TLC on UsedVictoria thread... (ongoing) (8 Viewers)

[crustyBJ60]

Lol… so I can call into work and say “I’ve got truck problems” won’t be in today.



I’m sure I’ve got the photos somewhere. Something about a flat deck, shot guns and empty vodka bottles.

Dude!

 

[Rigpig]

I've got the photos somewhere also. It's been a while since that's happened.

 

[eknomf]

I just bought some used lego in Nanaimo for my kid and noticed a lj78 sitting in the backyard looking unused. Out of curiousity I asked the people about it and they said the engine was seized and it had been sitting a bit so the interior was moldy. The body looked pretty decent from 50’. If anyone is after a parts or project Prado it could be interesting and I could inquire or pass on the location.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

I just bought some used lego in Nanaimo for my kid and noticed a lj78 sitting in the backyard looking unused. Out of curiousity I asked the people about it and they said the engine was seized and it had been sitting a bit so the interior was moldy. The body looked pretty decent from 50’. If anyone is after a parts or project Prado it could be interesting and I could inquire or pass on the location.

PMed.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Nick, Send me the address and I can check it out tomorrow and take some pics
Before it snows 16” and hits -10C

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Nick, Send me the address and I can check it out tomorrow and take some pics
Before it snows 16” and hits -10C

Hey Jon, thanks for the offer. Owner is not necessarily interested in selling, but they have my contact info now though; so ball is in their court. Vehicle is not easily visible from road, so will just hold tight for now.

Not even sure what I'd do with it, lol. Just can't help myself.

 

[cruiserpilot]

So this just posted today. To be honest, it’s got a crappy build etiquett.
Let’s see where it goes. NO RESERVE

No Reserve: Rover V8-Powered 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 5-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: Rover V8-Powered 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #62,913.

bringatrailer.com

 

[bikersmurf]

So this just posted today. To be honest, it’s got a crappy build etiquett.
Let’s see where it goes. NO RESERVE

No Reserve: Rover V8-Powered 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 5-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: Rover V8-Powered 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #62,913.

bringatrailer.com

I’ve heard a lot of criticism over the years from purists for having a SBC, but my first $300 runner lasted 21 years and was an incredible engine. The replacement was another $300 runner that’s in 100x better shape… it’ll likely last till we are all driving Ever-ready electric cars.

But Rover… seriously Rover. I can understand swapping Toyota drivetrain into a Rover, or an old Rover body onto a Toyota. Why use a Rover V8 to replace a reliable Toyota engine? I’ve never owned a Rover, but have seen them broker down in the middle of the road.

While they were at it, why not swap in an Exploder drivetrain? It’s make about as much sense. Poor castrated 60… someone needs to shoot it and put it out of its misery.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Used.ca | Classifieds for Jobs, Rentals, Cars, Furniture and Free Stuff

www.usedvictoria.com

 

[bikersmurf]

Used.ca | Classifieds for Jobs, Rentals, Cars, Furniture and Free Stuff

www.usedvictoria.com

Wish him luck… twice what I recently paid for a lightly used 8274. There were two for $400 each when I bought it in Nanaimo. That said I only bought it because I was visiting that side of the hat. Not having to drive 3-4 hours to check something out has a value.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Often thought one of these would be fun for those unused rails

 

[seapotato]

But...how does it steer????

 

[lowenbrau]

But...how does it steer????

"Like its on rails"

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Too bad this is a ferry away.

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Diesel - cars & trucks - by owner

1992 Toyota Prado Land Cruiser Auto 2.4 Turbo Diesel EX, RHD, AC, 144, k., head removed and has crack( needs another head), interior great, drivline excellent, dual batteries, all power options, 7...

vancouver.craigslist.org

 

[bikersmurf]

Too bad this is a ferry away.

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Diesel - cars & trucks - by owner

1992 Toyota Prado Land Cruiser Auto 2.4 Turbo Diesel EX, RHD, AC, 144, k., head removed and has crack( needs another head), interior great, drivline excellent, dual batteries, all power options, 7...

vancouver.craigslist.org

Must not be a good enough price… yet. If it was you’d be booking your reservation for the next boat.

That said, the ferry does suck. I remember seeing a complete 40 tub, primed, and ready for paint for $1500. Were it on the island I’d have gone to see it with a wad of cash in my pocket. Since it was in Vancouver, I didn’t jump on it and it was sold before I could decide if it was worth the money to go check it out.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Must not be a good enough price… yet. If it was you’d be booking your reservation for the next boat.

That said, the ferry does suck. I remember seeing a complete 40 tub, primed, and ready for paint for $1500. Were it on the island I’d have gone to see it with a wad of cash in my pocket. Since it was in Vancouver, I didn’t jump on it and it was sold before I could decide if it was worth the money to go check it out.

Haha, well, in this market that is a great price. Here's same thing that's running for example: 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Prado EX LJ78 diesel - cars & trucks - by... - https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/delta-east-central-1993-toyota/7421818428.html

It's more the hassle/cost of towing it over the ferries that is the issue.

Part of the reason I'm sort of on the look out, is the body on mine is getting pretty rusty. Should have got on it many years ago. This salt bath cold weather stuff is really not helping the situation.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Haha, well, in this market that is a great price. Here's same thing that's running for example: 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Prado EX LJ78 diesel - cars & trucks - by... - https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/delta-east-central-1993-toyota/7421818428.html

It's more the hassle/cost of towing it over the ferries that is the issue.

Part of the reason I'm sort of on the look out, is the body on mine is getting pretty rusty. Should have got on it many years ago. This salt bath cold weather stuff is really not helping the situation.

Just make sure nothing has been underwater.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Must not be a good enough price… yet. If it was you’d be booking your reservation for the next boat.

That said, the ferry does suck. I remember seeing a complete 40 tub, primed, and ready for paint for $1500. Were it on the island I’d have gone to see it with a wad of cash in my pocket. Since it was in Vancouver, I didn’t jump on it and it was sold before I could decide if it was worth the money to go check it out.

That nice set of drawers in the back of Nicks truck was in Vancouver, fug it, worth a ferry ride. I jumped on it, got it and
was home that night. It costs what it costs to get what you need or want.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

That nice set of drawers in the back of Nicks truck was in Vancouver, fug it, worth a ferry ride. I jumped on it, got it and
was home that night. It costs what it costs to get what you need or want.

Cost of a car hauler really adds to ferry cost tho.

 

[Rigpig]

With my long box quad cab and 24ft trailer it was around $300. each way on the ferry.