help buying? cruiser (1 Viewer)
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You could start by posting a link. Unless you find a steal of a deal, I would never buy a vehicle for big money that you didn't see in person or drive. Lots of shady folks out there. You searched locally for one? Good luck on your quest. Welcome to MUD! 
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Thanks I can't even look at a 40 in my town. I saw one (not for sale) in the wal-mart parking lot and tried to find the owner for some info, but no luck! This forum saved me from a mushro-mobile and I am Thankful. I want to drive before I buy, but I've been looking for a while, and gettin antsy. If anyone knows of a 78 + that is pretty stock (v8 is OK) pm me! Thanks john
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4586062704 thanks again this is the link to that 40
Looks like a nice rig, a little spendy though.
hey where are you in PA????????///
Hey
Hey, sent you a message about a PA FJ-40.
Hey, sent you a message about a PA FJ-40.
You might ask the owner where he got the spare tire holder... dont think thats from a 75,
Just wonderin what else has been replaced.
Just wonderin what else has been replaced.
ken_79-fj40 said:
Yes, it seems spendy, but by the time you buy a lesser rig, paint it, new tires and go through the brakes, TC, etc. You'll be close to the current bid. I would no have any hesitation paying 11-12K for it if it is all true.
I say this as a guy who bought one for $1800 and I'm bumping 14K, but with a lot of upgrades.
Guessing you can find a '76> with discs for about the same money. Keep looking unless you like adjusting brakes.
JMO
Ed
i agree, it's usually cheaper to buy a truck that's ready to go than fixing one up. some people like to do the fixin up part, though. it's totally up to you. i like to straddle the fence myself. good luck and welcome.
Looks like a nice rig, little expensive tho. If your looking at keeping the truck stock and using it as daily driver and dont mind spending the money, than i would say it would probably be a not bad deal. But in the future if your planning on making it into a trail ready rig, than i would probably wait a little longer to find a 40 with some stuff already done to it. You should be able to find sumin lifted, bigger tires, possibly 350, for around the same price. (if you dont mind sacrificing a little bit ie. paint job/interior) 
I agree: it's worth whatever you're wlling to pay. Remember, get a good one from the start so it won't be nickle and diming you to death later. You'll have a much better experience in the long run.
missipboy said:
This is where i'm at too. I think it's expensive, but then again mine which I bought for $5k (in PA for a matter of fact) I have easily sunk another 6-7k into. I just like doing the work myself so I know exactly whats been done and how it's done.
are you set on a 40? there are a couple of good deal FJ-60's in PA....
http://www.sor.com/sor/class3.tam?rlk=9945060
scroll down, oh, there is a 74' 40 there too..... worry lots about tub/cowl/windshield frame rust/condition/frame as well... discs can be added along with other updates... hope this helps...
http://www.sor.com/sor/class3.tam?rlk=9945060
scroll down, oh, there is a 74' 40 there too..... worry lots about tub/cowl/windshield frame rust/condition/frame as well... discs can be added along with other updates... hope this helps...
