FJ55 Value???

[jford]

I tried to do a search on this subject, but I can't get the function to work?

I'm curious as to the worth of a 70's FJ55? Now, I'm looking for an east coast cruiser with all the typical problems you see. Some of us aren't lucky enough to have all the rust free cruisers that the westies have. The particular cruiser I'm looking at did live some of its life at the beach. For how long, I have no clue. The interior is shot. The door panels are missing. The dash is all eat up and is missing most of the knobs, etc. The body does have "some" rust, but not enough to really be concerned about. I'm curious if there isn't some underlying rust there that hasn't shown it's face just yet? The tranny is a 3 speed and has been rebuilt recently. The cruiser has a V8 and seems to be installed correctly and neatly. It currently doesn't run.

I'm just curious as to what you guys would pay? I'd love to have one this weekend, but I'm not willing to spend every last dime in my cruiser account to do so. I'm withholding price until this afternoon so I don't taint your opinions. Thanks.

Jeremy

 

[RUSH55]

Not more than a grand. I would have to it see for myself, but in the quest for a rig, I'd prolly pass it up, or try to pick it up as cheap as possible for a parts rig.

 

[FJBen]

I agree, definitely not more than a grand considering rust, and interior shot. Without pics it's hard to determine. It also currenlty doesn't run, just another thought, could be simple could be hard. And all cruisers will cost your every penny and dime

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

For what it's worth you will spend many an hour battling rust on it. But that said I did the same thing and am quite happy but it did take a ton (and I mean a TON) of work

Andre

 

[jford]

I too was thinking a grand for the project 55. However, the owner want's $2000!!! I guess I'll keep looking. I just have this feeling that rust is going to pop out at any moment since it spent some of its life at the beach.

Jeremy

 

[RUSH55]

Yeah, some people think they're sitting on gold with their vehicles. I'd tell him good luck selling it for that kind of money. The thing is, the minute you settle on an OK deal, a week later an awesome deal pops up out of nowhere. Be patient, and something good will show up.

 

[PabloCruise]

What year?

 

[jford]

1975

 

[Wayneraintree]

I paid 1500$ and the rust was maaaaaybe 5% and it was from CO.. just keep lookin' at the rust spots...lookin' at dude. ..lookin' again at a different rust spot...then lookin' at dude.. . stay around $1000..then come back two days later.... look at the rust..look at the dude... wave$ 1000 around in the air....tow home your pig

 

[miletwo]

I paid $1800 for my '75 + $375 to get it home from Seattle to So.California. It was rusty in normal spots but nothing too hard to fix with minimal effort... plus the interior was pretty great. The aftermarket Mallory dizzy didn't hurt either. Overall I think I'm happy with the price I paid for it

btw - web site here: http://www.miletwo.com/cruiser/

 

[jford]

I paid $1800 for my '75 + $375 to get it home from Seattle to So.California. It was rusty in normal spots but nothing too hard to fix with minimal effort... plus the interior was pretty great. The aftermarket Mallory dizzy didn't hurt either. Overall I think I'm happy with the price I paid for it

btw - web site here: http://www.miletwo.com/cruiser/

Nice Name!

The cruiser I'm looking at is in much better shape body wise than yours, but with the trans-continetial exchange rate, it's about right. I told the guy, 1k only. I just missed one in Memphis for $500, so another will come along sometime. I've been waiting this long, what's a few more months?

Jford.

 

[poseidon]

I paid $1200 for my first 55 and it was bone stock with very little rust being a AZ rig, I drove it home, still rund and drove it last week!

I get my second 55 for free, just had to haul it away but it didn't have an engine/tran....and is a little rusty.

I wouldn't pay over $1000 for a rusty one and less if it didn't run and less if there is a v8 in it.

You can find a better deal, if he doesn't jump at $800 CASH then walk away and keep your eyes open, join the 55 mailing list post a want add a lurk for a little while soaking in that iron pig voodoo and wait for a great deal to drop in your lap.

for less than 2K I can sell you my 69 that needs lots of care/help and you can ship it.


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