I am a wanna-be land cruiser newbie. I am looking at a '73 FJ55 but don't know much about them. I have a '81 truck that's built but want a 55 cause they're way cool. I would be somewhat restoring this vehicle as a daily driver/weekend getaway vehicle.

I would be buying this vehicle through pictures only, which I do have but I'm not sure I'm able to post here. I will email them if someone wants to do the posting.

Some general info:

1973 FJ55
127,000 original miles (I think)
red/white
body straight
some rust
tires bad
interior completely shot
back window motor blown
has been towed behind an RV with tow bar (is this bad for the trans/t-case?)

Thanks

1973 FJ55 - Not the best year, but OK. Get rid of the drum brakes! Get a 4 speed tranny.

127,000 original miles (I think) Not bad considering the age

red/white - Good Scheme

body straight - Big plus!

some rust - they all have rust somewhere, but if it is repairable, your good.

tires bad - repairable

interior completely shot - repairable

back window motor blown - repairable

has been towed behind an RV with tow bar (is this bad for the trans/t-case?) - All depends on how they towed it? In neutral, or disconnect the drive lines?

Originally posted by cardinal fang


has been towed behind an RV with tow bar (is this bad for the trans/t-case?) - All depends on how they towed it? In neutral, or disconnect the drive lines?

I am assuming they towed it in neutral, hubs unlocked, but with drivelines attached.

Is $500-$1000 a reasonable price range?

I bought my 55 sight unseen. I have vowed to never buy another rig sight unseen. If you can find someone in the area who can check it out and take a camera I would suggest that.

Originally posted by LITTLETOGO
I am a wanna-be land cruiser newbie. I am looking at a '73 FJ55 but don't know much about them. I have a '81 truck that's built but want a 55 cause they're way cool. I would be somewhat restoring this vehicle as a daily driver/weekend getaway vehicle.

I would be buying this vehicle through pictures only, which I do have but I'm not sure I'm able to post here. I will email them if someone wants to do the posting.

Some general info:

1973 FJ55
127,000 original miles (I think)
red/white
body straight
some rust
tires bad
interior completely shot
back window motor blown
has been towed behind an RV with tow bar (is this bad for the trans/t-case?)

Thanks

send them to me and I will post them.

- Rico.

here are Kevin's pics

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What Ken said. I'd get someone to check it out for you, where is it?

$500-$1000 for a running driveable cruiser is hard to beat.

Dan

it's in montana

still not sure what I'll do

thanks to Rico for posting pics!

Originally posted by LITTLETOGO
it's in montana

still not sure what I'll do

thanks to Rico for posting pics!


I would get it. I've always wanted a 55 but everyone wants a lot of money for them.

no problem about the pics.

- Rico.

Even if you don't build it, the body parts are worth $1000.
I didn't see any rust around the roof........that is good.
The rust on the front fenders is typical.

Ask for more pics.
Tailgate
interior
engine compartment

Just from what I have seen, it is worth $1000, if not more.

So, exactly in Montana is it :p