So if you are in the market for a HZJ73 , how would you want it , stock or modified ?
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It’s a one owner lhd HZJ73 so it will never be a bargain, that being said I have a used lift kit here and the set of bigger wheels and tires from that second cruiser so I can add those much cheaper then a potential buyer can.
Yeah, that's the situation I can see someone liking and you as the seller can live with.
It also depends on the buyer, I think something lifted would look good on the side of the road and will catch people's eyes. But the one you're posting and for the price, it being 1 owner, I think someone may be looking for more of a stock, i.e. original, platform.
It also depends on the buyer, I think something lifted would look good on the side of the road and will catch people's eyes. But the one you're posting and for the price, it being 1 owner, I think someone may be looking for more of a stock, i.e. original, platform.
My personal preference - mostly stock, 33” tires, rack and bumper.
Another beautiful 73 Joe! I like it just like it is now.
Sure it may sell faster here if already lifted with larger tires but I think some owners would want to drive it in more of a stock condition before deciding on which way to go on any future mods.
Sure it may sell faster here if already lifted with larger tires but I think some owners would want to drive it in more of a stock condition before deciding on which way to go on any future mods.
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So either someone swapped the wheels or installed some flares afterwards because as far as I know all the 7x cruiser with flares came either with the 4 spoke aluminum wheels or these 15x7 steel wheels like on mine. The skinny 15 and 16 inch wheels only came on cruisers without flares.... at least for the European market
Aftermarket flares, OEM rims. But anything is possible in different markets. 16x6” rims which would make sense for a flare-less rig by your knowledge.
I wonder what the backspace difference is.
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gilmorneau
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I'm not in the market at the moment, but you asked for opinions....
I'd say stay reasonably stock. Everyone has a different idea about how they want to customize their vehicle, and the chances that you'll get the right combination of mods for the right buyer are relatively small. On the other hand, anyone can see a stock (or mostly stock) vehicle and envision how they'd like to mod it, without needing to first "un-mod" someone else's ideas about it.
Just my $.02
I'd say stay reasonably stock. Everyone has a different idea about how they want to customize their vehicle, and the chances that you'll get the right combination of mods for the right buyer are relatively small. On the other hand, anyone can see a stock (or mostly stock) vehicle and envision how they'd like to mod it, without needing to first "un-mod" someone else's ideas about it.
Just my $.02
Lower back and kidneys I can relate with . The 73 I bought from Tor rides like a Cadillac compared to the lifted 80 I used to have . Ward had Tor remove one leaf on each corner of the trail tamer kit . It makes a huge difference in ride quality for daily driving and unloaded off roading. With tires aired down to 15 psi , the washboards are very tolerable in the desert here . I am able to go pretty fast in comfort and control compared to any stock or lifted cruiser I’ve had before. It also has more flex . A set of air bags would be a good compromise for when it’s fully loaded .
Hello,
I would prefer stock.
Some people think that dressing up a rather old truck with suspension lift, big tires and other stuff will make it more valuable. To me it does not. A modified truck is likely to have stuff the new owner may not like or want, whereas a stock unit is easier to work on. Why would I pay for a winch or front bar I will not use?
On the other hand, modifications may hide damage, or may be hack jobs. At the very least the owner will need to check if they were done properly, a time consuming job.
The previous owner of my 73 Series thought it would be more desirable with an aftermarket steering wheel and wheels. He was wrong. It was desirable because the body and frame were in good shape and had no rust. I passed on a number of trucks that were either in bad shape or modified to hide rust or other damage.
Last but not least, factory running boards are sturdier than they look. I weigh way more than the 150 lb average JDM user, and after many years of daily use the boards in my trucks are holding up. They do not hold very well on hard wheeling, though.
Juan
I would prefer stock.
Some people think that dressing up a rather old truck with suspension lift, big tires and other stuff will make it more valuable. To me it does not. A modified truck is likely to have stuff the new owner may not like or want, whereas a stock unit is easier to work on. Why would I pay for a winch or front bar I will not use?
On the other hand, modifications may hide damage, or may be hack jobs. At the very least the owner will need to check if they were done properly, a time consuming job.
The previous owner of my 73 Series thought it would be more desirable with an aftermarket steering wheel and wheels. He was wrong. It was desirable because the body and frame were in good shape and had no rust. I passed on a number of trucks that were either in bad shape or modified to hide rust or other damage.
Last but not least, factory running boards are sturdier than they look. I weigh way more than the 150 lb average JDM user, and after many years of daily use the boards in my trucks are holding up. They do not hold very well on hard wheeling, though.
Juan