Just picked up an 80, 220k it needs some work. I need a driver side mirror with glass, fuil filler tube, rear driver side window may need a new regulator. Has some rust, also need a spare tire carrier
Where would be a good place to find used parts?
Welcome man. For spare parts I would recommend looking up websites of your local salvage yards (often you can find if they have a cruiser there), SOR, ebay, cruiserparts, partsouq, local dealer. You can also check out the classifieds on here and find a lot of spare parts for sale. A lot of people that pick up wrecked cruisers for part outs will post there. I've had good luck with those, just know there are a lot of supporting vendors on here than can lend you a hand as well.
Keep in mind base lining and doing all the important stuff before going straight for a lift and armor. There are many budget mods and simple jobs to tackle to greatly improve reliability. Tackle your cooling system, heater hoses, fusible links, axles, etc. The FAQ here is an excellent resource. Definitely tackle that rust, surface rust is no big deal, but keep an eye on your body, joints, pinch welds, and critical components. You can clean up, paint, convert. Fluid film is an excellent preventative.
As soon as the excitement of the purchase starts to fade, the questions start popping up. What modifications can I make? What are those 4 bolts on the back
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