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Well, I'm in an interesting spot... to keep the peace in the house I'm putting my two rigs up for sale.
The wife unit isn't too happy with my new obsession and would just as soon see me sell them off as finish my swap project. If I don't get any takers I'm going to pull the 3B and drive train from my 81 BJ60 and put into an nice 85 FJ60. If you're interested in taking over either or both rigs, let me know ASAP. The swap project is scheduled to start the first week of May.
BJ has a reasonable frame and some minor body rust -- enough to preclude investing money to make the rig comfortable enough for my wife to go anywhere with me, at least too rusty for me to justify the investment.
The B3 is very strong. I've heard tales of these being gutless, but mine has been suprisingly powerful. (It won't go 65 up a 10% grade, but it will easily maintain 70+ if asked to do so. 3.7 axles keep it well under redline.) Transmission needs fluid and clutch is due.
The FJ is nice. No rust!!! A few dings and a missing tail light keep it from perfect. 16.5 mpg on the freeway. A little low on fuel pressure and needs a new thermostat. I've just been too busy and needed the rig running to take it apart and fix. Just drove from Wichita to Portland and it did fine. NO RUST. Not even a dusting on the frame rails. Just the expected patina on the original exhaust. Oringal beige. Hood needs fresh paint from an aparent engine fire from before I bought it. Current engine shows no sign of burning. I assume it was a fresh rebuild, but no documents to say. Transmission is smooth as silk.
If someones wants to take the whole project off my hands speak up now. $11k for both rigs and a few spare parts I've collected.
Next week the BJ goes to a friendly shop to be dismantled in prep for the swap. If no takers by then, the remainder of the BJ will be available for parts. Let me know what you need.
If the BJ comes apart, then I'll also have a the 2F, H42 and tcase up for sale as well.
Drop me a PM and let me know what you need. Feel free to make fair offers.
The wife unit isn't too happy with my new obsession and would just as soon see me sell them off as finish my swap project. If I don't get any takers I'm going to pull the 3B and drive train from my 81 BJ60 and put into an nice 85 FJ60. If you're interested in taking over either or both rigs, let me know ASAP. The swap project is scheduled to start the first week of May.
BJ has a reasonable frame and some minor body rust -- enough to preclude investing money to make the rig comfortable enough for my wife to go anywhere with me, at least too rusty for me to justify the investment.
The B3 is very strong. I've heard tales of these being gutless, but mine has been suprisingly powerful. (It won't go 65 up a 10% grade, but it will easily maintain 70+ if asked to do so. 3.7 axles keep it well under redline.) Transmission needs fluid and clutch is due.
The FJ is nice. No rust!!! A few dings and a missing tail light keep it from perfect. 16.5 mpg on the freeway. A little low on fuel pressure and needs a new thermostat. I've just been too busy and needed the rig running to take it apart and fix. Just drove from Wichita to Portland and it did fine. NO RUST. Not even a dusting on the frame rails. Just the expected patina on the original exhaust. Oringal beige. Hood needs fresh paint from an aparent engine fire from before I bought it. Current engine shows no sign of burning. I assume it was a fresh rebuild, but no documents to say. Transmission is smooth as silk.
If someones wants to take the whole project off my hands speak up now. $11k for both rigs and a few spare parts I've collected.
Next week the BJ goes to a friendly shop to be dismantled in prep for the swap. If no takers by then, the remainder of the BJ will be available for parts. Let me know what you need.
If the BJ comes apart, then I'll also have a the 2F, H42 and tcase up for sale as well.
Drop me a PM and let me know what you need. Feel free to make fair offers.
