Been browsing several sites for a baselined 80 series. Figured I'd be a bit more proactive in my search. I'm in California and here is what I'm looking for.
Baselined and very sound mechanically, and of course no rust. Verifiable documentation of work done is a huge plus.
Good to better paint (no clear coat damage)
Good to better interior (no dash damage, seats in good shape)
Doesn't need to be modded, but wouldnt mind it at all. Looking for a mechanically sound 80 that can be subbed in as an occasional daily driver. I may be open to a diesel and or an engine swapped LC, if am able to register in a friendly state as Montana. No set budget.
Rosie Ruby is a 3H4 Medium Red K292 1997 Fzj80 full blown poverty pack edition... No lockers, fabric interior, no roof rack, no rub rails and most importantly no sunroof.
She's a rare beaut...
@shellb has an eye for these beauts. When he saw her on the craigslist he had to have her and immediately contacted the owner to work out a deal. A new chapter was starting for Rosie Ruby and pretty soon she was on a transport from Arizona to Colorado. Upon getting to Colorado @shellb knew she needed some love. With nearly 250K miles on her she was dirty, tired...
