gilmorneau
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Advice on 1997 FZJ75 LHD Registration in Kalif
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gilmorneau
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Something that hasn't been mentioned here is: What is the likelihood of impound and or destruction? I'm not going to tell you it won't happen to you, because it could if you have a vehicle here illegally, but every case I've ever heard of involves a shady importer, knowingly importing cars illegally, and knowingly selling them illegally. The government goes after the importer (usually after there have been complaints filed), then tracks down all the contraband vehicles, impounds and destroys them. Never mind that the buyers may have had no idea that their vehicle was imported illegally, or that they have them registered and insured, with license plates and taxes paid. "Whatever", says the government, "it's here illegally".
I'd be very interested to hear if anyone knows first hand (let's try to avoid the internet "alternative fact" rumor mill for now) about any individual, just regular guy, importers who have had their vehicle seized. Guys like me or Ian or Joe who maybe bring in a car now and then, but that's not their primary business. Or guys who've just brought in one, even if it was brought in illegally (if it's been seized, there's nothing to hide about the nefarious activity). I've never heard of it happening, but it may have.
I'd be very interested to hear if anyone knows first hand (let's try to avoid the internet "alternative fact" rumor mill for now) about any individual, just regular guy, importers who have had their vehicle seized. Guys like me or Ian or Joe who maybe bring in a car now and then, but that's not their primary business. Or guys who've just brought in one, even if it was brought in illegally (if it's been seized, there's nothing to hide about the nefarious activity). I've never heard of it happening, but it may have.
WarDamnEagle
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$94 for the headliner but mine is a pickup. Just go to partsouq.com; put in your vin (or the part number if you have it) and find the part in the parts diagrams (which are pretty much the same as ToyoDIY.com).
Agreed. Let the seller and buyer hash it out. This is a private transaction. Should be discussed as such.
I know this truck and I know the history of this truck and I know the current seller. I am pretty sure he will be upfront about every aspect of said 75.
WarDamnEagle
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Well it is for sale in a public forum and one potential buyer asked for opinions. Are you suggesting we withhold our opinions? As far as being upfront, I don't know the seller and I'm sure he's a great guy but I would say his answers have been less than straightforward in his for sale thread (e.g. posts 9, 10 and 21). Perhaps that's unintentional but it's pretty clear a 1997 FZJ75 can't be sold legally in the US and from his "nod, wink" answers I'm guessing he knows that.
SOLD - !!PRICE DROP!! 1997 FZJ75 Pickup - LHD - AC - Power Everything
FZJ75 UTE LHD in Western Colorado This is a GCC market (there’s Arabic in the review mirrors) FZJ75 LX, 325,000kms. $25,000 FIRM. NO TRADES. Body shows some character from a life of camel hauling and stateside expeditions but the drivetrain purrs and the interior is clean with power...
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It’s a no numbers truck with a state assigned vin and a clean CO title. No different than a custom car IMO. Take it for what it is. And what it is, is a badass truck.
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The truck was imported legally and titled legally, albeit creatively. If you want to buy the truck, msg me. I’m not hiding anything.
Can you please show us the entry paperwork, which explains how it was declared and then imported?
jomelo
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I think this is an informative thread. But it’s a shame it is just being used to flame the 75 series in question. That is a niche truck and should be purchased by someone who appreciates it for what it is. The truck has a title and - outside California - probably won’t give you any issues at your state’s registration office. There is a reason why this truck is so rare in the US and that is what drives the price. If someone doesn’t understand that and cannot afford the risks then this isn’t the truck for them. But all those convos can be bad by contacting the seller by phone. I suspect that if anyone is actually serious about buying the truck that conversation is being had in that manner and not on the public forum.
We are all enthusiasts. Just enjoy the fact that this truck is in the US.
We are all enthusiasts. Just enjoy the fact that this truck is in the US.
No. I didn’t import it. I don’t have the records.
WarDamnEagle
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Does it still have the frame number intact? I've never had anyone look at my frame when I registered a vehicle but was curious if it was still there.
The way the truck is titled, it is legally allowed to be sold in the US.Well it is for sale in a public forum and one potential buyer asked for opinions. Are you suggesting we withhold our opinions? As far as being upfront, I don't know the seller and I'm sure he's a great guy but I would say his answers have been less than straightforward in his for sale thread (e.g. posts 9, 10 and 21). Perhaps that's unintentional but it's pretty clear a 1997 FZJ75 can't be sold legally in the US and from his "nod, wink" answers I'm guessing he knows that.
SOLD - !!PRICE DROP!! 1997 FZJ75 Pickup - LHD - AC - Power Everything
FZJ75 UTE LHD in Western Colorado This is a GCC market (there’s Arabic in the review mirrors) FZJ75 LX, 325,000kms. $25,000 FIRM. NO TRADES. Body shows some character from a life of camel hauling and stateside expeditions but the drivetrain purrs and the interior is clean with power...
It’s a no numbers truck.
gilmorneau
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Not that it has any bearing on the truck that's the subject of this thread, but both Customs and Port employees checked the frame number on my trucks when I brought them in. So sometimes it is checked. Never at the State level, though, IME.
True dat.
FJBen
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It’s a “Kit car” basically for all intents and purposes. If it was titled/licensed as so, there are no issues here, California aside.
I believe awhile ago profitts and a few others were importing pieces and parts creatively and built a few vehicles out of that. Not sure if this is one of those or not.
Usually kit cars are titled/VIN as the year you built it or decided to register it.
If this is titled as a 90s truck, well then you just leave it at creative and maybe someone has friends or a very lax small town DMV.
Seller has stated the way it’s titled is legal to be sold in the US so I would just say buyer do your due diligence. With a US title you probably won’t have any issues.
Nice truck!
I believe awhile ago profitts and a few others were importing pieces and parts creatively and built a few vehicles out of that. Not sure if this is one of those or not.
Usually kit cars are titled/VIN as the year you built it or decided to register it.
If this is titled as a 90s truck, well then you just leave it at creative and maybe someone has friends or a very lax small town DMV.
Seller has stated the way it’s titled is legal to be sold in the US so I would just say buyer do your due diligence. With a US title you probably won’t have any issues.
Nice truck!
Hi Hondu. Just yesterday I had a look at a 91 model 75 in the very hot sun, so hot that I could not climb under it but I stuck my phone under it and took some videos, including one under the left side from the drivers perspective front wheelwell and saw this:
Apologies for the quality of the screengrab--the rest of the numbers are there. When you say it is a no numbers truck, I just didn't understand. Not criticizing or anything, just was hoping you could clarify. I should hasten to add that my 2001 rust bucket late night beer-induced ebay mistake (which we somewhat affectionately named 'Crusty' is so rusty that the frame number probably can't be read.
(PS Anyone want to buy a good running 160K model 100 drivetrain? with rusty frame and pretty nice body attached? When I say rusty, I mean you can put 4 fingers in the holes in some places!)
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Not a profitts truck.
Put about 500kms on her today...
Runs like a champ from 4-12.5k feet, carb and all.
Runs like a champ from 4-12.5k feet, carb and all.
gilmorneau
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Hard to tell, but is the dog driving in the second shot? 
