Cross posted from mud...
I've decided I need to consolidate my stable some, so sadly the 55 is up on the block. It is a fully running 1973 with stock 1F engine, 4 inch lift and 33" pizza cutters. It also comes with an 1982 FJ60 for parts, which I'll get to in a minute. Despite some issues, this has been my daily driver for the last couple years, and is fully functional in that respect.
The included FJ60 is a vehicle bought from a friend (with title) with a tanked engine (desert mice chewed a hole in the coolant line.). Some parts have already been scavenged from it, but its purpose was to donate transmission, transfer case, and axles, power steering, and anything else useful to the 55. All of those parts are still on the 60, though the 60 front seats have been installed in the 55.
I think a reasonable price for the whole package is around $5000. Though I'm open to offers. PM me here on mud, or email me at abruzzi@gmail.com. The vehicles are located in southern New Mexico.
I should add that I am selling this because my long-distance adventure touring bike died, and I need to fund the purchase of a new one. So if you have a KTM 950 or 990 adventure; BMW 1100 or 1150 GS; or Triumph Tiger 955, 1050, or 800 that you're interested in trading, let me know. Obviously some of the bikes above are worth more than what I'm selling, so if timing is right, I will be able kick in some toward a final deal.
The good:
- running 1F engine
- SOR grey seat covers on front and rear seats
- Smittybilt center console
- Alcan spring with 4" lift.
- anti inversion shackles
- nearly new 33x9.5 BFG AT tires (5 including spare.)
- a homemade, heavy duty tow hitch.
- lots of parts to install
- lots of new rubber
The bad:
- rust. What? A 55 with rust? Actually this one is better than most 55s. Most noticeable is the driver floorboard, and a few small body holes, but not nearly as major as many I see.
- no headliner. But I have a new SOR headliner uninstalled in a box.
- bad bearing on the front output on transfer case. You could pull the T/C and fix the bearing, or you could swap in the 4 speed with T/C from the 60. (My plan)
- rear window currently out, needs fixing.
Other parts:
- new clutch in box.
- new breake kit (slave cyl, shoes, springs, etc.)
I'll take some new photos when I get a chance, but for now I'll post the ones I have which are a couple of months old. The 55 might be able to drive (slowly) to a new home, but the 60 will need a flatbed. The tires on it now are mismatched and most barely hold air.
I've decided I need to consolidate my stable some, so sadly the 55 is up on the block. It is a fully running 1973 with stock 1F engine, 4 inch lift and 33" pizza cutters. It also comes with an 1982 FJ60 for parts, which I'll get to in a minute. Despite some issues, this has been my daily driver for the last couple years, and is fully functional in that respect.
The included FJ60 is a vehicle bought from a friend (with title) with a tanked engine (desert mice chewed a hole in the coolant line.). Some parts have already been scavenged from it, but its purpose was to donate transmission, transfer case, and axles, power steering, and anything else useful to the 55. All of those parts are still on the 60, though the 60 front seats have been installed in the 55.
I think a reasonable price for the whole package is around $5000. Though I'm open to offers. PM me here on mud, or email me at abruzzi@gmail.com. The vehicles are located in southern New Mexico.
I should add that I am selling this because my long-distance adventure touring bike died, and I need to fund the purchase of a new one. So if you have a KTM 950 or 990 adventure; BMW 1100 or 1150 GS; or Triumph Tiger 955, 1050, or 800 that you're interested in trading, let me know. Obviously some of the bikes above are worth more than what I'm selling, so if timing is right, I will be able kick in some toward a final deal.
The good:
- running 1F engine
- SOR grey seat covers on front and rear seats
- Smittybilt center console
- Alcan spring with 4" lift.
- anti inversion shackles
- nearly new 33x9.5 BFG AT tires (5 including spare.)
- a homemade, heavy duty tow hitch.
- lots of parts to install
- lots of new rubber
The bad:
- rust. What? A 55 with rust? Actually this one is better than most 55s. Most noticeable is the driver floorboard, and a few small body holes, but not nearly as major as many I see.
- no headliner. But I have a new SOR headliner uninstalled in a box.
- bad bearing on the front output on transfer case. You could pull the T/C and fix the bearing, or you could swap in the 4 speed with T/C from the 60. (My plan)
- rear window currently out, needs fixing.
Other parts:
- new clutch in box.
- new breake kit (slave cyl, shoes, springs, etc.)
I'll take some new photos when I get a chance, but for now I'll post the ones I have which are a couple of months old. The 55 might be able to drive (slowly) to a new home, but the 60 will need a flatbed. The tires on it now are mismatched and most barely hold air.
