BaT 1981 FJ40 Eastern NC

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Love this cruiser!

So much potential but the BAT crowd is going to be rough on this. All the faults you mentioned would need to be corrected before it would likely command big BAT $

Factory rubber floor and underseat liners would really spruce this thing up and cover up the bedliner. That along with removing the paint overspray would make a great improvement.
 
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FYI - Here's the previous owner's build and for sale threads.
Not the complete story but fills in a lot of pieces. Looks like it was in TX, Mexico, CO, SC, FL & NC


cruiserjunktion

Thread 'MOFW 1981 FJ40 Picture Thread'

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For Sale - 1981 USA fj40 factory ac and power steering N Fla - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1981-usa-fj40-factory-ac-and-power-steering-n-fla.1071471/
 
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Good luck with the auction! I am very curious to see how the hammer price compares to your original asking price. I see you've deleted the price (as per BaT rules?), but the Internet remembers. There was a mustard 40 on here last year and the owner was asking $23k.... he put it on BaT after a few months and actually got $23,500, which tells me it was well priced from the start. I imagine yours will also sell for close to your asking price, give or take a couple of grand. Anyway GLWTA. It is a beautiful truck.
 
S.CarolinaFZJ80 said:
Yeah, it will go for what the current market dictates.

Documentation is important, at least that's what I have read on BAT comments. That's why I posted the PO threads.

Hope that helps.
Good luck with the auction
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I don't know if the seller was aware of that thread, but I sure wasn't. I wholeheartedly agree that provenance is extremely important to most buyers, or at least it should be.
 
Jdc1 said:
Make sure to set a reserve that’s fair for you.
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100%. I was super disappointed at what my 80 sold for last year on BaT. Not a great market right now.

BaT wanted me to sell it at no reserve and I think it would have been even worse, depending on your views on no-reserve auctions.
 
S.CarolinaFZJ80 said:
FYI - Here's the previous owner's build and for sale threads.
Not the complete story but fills in a lot of pieces. Looks like it was in TX, Mexico, CO, SC, FL & NC


cruiserjunktion

Thread 'MOFW 1981 FJ40 Picture Thread'

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For Sale - 1981 USA fj40 factory ac and power steering N Fla - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1981-usa-fj40-factory-ac-and-power-steering-n-fla.1071471/
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Interesting I bought from cruiserjunkton on here but was not aware of the engine rebuild, that is on the craigslist ad. It has a reserve so we will see how it does. I am torn on selling but don't drive it and plan to get a 200 Series. It will be a while before it goes live. Have to get more pictures and not going to put it on salt salted roads.
 
jbarnhill said:
Interesting I bought from cruiserjunkton on here but was not aware of the engine rebuild, that is on the craigslist ad. It has a reserve so we will see how it does. I am torn on selling but don't drive it and plan to get a 200 Series. It will be a while before it goes live. Have to get more pictures and not going to put it on salt salted roads.
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Good, glad you found some useful info. Good luck with the sale. I would have loved to get this from you but too many cruisers already.
 
cbmontgo said:
100%. I was super disappointed at what my 80 sold for last year on BaT. Not a great market right now.

BaT wanted me to sell it at no reserve and I think it would have been even worse, depending on your views on no-reserve auctions.
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One thing I learned from all of the shows, the auction houses, the contractors that did work for us was that you need to always be advocating for your vision and the vehicle. BaT doesn’t want to assume any risk and they want to sell cars, it’s their job to get the listing at no reserve. But it’s your job to be realistic about what you need out of it at a low point for most hobby cars that aren’t P or F.
 
jbarnhill said:
1981 Fj40 Factory Power Steering and AC for Sale

  • 66,000 original Miles. Owned Since 8/2018
  • AC does not work but is all there
  • Power Steering Leaks
  • No Headliner
  • Truck has normal rust and paint wear for the age.
  • Purchases in 2018. In the last few years and last 4,000 miles
  • Brakes, Tire rod ends Replaced
  • H4 head lights
  • Alternator, Salve, Cylinder, Fuel Pump Replaced, clutch replaced, rear main seal, front seals, and radiator flushed clean and repaired.
  • 2” Old Man Emu Installed
  • OP Machine Front Bumper with Warn 8274 Winch
  • 33X10.50 R 15 Toyo MT’s installed.
  • Radio does not work because it was unhooked and speakers removed. I did not want to cut the dash, so I use a turtlebox for tunes. Radio will work though.
  • Truck is Pretty Original Minus lift, tires, bumper, winch and lined Interior.
  • Back maybe 2016-2017 it was award most original at the Ole North State Relic Run ( Before I Owned it)
  • Clean NC title
GOING TO BaT

Also looking to get into a 2016-2018 200 Series if anyone is interested in a fair trade +/- some funds depending on mileage and condition. Something fair for all.

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