TLC4x4 of Chatsworth Calif

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If you can afford it, go for it. You can probably even get JJbest to finance it. Bottom line is, there is not a new 4X4 out there that can touch it on the cool factor alone. Looks like a very nice rig and you could not ask for a shop with a better reputation. Take good care of it and it will serve you well for a long time.
 
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Alright. I was afraid that I was blind and only seeing white! But...everything being said is exactly what I've been thinking to myself. It's just good to hear it out loud. I can't thank this forum enough for all the insight, tech advice and laughs that this place had brought a lot of us!
Thanks.
 
That's a great looking truck. I picked up one almost identical to in Orange County about 6 months ago and haven't stopped smiling since. Pretty cool having such a cool ride and not seeing another one at every stop light (jeep).
 
pandasfj said:
Get it...Then throw an Erod 5.3 and you'll be goood to go...;)
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If he was going to get an Erod I wouldn't recommend getting this rig...he'd be another $20K deep! Though the vortec is the way to go once the original engine goes.
 
dbleon said:
Maybe Im the oddball... or just plain too cheap. Im sure the work is nice, but I would not spend that kind of money on an old 4x4. That is, unless its a collectors piece... then maybe. Or if it had a Toyota turbo diesel under the hood :)

I like having a DD that I can thrash as hard as I want and not have to worry about a $30k tag. That's just me..

But all in all, if your gonna blow your wad... no better way to do it than on Cruisers.

Good luck
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Nah you're not the only oddball. It's a nice ride and I'm sure they went thru every nut and bolt but I think half the joy of owning a cruiser is being able to go thru every nut and bolt yourself. As frustrating as it can be its also rewarding.
You also have to think about the emission standards especially if you live in California. smog test are only going to get tougher. You'll eventualy want to have that nice v8 $$$. Might as well find a clean cruiser for a reasonable price and hit up one the guys who does swaps and be done with it!
I've been to the TLC shop and they do amazing work so if you're not the type to turn a wrench then go for it.
 
Ha.
I nearly bought a brand new up on one of those show off ramps 1990 White 62 at a dealership in Roanoke , Va back in 90 or 91.
I was there visiting friends when my 60 overheated, had to go to stealer for a thermostat.
I say absolutely go for it if it meets your expectations.
Just remember it's still a 25 year old vehicle with 25 year old parts.
 
Fj moneypit said:
Nah you're not the only oddball. It's a nice ride and I'm sure they went thru every nut and bolt but I think half the joy of owning a cruiser is being able to go thru every nut and bolt yourself. As frustrating as it can be its also rewarding.
You also have to think about the emission standards especially if you live in California. smog test are only going to get tougher. You'll eventualy want to have that nice v8 $$$. Might as well find a clean cruiser for a reasonable price and hit up one the guys who does swaps and be done with it!
I've been to the TLC shop and they do amazing work so if you're not the type to turn a wrench then go for it.
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This way of thinking is becoming more and more main stream. The harsh reality of a dwindling supply of parts for 25 year old plus drive trains is becoming a reality for a great many 60 and 80 series owners. If you have been following Onur's thread on his motor rebuild you also see the cost of rebuilding a stock motor with the new parts that remain available. So this leaves some tough options for many Cruiser heads to make.

The first option is pretty simple, just keep what you have running as long as you can and hope the future brings options that you can handle both logistically and financially.

The second option is to be proactive about it and start collecting parts for a future rebuild of your stock motor. This is a viable option but limited by how far into the future the parts stream will continue. How far into the future this path will take you is anyone's guess.

The third option is a power train swap, whether it be a diesel, a modern Toyota V8 or a modern GM V8. This path is generally the more expensive of the three options but also has the benefit of having the best odds of taking you farther into the future.

All three options require a dedication to a vehicle that those outside our Cruiser head world rarely understand. Those with the same dedication to vehicles like muscle cars and vintage sports cars get it. Those that purchase a new car every 3-5 years to stay under warranty to remain "safe" and or to keep up with the Jones will never understand.
 
Look at it this way. A 30 year FJ60 or even a FJ40 year old 40 will make a more reliable platform to restore than a 15 year old Yukon.
Once rebuilt they are nearly maintenance free for a long time. Not to mention they take more abuse than any other truck you can buy in that price range.
You're starting with an indestructible base and as long as you address the wear points with quality parts it will be good for twenty more years. I'd be far more comfortable taking a fully restored 60 at $32000 on a worldwide expedition than taking a brand new that will set you back at least as much or more
 
I'm getting ready to drop that much into mine for and engine swap and body restore. I already have at least $10k into including purchase. I like unique vehicles and this one definitely has the capability behind it. I'd way rather spend this kind of money on a truck I love than on one anyone can buy off the lot. that being said as others have mentioned it's still 25 years old and parts aren't getting cheaper or easier to get.

still...do it!
 
franklin40 said:
I'm getting ready to drop that much into mine for and engine swap and body restore. I already have at least $10k into including purchase. I like unique vehicles and this one definitely has the capability behind it. I'd way rather spend this kind of money on a truck I love than on one anyone can buy off the lot. that being said as others have men
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Exactly...that rig looks nice. If the body and paint is in good condition,all exterior accessories are in good condition and don't need replacing,the interior I'm sure is all stock and put together real nicely...Then that's half way done. Putting a 5.3 in it later will be the other half.
I ,as others got this itch real bad. I like to start from scratch,(so to speak) buy parts and put my rig together and enjoy every minute of it.
Adding up the cost is going to be far from 32k. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :cheers:
 
Speaking as a guy who has the skills to do restoration at the TLC standard -- buy it. If you have a good SO that you enjoy being with, you'll get to continue that. If you don't, you'll have time and money to date and find one. You'll be able to take vacations. You'll have friends. You'll go camping, and skiing, and take hikes with the dog.

Or you can be an idiot like me, and buy projects because "I can do that for a fraction of the price!" If you assume your time has no value, that's true... :crybaby:
 
I'm buying it. I can't wait to drive it around while people gawk at it. I'll enjoy it through the fall and then do a couple small projects to start in my garage (sound deadening and dashboard) and then drive it some more. I know a 25 year old vehicle will have issues but I still can't help thinking that this 25 year old Toyota Land Cruiser will be more dependable and less trouble than any similar or higher priced NEW vehicle. I look forward to using this forum for ideas and help.
 
Nice looking rig!
Once you drive you will fall in love with it. You just can't help but smile when your cruising around in your cruiser !
;-)
 
Not that you haven't looked into this yet, but the only caution I would have is make sure you can get insurance for it at that value- esp. if you're financing it. I have classic car insurance now, but it restricts the number of miles per year, driving it to work, etc.

Otherwise- enjoy!
 
frankly this is better than a restored one......its all original! with low miles and fantastic shape.........which is WAY better than a restored one.

(says the guy with 112,000 on his rust free 2nd owner 86)
 
The Land Cruiser market is gaining ground across the board. It is not uncommon to see restos and resto/mods sitting for sale at Toyota dealerships and specialty dealers across the country. The secret is out. Hopefully it will bring some old barn finds out in the open when people realize what they have. Down side is, if you're shopping the price tag is going up. But the LCs you have are doing the same :)
 
one of my clients still has her 88 FJ62 she bought it new, has 125,000 on it, she won't part with it, her husband made the mistake just once of trying to sell it.....
 
LOL, Heather and I went to look at an 80 Sat morning with the same result. 340K or so, beat to hell but straight. He stopped at my shop on Fri and asked if I might be interested. We stopped while out running about and the wife was real plain about how they would be keeping that truck.....

This is a customer's 89 that has been in the family since new. He is in his 40s and started it all with a Vortec swap. I love my job

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