New and Looking for First Purchase Advice (2 Viewers)

[Firemedic831]

Its a nicely Built 40 but not 35k .20-25 k would have it in my driveway already . I am actually Building 1 of my 40s up like this one . I have talked to the owner before I know he said it just needs paint I am not sure if it is in Primer ? Yes you can find one cheaper but you will stall pay 10-15 k for a clean un rusted 40. Then add in all the cost to build up and the time . You can drop 10 -15 easy in the blink of the eye .

 

[knuckle47]

I know this is not helpful….I have no idea what kind of person keeps a garage that clean! I have to walk sideways in mine AND THERE ARE NO CARS IN IT!

 

[dbransco]

I appreciate all the feedback and added information!
Do you guys have a rough idea on fair price for this project and are there any obvious red flags, as far as extreme mis-matched parts? Both jump seats are included, as well as various parts I have not been able to look through yet. The engine appears original and is not running per the current owner.
Thanks again.

 

[Firemedic831]

5k on the high end. Non running. diamond plate is never good , I traded My Samurai for 1 that i have that was in about the same condition as that one . I got lucky and the Diamond plate was just to cover a dent .

 

[sterling]

As above I personally would run from diamond plate, especially on a 40 usually hides rust. Cut fenders are not my jam either. Be patient the truck will come to you for your budget.

No luck in the classifieds here?

 

[brooklyn]

I would say the more modifications, the less people will want to work on your FJ40 & forget walking into a parts store!

I would suggest buying something off this site as usually you get the complete build history in the site threads. Well worth a few extra dollars

 

[MOTOV8R]

I have seen a few decent FJ40s on Toyota Land Cruiser Marketplace | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/LCMarket/?ref=share but you have to sift through a lot of 80s and 100s and other cruisers. Patience is really the key. If you can be patient you can get a reasonable deal and get something that fits your needs.

One thing about cruiser prices, there is a huge difference between what people ask for them and what they are actually selling for. A lot of times the ones for $35k, like your example, will be for sale for months.