Hi
I've come over from the 80's board as there is a nice looking BJ40 for sale about 20 miles from me (in the UK) The truck is for sale on eBay. For those that care to look it's here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424652174&category=18290
I've learnt a fair bit about 80's from working on my own truck but know nothing about 40's. I would be very grateful if anyone could offer an opinion on this truck... Desirability, reliability, practicality etc
This is the description from eBay:
Landcruiser BJ40. Believed to be a 1978 Irish import. It is a short wheel base, four wheel drive, 3 Liitre Diesel. It will have 12 months MOT once sale is agreed. It is Taxed to February 04.
I have done around 3,000 miles in the last twelve months and the clock reads 52,000. This cannot be verified. The body , chassis and mechanics are in very good order. It drives well with no noises or clonks (except the diesel engine roaring). The brakes are good. The tyres have 90% tread. The engine uses no significant amount of oil. Two new batteries last winter. The body work was done about three years ago prior to my ownership. It is very good with only a few areas that are less than perfect. My intension was to finish the intererior but I just don't have the time. The seats and general interior are a little scruffy and they could do with finishing to match the outside appearance but they are quite serviceable. Could be quite a show vehicle with a little more finishing. It is very original. I have decided to sell purley as I do not have the time to enjoy it.
Thanks in advance, Jim
I've come over from the 80's board as there is a nice looking BJ40 for sale about 20 miles from me (in the UK) The truck is for sale on eBay. For those that care to look it's here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424652174&category=18290
I've learnt a fair bit about 80's from working on my own truck but know nothing about 40's. I would be very grateful if anyone could offer an opinion on this truck... Desirability, reliability, practicality etc
This is the description from eBay:
Landcruiser BJ40. Believed to be a 1978 Irish import. It is a short wheel base, four wheel drive, 3 Liitre Diesel. It will have 12 months MOT once sale is agreed. It is Taxed to February 04.
I have done around 3,000 miles in the last twelve months and the clock reads 52,000. This cannot be verified. The body , chassis and mechanics are in very good order. It drives well with no noises or clonks (except the diesel engine roaring). The brakes are good. The tyres have 90% tread. The engine uses no significant amount of oil. Two new batteries last winter. The body work was done about three years ago prior to my ownership. It is very good with only a few areas that are less than perfect. My intension was to finish the intererior but I just don't have the time. The seats and general interior are a little scruffy and they could do with finishing to match the outside appearance but they are quite serviceable. Could be quite a show vehicle with a little more finishing. It is very original. I have decided to sell purley as I do not have the time to enjoy it.
Thanks in advance, Jim