1988 LC QUESTIONS

[robustbambi]

Ideally you find someone to take a look at it or buy it from a trusted source, sure its a gamble but folks do it every day

I agree. I got my 62 shipped from ohio sight unseen, But i was lucky enough that a very reputable land cruiser mechanic (Jim Chenoweth) lived not 20 minutes from the seller so i was able to get it looked over before i paid for the truck

 

[cruiser guy]

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take a look at attched file is that bad rust? per saler this all the rust ? 205000 on it. 88 LC

The only way rust like that can happen without the frame being bad is if the rear quarter drain hole was plugged from day one. Not a likely possibility.

 

[newworld2004]

so not worth considering? is there a database to find some one to look it if I find something in CA,etc,..?

 

[mattafact]

The prices for 62s are insane in SoCal right now and none of them seem to be moving. I guess they feel they are worth their weight in gold at the moment.

 

[mattafact]

Well, except for this one. He's had it up for a couple months now.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3455059280.html

 

[Flagster]

I guess for reference...I paid 3900 two years ago for an FJ60 with a clean interior (dash cracked), no rust but some body work needed...and an strong engine that needed some love (cooling system, carb tune, etc)...ended up starting a complete tear down/rebuild but for about 1000.00 in work it would have a been a clean driver...was an ALB NM truck...I just didn't want to deal with rust...
I agree prices are really rising on the wagons...I thought I paid way too much when I bought mine but now I see PHX CL ads for double what I paid...crazy

 

[EOE4x4]

Well, except for this one. He's had it up for a couple months now.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3455059280.html

Hahaha, this one just won't go away! Every time I see the chrome pony it makes my day

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Hahaha, this one just won't go away! Every time I see the chrome pony it makes my day

Yikes!

 

[newworld2004]

so let me ask you this since original discussion was for how much are you paying for FJ60, anf FJ62. I am in north east, and rust is major issue here as you all know, I am looking at another 1984 FJ60, has 135K on it, there are some body rust , not major, owner already changed cluch, timing belt, and new tires, new Master cylinder. burn little oil, 3/4 quart between oil chnages, his asking price is 5995$. I am not sure what they sale for, what would be the starting Negotiated price?

Thx