Builds My First Brand-Used Land Cruiser (1 Viewer)

[Heckraiser]

Congrats on the deal, makes me look like a schmuck for what I paid. '

Don't let these elitists beat you down over a red cruiser. Who gives a damn?

 

[Technician1985]

Hi all,

I have been lurking, researching and reading on the forum for a while. I have learned what to look for, what to avoid and how to fix issues because of this great community and I'm very appreciateive of everyone here on MUD.

About a month ago, I dove in head first and bought a '97 Collector's Edition LC. It's burgundy (... I know, not the most sought after color) and only has 191k on the clock. It is mostly stock with a few new parts from the PO like radiator, oil pump, fuel pump, new AC (I cold). It had a major hole in the old Bosal down pipe and the O2 sensor was dangling. It came with new MT Baja Radial MTZ's and a beautiful interior.

I drove 250 miles with the Mrs. to look at it and drove it home. It made it most the way until it started to run hot after about 200 miles. I brought a OBDII reader to keep an eye on it (thanks to the forum) and limped her home floating around 220-230 degrees, stopping multiple times along the way. Tested the HG with a pressure kit and also a gas kit from the radiator - no issues!

WTF the color is nice and that's stupid cheap

 

[Will Van]

Hi all,

I have been lurking, researching and reading on the forum for a while. I have learned what to look for, what to avoid and how to fix issues because of this great community and I'm very appreciateive of everyone here on MUD.

About a month ago, I dove in head first and bought a '97 Collector's Edition LC. It's burgundy (... I know, not the most sought after color) and only has 191k on the clock. It is mostly stock with a few new parts from the PO like radiator, oil pump, fuel pump, new AC (I cold). It had a major hole in the old Bosal down pipe and the O2 sensor was dangling. It came with new MT Baja Radial MTZ's and a beautiful interior.

I drove 250 miles with the Mrs. to look at it and drove it home. It made it most the way until it started to run hot after about 200 miles. I brought a OBDII reader to keep an eye on it (thanks to the forum) and limped her home floating around 220-230 degrees, stopping multiple times along the way. Tested the HG with a pressure kit and also a gas kit from the radiator - no issues!

Nice ride and sweet deal! Medium Red Pearl is actually my favorite color. I dunno why most people don’t like it.

Moar pics! Interior shots?

 

[Cruzerman]

I too am not like most people. I like that color. Maybe because I have one the same color though.

 

[SSI Yakker]

Nice ride and sweet deal! Medium Red Pearl is actually my favorite color. I dunno why most people don’t like it.

Moar pics! Interior shots?

I actually really love the color too! It's similar to my birthstone, Garnet, the color of royalty haha

I'll post more pics soon, once I'm off work

 

[SSI Yakker]

Some interior love

 

[Red Merle]

Looks like the deal of the century. I won't show my insurance agent this thread though.

 

[SSI Yakker]

Looks like the deal of the century. I won't show my insurance agent this thread though.

Haha thanks! Fortunately the PO left the "price" section blank on the title she signed over to me. I may or may not have put $10k on it bc GA taxes based on book value.

USAA is insuring it for $10k too!

 

[SSI Yakker]

I did notice something odd this evening, I am getting an arc coming into the distributor cap from the center plug. Any idea what may be causing it? I'm planning on replacing cap/rotor/wires/plugs soon anyway but want to ensure it won't blow up on me...

 

[SSI Yakker]

A little update since my last post -
I have replaced the cap/rotor/wires & plugs, about to replace the radiator & water pump, and am waiting on brakes to come in from a black Friday deal. She threw a CEL for P0325, new sensor on it's way too (the wires look okay)... And a brand used rear hatch painted to match (the old one was nice and rusty)

She's coming along nicely and as a daily driver for where I live, she's perfect!

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

Glad to see you’re enjoying the 80!

 

[NCLX450]

Are those MTZ's 305/70 on a stock height suspension? I have been looking at those pretty heavy. Seem to get great reviews for ride quality for a nice AT/MT mixed tire.

 

[SSI Yakker]

Are those MTZ's 305/70 on a stock height suspension? I have been looking at those pretty heavy. Seem to get great reviews for ride quality for a nice AT/MT mixed tire.

They're MTZ's 285/70 on stock height. They do ride very nicely and aren't terribly loud too!

 

[Broski]

Welcome to mud, Great DEAL that a 6 to 8 k Cruiser were I live.