Blue 71... yes or no?

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SSCR

SSCR

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1971 FJ40
Looking at this one, has some issues such as rear drum issues, fiberglass top paint/gel coat peeling ect.. Looks nice, solid and complete and has a mini truck front disc conversion on it already.

I think I can get it at 7500K. I know it not a 2F and is a 3 on the tree, just looking for something to putt around in, I would get a canvas top and some bows on it and reupholster the seats (coral) as soon as I got it.

Any thoughts, worth it?
 
It looks very complete and original (except the seat covers) and I see what looks like mostly surface rust. That said, I have to wonder what it looks like underneath. Plus, it's in California?? and you'll be spending upwards of $1000 to get it here. I might try to get it a little cheaper, maybe start at $6000 or $6500, whatever you're comfortable with.
 
It's in Texas, your right Jim but I thought these older ones were more rust resistant than the newer ones. I found a 74 with a 4 spd in Denver for 3K and just talked to the guy. Little more rust but way cheaper with better mechs, maybe go with that. Also saw a 78 in AZ for 6K.....Can always count on you for some wisdom Jim, thanks!
 
SSCR said:
1971 FJ40
Looking at this one, has some issues such as rear drum issues, fiberglass top paint/gel coat peeling ect.. Looks nice, solid and complete and has a mini truck front disc conversion on it already.

I think I can get it at 7500K. I know it not a 2F and is a 3 on the tree, just looking for something to putt around in, I would get a canvas top and some bows on it and reupholster the seats (coral) as soon as I got it.

Any thoughts, worth it?
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There are guys paying big bucks in the street rod world to reproduce the patina thats on the drivers side hood.
I'm not a big fan of blue but Im a huge fan of any original paint with little rust. Nice 40!
 
Guy from AZ is not getting back to me, but he did say I would hear from him by the end of the week, so maybe today. I do like this blue one and could always change the motor/trans down the road. Doors have a little rust but dosent look too bad. I doubt he will go lower that 7K, it's on ebay now with no bids. Also talked to a guy with a 74 4spd in CO that wants 3K and is supposed to send some more photos. Man, I think I do just like searching.... time to power wash the deck.
 
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