1978 FJ40 Rust Review (1 Viewer)

[sogncab]

I wouldn't do $12k. That tub needs a lot of love. I'm betting there is a lot of hidden sins as well.

I'm biased, a small block does nothing for me either.

 

[dmaddox]

The real concern I have is in your first post. "I plan on restoring it."

Dude. .....

You have years of pain ahead of you, unless you are wanting some learning journey or? Why not save a bit more and pay 20k for something west coast that has better bones.

I just look at those photos....and wouldn't wish what I've gone through on anyone and mine at least had its orignal 2F. This thing has been hacked open for a V8, and I've had to deal with that before, not fun. My advice? Run.

Hold out for a better platform to restore..

 

[Living in the Past]

The real concern I have is in your first post. "I plan on restoring it."

Dude. .....

You have years of pain ahead of you, unless you are wanting some learning journey or? Why not save a bit more and pay 20k for something west coast that has better bones.

I just look at those photos....and wouldn't wish what I've gone through on anyone and mine at least had its orignal 2F. This thing has been hacked open for a V8, and I've had to deal with that before, not fun. My advice? Run.

Hold out for a better platform to restore..

OP didn't buy this 78. Looking thru his posts he purchased a 76 earlier this year.