craigslist 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 - (Houston) - Very original but odd Rust Formation - MAYBE a great deal (1 Viewer)

Year

1978

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

This one perplexes me, the rear sill is perfect but the front bib is rusted? how does that happen. Looks like original paint
and if that rust can be repaired easily, this is a steal

$20,500

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – Photos tell the story – Original 2F engine – Runs with current registration • Only serious inquiries

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1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
– Photos tell the story
– Original 2F engine
– Runs with current registration

 

[oakweb]

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[SEAWOLF]

I saw this one a while ago and still for sale means it’s probably not good. Look closely at the rear sill, you can see it’s been replaced, also, look at the patch work near it on the tub floor and walls. Not original paint, it wouldn’t have clear coat peeling.

 

[oakweb]

is it me, or is there fewer than ever FJ's that look good being sold

 

[Spike Strip]

is it me, or is there fewer than ever FJ's that look good being sold

Always the same arc: Good ones go first, then the less-than specimens get turned out when people see crazy asks at auctions or publications and FOMO mania kicks in ...

That's not a bad truck, but rust in the worst possible places plus the cheap repairs makes it very over-priced, to me anyway. That truck had cowl drain plugged up for a long time.

 

[777Gage]

You're not alone, in my searches, I've come across this one several times over the last year. Seems like a large project with a overinflated price tag.

 

[mudpaws]

That cowl