Good morning everyone,
I wasn’t sure which section to post this in so I went for the one that gave me the warmest feeling, the Diesel section.
So basically i’m writing this post because I just recently met an individual who’s selling two (2) 1981 & 1982 BJ-42’s imported from Canada back in the 90s. These trucks have been sitting in his garage for about 15 years and neither of them run at the moment. They have the 3B diesel along with the 24V electrical system.
Now, since they dont run I wasnt able to give them a them a test drive so I’m unsure as to what else could be wrong with them, and this is where i’m troubled. I’m planning on doing frame off restos, but the tubs on these things are basically shot. Fenderwells, rear quarters, drivers and passengers floor pans, etc are pretty bad with rust. Frames seem to be ok with typical surface rust, no cracks noticed.
Now for the price. He wants $6500 for the blue one and $7500 for the camo one (would be repainted to original color upon resto). Do these prices seem outrageous, or normal? The BJ-42 is my dream car, and i’m not sure i’d ever have another chance to own one. I would prefer to not get swindled .
This website is selling theirs for $94,500, and they claim that there was only 200 Canadian BJ-42s imported into the US; is that true?
Final question:
Do you think these trucks are worth what the owner is asking given that they will most likely need tubs?
If I bought it and restored it, should I be afraid to drive it on the road because it’s so rare?
Are parts for these trucks readily available?
Were only 200 of these actually imported to the US from Canada?
Thanks everyone for your input!
I wasn’t sure which section to post this in so I went for the one that gave me the warmest feeling, the Diesel section.
So basically i’m writing this post because I just recently met an individual who’s selling two (2) 1981 & 1982 BJ-42’s imported from Canada back in the 90s. These trucks have been sitting in his garage for about 15 years and neither of them run at the moment. They have the 3B diesel along with the 24V electrical system.
Now, since they dont run I wasnt able to give them a them a test drive so I’m unsure as to what else could be wrong with them, and this is where i’m troubled. I’m planning on doing frame off restos, but the tubs on these things are basically shot. Fenderwells, rear quarters, drivers and passengers floor pans, etc are pretty bad with rust. Frames seem to be ok with typical surface rust, no cracks noticed.
Now for the price. He wants $6500 for the blue one and $7500 for the camo one (would be repainted to original color upon resto). Do these prices seem outrageous, or normal? The BJ-42 is my dream car, and i’m not sure i’d ever have another chance to own one. I would prefer to not get swindled .
This website is selling theirs for $94,500, and they claim that there was only 200 Canadian BJ-42s imported into the US; is that true?
1984 Toyota BJ42
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Final question:
Do you think these trucks are worth what the owner is asking given that they will most likely need tubs?
If I bought it and restored it, should I be afraid to drive it on the road because it’s so rare?
Are parts for these trucks readily available?
Were only 200 of these actually imported to the US from Canada?
Thanks everyone for your input!
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