Build 1993 refreshed (now gone) and 1995 build up with new OEM engine

[SNLC]

Something of that caliber should go to BAT, you'll reach a much broader audience there, lots of whom have deep pockets, unlike us dirt bags here

I have actually had x2 offers here on mud during the “covid” years for $60k.

I turned those down.

I was thinking I would start at mid to high 40’s here on mud once it meets my “ready for sale” standards so substantially less than the COVID years offers with more into it and more goodies!

Cheers and thanks for your post!

 

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I really need to prepare the 80 for sale.

Since this thing is taking up all my time now.

I am going to keep my Scheelmann seats from the 80 and the KMC wheels. That’s probably it.

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I keep trying to decide where to take the Cruiser as far as “finished” before I list it for sale.

I think this is my “to-do” list though.
-Restore headliner and pillar trim.
-Fresh paint and gaskets on all fender flares.
-New sunroof glass and related parts when the head liner is out.
-Might as well sound deaden roof too when headliner is out.
-Replace rear hatch with a better one I have here. Painted it too!
-Clean up bumpers and fresh powder coat as needed.
-New tires on either the SCS wheels or some OEM wheels.
-Install subtank and related parts I have for this Cruiser.
-Install stock front and 2nd row seats.
-Clean the paint up and wax the Cruiser.
-Might upgrade the carpet.
-Replace steering wheel with much better one.

I think that is it besides service it! Mostly I am posting this for myself and for when it is listed for sale!

Cheers

 

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Used it to get some groceries!

Working on a for sale thread, holy crap I put A LOT into this Cruiser!!!

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Not exactly about this Cruiser but I have a 1996 LX450 with no engine.

Awhile back I picked up a lowish compression 1FZFE coil pack for it. I just ordered a H152 5spd trans for it as well. I am going to put it back on the road with the coil pack 1FZ and a 5spd manual trans!

It will probably replace this 1995 as my daily driver.

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Oh ya, we are painting a really nice rear hatch tomorrow and a complete set of fender flares. I had 6M1 mixed up for this, base/clear. Tore the rear hatch down, glass out and all that.

Polishing the turd begins now!

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[SNLC]

Pictures make things look “wide” in my opinion, like how video off-road always looks flatter than it is. Not to say this wheel-tire combo isn’t “meaty” because it is but I sure have enjoyed the final stance and height here. The 80 is super stable across a wide variety of terrain, still running stock gears in the diffs, can cruise down the highway at 75-85mph, not to “big” for daily driving and climbing in/out regularly, it’s fairly well armored, didn’t carve up the wheel wells for 37+” rubber, eats up 6-8 out of 10 difficult trails in comfort and style, blah blah blah!

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Fresh out of the paint booth!

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After curing, now polishing! Nearly there on these parts.

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The original steering wheel was getting a bit crusty, mostly what bugged me was the discoloration which is from sun and age plus the smoothness of it.

Real nice replacement went in today.

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Fresh flares with gaskets going on!

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Refreshed rear hatch on!

New hatch emblem to go with the refresh, gasket on the glass too.

The reason for this refresh.

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[cruisermatt]

I would list this for $60k or more.
Anything less is a steal.
Just a complete regular old engine overhaul with just a new shortblock, and a full regular suspension/brake/axle baseline is like almost $30k at my shop now and you have way more parts invested then that and 100% professional labor all from a single source

 

[SNLC]

I would list this for $60k or more.
Anything less is a steal.
Just a complete regular old engine overhaul with just a new shortblock, and a full regular suspension/brake/axle baseline is like almost $30k at my shop now and you have way more parts invested then that and 100% professional labor all from a single source

Thanks for your support bro!

By the way you are my “go-to” for Florida clients and I have a few!

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

I would list this for $60k or more.
Anything less is a steal.
Just a complete regular old engine overhaul with just a new shortblock, and a full regular suspension/brake/axle baseline is like almost $30k at my shop now and you have way more parts invested then that and 100% professional labor all from a single source

It’s also something like $25-28k in parts just under the hood! Some of which most people say you can’t even get anymore!

To us, in my shop, big difference between a “rebuilt” engine and a NEW engine.



Cheers

 

[cruisermatt]

Thanks for your support bro!

By the way you are my “go-to” for Florida clients and I have a few!

Cheers

I actually just sent this thread to a couple prospective 80 buyers that are in the market for nice examples and told them to keep an eye on it.

 

[SNLC]

I actually just sent this thread to a couple prospective 80 buyers that are in the market for nice examples and told them to keep an eye on it.

Thanks!

When she is “ripe” for sale, she will be for sale!!!

Cheers

 

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I am happy with this for color matches. Hatch fresh 6m1 and tailgate is from 1995.

Flare is fresh, the hood got it a few years ago and the fender is OG paint.

It cleans up alright and now there is no clear coat peel on it anywhere.

Cheers

 

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This is off to the interior shop tomorrow. I am having it wrapped in a much more modern and easier to clean headliner fabric.

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Headliner & pillar trim all got fresh fabric.

New high pile carpet got installed as well.

Cheers