I need some help evaluating a rig (yes, again). Here are the details I have at this point -
- 1974 FJ40
- Ford 302 (mileage unknown)
- Stock tranny and tcase (both rebuilt, 200 miles since rebuild)
- Holey 650 carb
- Power steering
- Front Disk brakes
- Mild suspension lift to clear 33s
- 33" Bridgestone Dueler MTs, ~75% tread
- Original rear jumpseats
- Hard top
- Full, tub mounted roll bar
- Body is rough - some minor rust bubbles, minor dings and dents. Nothing major, nothing a little time and TLC couldn't fix
- cracked driver's side window (may be repaired before purchase)
- cracked windshield (may be repaired before purchase)
- whine in tranny or t-case (currently being looked at by a mechanic).
Starts right up, runs well drives well, doesn't burn or leak any fluids. All electricals work (gauges, lights, heat, etc.). Floor boards, bed, rear corners all in good shape - diamond plate along the rockers and bottom of rear corners to hide wear and minor rust.
He's asking $4000 for it. He also has a custom soft top from Specter for $500 (seems a bit steep for a soft top).
He's still checking a few things (mileage, suspenion gear, etc.) with the previous owner. He's accumulated 5 cruisers over the past couple of years and is now selling all but one that is going to be his project.
I'd be buying it as a second vehicle (i.e. not a daily driver), so it wouldn't have to be in DD type shape. I would hope to drive it basically as is (maybe replace the tranny with an 4speed auto), then next summer SOA, assuming the engine holds up.
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Thoughts?
- 1974 FJ40
- Ford 302 (mileage unknown)
- Stock tranny and tcase (both rebuilt, 200 miles since rebuild)
- Holey 650 carb
- Power steering
- Front Disk brakes
- Mild suspension lift to clear 33s
- 33" Bridgestone Dueler MTs, ~75% tread
- Original rear jumpseats
- Hard top
- Full, tub mounted roll bar
- Body is rough - some minor rust bubbles, minor dings and dents. Nothing major, nothing a little time and TLC couldn't fix
- cracked driver's side window (may be repaired before purchase)
- cracked windshield (may be repaired before purchase)
- whine in tranny or t-case (currently being looked at by a mechanic).
Starts right up, runs well drives well, doesn't burn or leak any fluids. All electricals work (gauges, lights, heat, etc.). Floor boards, bed, rear corners all in good shape - diamond plate along the rockers and bottom of rear corners to hide wear and minor rust.
He's asking $4000 for it. He also has a custom soft top from Specter for $500 (seems a bit steep for a soft top).
He's still checking a few things (mileage, suspenion gear, etc.) with the previous owner. He's accumulated 5 cruisers over the past couple of years and is now selling all but one that is going to be his project.
I'd be buying it as a second vehicle (i.e. not a daily driver), so it wouldn't have to be in DD type shape. I would hope to drive it basically as is (maybe replace the tranny with an 4speed auto), then next summer SOA, assuming the engine holds up.
pics -
Thoughts?