This 1982 FJ60 popped up locally and I made arrangements to check it out today. Overall, I'd consider it in very good shape, just thought I'd ask those of you here with much more experience for your thoughts. I'm a prior 100 series owner and have never looked at or owned a 60 series.
Details:
The body presents well. Passenger side doors appear to have shiny clear coat. The rest of the vehicle does not appear to have a clear coat, except an area around the driver side rear wheel arch where the rust is. It's shiny in that area as well, possibly pointing to a previous repair attempt. There are a few tiny bubbles around the top windshield frame. The frame and underside have some surface rust. No apparent scale or rot. See pictures in album.
The truck started right up. The seller/owner offered a test ride, but no test drive. We went on a 20 minute drive and I didn't notice anything concerning (as much as I could from the pass seat). It drove well, rode well and appeared to shift well. Clutch is original to the seller's knowledge and seemed grabby (enough). We did have a steep hill start and the clutch grabbed well. 4x4 hi and low work.
Asking price is $13k. I get the feeling the gentleman will take a little less, but not a lot less.
So...what are your thoughts? Does this appear to be a crap deal, fair deal or good deal? I plan on checking out another 60 series in the coming week. It's an '86 with 260k miles, OME lift and not nearly as original, but the frame appears cleaner and it's advertised as NO RUST. I'm also considering a local 100 series but need to find time to go check it out.
Thanks for reading this far (if you made it). I'd certainly appreciate any advice!
Pics below, full album with more detailed pics available here: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
Details:
- Mileage is 250k
- Current PA inspection
- Said to be bought from Arizona 21 years ago and has spent the rest of its life here in PA
- Owner has put 20k miles on it over the last 21 years
- Stored inside and not driven in winter
- Motor is all original, carb was rebuilt many years ago, AC does not work, but new AC pump included
- Newer radiator in recent years
- Front axle rebuilt within last year
- New OEM shocks sometime within last 10 years
- New steering stabilizer installed in last few years
- Aftermarket sunroof installed in '99
- Seats reupholstered at some point
The body presents well. Passenger side doors appear to have shiny clear coat. The rest of the vehicle does not appear to have a clear coat, except an area around the driver side rear wheel arch where the rust is. It's shiny in that area as well, possibly pointing to a previous repair attempt. There are a few tiny bubbles around the top windshield frame. The frame and underside have some surface rust. No apparent scale or rot. See pictures in album.
The truck started right up. The seller/owner offered a test ride, but no test drive. We went on a 20 minute drive and I didn't notice anything concerning (as much as I could from the pass seat). It drove well, rode well and appeared to shift well. Clutch is original to the seller's knowledge and seemed grabby (enough). We did have a steep hill start and the clutch grabbed well. 4x4 hi and low work.
Asking price is $13k. I get the feeling the gentleman will take a little less, but not a lot less.
So...what are your thoughts? Does this appear to be a crap deal, fair deal or good deal? I plan on checking out another 60 series in the coming week. It's an '86 with 260k miles, OME lift and not nearly as original, but the frame appears cleaner and it's advertised as NO RUST. I'm also considering a local 100 series but need to find time to go check it out.
Thanks for reading this far (if you made it). I'd certainly appreciate any advice!
Pics below, full album with more detailed pics available here: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser