what to do with my 70 series rag top. (1 Viewer)
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when has anyone taken mods off a truck like a snorkel,suspension, turbo, etc.
Once it's on it pretty much aint never going back to stock. my .02
Once it's on it pretty much aint never going back to stock. my .02
crushers
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what you say is true, when it comes to snorkels, suspension and engine mods...
that is why i am looking at a factory snorkel to maintain the factory look but realisticly, you are correct, other than the bumper, all the mods would end up going with the truck to the new owner...
that is why i am looking at a factory snorkel to maintain the factory look but realisticly, you are correct, other than the bumper, all the mods would end up going with the truck to the new owner...
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
reverse those changes .. sorry Wayne, but If I made all mods that you plan, I never think in back to stock this cruiser .. !
I love your numbers 170 turbo propane !
I love your numbers 170 turbo propane !
crushers
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man oh man the truck arrived yesterday, passed the OOP with just a burnt out head light (pre DTRL requirement) but will be changing them out to LHD headlights anyway.
the truck is just too nice, damn it, i was hoping to find a serious flaw, one that would allow me to easily make up my mind on what to do with it...
showed it off to a couple buddies to get their opinion but they didn't help me much...
the rubber floor mats are in EXCELLENT shape, the seats have no tears and just one flaw in the passenger side. all the panels are perfect... damn, damn, what to do...
the glass is perfect as is the dash, a new top is on it's way...
and i have all these parts sitting here...
<shrug, oh well Berni has said nothing can be done till we get back from Ontario>
(anyone want an ultra clean BJ70 ragtop with 20,500 km on it?)
the truck is just too nice, damn it, i was hoping to find a serious flaw, one that would allow me to easily make up my mind on what to do with it...
showed it off to a couple buddies to get their opinion but they didn't help me much...
the rubber floor mats are in EXCELLENT shape, the seats have no tears and just one flaw in the passenger side. all the panels are perfect... damn, damn, what to do...
the glass is perfect as is the dash, a new top is on it's way...
and i have all these parts sitting here...
<shrug, oh well Berni has said nothing can be done till we get back from Ontario>
(anyone want an ultra clean BJ70 ragtop with 20,500 km on it?)
lowenbrau
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I drove that POS this morning. Nothing special really. You should part it out. 
Seriously, its as much like a brand new truck as I can imagine and yet not so terribly different than my mostly stock BJ70 with 540,000kms.
I understand your conundrum, Wayne. If ever there was a BJ70 that belonged in a museum this would be the one. OTOH I'm not sure any Cruiser belongs in a museum.
Seriously, its as much like a brand new truck as I can imagine and yet not so terribly different than my mostly stock BJ70 with 540,000kms.
I understand your conundrum, Wayne. If ever there was a BJ70 that belonged in a museum this would be the one. OTOH I'm not sure any Cruiser belongs in a museum.
Hey Wayne,
Glad to hear its so clean.
I gotta come out to Calgary one weekend and go for a trip with you guys.
I would love to see the 70 as well.
As for what to do with it?
Hmm, good question. If is as perfect as you say (which I believe), you could drive it for a bit (summer pavment princess only) and sell it. Use it, enjoy it, then sell it to a collector. Someone will pay lots for it. If you can hang onto it until its 25 years old (so it can go to the US) you could make quite a few bucks, as well as enjoy it in the meantime.
So my opinion for what its worth: Drive it for a few years around town for pleasure use only. Keep it in the same shape and keep it orginal, right down to the tires. Maybe even put different rims/rubber on it while you drive it, and keep the current stuff in the same shape. Only take it out on nice dry summer days. Keep the KM's low and the condition high, and flip it in 2012 when it can go to the US.
Keep your PZJ70 for wheeling and fun.
Cheers,
Nick
BTW: Post some more pics when you have a chance.
Glad to hear its so clean.
I gotta come out to Calgary one weekend and go for a trip with you guys.
I would love to see the 70 as well.
As for what to do with it?
Hmm, good question. If is as perfect as you say (which I believe), you could drive it for a bit (summer pavment princess only) and sell it. Use it, enjoy it, then sell it to a collector. Someone will pay lots for it. If you can hang onto it until its 25 years old (so it can go to the US) you could make quite a few bucks, as well as enjoy it in the meantime.
So my opinion for what its worth: Drive it for a few years around town for pleasure use only. Keep it in the same shape and keep it orginal, right down to the tires. Maybe even put different rims/rubber on it while you drive it, and keep the current stuff in the same shape. Only take it out on nice dry summer days. Keep the KM's low and the condition high, and flip it in 2012 when it can go to the US.
Keep your PZJ70 for wheeling and fun.
Cheers,
Nick
BTW: Post some more pics when you have a chance.
No Wayne, no.
Must resit the temptation.
How about you make the PZJ look even better instead.
.... so sell it soon.
Or that.
WOW Wayne!
That is one mighty clean, nice looking rig!
If you don't want to Sunday drive it. I would try and sell it.
Maybe try and sell that baby back to Toyota, or a collector.
Maybe they can import it for show only?
Jay Leno maybe (half serious).
Nice find!
Cheers.
BTW: What is that small red wire coming off that battery? OEM?
It looks like a 12v tap for something.
That is one mighty clean, nice looking rig!
If you don't want to Sunday drive it. I would try and sell it.
Maybe try and sell that baby back to Toyota, or a collector.
Maybe they can import it for show only?
Jay Leno maybe (half serious).
Nice find!
Cheers.
BTW: What is that small red wire coming off that battery? OEM?
It looks like a 12v tap for something.
