Did I get a good deal?

[AVLCruiser]

Purchased a 74 FJ40 w/ 79 Jeep Wagoneer 360 V8 engine for $3500. No doors, no top, but runs w/ 33.5' tires, little rust, and body in fair condition. Lots of "Character Dents." Thoughts on whether or not I got a fair or good deal, or whether or not I paid too much. I appreciate your thoughts.

Also, trying to figure out a process for restoring this old girl but not sure where to start and I don't have any contacts for good mechanics who are familiar w/ FJ's. Any and all unsolicited advice would be greatly appreciated. Thx, AVLCruiser

 

[mtweller]

Need pictures!!! What's the rest of the drivetrain / suspension. Hard to say based on the limited info, but welcome and let's hear more!!!

Ramon

 

[lt1fire]

Wasn't a guy in upstate selling this a while back.... a 360 in a cruiser is kind of unique.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

360 Jeep engnes are good engines. I had one for a few years in a Jeep back in the early 80's and i could not kill it. If it had a 360 / T18 / Dana 300 drivetrain in it then it is a good drivetrain.

What is the rest of the drivetrain ?

 

[FJinTegaCay]

Check the for sale thread. I think Snowydogz (sp?) posted up that he had a top for sale and maybe even some doors. - Not that you'd need them for several months...

The Upstate guys can likely help you find a mechanic that's closer to you but with a Jeep motor, you might be able to leverage NC4x4 or your local Jeep club to find someone.

 

[lt1fire]

Oh yeah and pics.... it will go a long way to seeing if you did ok or not

Yeah 360 mopar engines are rock solid same as their 304s

 

[the gimpey one]

crazy kanuck not closer to him than us in the upstate?