Builds Won a '74 40 on a coin toss... (1 Viewer)
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Yeah, an hour of direct sun should make a HUGE difference, unless the stuff is really brittle. Patience, Weedhopper, this may take care of itself.
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
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Well sometimes you win on Craigslist, sometimes you lose. I was all set to buy this top - looks pretty darn clean and the rain gutter was in solid shape. Small crack in fiberglass but that was okay mine is good. Told him I'd be there first thing Saturday since the drive is 1.5 hours away. He said cool. Then a few hours later I get the text that he was sorry and sold it. Sonuva... 
. And for 280 measly bucks. Can't even buy a gutter for that. Crud. I was going to take the best parts from my top and cobble together with this. Oh well. I got the cruiser at least.
. And for 280 measly bucks. Can't even buy a gutter for that. Crud. I was going to take the best parts from my top and cobble together with this. Oh well. I got the cruiser at least.
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
Gotta love the money shot. That plug still works after 40 years!
I had something similar happen to me. Only it was a 72 40 and the seller is\was a forum member. He lived in SC and I was in NC at the time. Negotiated, came up with a price and meeting place. I asked him for his paypal address so I could pay the deposit. Then I heard nothing over the weekend. Late Sunday night he emailed me saying he found a local buyer and the guy just left with it. I was PISSED! We made a deal and then he sold it from under me. I essentially told him if I ever saw him selling anything on the forum again, I would give potential buyers this info for them to consider.
In any case, I got mine from another Mud member and the rest is history (and money)!
In any case, I got mine from another Mud member and the rest is history (and money)!
I've had that happen several times with CL sellers - no morals I guess and it's really irritating . I chewed on one so bad they blocked my number , lol...
Sarge
Sarge
OMG that video. I was laughing so hard my wife wanted to see what was so funny, so I played it again. I had to wipe away the tears! She thinks it must be a toy.
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
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Thankfully it wasn't the Cruiser - that would really hurt. But I spoke to the guy, we hit it off, all seemed good. I was excited - seemed like a really good deal, it was even the correct color! Couldn't wait two days? And he didn't get full asking price which is what I was going to pay. Oh well, just wasn't meant to be. Fortunately I'll be running my soft top for probably the rest of the year now and am in no big hurry. I'll keep searching and someday I'll find the solution to my hard top issues. 
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
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OMG that video. I was laughing so hard my wife wanted to see what was so funny, so I played it again. I had to wipe away the tears! She thinks it must be a toy.
Wasn't that thing awesome? That guy did an amazing job on that RC model. The attention to detail is shocking with the rust and everything. Amazing patina. Even the windshield wiper marks. Of course, like everything Cruiser, that thing is not cheap! Over $400! The old school audio is pretty awesome too. I think my Cruiser might explode at 85 MPH...
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
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Check out the guy's work here - http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219214
Thanks ginmtb! That guy's attention to detail is awesome! So interesting that I just HAD to read all 8 pages.
Don
Don
