For Sale 1976 Toyota FJ40 $11,000 Charlotte, NC

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The time has come after almost 19 years for me to sell my 1976 Toyota Landcruiser. A new baby and busier life have taken my time away from her. It’s time for someone else to enjoy her another 20 years. You would be the third owner.

She has the stronger and bigger 2F engine with 77,772 miles on her. The engine is in perfect working order and overall she has no leaks. She runs smooth and shifting her 4 speed transmission is easy. She does have a newly rebuilt OEM carburetor from cruiserparts.net and installed by the great folks at Toyota Tech in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Give them a call and talk to Johnny if you’d like a second opinion. Her front disk brakes work excellently (drum in the rear). There is very little rust on her original body considering how old she is, but I’m sure having her garaged the entire time I’ve owned her has helped. See photos for examples of how little I’m talking about including a tree branch scrape. Her Tub is in great shape. The only spot that has been repaired is an approximate 8 inch by 8 inch patch on the driver side floor board. She has never been in any kind of accident. Title is clear. The fenders are uncut and I’ve never taken the hardtop off. I’m guessing the top was off once because she was painted before I got her (original color was mustard yellow). The original seats have been reupholstered and the original console is still there under the newer console. The rear paratrooper seats are all original. She does not have A/C but the heater works like a charm. She has 8” x 10” speakers in the doors with a CD player in the console. CB Radio is there and still hooked up too (remember I’ve had her for almost 19 years so cell phones were mostly non existent). She has a 3” lift with Old Man Emu Steering Stablizer. Nerf Bars are from Spector Off Road as is the front brush bar, leather steering wheel cover, and passenger grab bar. 4 Wheel drive never fails either. Roll bars are all original too. The tires are 33” BF Goodrich Mud Terrain with 90% of the tread left. She has all her original emblems and interior vinyl toyota mats. No leaks in the roof and everything on the instrument panel works including the windshield wipers.

Overall, she is one fine machine or I would not have kept her so long. She was once a daily driver but now is used occasionally on the weekends (when it’s not raining of course). She is not perfect or fully restored, but if you’re looking for a solid, reliable head turner...you’ve found your vehicle. If you want to spend big bucks for a total restoration... go for it. She doesn’t need to be restored as she’s fine the way she is. I’ve had many good times and great memories with her. It’s somebody’s else’s turn now.

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Well since any pictures you take are automatically copyrighted you could demand he take them down. Technically illegal. Sounds like a douche.
 
This kind of thing really makes me mad. Wish there was something that could be done about it. :mad:
 
What you could do is copy your original ad in the same locations as his with a comment that yours isn't really for sale. Double ads with the same pictures would raise some red flags to potential buyers.
 
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I know in the ad you mentioned the only spot that was repaired was the drivers side floor board.
What was done to it?
I guess the body has no bondo?
Do you know why it was repainted?
Do you know if anything will need to be done in the near future?
 
My wife spotted this yesterday in Richmond, VA. I went by and looked at it after work. It looks ok, not the best paint, but not bad, bubbles showing on the rear quarters. Frame looks solid. Original color was mustard. Overall a nice truck. He is asking $13,800 locally. I did not talk to owner. It appears he drives an FJ Cruiser so maybe he thought this would ride and drive the same?!?!?!

Either way it is good to see another 40 in Richmond. Good luck with the sale.
 
My wife spotted this yesterday in Richmond, VA. I went by and looked at it after work. It looks ok, not the best paint, but not bad, bubbles showing on the rear quarters. Frame looks solid. Original color was mustard. Overall a nice truck. He is asking $13,800 locally. I did not talk to owner. It appears he drives an FJ Cruiser so maybe he thought this would ride and drive the same?!?!?!

Either way it is good to see another 40 in Richmond. Good luck with the sale.

Matzell, take a look at the last couple dozen posts. It was sold and is now being flipped.
 
While I think using the same pics is bush league, I don't see what everyone has an issue with. The guy sold his rig, if the new owner wants to sell it or crush it, its his choice. People act like these cars are family. Ask yourself this, would you sell a family member that you loved?
 
Reason I have an issue with flippers is that they tend to drive prices up just like in the housing market. Once you see higher prices often, you begin to think its the norm and then other flippers join in on the action and it gets worse and worse
 
While I think using the same pics is bush league, I don't see what everyone has an issue with. The guy sold his rig, if the new owner wants to sell it or crush it, its his choice. People act like these cars are family. Ask yourself this, would you sell a family member that you loved?

Since this isn't an ongoing sale thread, I will chime in on this. You're right, there is nothing legally wrong with what he is doing. He has the title, it is his truck. Scrap it, run it into the ocean or flip it, it's his "right". I have two problems with this particular flipper. (1) He is passing off someone else's intellectual property and images as his own. This is disgusting. (2) it seems that he misled the seller, implying that he would keep it around. If you're a flipper, fine enough. Everybody is entitled to make legally money their own way. But be big enough to admit that you're a flipper. You'll add little to no value to the vehicle before selling it to someone for a profit.

My guess--and this is speculation--is that most sellers would be willing to take a lower offer from someone who will take care of and love their vehicle, particularly our pieces of junk, than a flipper. If I know something is going to get flipped, I add a premium to the lowest price I would usually take from someone who will take care of it.
 
While I think using the same pics is bush league, I don't see what everyone has an issue with. The guy sold his rig, if the new owner wants to sell it or crush it, its his choice. People act like these cars are family. Ask yourself this, would you sell a family member that you loved?

I have heard a few accusations tossed around, but I don't know what is the truth: Would you consider yourself a flipper?
 
ElHefe said:
Since this isn't an ongoing sale thread, I will chime in on this. You're right, there is nothing legally wrong with what he is doing. He has the title, it is his truck. Scrap it, run it into the ocean or flip it, it's his "right". I have two problems with this particular flipper. (1) He is passing off someone else's intellectual property and images as his own. This is disgusting. (2) it seems that he misled the seller, implying that he would keep it around. If you're a flipper, fine enough. Everybody is entitled to make legally money their own way. But be big enough to admit that you're a flipper. You'll add little to no value to the vehicle before selling it to someone for a profit.

My guess--and this is speculation--is that most sellers would be willing to take a lower offer from someone who will take care of and love their vehicle, particularly our pieces of junk, than a flipper. If I know something is going to get flipped, I add a premium to the lowest price I would usually take from someone who will take care of it.

Agreed, if I believe someone is genuine I will always give them a better deal if I'm selling something. So, I am a terrible sales person but in return I have been given reduced rates as well. So, for me, your "speculation" is entirely accurate.
 
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Since this isn't an ongoing sale thread, I will chime in on this. You're right, there is nothing legally wrong with what he is doing. He has the title, it is his truck. Scrap it, run it into the ocean or flip it, it's his "right". I have two problems with this particular flipper. (1) He is passing off someone else's intellectual property and images as his own. This is disgusting. (2) it seems that he misled the seller, implying that he would keep it around. If you're a flipper, fine enough. Everybody is entitled to make legally money their own way. But be big enough to admit that you're a flipper. You'll add little to no value to the vehicle before selling it to someone for a profit.

My guess--and this is speculation--is that most sellers would be willing to take a lower offer from someone who will take care of and love their vehicle, particularly our pieces of junk, than a flipper. If I know something is going to get flipped, I add a premium to the lowest price I would usually take from someone who will take care of it.
Agreed, if I believe someone is genuine I will always give them a better deal if I'm selling something. So, I am a terrible sales person but in return I have been given reduced rates as well. So, for me, your "speculation" is entirely accurate.

All of the above X10
 
My wife spotted this yesterday in Richmond, VA. I went by and looked at it after work. It looks ok, not the best paint, but not bad, bubbles showing on the rear quarters. Frame looks solid. Original color was mustard. Overall a nice truck. He is asking $13,800 locally. I did not talk to owner. It appears he drives an FJ Cruiser so maybe he thought this would ride and drive the same?!?!?!

Either way it is good to see another 40 in Richmond. Good luck with the sale.

Your wife is spotting rigs for you! Nice work!
 
Im no "flipper"...im a licensed dealer who complies with all laws and regulations. What you guys are forgetting is that if this buyer/flipper sells this 40 without titling and paying taxes on it (assuming he is not a dealer) he is breaking the law. If he never transfers ownership via the state and wrecks it or uses it as a gettaway ride in a bank heist, guess whos door the cops will knock on? Most flippers will have seller sign their part and leave the buyer portion "open", which is likely to be the case here. That being said, I bet that is the case 4-5 times out of 10 vehicles listed here on mud. Dealers catch the heat, but its the curber/flipper that you need to look out for. My 2 cents
 
Im no "flipper"...im a licensed dealer who complies with all laws and regulations. What you guys are forgetting is that if this buyer/flipper sells this 40 without titling and paying taxes on it (assuming he is not a dealer) he is breaking the law. If he never transfers ownership via the state and wrecks it or uses it as a gettaway ride in a bank heist, guess whos door the cops will knock on? Most flippers will have seller sign their part and leave the buyer portion "open", which is likely to be the case here. That being said, I bet that is the case 4-5 times out of 10 vehicles listed here on mud. Dealers catch the heat, but its the curber/flipper that you need to look out for. My 2 cents

I appreciate the honesty and thoughts, WNC.
 
Im no "flipper"...im a licensed dealer who complies with all laws and regulations.

No one said flipping cars is illegal, haha.
You have even tried to flip 14 cruisers on Mud alone.

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And you always post in peoples for sale thread telling them their price is too high or low balling them. I can show you the posts if you want me to on this forum and others.
 
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