For Sale FACEBOOK several different 45's (1 Viewer)

Bear · Oct 15, 2020

Let's take a trip down to see the family in South America, find a bondo'd-up beater, ship it back to Florida or Texas, and throw it up on Facebook. Stupid Yanquis will be dazzled by the new paint jobs and we'll all get rich !

"Low miles, only driven to church, by a little old lady from Cartagena." "Owned by the local family doctor to ride around his hacienda."
"Only used in coffee commercials by Juan Valdez." "Never seen rain, never off-road, all-original full leather interior, restored with factory parts."

Sirrattles · Oct 15, 2020

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Hello. Anyone have any insight on this one? Thanks.

3_puppies · Oct 15, 2020

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Hello. Anyone have any insight on this one? Thanks.

blue overspray all over, no heater, no power brakes, interesting shackle mod on the rear leaf springs, thread lightly.

Unimogguy · Oct 15, 2020

Bear said:
Let's take a trip down to see the family in South America, find a bondo'd-up beater, ship it back to Florida or Texas, and throw it up on Facebook. Stupid Yanquis will be dazzled by the new paint jobs and we'll all get rich !

"Low miles, only driven to church, by a little old lady from Cartagena." "Owned by the local family doctor to ride around his hacienda."
"Only used in coffee commercials by Juan Valdez." "Never seen rain, never off-road, all-original full leather interior, restored with factory parts."

I don’t disagree with you however I was posting for general interest as some might be looking for something different than the purists.

4 of the above vehicles appear to have started out as US Spec.

Bear · Oct 16, 2020

Unimog,

Agree and understood--appreciate why you listed them. My sentiment was directed at the obvious fakers. Sometimes it's simply overwhelming the number of run-down trucks that are being dragged into the US. In their home countries they're nothing special, almost all are thoroughly worn-out, and have been ignored for years--until word got out that unsuspecting Americans are an eager new market.

Some have even capitalized on the rush and set up sales organizations here in the States to push them. And while a few have been done fairly well, many of us here see the telltale clues of their origin and quickly skim right past the adverts.

Fact is--these were built as work trucks and in most countries were worked hard til they dropped, patched up, and put right back out to be virtual mules. Fifty years later, most of the better-treated ones that survived have been taken, and the correct work necessary to return the typical remaining beater to its former glory, is very labor intensive, and the OEM parts harder and more expensive to find.

Good work can, and is, being done in many locations and in a number of countries. But cutting corners, substituting inferior parts, and slathering-up frame and body work, then painting with a shiny new coat of lipstick-- all in a cheap rush to make a fast buck--has become a whole industry in itself. Opposite that, following the detailed build threads here on Mud, shows the dedication of serious owners from many different countries, not sleazy flippers, so it's probably best that most of the fast-buck artists continue to peddle their wares somewhere else.

And it isn't about "US-spec" being something special, as for the most part we all got the basic same new vehicles. It's about either maintaining their condition, or honestly returning those vehicles to a safe, reliable state with no deception. Quality materials, quality mechanics, quality artisans exist in every country. And sadly, so do charlatans. Used-car salesmen exist in every country and have been plying their trade since before horse-drawn wagons; the Internet has just opened it up to a whole new generation of hucksters.

Anyway, that's my two cents.

Unimogguy · Oct 27, 2020

Not mine. No affiliation

Pile of parts....with a 45 parts truck

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MOTOV8R · Dec 11, 2020

The rare 64 bandi is my favorite. Check out the wheel base on that thing... Wtmf?

middlecalf · Dec 11, 2020

With a centered rear diff. On a ‘64?

Unimogguy · Dec 12, 2020

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The rare 64 bandi is my favorite. Check out the wheel base on that thing... Wtmf?

I remember reading/seeing it was only a 2WD?!?!?

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Unimogguy · Jun 8, 2021

Fj45 LWB Land Cruiser For Sale

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3_puppies · Jun 8, 2021

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what is odd about this one, underneath it still has the gas tank well, in the cab is a later floor section where the gas tank should be under the cab.

Bear · Jun 10, 2021

A combination of different year body parts. Rear valence cut--no tail lamp cutouts. Has potential, but would want to inspect in-person.

Dirty Harry · Jun 10, 2021

I am the owner of the Green Fj45. I have the rear tail light valance an tail lights. The cab was modified to use later 40 series doors an seats. The cab is in great shape. The bed has a little rust but would be fixable. It’s a great start to make a cool 45. I’m not dying to sell but I have a 1 year old son an I don’t know when I’ll have time to start giving the 45 the attention it deserves. I’d be happy if it goes to someone who appreciates/enjoys cruisers like I do. If it doesn’t sell it won’t hurt my feelings either.

Unimogguy · Aug 29, 2021

cruisermatt · Aug 29, 2021

That diesel fixed top is actually pretty sweet looking.

For Sale FACEBOOK several different 45's (1 Viewer)

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