "restored" rigs which would need to be restored. As others have said, I would rather see what I am getting, warts and all, not find out what is lurking underneath the varnish.



Steve

I've been learning that...but what happens here is that when someone goes to sell their cruiser, the first thing they do is paint it. So a lot of what we find for sale has just been painted.

 

[crushers]

no real difference here either, most people selling their old cars are either selling dirt cheap rust buckets or veneer vehicles with fresh paint.
fresh paint sells a vehicle to todays society much faster than ones that look like they need work.

sadly, even my eyes see pretty first. i have learned to look under the veneer to see what is hidden ... if anything.

you take a look at the vehicles that goes through Barret auctions and the like. how many original rusty vehicles even make the stage? none. most are detailed to the max before the show. look at the couple of 40 series that sold for $80K and up, fresh paint, very pretty vehicles. nobody did a compression test or a test drive. they bought from the looks.

you are sounding more honest as the thread progresses. admitting when one has made a mistake goes a long way with this crowd. honesty sells ... kinda.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I would point out one significant difference. Barrett Jackson has a LONG established reputation for high quality and they have a staff of EXPERTS.
Hopefully the seller on this thread is willing to put in the time to educate themselves and establish their own reputation.

 

[crushers]

agree completely

 

[Asdae]

Educate

I would point out one significant difference. Barrett Jackson has a LONG established reputation for high quality and they have a staff of EXPERTS.
Hopefully the seller on this thread is willing to put in the time to educate themselves and establish their own reputation.

I think the fact that I continue coming back here(despite constantly being bashed) and that I'm willing to give Crusher a free vacation to Costa Rica to educate us, shows that I am more than willing to do whatever is necessary to get educated.

 

[crushers]

.....

 

[RichardsBJ]

Good point Angel Just listen to the feedback though...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I think the fact that I continue coming back here(despite constantly being bashed) and that I'm willing to give Crusher a free vacation to Costa Rica to educate us, shows that I am more than willing to do whatever is necessary to get educated.

I honestly wish you all the luck in the world. It would be nice to have a knowledgable
and trustworthy source for Central and South American Cruisers.

 

[Delancy]

pay my plane ticket down, put me up in a nice bungalow and i will educate you in what to look for ...

I'm thinking you're gonna need some help, Wayne.

I'll reluctantly volunteer for an all expenses paid trip to assist.

Have to commend the OP for her tenacity, at the very least.

If SA holds the treasure trove, I hope that you acquire the knowledge to succeed at what you're doing.

 

[Asdae]

I'm thinking you're gonna need some help, Wayne.

I'll reluctantly volunteer for an all expenses paid trip to assist.

Have to commend the OP for her tenacity, at the very least.

If SA holds the treasure trove, I hope that you acquire the knowledge to succeed at what you're doing.

I wish I had the cash to send a group down here...lol. Anyway, maybe I'll have to convince Crushers to move down here and go into business with us, but I think if anyone can help us learn, it's Crushers

 

[Asdae]

I honestly wish you all the luck in the world. It would be nice to have a knowledgable
and trustworthy source for Central and South American Cruisers.

Thanks

 

[RichardsBJ]

He's knowledgeable without a doubt.

 

[Asdae]

Good point Angel Just listen to the feedback though...

You're right.

 

[Delancy]

I wish I had the cash to send a group down here...lol. Anyway, maybe I'll have to convince Crushers to move down here and go into business with us, but I think if anyone can help us learn, it's Crushers

Wayne's a knowledgable and valued member of this community and my purpose in reluctantly offering to tag a long is to insure his safety and return by keeping the señoritas at bay and away, since they pose a tremendous threat to North Americans, especially Canadians.

I am proficient in seven or eight Spanish words, very familiar with Mexican minutes and Mexican math, especially when it comes to monetary exchange with a gringo, and would assume that Central America is similar.

It's a dangerous proposition, but willing to put myself in harms way, for the good of the TLC community.

 

[RichardsBJ]

Incredible how so many people would selflessly offer themselves up for the good of all Cruiserkind. Very commendable

 

[Asdae]

Wayne's a knowledgable and valued member of this community and my purpose in reluctantly offering to tag a long is to insure his safety and return by keeping the señoritas at bay and away, since they pose a tremendous threat to North Americans, especially Canadians.

I am proficient in seven or eight Spanish words, very familiar with Mexican minutes and Mexican math, especially when it comes to monetary exchange with a gringo, and would assume that Central America is similar.

It's a dangerous proposition, but willing to put myself in harms way, for the good of the TLC community.

You are so selfless in your care of your fellow cruiser brethern...LMAO
And, yes, I will have to warn Wayne about the Latin women here, they are very very partial to men from up north...he will def have to be careful.

 

[crushers]

with my size, my age, my dashing good looks ... i don't think i will have much to worry about.

 

[Delancy]

with my size, my age, my dashing good looks ... i don't think i will have much to worry about.

That's the problem, you'll be mired down in other activities that will take your attention away from the task of pleasing the Toyota deities (humorous value only, on the deities) in bringing unmolested Cruisers to NA, where we can perpetuate the glory for all eternity on this very server.

You will become legendary, beyond your wildest imagination.

My purpose will be to create a buffer so that your work of long lasting implication and great magnitude can be performed, uninterrupted and without distraction, by offering myself to the local fare, unselfishly and fully.

One's sacrifice for the greater good of all Cruiser-kind shall live on in infamy......

 

[crushers]

ever thought of writing a book?

my "distractions" will be non-existant. when i do a job then that is my concentration ...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

with my size, my age, my dashing good looks ... i don't think i will have much to worry about.

Be sure to pack your 1980's Leisure Suit and your Bermuda Shorts and black shoes and socks. You will be a real chick magnet.