Case Study: Looks good from 20 feet, 1991 HZJ73

[SteveJackson]

I'll leave out the commentary and let the pictures tell the story.

What most people see at auction...

1991 HZJ73 5-speed with e-lockers

 

[SteveJackson]

What we see at auction...

Rust hole in the rocker, paint applied over rust, tape covering straight-up rust holes, for starters

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

After living in Japan for about 10 years, that’s pretty common place. They shine them up, paint over all the rust and rot, add a bunch of aftermarket farkle, and then sell them at a premium.

And it has only gotten worse now that the trucks are hitting the importable market.

 

[SteveJackson]

After living in Japan for about 10 years, that’s pretty common place. They shine them up, paint over all the rust and rot, add a bunch of aftermarket farkle, and then sell them at a premium.

And it has only gotten worse now that the trucks are hitting the importable market.

Exactly. Which is why picking out the right one is the real value-added service we offer.

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

I do need to drop you a PM at some point to start picking your brain for my next purchase. Thinking HZJ-75 Ute