So did you find anybody?
LandCruiser Mechanics on Vancouver Island? (1 Viewer)
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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.
Never heard of him. Where is he? Is Kroffat the name of the shop?
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Yes Kroffat in Duncan. Should Google for you.
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Anyone have a good body shop recommendation? South Island
Repairs or fix up to paint?
GTSSportCoupe
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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.
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.
I’ll let you know how it goes with Richard… he has our Prius. Estimate is $2500-3500 including paint. Plus about $1500 in parts.
He’s an old school body man. I’m optimistic… his quote makes more sense than ICBCs 13k to fix a fender, bumper cover, hood, headlights, radiator, condenser, and radiator mounts. No “frame” damage or damage to the body that I couldn’t straighten with my bare hands (Aside from the hood, bumper cover, and a few tacked in mounts).
He’s an old school body man. I’m optimistic… his quote makes more sense than ICBCs 13k to fix a fender, bumper cover, hood, headlights, radiator, condenser, and radiator mounts. No “frame” damage or damage to the body that I couldn’t straighten with my bare hands (Aside from the hood, bumper cover, and a few tacked in mounts).
You are in full blown DIY territory. This isn't one of the two that just sold up there is it? The only guy
I know who would do that is me. I've got one more side on my 60 to do, and I think I'm done with that.
That is full blown restoration work, and to be honest you are in the many thousands to get it done in a shop.
That beautiful chrome trim has come with a cost. Those inners are done. Start making a list of replacement
panels.
I know who would do that is me. I've got one more side on my 60 to do, and I think I'm done with that.
That is full blown restoration work, and to be honest you are in the many thousands to get it done in a shop.
That beautiful chrome trim has come with a cost. Those inners are done. Start making a list of replacement
panels.
cruisedeisel
Toyota's for life
Your frame looks suspicious too! Might want to start at the chassis?
Been there... It's an unfortunate part of owning a land cruiser... frame number 2 is going strong after about 30 years.
Hi, I bought my '87 FJ74 yesterday!
I live in the North Island between Campbell River and Courtenay. Can anyone recommend a local mechanic?
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?
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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.
Before
After.
$3500 paint & labour including painting rear spoiler + $1500 parts. New Rad, condenser, bumper cover, grill insert, headlights, replacement rad supports, hood fender, dip stick, rad fans, coolant reservoir, hood latch
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.
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GTSSportCoupe
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After.
$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.
Good work!!
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.
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!
