For Sale ***SOLD***1993 Toyota 75 series project for sale Ebay $8,000 no reserve

[TonyP]

Mechanical issues are much easier to fix than rust/body issues. From the sounds of it, it only needs a little bit of fixing. Well under $1k in parts if the transmission isn't hosed. It has good bones, you should just keep it, spruce it up and enjoy it.

It's about what you'd expect buying a used, gray market, 25 year old vehicle. Yours is still above average for the market.

 

[Reservation Cody]

Where is the truck located?

 

[gomotomoto]

Can someone, OP or otherwise, explain why the bed on this thing looks different from every other FJ75 image I've looked at? I suspect it's lifted off the frame with some spacers, perhaps to accommodate larger tires?

gomotomoto, I'm interested in this for a one-off project but need to do some research. I'll be in touch

No idea on the bed. I imagine it was done for aesthetics.

 

[gomotomoto]

Where is the truck located?

It's in Massachusetts

 

[goodtwin]

That bed IS kinda funny looking, so high like that.
Also, the front axle is a Toyota axle, but the rear axle doesn't look Toyota.......

 

[saltycoconuts]

I really like that front bumper.

 

[gomotomoto]

That bed IS kinda funny looking, so high like that.
Also, the front axle is a Toyota axle, but the rear axle doesn't look Toyota.......

Why you gotta do me dirty like that, goodtwin? We coulda been bro's, bro. Not now No way bro.

That top comment is like a woman with a flat butt, looking at another woman with a nicer butt and saying "ewwwwwwwww, that butt is so high!, It's kinda funny looking, so high like that! My flat, unappealing butt is sooooooooo much better.

Stock, they look stupid (by design) so you can get trees, 75 people, goats, bricks, rice, artillery and pinball machines into the back of these things easier (see example photo).

By design, this truck is a little more aggressive and the lines flow nicer. That's why it looks better than 99% of the ones you see. It is subjective though. Some people like flat butts.

As far as the rear axle, I have no idea -- but I have someone much more experienced looking at it. I'll have more info soon for the folks that are considering it.

 

[yotadude520]

Honestly, I wouldn't say you got too bad of a truck out of it. I agree 100% that I'd rather have something that needs mechanical work and is rust free vs a rustbucket that runs perfect.

If you don't sell it, keep it for yourself. Old Toyotas are easy to turn wrenches on.

 

[yotadude520]

That bed IS kinda funny looking, so high like that.
Also, the front axle is a Toyota axle, but the rear axle doesn't look Toyota.......

And to my untrained eyes it looks like she's sporting a Dana 44 in the rear.

 

[Tank5]

I think I you got a neat truck and after all the work to get it here, like other have said, if the body is truly clean and rust free I would just fix the mechanical issues and drive it. I have a complete 1fz carbureted head with carb, dizzy, and everything attached for sale if you want some spare pieces for it.

 

[destructomatt]

Not for nothing, but the bubbling under that paint and the layers on the tailgate point to a respray. I would get a run over it with a bondo meter to really have an idea what kind of body you are working with.

 

[gomotomoto]

Not for nothing, but the bubbling under that paint and the layers on the tailgate point to a respray. I would get a run over it with a bondo meter to really have an idea what kind of body you are working with.

Oh, it def has a respray. I mean, that s*** is so bling, I don't think the factory paint looks like that after bouncing around dirt roads for a few hundred thousand miles. There's zero indication of body work/bondo (but will get additional eyes on that specifically to confirm)

 

[Reinhardtius]

Did the seller provide you with all of the import paperwork? Informal entries (driving the vehicle over the border without importation) are common, but subject to seizure. Don't worry about that if you hold all the paperwork, though. More information here: Registering a foreign registered vehicle, car or motorcycle in the U.S. with the Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have the paperwork, then you got yourself a deal that cannot be repeated. I have not seen a LHD single cab sell for less than $20-25,000 in the United States. I would not sell mine for less than 2.5 times that amount. Then again mine is not in the mechanical condition that yours is in, and incl. detailed service history, all original paperwork from Switzerland, all import paper, extremely low miles, rust-free...etc.

I think it is an awesome truck. If you can keep it, you will be happy about that. Just let it settle in for a bit. Sorry for your initial misfortune. It will get better.

 

[gomotomoto]

Did the seller provide you with all of the import paperwork? Informal entries (driving the vehicle over the border without importation) are common, but subject to seizure. Don't worry about that if you hold all the paperwork, though. More information here: Registering a foreign registered vehicle, car or motorcycle in the U.S. with the Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have the paperwork, then you got yourself a deal that cannot be repeated. I have not seen a LHD single cab sell for less than $20-25,000 in the United States. I would not sell mine for less than 2.5 times that amount. Then again mine is not in the mechanical condition that yours is in, and incl. detailed service history, all original paperwork from Switzerland, all import paper, extremely low miles, rust-free...etc.

I think it is an awesome truck. If you can keep it, you will be happy about that. Just let it settle in for a bit. Sorry for your initial misfortune. It will get better.

Yep, I have all the import docs. Appreciate the information.

 

[Reinhardtius]

Yep, I have all the import docs. Appreciate the information.

You got a killer deal, then.

 

[gomotomoto]

You got a killer deal, then.

Hard to really define a market when there are no comparables/past transactions. I do like it, we'll see how it shakes out. Nice flounder BTW. Are you a spearfisherman? (Says you live on the bottom of the sea)

 

[johntesi]

Damn, the amount that I want to buy this and diesel swap it is extreme.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Utes are somewhat rare in the U.S. so if you have a decent platform to start with it might be prudent to simply correct the issues.

 

[gomotomoto]

Damn, the amount that I want to buy this and diesel swap it is extreme.

Cummins crate? I mean that would be rad, but I don't think you'd get that money back on out sale down the road.

Utes are somewhat rare in the U.S. so if you have a decent platform to start with it might be prudent to simply correct the issues.

Ya, it'll come down to budget for what's needed. Hope to hear more on that today.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

You can always correct the items that have potential to leave you stranded and schedule the rest for the future. That way it doesn't dent your budget so drastically. Most Cruisers are "long term" projects anyway. That's part of the fun.