So did you find anybody?
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I did thanks. Dwight at Kroffat. I heard of him a couple of years ago, but posts here reiterated he was still around doing LandCruisery things.So did you find anybody?
Never heard of him. Where is he? Is Kroffat the name of the shop?I did thanks. Dwight at Kroffat. I heard of him a couple of years ago, but posts here reiterated he was still around doing LandCruisery things.
Yes Kroffat in Duncan. Should Google for you.Never heard of him. Where is he? Is Kroffat the name of the shop?
Yes Kroffat in Duncan. Should Google for you.
Repairs and paint but not necessarily the whole truckRepairs or fix up to paint?
Been there... It's an unfortunate part of owning a land cruiser... frame number 2 is going strong after about 30 years.Your frame looks suspicious too! Might want to start at the chassis?
Would that be a BJ74? 13BT and fiberglass top? What do you need done?Hi, I bought my '87 FJ74 yesterday!
I live in the North Island between Campbell River and Courtenay. Can anyone recommend a local mechanic?
Would that be a BJ74? 13BT and fiberglass top? What do you need done?
Thanks for the quick reply. Yup, the 13BT, and not sure if the top is glass. Guy, i bought it from (i'm know he is on here somewhere), said that the back brakes will probably need to be done.Would that be a BJ74? 13BT and fiberglass top? What do you need done?
If you find someone good, let me know. Might get some work done to mine in a year or so if I can't find time to get into it myself.
One thing I can say having seen others pay for this work: Good work doesn't come cheap. Getting that fixed right will be thousands.
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$3500 paint & labour including painting rear spoiler + $1500 parts.
Still needs mechanical safety inspection, A/C recharge, and probably a throttle body. Engine throwing a p2111 code (Throttle Actuator Control). $330 from Rock Auto including shipping.
When the dust settles, I’m expecting to have our low mileage car back and $5k to make up for its depreciation from being written off.
For comparison, ICBC claimed it would be $13k to repair. I did use some used & aftermarket parts, but I still put in new parts for wear items. The used aluminum hood, for example, should last longer than the rest of the car.Good work!!
So how is this thing running? Rear brakes are a no brainer. Guys got to do this stuff himself or break out the Gold Card!Thanks for the quick reply. Yup, the 13BT, and not sure if the top is glass. Guy, i bought it from (i'm know he is on here somewhere), said that the back brakes will probably need to be done.