I posted this in the chit chat forum but don't think that is the right forum for this question.
I have just purchased a 2 owner 1991 FJ80 that was left on a farm for years. The truck is completely original with 190k miles on it. Everything works except the sunroof which I sealed shut to save the interior from water damage. There is absolutely zero rust on the entire truck. I'm in the process of installing a new stereo and all new speakers. I have restored the paint and done my best to restore the base coat where the clear coat has worn off. I've cleaned up the interior which doesn't have any rips and cleaned up really well. It's been on a farm but never offroaded. I've completed a fluid baseline and rebuilt the front axle. It runs really well and the transmission shifts really well. I've removed the side steps but the front bumper is still bolted on and pushed in on one side. I had some 20 inch Mayhem wheels with 33 BFG's already mounted so I put those on to see how it looks, not for everyone but it looks kinda cool.
I have a decision to make...put the stock wheels back on with some new 33 inch AT's, not tine the windows at all, and replace the bent bumper to frame bracket and have a nice original stock FJ80. What is the current market value for a truck like this?
Or leave the 20's on it, tint the windows 5% for comfort and privacy, install a TJM 17 front bumper and winch, install a small medium suspension lift, and put a roof basket on it. I'm estimating this will add about $2,500 more to the vehicle build. I paid too much for it when I bought it because I'm stuck at home during this pandemic and wanted to bring it back to its glory. What is the current market value for a truck setup like this?
I've had a few Landcruisers over the years (60, 100, 40, and this is my second 80) and have seen threads where guys take awesome stock cruisers and turn them into the standard FJ80 overland look which makes the stock ones that have been left alone few and far between. Nothing against those guys, I'm one of them and love a project but I'm trying to think smart about this one.
Please share your thoughts on the route I should go with this truck. Either way I will not be offroading this truck, it will be a take the kids to the mountains camping kindof truck. Resale is always a factor aswell because I do get bored with cars and trucks pretty frequently so I'd like to not lose money, just my labor time which is therapeutic for me.
I have just purchased a 2 owner 1991 FJ80 that was left on a farm for years. The truck is completely original with 190k miles on it. Everything works except the sunroof which I sealed shut to save the interior from water damage. There is absolutely zero rust on the entire truck. I'm in the process of installing a new stereo and all new speakers. I have restored the paint and done my best to restore the base coat where the clear coat has worn off. I've cleaned up the interior which doesn't have any rips and cleaned up really well. It's been on a farm but never offroaded. I've completed a fluid baseline and rebuilt the front axle. It runs really well and the transmission shifts really well. I've removed the side steps but the front bumper is still bolted on and pushed in on one side. I had some 20 inch Mayhem wheels with 33 BFG's already mounted so I put those on to see how it looks, not for everyone but it looks kinda cool.
I have a decision to make...put the stock wheels back on with some new 33 inch AT's, not tine the windows at all, and replace the bent bumper to frame bracket and have a nice original stock FJ80. What is the current market value for a truck like this?
Or leave the 20's on it, tint the windows 5% for comfort and privacy, install a TJM 17 front bumper and winch, install a small medium suspension lift, and put a roof basket on it. I'm estimating this will add about $2,500 more to the vehicle build. I paid too much for it when I bought it because I'm stuck at home during this pandemic and wanted to bring it back to its glory. What is the current market value for a truck setup like this?
I've had a few Landcruisers over the years (60, 100, 40, and this is my second 80) and have seen threads where guys take awesome stock cruisers and turn them into the standard FJ80 overland look which makes the stock ones that have been left alone few and far between. Nothing against those guys, I'm one of them and love a project but I'm trying to think smart about this one.
Please share your thoughts on the route I should go with this truck. Either way I will not be offroading this truck, it will be a take the kids to the mountains camping kindof truck. Resale is always a factor aswell because I do get bored with cars and trucks pretty frequently so I'd like to not lose money, just my labor time which is therapeutic for me.
