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Yeah, that one doesn't look so good, not sure about the "6 cylinder" motor either.

As for the question of what a clean one would sell for on eBay, here's a clean fairly stock one that sold on eBay about 6 months ago for buy-it-now $14,800. The eBay link is expired, but here's the truck:

http://www.landcruisersdirect.com/#1986-0955
 
X4 ..... I voted twice. (Something that is very common in the Deep South)
 
Shes Mad said:
Yeah, I know. But according to your signature, I think you are in the market for another 70 series
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My "signature" is a little deceiving .........
It's taken me a while, but I have finally come to the conclusion that there is a slim chance that I can find nicer, better equipped Cruisers than the ones I already own. While I would never say never, my intentions are to keep my current collection.
 
:lol:
 
Shes Mad said:
Z28 on ebay now. not to reserve, but still 4 days left.

BJ74 might be next
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You must be one of those guys who likes to build something cool and by the time you are done you never want to look at it again...:hillbilly:

And you get over it by starting another one....:rimshot:
 
cruiserdan said:
You must be one of those guys who likes to build something cool and by the time you are done you never want to look at it again...:hillbilly:

And you get over it by starting another one....:rimshot:
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You know me too well :) . Seriously, there are other reasons
 
Works for you......:lol: :flush:



Quick aside,

Several years ago I was out in the driveway finishing the mock-up of an in-frame hitch on the 80. It was about dinner time and my wife came out and asked me "When are you going to be finished?"

I said "In about 15 minutes."

She said "No, with the truck?"

I was trapped at that point so I clammed-up and went in the house.
 
SteveJackson said:
Yeah, that one doesn't look so good, not sure about the "6 cylinder" motor either.

As for the question of what a clean one would sell for on eBay, here's a clean fairly stock one that sold on eBay about 6 months ago for buy-it-now $14,800. The eBay link is expired, but here's the truck:

http://www.landcruisersdirect.com/#1986-0955
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Nice find. I am lurking here because I would love to import some 70 series into the US. Just not a mature market for them (yet). I would comment that RHD limits the price and the market of buyers.
 
I have 7 trucks out of Colombia so far but am looking to add more modern driving trucks and would love to do 70 series (maybe I just secretly want to drive one here in the US). I can get plenty of rust free 70 series out of Colombia but they are gas models and actually are still popular/pricey in Colombia and not enough price here in the US. No diesels to be had in Colombia either. These BJ70s and LJ70s are trickling in from Europe (diesels commanding a higher price) but the issue is Europe has RUST like the USA. I looked at some a seller was selling and they have thick undercoating under them and rust in the rear wheelwells. Pricing was $15,000 to $20,000. To me it looks like the right rust free trucks should be $25k to $30k (as was well stated above). Not much different than the nicer FJ40s. You are just trading classic for higher tech/performance in the 70 series. Plus they are still 25 year old trucks that need mechanical review too.

For now I am waiting for when I can bring in Colombian FJ70/73s with the 4.5 EFI gas.

If someone is really wants one of the LHD diesels I may go to Europe and scout them out. I am already a bonded importer and should have my Florida dealer's license any day now.

I personally think if people in the US knew more about them they would be snapping up these 70 series trucks.

gas or diesel
 
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cruiserdan said:
You must be one of those guys who likes to build something cool and by the time you are done you never want to look at it again...:hillbilly:

And you get over it by starting another one....:rimshot:
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Shes Mad said:
Z28 on ebay now. not to reserve, but still 4 days left.

BJ74 might be next
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Z28 fell short of reserve, but met reserve after the auction ended
 
CHAS404 said:
I have 7 trucks out of Colombia so far but am looking to add more modern driving trucks and would love to do 70 series (maybe I just secretly want to drive one here in the US). I can get plenty of rust free 70 series out of Colombia but they are gas models and actually are still popular/pricey in Colombia and not enough price here in the US. No diesels to be had in Colombia either. These BJ70s and LJ70s are trickling in from Europe (diesels commanding a higher price) but the issue is Europe has RUST like the USA. I looked at some a seller was selling and they have thick undercoating under them and rust in the rear wheelwells. Pricing was $15,000 to $20,000. To me it looks like the right rust free trucks should be $25k to $30k (as was well stated above). Not much different than the nicer FJ40s. You are just trading classic for higher tech/performance in the 70 series. Plus they are still 25 year old trucks that need mechanical review too.

For now I am waiting for when I can bring in Colombian FJ70/73s with the 4.5 EFI gas.

If someone is really wants one of the LHD diesels I may go to Europe and scout them out. I am already a bonded importer and should have my Florida dealer's license any day now.

I personally think if people in the US knew more about them they would be snapping up these 70 series trucks.

gas or diesel
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Perhaps this post should be in "chat" or the "classified section" but doesn't seem appropriate here.
 
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