1st time 40 buyer

[DanielDavidson]

First time 40 buyer. Looking for some buying help near Enterprise, Alabama.
• inspection
• vehicle info
• etc.

VEHICLE INFO LINK

 

[63cruiser]

STOP. DO NOT BID. DO YOUR HOMEWORK HERE ON MUD. THIS TRUCK IS DEFINATLEY NOT WORTH 26k. AND LIKELY NOT 15K. NO REASON FOR AN INSPECTION. Something like this is a far better option For Sale - 1967 FJ40 Original Yosemite Yellow Paint, Great Patina

 

[daner]

I only briefly looked at the photo you posted, but, like many FJ40s on the market these days, to be marketed towards folks who aren’t experienced in dealing with FJ40s. Others will pipe in with some of the obvious issues with this rig, but I’d recommend a hard pass on this one at that price

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Nope, pass. Dodgy repair to the rocker, checker plate on the rear of the tub hiding stuff probably, person who painted the truck was too lazy to remove the indicators or even mask them off, looks like it's had a smash or something funky going on with the alignment of the panels. And the worst, those wheels are appalling

 

[DanielDavidson]

STOP. DO NOT BID. DO YOUR HOMEWORK HERE ON MUD. THIS TRUCK IS DEFINATLEY NOT WORTH 26k. AND LIKELY NOT 15K. NO REASON FOR AN INSPECTION. Something like this is a far better option For Sale - 1967 FJ40 Original Yosemite Yellow Paint, Great Patina

Thanks for the feedback. No bidding. I negotiated a price under 15k.

 

[DanielDavidson]

Nope, pass. Dodgy repair to the rocker, checker plate on the rear of the tub hiding stuff probably, person who painted the truck was too lazy to remove the indicators or even mask them off, looks like it's had a smash or something funky going on with the alignment of the panels. And the worst, those wheels are appalling

Thank you for the education.

 

[DanielDavidson]

I only briefly looked at the photo you posted, but, like many FJ40s on the market these days, to be marketed towards folks who aren’t experienced in dealing with FJ40s. Others will pipe in with some of the obvious issues with this rig, but I’d recommend a hard pass on this one at that price

thank you. I had pre negotiated a sub 15k price.

 

[pb4ugo]

There are too many things obiviously wrong with it, which would indicate there are probably many more hidden issues. No wipers, No side mirrors, extra holes/screw heads along with the dents in the hood, panels alignments, bolts and washers holding on the dash pad, reflectors and side marker lights are all wrong, no heat, just to name a few. As others have said, "RUN AWAY", it's a pos. Rhino lining and aluminum panels are a good way to hide rust.

 

[kerplunk]

The damaged hood and drivers side front fender seem odd, given how shiny the rest of it looks.
All the gaps between panels look wrong, uneven, badly aligned. And based on how well mine all seem to line up with half the bolts missing, or the number of pictures of these things coming out of junk yards fitted better than that, I hope you're going to physically inspect this thing first.
The horn in the wrong place and rear brake line crossing the firewall with different hold downs is different. Not really a problem per say, but just makes me stop and wonder why, and what else was done "different" that might really matter.
No heater. But still looks like heater hose and some other kinda shutoff valve with some cables tied to it on the firewall near where the fan and heater hose going through the firewall should be.
The other trucks I've seen sold for that kinda money weren't full of dents and had original motors (and no bedliner, black painted firewalls, or aluminum corners).
Some of it's just personal taste... I kinda like the styling with the wheels, maybe those a little too big (I have 17" rims on mine). That bench seat fits great in a restoration, but just doesn't match the 20" wheels. And I'm sure it's a fun truck to drive. But there's a lot of other choices out there for a lot less money that are probably better condition. (at least, I think there are, there sure used to be).
And a ground on the radiator, especially with the horn moved, I'd bet it's full of electrical gremlins....

 

[airon23]

Not to mention the sketchy vin plaque stuck onto the blower opening cover custom plate.

 

[pjohnson]

thank you. I had pre negotiated a sub 15k price.

Does this mean you committed to the purchase before asking advice?

 

[FJBen]

Total hack job, way too many things wrong with it.

 

[John McVicker]

My opinion...but you asked for opinions:

In addition to what may be wrong mechanically... that 40 is pure ugly. No getting around it...ugly.