newest barn find-bone stock 78

65SWB45 · 03-21-2005, 11:52 PM

I've actually had my eye on this rig for about 10 years. Worked on it for the PO for about 5 years before she parked it 5 years ago. Original paint dune beige, no rust in the rear, no cuts:

65SWB45 · 03-21-2005, 11:53 PM

Looks like the top has never been off:

65SWB45 · 03-21-2005, 11:54 PM

I started negotiating to buy it before SNT, which is why I got on that chrome bumper thread and asked Iron Giant for his old one. Picked the truck up on Saturday.

65SWB45 · 03-21-2005, 11:56 PM

I can't remember the last time I saw one this clean:

helocat · 03-22-2005, 02:38 AM

Wow nice! She does look real clean. Trade you my green 78 for it!

Mark

4x4Poet · 03-22-2005, 02:51 AM

Patience payed off. What a find! I'm envious.

orangefj45 · 03-22-2005, 07:29 AM

nice score mark. congrats!!!

tucker74 · 03-22-2005, 08:01 AM

Sweet find Mark -

Tucker

Landpimp · 03-22-2005, 08:20 AM

stockers are cool

nice score

I missed the chrome bumper thread............

rogersfj401969 · 03-22-2005, 09:57 AM

wow that a clean truck!!!!

where do you find these cool truck/ parts ?

65SWB45 · 03-22-2005, 11:38 AM

Like I said, I had my eye on this one for a LONG time. Unfortunately, I realized that I my project list is already way too long, between the v-8 that's been waiting 2 years next month for the HJ45, the 4speed swap for the dd45, the lift and H55 for the fj60, the fj25 that's been in the backyard for 10 years etc, etc. Heck, I haven't managed to change the head on the 60 yet and that's going on 3 months.

So in the end, I had to admit I was never gonna find time to take this one on. I picked the truck up for someone I've never met. Some lucky guy in SLC named Jay is gonna come get this truck tomorrow.

ToyLand4x4 · 03-22-2005, 11:39 AM

reminds me of mine the day I got it.

Dont change a thing!!

65SWB45 · 03-23-2005, 11:00 PM

It's already gone and I am a fool. Rebuilt front axle, carb, booster and t-case. The factory floormats were intact, protected under carpet, and the safety straps were still under the driver's seat.

I let it go for 5k!

I hope it doesn't end up on Ebay tomorrow.

Landpimp · 03-24-2005, 09:02 AM

5K? !!! dang, that was a deal........

buyer wasnt named Greg was he?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65SWB45

It's already gone and I am a fool. Rebuilt front axle, carb, booster and t-case. The factory floormats were intact, protected under carpet, and the safety straps were still under the driver's seat.

I let it go for 5k!

I hope it doesn't end up on Ebay tomorrow.

iron giant · 03-24-2005, 11:08 AM

Too Bad. I remember how stoked you were on this stocker. Guess you'll have to find something else to hang that bumper on. Keep looking. Depending on your cruiser karma, when you're ready something will pop up.

dieselcruiserhead · 03-24-2005, 11:59 AM

Berg should post pics of his '76. Bought it in Vegas for $1400 and probably one of the cleanest completely original 40's I have seen unrestored and unmolested. Minus the engine rebuild which is always nice as well

Berg · 03-24-2005, 12:32 PM

soemone call my name?

bougt this off a guy in Vegas that was going to lower it

Berg · 03-24-2005, 12:43 PM

I really screwed up this week and missed buying this .. 1980 it had 85k looked original , no rust theft recovery( broken window)... I bailed at $8300 cause I thought it was going to go much higher( thru the roof) all the pre bids were high... bid closed at $8600

Somebody in SLC got it and It will probably go e-bay

DavidW · 03-24-2005, 01:04 PM

You guys Suck!

eshelbyk · 03-24-2005, 06:43 PM

What's up with the rear reflecter mount on the '80, Berg?

Crruisercharlie · 11-05-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65SWB45

Like I said, I had my eye on this one for a LONG time. Unfortunately, I realized that I my project list is already way too long, between the v-8 that's been waiting 2 years next month for the HJ45, the 4speed swap for the dd45, the lift and H55 for the fj60, the fj25 that's been in the backyard for 10 years etc, etc. Heck, I haven't managed to change the head on the 60 yet and that's going on 3 months.

So in the end, I had to admit I was never gonna find time to take this one on. I picked the truck up for someone I've never met. Some lucky guy in SLC named Jay is gonna come get this truck tomorrow.

Ya wanna sell the 25?

Aggro · 11-05-2006, 09:02 PM

That's a bad ass cruiser. I have had my eye on a couple for many, many years. One day one up and disappeared- somebody else must've finally wore down the owner. The other is a lwb 45, I'm patient.

03-21-2005, 11:52 PM	#1
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	newest barn find-bone stock 78 I've actually had my eye on this rig for about 10 years. Worked on it for the PO for about 5 years before she parked it 5 years ago. Original paint dune beige, no rust in the rear, no cuts: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-21-2005, 11:53 PM	#2
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	Looks like the top has never been off: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-21-2005, 11:54 PM	#3
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	I started negotiating to buy it before SNT, which is why I got on that chrome bumper thread and asked Iron Giant for his old one. Picked the truck up on Saturday. Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-21-2005, 11:56 PM	#4
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	I can't remember the last time I saw one this clean: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-22-2005, 02:38 AM	#5
helocat Metal-tech'in Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10420 Location: Newberg (Portland) OR Posts: 1,548	Wow nice! She does look real clean. Trade you my green 78 for it! Mark __________________ Metal Tech Made in the USA! ALL Active duty US Military get 10% off Metal-tech brand – thank you for your service!

03-22-2005, 02:51 AM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,428	Patience payed off. What a find! I'm envious. __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

03-22-2005, 07:29 AM	#7
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: on thin ice Posts: 14,832	nice score mark. congrats!!! __________________ looking for Advance Adapter parts? send me a pm!

03-22-2005, 08:01 AM	#8
tucker74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29132 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 61	Sweet find Mark - Tucker __________________ '94 FZJ80 '76 FJ40 '73 FJ55

03-22-2005, 08:20 AM	#9
Landpimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16085 Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 4,101	stockers are cool nice score I missed the chrome bumper thread............ __________________ 2000UZJ100/92FJ80/90FJ62/86FJ60/82FJ40mustard/82FJ40green/78FJ55/67FJ45LBP/65FJ40LV/65FJ45LV/64FJ45LV/87 Chevy 3/4 ton beater

03-22-2005, 09:57 AM	#10
rogersfj401969 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35922 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 82	wow that a clean truck!!!! where do you find these cool truck/ parts ?

03-22-2005, 11:38 AM	#11
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	Like I said, I had my eye on this one for a LONG time. Unfortunately, I realized that I my project list is already way too long, between the v-8 that's been waiting 2 years next month for the HJ45, the 4speed swap for the dd45, the lift and H55 for the fj60, the fj25 that's been in the backyard for 10 years etc, etc. Heck, I haven't managed to change the head on the 60 yet and that's going on 3 months. So in the end, I had to admit I was never gonna find time to take this one on. I picked the truck up for someone I've never met. Some lucky guy in SLC named Jay is gonna come get this truck tomorrow. __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-22-2005, 11:39 AM	#12
ToyLand4x4 Bottle Washer Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18262 Location: Ventura Ca. Posts: 219	reminds me of mine the day I got it. Dont change a thing!! __________________ Adam C. 70' FJ40 ORION!, NV4500, FJ80 LECTRIC LOCKER, 350, SO,SR, (for sale!) 2007 FJ Cruiser "My tapeworm has anorexia!" ToyLand4x4.com

03-23-2005, 11:00 PM	#13
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,697	It's already gone and I am a fool. Rebuilt front axle, carb, booster and t-case. The factory floormats were intact, protected under carpet, and the safety straps were still under the driver's seat. I let it go for 5k! I hope it doesn't end up on Ebay tomorrow. __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

03-24-2005, 11:08 AM	#15
iron giant Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20365 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 183	Too Bad. I remember how stoked you were on this stocker. Guess you'll have to find something else to hang that bumper on. Keep looking. Depending on your cruiser karma, when you're ready something will pop up. __________________ David Remflex Exhaust Gaskets fundaMETALism.com

03-24-2005, 11:59 AM	#16
dieselcruiserhead Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12758 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 4,581	Berg should post pics of his '76. Bought it in Vegas for $1400 and probably one of the cleanest completely original 40's I have seen unrestored and unmolested. Minus the engine rebuild which is always nice as well __________________ - '69 diesel FJ55 on a FZJ80 - '89 & 91' Toyota Mini Trucks, M416 trailer

03-24-2005, 12:32 PM	#17
Berg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1176 Location: Utah Posts: 2,456	soemone call my name? bougt this off a guy in Vegas that was going to lower it __________________ June 28th 2003 Last edited by Berg; 02-27-2008 at 01:15 PM.

03-24-2005, 12:43 PM	#18
Berg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1176 Location: Utah Posts: 2,456	I really screwed up this week and missed buying this .. 1980 it had 85k looked original , no rust theft recovery( broken window)... I bailed at $8300 cause I thought it was going to go much higher( thru the roof) all the pre bids were high... bid closed at $8600 Somebody in SLC got it and It will probably go e-bay __________________ June 28th 2003 Last edited by Berg; 02-27-2008 at 01:15 PM.

03-24-2005, 01:04 PM	#19
DavidW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13391 Location: Iowa Park, Texas Posts: 932	You guys Suck! __________________ White Trash of the Elwood Chapter - WFFD - TORC4x4.org - www.marksoffroad.net

03-24-2005, 06:43 PM	#20
eshelbyk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18917 Location: Oregon Posts: 192	What's up with the rear reflecter mount on the '80, Berg? __________________ Ken, Cascade Cruisers, TLCA #4408 64 FJ40, 66 FJ454, 79 FJ40, 81 BJ42, 85 mini, 89 FJ62

11-05-2006, 09:02 PM	#22
Aggro Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2587 Location: 3845.859N 12034.534W (N. Ca) Future location of beachfront property. Posts: 3,532	That's a bad ass cruiser. I have had my eye on a couple for many, many years. One day one up and disappeared- somebody else must've finally wore down the owner. The other is a lwb 45, I'm patient. __________________ Highly UnStAbLe with nothing to lose.

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