I went to see the truck today.
The truck is already sold. I asked the seller if it was an ex-mine truck and he said yes.
The overall condition was'nt worth 25k$ It definitely needs to be re-furbish in lots of of places.
The frame alone did'nt look like it was from a 1997 truck, it looked more like my old toyota pick-up frame, all rusted out, straight, but rusty.
It had rust where my 1985 bj70 did'nt have any, like front fenders.
The rear box was of good quality, well built with 3 side fold down.
The interior was pretty much all torned up, torned seat, with dirty floor, as if they did'nt took the time to wash it before putting on sale.
Overall I would'nt have payed the 25k$ price he was asking for, but someone else did. That just shows out how people have faith in the land-cruiser name.
I'm sure with a new paint, a sand-blasted and re-painted frame this truck could last for eternity, but right now, on salty roads I give it 2 or 3 more winter as is.
So, when are the imported hj75 coming up? I'd sure love one!
Matt
