What is the value of a rust free FJ60 "shell"?

[Flipper1938]

I am going to be robbing the trans/transfer case/alxes/steering/leaf springs from a FJ60 to give new life to a FJ40. Rather than crushing the remaining bits, I'd like to see them go to save other cruisers.

What is a FJ60 shell worth?

20141222_105835 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

 

[mongoose2231]

It's worth good money if u get the right buyer. I was looking for one prior to getting my new truck. I would have paid a grand or more quite easily

 

[Dynosoar]

Depends on your location. East coast vs. West coast

Dyno

 

[Flipper1938]

Memphis, TN. ...so I guess that would be closer to east coast, but I have the ability to load it on anybody's trailer or possibly deliver it.

 

[Dynosoar]

A rust free body on the east coast is more of a rarity, so it should fetch a premium.

Dyno

 

[Spike Strip]

If you wanna save a cruiser price it cheap and get it to a good new home.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

^^^ Tis the SEASON!

J

 

[Flipper1938]

I might be willing to trade for parts to build this: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1974-fj40-basket-case-chevota-rebuild.823789/

 

[60Works]

PM'd you. What parts do you need?

 

[slomoe]

i'm in northcenttral pennsylvania and would love some of those bits?? i'd be especially interested in anything with a hinge on it!!

good luck with the 40

david burke
williamsport pa

 

[Flipper1938]

I would prefer to sell/trade the body as a whole if I could.

Also, I am in no rush to get rid of it. I have an indoor storage spot for it. If somebody needs to wait until after snow melts to come get it, that could be arranged.

 

[Spike Strip]

 

[Cruising Canuck]

Please don't crush it. You would be doing a disservice to the community.
I picked up a cali body and paid 1200 for it last year.
And it will be the best money I ever put into my truck.

somebody up north needs that body.

 

[woytovich]

Agreed... here in the northeast you should be able to sell it... I would think $1000-ish for the body....is the frame rust free too? If so then sell the 2 together for $2000 maybe

 

[sschruff]

I have a rusting - and I mean RUSTING white 87 FJ60 that needs a new body. If you're talking $1000 - I'll take it. I have family in KY; can arrange something until they travel to NOLA again in the late spring/early summer. What's a realistic price you're thinking of at this point?

Thanks-

Shane

 

[Pacer]

Hijack: member @Gardenplot has a nice red shell sitting in my driveway in Philly that is for sale. I'll be back in the new year to take photos if anyone needs...

 

[Flipper1938]

I would love to get enough to buy wheels and tires for the FJ40. The suzuki samurai rollers are killin' me .

 

[OGBeno]

Point of reference: I sold an original New Mexico 1987 FJ60 perfect body and frame, with axles, rims--basically everything except for the engine/tranny/xfer for $1000. That was 3 years ago.

 

[woytovich]

Point of reference: I sold an original New Mexico 1987 FJ60 perfect body and frame, with axles, rims--basically everything except for the engine/tranny/xfer for $1000. That was 3 years ago.

You (generously) gave that away, relatively speaking...

 

[woytovich]

I would love to get enough to buy wheels and tires for the FJ40. The suzuki samurai rollers are killin' me .

Are you looking to sell just the body or is the frame included...?