Would you pay $32K for this?

[ginmtb]

Hopefully this isn’t someone’s 40 on MUD (didn’t see it in the classifieds). Figured with a description like this (in particular the last line), thought it would be a good learning experience for prospective buyers to identify all the differences with a stock and non-stock 74. $32K? Market seems to have changed a bit… I guess it’s not as bad as the one on eBay that got roasted here recently.

What do you spy with your little eye? Maybe copy the photo and post here since the ad will eventually go away.

This Land Cruiser is well-maintained, Drives, shifts, and stops well! With many many new parts. recent interior rebuild with $1000's in sound deadening and carpet kit. Small lift kit. Lots of new parts under and over the car.

The best is to see it and talk about it. More pics on request. Has updated bolt-on fuel injection kit. All original inline 6 Cyl. 4-speed manual trans.

If you don't know these trucks PLEASE DON'T WASTE MY TIME!!!!! It's not a perfect Crusier if it was, I'd be at 50K. NO RUST

1974 Toyota Land Crusier - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

This Land Cruiser is well-maintained, Drives, shifts, and stops well! With many many new parts. recent interior rebuild with $1000's in sound deadening and carpet kit. Small lift kit. Lots of new...

sfbay.craigslist.org

 

[ginmtb]

Actually I don’t think it is a 74 at all… seems like a mixture of different years.

 

[Pura Vida]

Actually I don’t think it is a 74 at all… seems like a mixture of different years.

What is wrong specially on the truck?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

74 should have a roll bar and shorter rear seats.

 

[whitey45]

74 had bucket seats, wrong steering wheel, late model mirrors,quarters and rockers look weird? Paint color off, whats under all the dynamat? Bent bumper?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Front seats are not 74, also the gas cap doesn't have the cover.

Maybe a 73ish

 

[ginmtb]

74 should have a roll bar and shorter rear seats.

 

[fjc-man]

Looks like another South American example.

 

[ginmtb]

74 had bucket seats, wrong steering wheel, late model mirrors,quarters and rockers look weird? Paint color off, whats under all the dynamat? Bent bumper?

 

[ginmtb]

Front seats are not 74, also the gas cap doesn't have the cover.

Maybe a 73ish

 

[ginmtb]

How about where the key goes?

 

[fyton2v]

$32K seems on the high side, but it doesn't look rusty. If it's registered in CA as a '74 then it's worth more to CA people since it's smog exempt.

 

[whitey45]

Not south american, just a mix of parts, looks like a 71?, but the tailights are 74?

 

[thatcabledude]

So much wrong

 

[Skreddy]

Door pins normally go in from the bottom right?….. I won’t even add any more.

 

[Pura Vida]

Door pins normally go in from the bottom right?….. I won’t even add any more. View attachment 3248842

Some people flip them on the top pin so you can remove the doors without removing the top or moving the windshield

 

[EWheeler]

I would not. It does look like it could be a good truck for someone who doesn't care about originality or model year correct attributes, and for the right price someone could get a lot of enjoyment out of it. I think that price starts around the $20k mark based on the photos, but likely less after visual inspection. There are much much better buys for that kind of money ($30k+). The attitude from the seller in the ad would turn me off right away before even pursuing though if I was a potential buyer.

Here is a recent sale in the ball park that was actually worth the money:

SOLD - 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser - Rustic Green

Price $35,000 Location: Boise, Idaho Mileage: Unknown (Odometer was not working when originally purchased) This is your chance to own a piece of history, and a labor of love. This was my daily driver for several years after completing the build. I mostly rebuilt this truck over the course of...

forum.ih8mud.com

An unfortunate later model that is not smog exempt here in CA, but presents better in my opinion and at almost half the asking price:

SOLD - Valencia, CA 1978 FJ40

I have a detail 3rd Party Inspection by Lemon Squad I can share with any prospective buyers! Recently Reduced to Sell $19,000 OBO !!!! Great Retro Ride! lots has been done, some more additional needed Text 213-999-6907 for additional questions ( don't call please because I am in meetings all...

forum.ih8mud.com

Another reasonably priced truck worth a look if a shiny truck is what you're after, also pre-smog and appears to be an FST for some bonus bucks:

SOLD - 1975 FJ40 in SoCal

Complete with all body parts, zero rust. Mechanically sorted out, everything works like heater, vent fan, 4x4, wipers, all lights. Has original 2F motor that runs strong. I added a Weber carb with electric choke but I also still have all of the oem air cleaner and carb. Original 4 speed manual...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[ginmtb]

Umm how are these hinges secured? Doesn’t look like screws… welded?

 

[Pura Vida]

Umm how are these hinges secured? Doesn’t look like screws… welded?

View attachment 3248861

There’s supposed to be screws, but I think it’s just the will of God holding that windshield on right now

Here’s what mine looks like

 

[ginmtb]

There’s supposed to be screws, but I think it’s just the will of God holding that windshield on right now

Here’s what mine looks like

View attachment 3248863

Yup I just did a blingy update on mine.