Expedition Build

[Finescalejunkie]

Do you folks know, can you build a Expedition, 80 series, Cruiser and sell them for 15K? What I mean when I say Expedition is this, front and rear bumpers, go over the engine and replace anything and everything that might need it. Rebuild the head and all. Go over all the undercarriage and all that too. Install a second battery setup and rear box area complete with cooler. Also a 2.5 inch lift kit with 285's
If this could be done for and sold for 15K, would you buy them?
Thank you

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

Do you folks know, can you build a Expedition, 80 series, Cruiser and sell them for 15K? What I mean when I say Expedition is this, front and rear bumpers, go over the engine and replace anything and everything that might need it. Rebuild the head and all. Go over all the undercarriage and all that too. Install a second battery setup and rear box area complete with cooler. Also a 2.5 inch lift kit with 285's
If this could be done for and sold for 15K, would you buy them?
Thank you

No.

 

[The Jade Bean]

I think most people enjoy the build process to much for there to really be a market for that. Just IMHO.

-Daniel

 

[jdeitch]

I agree with previous post. VERY personal process. Each owner will have their own preferences. Much of the satisfaction comes from the design/build process.

 

[ironhippy]

I wouldn't because I already have a truck that fits your description, I also agree with the other posters.

I would however spend 5 - 10 K on a "refurbished" 80 with no rust.
- rebuilt head
- replaced suspension/steering
- NO rust
- clean interior
- etc.

I would consider buying something like that to replace my current truck which is dying a slow death due to rust.

 

[Finescalejunkie]

so if I got some 80 series cruisers and rebuilt the head, replaced all that needed to be to be able to make them as stock as possible, clean interiors etc, then you think that those would sell?
and at what price tag are we looking at for resale though?

 

[roscoFJ73]

so if I got some 80 series cruisers and rebuilt the head, replaced all that needed to be to be able to make them as stock as possible, clean interiors etc, then you think that those would sell?
and at what price tag are we looking at for resale though?

How longs a piece of string? There are dozens of small and large factors that attract a customer and determine the selling price of a vehicle.
What year,how many miles,colours,options,locality,logbooks,previous owners?

In any case ,many owners like to do those jobs themselves and know they are done right and save some money.
Car yards are supposed to do all those things but there is some good reasons why many of us wont go near one when looking for a used landcruiser.

 

[Finescalejunkie]

my brother has two Land Cruisers, I think that they are 95 and 96s. They have sat in our barn for several years and they are either going to the scrap yard, or up to me to re-do and sell.
I was thinking about offering them complete refurbished, without rust, for about 12K at most. Just really depends on what the cost of this endevour will be.

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

my brother has two Land Cruisers, I think that they are 95 and 96s. They have sat in our barn for several years and they are either going to the scrap yard, or up to me to re-do and sell.
I was thinking about offering them complete refurbished, without rust, for about 12K at most. Just really depends on what the cost of this endevour will be.

Just PM'd you

 

[roscoFJ73]

my brother has two Land Cruisers, I think that they are 95 and 96s. They have sat in our barn for several years and they are either going to the scrap yard, or up to me to re-do and sell.
I was thinking about offering them complete refurbished, without rust, for about 12K at most. Just really depends on what the cost of this endevour will be.

I would fix the really simple stuff that improves the appearance and driveablity (brake pads,wheel alignment)and give them a good wash and polish.
Give them a full service and sell them.
I wouldnt start doing head gaskets or other expensive jobs as you would be unlikely to get anything for your labour.
Vehicles in that age group are usually sought after by DIY owners

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

Post a couple photos of these cruisers and like fishing see if you get a bite or two kinda simple...youll answer your question I think???

 

[NLXTACY]

If sales on mud classifieds are any indication, I think you "could" get what you want for them. But consider this, whose truck is it and who does the build? There are mudders on this forum that is so involved with documenting every nut and bolt on their truck, document every modification and build to the highest level of quality that they can just about get any price they want for their rig. If Landtank, Romer, Filmpros, Waagoner, etc etc etc posts their rigs then they can pretty much name their price and they will get it. If you are a relative unknown who slaps on a few upgrades then you will be hard pressed to make back your investment. That being said its all about the market.

Just taking me for example, my LX is about to turn 300k but there is no way you could guess that by looking at it. It's got a bad ass rebuilt engine for a SC, I've replaced/rebuilt everything except the suspension and tranny. I've modified a lot on the truck but hard to tell from the outside. The paint still looks factory fresh and there isn't an ounce of rust on it. I am one of those mudders that documents everything I do. So if I ever sold my truck, although I never will, I would expect somewhere in the 15-20k range. That's without a front bumper upgrade, sliders or a lift. Those tend to be personal decisions that the buyer of truck would appreciate purchasing on their own because I'm sure my needs vary greatly from someone else's.

 

[Kajun]

I agree with just about everything posted in reply to your inquiry but would offer this as well. Why were they sitting in a barn? And for how long?
I would cast a jaundice eye at a cruiser that has been sitting for too long.
Depending on multiple factors I would consider passing up one truck that has been sitting over one that is a little rougher and regularly used. Fluids not moving in a vehicle for extended periods of time throw a big flag for me.