The definitive, "Found a good deal on CL" thread
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murf
Lifer
Im not sure what the attraction is to the poor FJ55's where people pull off the doors and get wacky with the paint....?
Living in the Past
SILVER Star
This one may might make a good off road vehicle. Couple cans of spray paint in mat finish would fix the color. Add some front doors, piece of plexiglass for a rear window and it's somewhat weather tight. Throw a FF rear axle/locker and 60 series power steering. Looking at CL and seeing the crazy prices being asked for FJ40s needed a complete ground up restore this seems cheap.
I fear this may take the place of the Craigslist Tiki-cruiser. Let's hope someone does what you suggest and make it a legit trail rig...This one may might make a good off road vehicle. Couple cans of spray paint in mat finish would fix the color. Add some front doors, piece of plexiglass for a rear window and it's somewhat weather tight. Throw a FF rear axle/locker and 60 series power steering. Looking at CL and seeing the crazy prices being asked for FJ40s needed a complete ground up restore this seems cheap.
Weight savings
Have ya ever picked up a piggy door? I think the ones in my dad's 55 weighed more than I did at the time
Living in the Past
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Weight savings
Have ya ever picked up a piggy door? I think the ones in my dad's 55 weighed more than I did at the time
There is a reason they call them a IRON pig.
Living in the Past
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Funny how times change. Back in 2005 a guy listed his 76 for sale right here and his patina caused it to be trashed here. A year later he finally sold it. Cruiser was in better shape and still had it's original engine with very low miles not a F engine.
murf
Lifer
Lets go wheeling, no power steering, open diffs, and slipping clutch, with the proper driver this is a legit trail rig.
Living in the Past
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Lets go wheeling, no power steering, open diffs, and slipping clutch, with the proper driver this is a legit trail rig.
Power steering and open diffs not a problem but I'll pass on the slipping clutch. Pavement or dirt a slipping clutch is just no fun. Almost as bad is non properly adjusted early drum brakes. Three speed with a non synchronized first gear and column shifter help keep it interesting.
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
D90 for a smokin' deal.
I have been trying to justify the purchase of a decent DSLR, since they came out.
I have been trying to justify the purchase of a decent DSLR, since they came out.
that ditch is evil
- don't ask me how I know 
don't ask me how I somehow find myself working on this deal 
here in Baton Rouge: 1997 Lexus lx450-must go!!
actually, after looking at it, it's not as good of a deal as it sounds - but still a good enough deal . . .
here in Baton Rouge: 1997 Lexus lx450-must go!!actually, after looking at it, it's not as good of a deal as it sounds - but still a good enough deal . . .
inkpot
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don't ask me how I somehow find myself working on this deal
actually, after looking at it, it's not as good of a deal as it sounds - but still a good enough deal . . .
So.................now it's YOURS?
What's this "working on it" s***? If it works, it sounds like a steal. You need one at each home.
expired registration, no plates - not legal to drive
but need to drive to inspection station before being able to get new registration
the feeling of "a steal" goes away the minute you smell the moldy-algal-bloom-carpet skank
but need to drive to inspection station before being able to get new registration
the feeling of "a steal" goes away the minute you smell the moldy-algal-bloom-carpet skank
turns out, seller could not produce a clean title, guess that's why he priced it so low 
murf
Lifer
If it seems to good to be true....
