craigslist Tigard, Oregon 1976 FJ55 real nice (1 Viewer)

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J Mack said:
Just based on the few photos available this looks like someone built it to keep verses some of the pigs that have popped up lately that look they were fixed up to flip.

Having built a 55 with a 4BT I don’t believe you could build this pig for the asking price even if you did all paint and fab work yourself.

From the ad “Syd Dorn is an auto broker assisting the private owner in this sale” so getting accurate info on the build could be convoluted unless Syd is willing to put you in contact with the owner if he’s still alive. I say this because if you see my 55 pop up on Craigslist for $37,000 you know I’m dead and my wife is trying to broker my stuff for what I told her it cost to build.
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Syd Dorn has a good reputation locally, and I purchased an Audi S4 from his brokerage years ago. The car was perfect, and exactly as presented in his sale ad then (2008?).
 
Second on the Dorn family name - being a native Oregonian who's spent time on the "Westside/Wetside" of the State, the Dorn family is a long time automotive family with a good reputation as an honest dealer/seller; I've never personally bought a car from them/him but have only heard good things.
 
Broker did send me receipts of work done. Original Engine swap by Landcruiser Specialties out of Oregon City, OR in 2015. Owner does appear to have spent ton of money on this thing and will never get close to what he has in it.
Even if I offer I would have no idea where to start with 5 year old 4BT swap??
 
Hmm was just browsing ad last night. Don’t think I was willing to offer what they needed. Wife didn’t like the color and prefers green anyway. Receipts for build not counting paint totaled over $59,000

looked like a nice one for sure.
 
Anyone know if this is still available? Original Craigslist has been pulled.
 
scroll down on page 1, there is second link that still works. I do think its still available.
 
Congrats, I reviewed the info for possible purchase. You got a lot for the money. It is a beautiful rig!!
 
Congrats! That beast looks amazing. I’ve been looking at it for months! Should have, would have, could have. There will be others!
 
Hi. It arrived last night. Dirty as sin. I put the back window down so I could remount the rear tire / ladder license plate holder and now the window won’t budge. I’m going to look through the forums for help. Front and rear heater fans are also dead.
BUT I do LOVE IT. Nothing I didn’t expect
 
Steven levesque said:
Hi. It arrived last night. Dirty as sin. I put the back window down so I could remount the rear tire / ladder license plate holder and now the window won’t budge. I’m going to look through the forums for help. Front and rear heater fans are also dead.
BUT I do LOVE IT. Nothing I didn’t expect
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My last pig, the rear window went down with dashboard switch, but only up with key in tailgate
 
Could be in a bind for a number of reasons. My rear window goes down ok but I have to help it up due to tight aftermarket channel weatherstrip. My switch and motor are fine...but it also has some sort of relay that will kill power to the motor for a bit if it senses a bind. Could be a broken plastic gear inside the motor...there is a metal replacement. Also check the safety switch on the driver side inside on the body inside the tailgate.
 
onemanarmy said:
Could be in a bind for a number of reasons. My rear window goes down ok but I have to help it up due to tight aftermarket channel weatherstrip. My switch and motor are fine...but it also has some sort of relay that will kill power to the motor for a bit if it senses a bind. Could be a broken plastic gear inside the motor...there is a metal replacement. Also check the safety switch on the driver side inside on the body inside the tailgate.
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Key in tailgate was all it took. Thanks so much. Now I can get to the car wash then worry about the heater fans from t and back.
 
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