1993 FZJ80 - Part out, sell as-is, or repair

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Folks - I just posted my first thread over on the parting out page. I have a FZJ80, with 97% of necessary parts. Bottom line, I was intending to project this car, but don't have the time now and don't foresee when I will. Need to go 1 of 3 routes - 1) Part it out (least desirable to me, as it ran when I pulled it off the tow truck 4 years ago), 2) Sell as-is with all the parts I have accumulated, or 3) Find a local shop, or potentially an individual, who I can pay to get it functional again, which allows me to tinker with the "easier" stuff. The engine was rebuilt with Toyota parts about 3 weeks before a Camaro hit it in Maryland. Again, it fired right up and was able to drive it on the tow truck and off it about 4 years ago. Other than the trans cooler line that had sprung a leak, it was running fine.

Any recommendations on shops or reputable individuals to repair? I just posted a thread with some details and photos, but it's on hold until approved. Hit me up with any information I have forgotten or would need for recommendations. I am located just outside Leesburg, VA, in Paeonian Springs, VA.

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If you do end up parting it out, i'd buy the steering box/pitman arm from you. Not sure on shop recommendations though if you end up wanting to get it back on the road
 
Folks - I just posted my first thread over on the parting out page. I have a FZJ80, with 97% of necessary parts. Bottom line, I was intending to project this car, but don't have the time now and don't foresee when I will. Need to go 1 of 3 routes - 1) Part it out (least desirable to me, as it ran when I pulled it off the tow truck 4 years ago), 2) Sell as-is with all the parts I have accumulated, or 3) Find a local shop, or potentially an individual, who I can pay to get it functional again, which allows me to tinker with the "easier" stuff. The engine was rebuilt with Toyota parts about 3 weeks before a Camaro hit it in Maryland. Again, it fired right up and was able to drive it on the tow truck and off it about 4 years ago. Other than the trans cooler line that had sprung a leak, it was running fine.

Any recommendations on shops or reputable individuals to repair? I just posted a thread with some details and photos, but it's on hold until approved. Hit me up with any information I have forgotten or would need for recommendations. I am located just outside Leesburg, VA, in Paeonian Springs, VA.

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There are a few shops in Fredrick, LandCrusier Heaven...but it won't be cheap. There is another place that I see on Bring a trailer that fixes up FJ80s too...ill forward the info if I find it.
 
PRICE?
 
Not to Nay-Say, but I'd part or just sell off whole...it would honestly cost a fortune to make it road ready again if you are paying a shop at today's labor rates for both body and mechanical work. Looks like a solid base for someone that has time, tools, and knowledge, but a nightmare money pit for one that just wants a drivable/reliable rig again and needs to pay to have it done by someone else.

Sell this one off and take the money + the $10k+ that you would spend on this to get it going and get something that you can start to enjoy immediately....just my $.02 since you asked.
 
If Rob isn’t interested in it, let me know. I’m trying to fill a barn with cruisers 🫣
I will bow out and let the gentleman from Harrisonburg have a new toy.
 
If you do end up parting it out, i'd buy the steering box/pitman arm from you. Not sure on shop recommendations though if you end up wanting to get it back on the road
Thank you, sir. I will let some replies percolate, contact some of the shops and make some decisions in the next few weeks.
 
i would also be interested in it as a whole vehicle, idk if I can out bid @bkfj40 though ;), maybe i can he has a sweet new shop to pay for
 
Thank you, sir. I will let some replies percolate, contact some of the shops and make some decisions in the next few weeks.

i would also be interested in it as a whole vehicle, idk if I can out bid @bkfj40 though ;), maybe i can he has a sweet new shop to pay for
Go for it TRDdrew !
 
Folks - back from our Little League run and coming up for air. I did get some quotes to repair (thanks for the info gents) but I have decided to sell as-is. If anyone wants to kick the tires or come see it, let me know. Putting it out there for $3,000 obo, with deference given to the person who can get it towed outa here first, i.e., I'm willing to take less from someone who can tow it this week versus next week, etc., etc. If anyone wants additional pics or wants to talk, give me a shout or text @ 703-994-Three Eight Six Three.
 
$3,000 obo
id need to see some more photos of it..... interior, undercarriage, more of the body etc... feel free to PM them to me
 

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