Realistic Cost(s) of FJ40's (1 Viewer)

[Skreddy]

I think you still need to answer what you want before someone can give you a range. Big difference in a V8, beat up driver/wheeler and well maintained original with tasteful upgrades.

The market is softer but it seems a lot of sellers haven’t gotten that memo.

 

[Green Bean]

In my opinion, the advice that you have received is spot on. The economics of restoring/repairing/modifying these old rigs simply don't dollar out. Even when doing your own labor, the costs of parts escalate such that before long the sunk costs can quite easily exceed the market value. But many of us aren't too terribly bothered by that realism because, I think, part of the lure of these old, slow, stinky rigs is the joy/frustration we get from working on them and keeping them on the road for the next generation. In this regard, owning/maintaining a 40 series is similar to purchasing a boat.

 

[rex in bama]

40's are so Iconic.
I swore that I would not sell my 80 unless I could replace it with a 40....we shall see....

Exactly what I did. Choose one wisely and you will not regret it

 

[thatcabledude]

Just get a decent one within your budget and make it what you want.

 

[White Stripe]

20 to 25k is the sweet spot. That will get you a pretty decent cruiser that needs a little work. To make a 0k to 19k cruiser a 20k to 25k cruiser will cost 35k. The only reason I would get a clunker would be because I intend to restomod it like crazy and cut it up a lot.

 

[cruisermatt]

How is this for realistic.. from an actual Cruiser shop too.
I want to sell my 75, runs great, just did three +600 mile road trips without issue. Everything works.
$17k I have matching yellow hard top and rear doors.
Will have completely new cooling system put in before sale
Can patch all rust for $4k additional plus panel costs. Can upgrade suspension and add power steering, front disc brakes for additional

 

[red66toy]

The true cost comes after you buy it. Lots of time and blood and more money.

 

[gray rider]

How is this for realistic.. from an actual Cruiser shop too.
I want to sell my 75, runs great, just did three +600 mile road trips without issue. Everything works.
$17k I have matching yellow hard top and rear doors.
Will have completely new cooling system put in before sale
Can patch all rust for $4k additional plus panel costs. Can upgrade suspension and add power steering, front disc brakes for additional

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If my ducks were in a row, I would seriously look at that!

 

[Green Bean]

How is this for realistic.. from an actual Cruiser shop too.
I want to sell my 75, runs great, just did three +600 mile road trips without issue. Everything works.
$17k I have matching yellow hard top and rear doors.
Will have completely new cooling system put in before sale
Can patch all rust for $4k additional plus panel costs. Can upgrade suspension and add power steering, front disc brakes for additional

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That’s a heck of a good deal from an exceptional shop with an excellent reputation.

 

[ace10]

If you're looking for meaningful replies, why be evasive in responding to requests for more of YOUR criteria?
Makes no sense. Nobody is a mind reader.

How big is a circle?

 

[gray rider]

If you're looking for meaningful replies, why be evasive in responding to requests for more of YOUR criteria?
Makes no sense. Nobody is a mind reader.

How big is a circle?

I am not sure what my criteria is right now. However, I understand your point.

 

[cruisermatt]

That’s a heck of a good deal from an exceptional shop with an excellent reputation.

Better words then I deserve for sure

 

[DSRTRDR]

40's are so Iconic.
I swore that I would not sell my 80 unless I could replace it with a 40....we shall see....

don't sell the 80 - get the 40 as a side-gig

 

[gray rider]

Well... the 80 is now listed in the classifieds....

 

[DeskJock]

1975 is a good year.

 

[gray rider]

don't sell the 80 - get the 40 as a side-gig

1975 is a good year.

Twas a very good year.....

 

[thatcabledude]

don't sell the 80 - get the 40 as a side-gig

This

 

[thatcabledude]

How is this for realistic.. from an actual Cruiser shop too.
I want to sell my 75, runs great, just did three +600 mile road trips without issue. Everything works.
$17k I have matching yellow hard top and rear doors.
Will have completely new cooling system put in before sale
Can patch all rust for $4k additional plus panel costs. Can upgrade suspension and add power steering, front disc brakes for additional

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Who’s Fiat back there Matt?

 

[cruisermatt]

Who’s Fiat back there Matt?

Whoever at the bar.

 

[sogncab]

don't sell the 80 - get the 40 as a side-gig

I did it backwards. My 80 is the side chick to the 40 for me.