considering buying... any red flags? (1 Viewer)

[Casey E]

I was wondering about the black paint underneath. Besides hiding things, could it actually help prevent more rust?

No it’s an old car dealership trick to make stuff look new.

 

[bluemud]

I'd buy that too- amazing

We have a classified section here that can be trusted. For my $30K, this is what I would be buying:

SOLD - Central Coast, CA 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Original paint Matching#

 

[Living in the Past]

The air cleaner, no heater, the bumper tits, the wrong rear doors are some of the visual cues.

There is no way that thing is worth anything close to $30K, Run Away!

The ambulance doors go back to 1972. Not sure when the barn doors and hatch ended, but think until the end of the 40 series. Just because the US was getting only ambulance doors at the time doesn't mean barn doors were wrong for all markets. Not saying this is a good cruiser just that the configuration probably correct for the market it's from.

We have a classified section here that can be trusted. For my $30K, this is what I would be buying:

SOLD - Central Coast, CA 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Original paint Matching#

Unless I'm mistaken no one monitors the classified for accuracy. If Mud was doing that think they could be held liable for anything sold here. Have seen people question thinks on something for sale but I would still say it's like anywhere else BUYER BEWARE.

$32K, makes me wonder if isn't time to sell my 70. Thought Covid 19 was effecting the value of these but maybe not.

 

[40Man]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/802861144/overview/

Is this a better version of the '82?

I saw one that looked just like that that was a rusty mess and the owner relisted after bondo-ing over the rust. I'd definitely have a good inspection with a knowledgeable auto body person.

 

[1911]

The ambulance doors go back to 1972. Not sure when the barn doors and hatch ended, but think until the end of the 40 series. Just because the US was getting only ambulance doors at the time doesn't mean barn doors were wrong for all markets. Not saying this is a good cruiser just that the configuration probably correct for the market it's from.

Yeah, he was asking how to tell a South American market truck; in that context I meant the wrong doors for the U.S. market, but I could have written it more clearly.

 

[Catching Neutral]

 

[LakeLaurashawn]

Lipstick on a Pig.

With the clevis pin hitch she was likely worked hard and put away wet and the dash showing 70 km; I can hear the salesman now. . .

 

[bluemud]

Another good find!

people keep saying there are lots of posts like these to learn from...but most links are old so you can’t see the photos in the convo.

Lipstick on a Pig.

With the clevis pin hitch she was likely worked hard and put away wet and the dash showing 70 km; I can hear the salesman now. . .

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[Suntreemcanic]

The shifter knob indicates it is a 4 speed but the shifter instructions on the glove compartment door show a common H pattern a 3 speed.

 

[Whiskerz]

Looks like a lot of red flags. The light on the right fender looks like it points at various angles in various pictures. Painted tires are a red flag. 1 hubcap for a $30k truck ? Just take them all off already. Paint underneath is an old car lot trick to hide rust and leaks. Look at the sale ads here. There is a red one local to me that needs some body work for 1/2 the price here in the ads.

 

[TCEd]

You could buy a decent FJ-40 for $15K and throw another $15K at it and have a very nice vehicle.
or
You could buy the listed one for $30K and your pain begins.

 

[DirtDauberGarage]

I agree with most of the above...

The bottom line is I do not think this is a $30k FJ40. You could get one a lot nicer for that price.

Without seeing it in person it is hard to say, but this looks more like a $17k - $22k rig.

Be patient and you can get a real nice one if you have that much to spend.

MM

 

[bluemud]

I agree with most of the above...

The bottom line is I do not think this is a $30k FJ40. You could get one a lot nicer for that price.

Without seeing it in person it is hard to say, but this looks more like a $17k - $22k rig.

Be patient and you can get a real nice one if you have that much to spend.

MM

I am in no hurry, and appreciate all the tips! I’m learning so much with all the responses.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

There's a nice shiny one down the road from me that is for sale.

No affiliation.

 

[bluemud]

There's a nice shiny one down the road from me that is for sale.

No affiliation.

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What’s with the “double” bumper and tire sizes. Still learning...

 

[1911]

What’s with the “double” bumper and tire sizes. Still learning...

Oh you know, Montana guys overcompensating for somethin' ....

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

There's a nice shiny one down the road from me that is for sale.

No affiliation.

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What’s with the “double” bumper and tire sizes. Still learning...

Some kind of funky aluminum bumper on that red one, I think the tires are 31"s if I remember correctly.

 

[firemanj92]

There's a nice shiny one down the road from me that is for sale.

No affiliation.

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What are they asking? I zoomed in on the pic but it just pix-elated.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

What are they asking? I zoomed in on the pic but it just pix-elated.

A lot.

 

[Mtntopper]

SA - ugh. How do you know?

Another strong indicator that it is not a North American or US model is that the Speedometer is KPH instead of MPH.