Builds Amazing 1996 FJZ80 with 55,400 Original Miles (1 Viewer)

[LINUS]

Beautiful. If you are ever looking to sell, PM me. Not kidding.

You still going to have $$ for a W E turbo if you buy a creampuff?

Or would you field 2 80’s?

(I did that awhile, lots of practicality being able to swap parts between 2, esp isolation of any electrical gremlins)

-@OP, sorry - not out to derail your thread, that's a nice 80 (even has the uber-rare toilet rug floormat )

Srsly, I thought my floormats were nice, that makes mine look haggard AF.

 

[Bludozer]

You still going to have $$ for a W E turbo if you buy a creampuff?

Or would you field 2 80’s?

(I did that awhile, lots of practicality being able to swap parts between 2, esp isolation of any electrical gremlins)

-@OP, sorry - not out to derail your thread, that's a nice 80 (even has the uber-rare toilet rug floormat )

Srsly, I thought my floormats were nice, that makes mine look haggard AF.

Lol! Certainly not at the pricing he desires...more power to him though, pretty special truck. I still have too many things to buy for my build before turbo, just got full delta/icon kit + slee shortbus and winch...rear bumper/roof rack are next then still waffling what to do about gears. Turbo time can't come soon enough!

To keep this thread on track here though, I'd sit on that truck for at least a few years @Indygbd . I can't picture a world where it goes down in value over a long period.

 

[White Stripe]

Older vehicles that sit a lot can have some really unusual issues that you don't see in vehicles that are driven regularly. Looks really nice though. What are you going to do with it?

 

[Indygbd]

Older vehicles that sit a lot can have some really unusual issues that you don't see in vehicles that are driven regularly. Looks really nice though. What are you going to do with it?

Not sure yet. I lts very nice so I couldn't pass it up. It does have 2 issues. The tires are bad and need replaced and the brakes pulsate. Other than that its amazing condition.

 

[LINUS]

Older vehicles that sit a lot can have some really unusual issues that you don't see in vehicles that are driven regularly. Looks really nice though. What are you going to do with it?

Only if you leave them outside or in a garage that it swings temps / no climate control.

That 22-25K one in Vail was crazy nice - underhood looked new aside from the intake tube just starting to brown out.
If the block & powertrain in general never sweat / collect condensate they can defy alot of the aging IMO.
My E30M3 is climate controlled & the engine stays looking great, motor (swapped, body has 14X,xxx) -has 22K on it and looks sharp, I do dust it off though.

So if OP (or any buyer) - keeps it near constant temps between drives, it can stay great.
But yeah, every fluid needs changing and some rubber may need updating like any 20yr old vehicle.

But a trickle charger, a remote start or weekly running / climate control storage could keep this thing as well preserved as Cindy Crawford

 

[flintknapper]

Not sure yet. I lts very nice so I couldn't pass it up. It does have 2 issues and needs tires. One issue is the air bag light is on. The other issue is the pass power seat goes forward however will not move backward.

Air bag can be 'reset'. The procedure has you doing the Hokey Pokey with grounding a few wires in a specific order and time, but works for most folks. Seat is no issue. Pull the switch, clean it. Then exercise the seat. Common problem with no use.

 

[pawnthatdude]

Anyone who collects fj25s can probably handle some old hoses. I want to know how the tires lasted 23 years though.

 

[Indygbd]

Anyone who collects fj25s can probably handle some old hoses. I want to know how the tires lasted 23 years though.

They are pretty worn out. Barely any tread left. I trailered it home because I didn't feel safe driving it on that old of tires.

 

[ToothDr]

FZJ's came stock with Michelins? Impressive number of miles and years on them. It's a beauty!

Yes they did. Our new 1994 had them. Michelin LTX I believe.

 

[Indygbd]

Yes they did. Our new 1994 had them. Michelin LTX I believe.

Good memory. That is exactly what they had when new. I used to sell Toyota's back then.

 

[ToothDr]

Time capsule. Very nice. Congrats.

 

[Red Merle]

Damn. Did he just drive that around in his living room? Not even a chip in the paint on the front bumper!

That's an eBay queen if there ever was one if you want to get top dollar for it. Great score!

 

[Cruzerman]

The only thing wrong with it is that it is too nice to use.

 

[ccslider]

You should put 40s on it with no lift and do a ls swap

 

[Red Merle]

You should put 40s on it with no lift and do a ls swap

And just use a Saws-All on the fenders to get all of that useless sheet metal out of the way. Maybe use some butter knives for shims to take a few of the squeaks out.

 

[Red Merle]

The only thing wrong with it is that it is too nice to use.

I would baby that thing into retirement like a wife that just wants a few good years out of the old man before he falls apart and kicks off.

 

[ToothDr]

I’d keep that truck 100% oem down to the floor mats and radio. If prices for 40 and 60 series have shown me anything it’s that the pristine all original and unmodified trucks will command the highest price over the next 10 years.

 

[bencallaway]

Nice truck. I’d build it just like I built mine with 220k though.

 

[Indygbd]

If I thought for a second someone would build or molest this truck it will stay in my barn.

 

[hotrodsmith]

Great find and buy. Never thought I would say "the gold package looks great".. but originality prevails on this vehicle.