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Spyder · 08-26-2001, 06:06 PM

Here it is guys and gals a great decision and I trust you people for some help.

Option#1 - Buy the Big Blue FJ-62 off my mom for $3,500. It has next to no rust, 31" tires on aftermarket rims, strong running engine with new splitfire plugs, and a Sony Xplod CD Player. (Its a 1989 and shes lookin for a FJ-80)

Option#2 - Buy this awesome toy off a friend

1975 FJ-40 with a shit load of stuff on it -

Rebuilt Hi-PO 2F from Man-A-Fre (9.0:1 compression, balanced with a RV grind cam)
Weber 38mm and K&N Filter w/snorkle
A rebuilt Distributor with a "Mel's Kit" from JTOutfitters (fully electronic)
Dual Optima Yellow Tops
6-1 Headers
Jacobs ignition
Flowmaster 50 speries and Centerforce Clutch
This sucker puts out power 2F's usually don't dream of!
33X14.50 SSR's with 70% tread on black steel
FJ60 Axles
Front Limited Slip rear FJ-80 Locker that has been converted to a cable pull
Saginaw PS with custom Ram Assist
Rebuilt Drums that work fine even with 33's
5 point harness buckets with full carpet
Cheap front bumper with a Warn M8274
Transmission is a stock 4 Speed hooked up to a 73' 3-Speed Case with a 3.55:1 low ratio and some odd overdrive unit (fairey I think?)
Body is an odd spray paint yellow color with a fair bit of rust
My friend claims it glows in the dark and I dont doubt him.
Doesn't have a hard top and parts of the body are torn up by rocks. Interior is crap except for the seats, no rear jump seats. Stock headlights don't work but his off-road Hellas do so he's just been using those, by i'm afraid of getting pulled over for it.
Oh ya, its got the rear roll bar with a front one welded on that bolts to the floor.
Suspension consists of 4" Downey springs, kick-ass folding shakles from some guy custom; they have a lock out, its so cool i'm gonna try to make some like those, then hes got Rancho 9000's and some reversed u-bolts.

I know Option#2 is alot but he wants $8,000 for it and I would have to go into a little debt to get it, what do u guys think? I'll probaly do less off-roading than it usually sees. Thanks in advance

Cruiserhaven · 08-26-2001, 06:32 PM

It kinda depends on what your objective/intended use is.

Do you want a hard core "dedicated" trail rig? Or a all-purpose wheeling and road truck?

Personally, I'd go with the FJ62. If it is really in good condition with no rust then that is a good price. You would avoid some of the debt and could build it into a nice all-purpose truck with the money you save (all it would take is a nice suspension kit and some bigger meats and you'd be in business for less than $8K).

My $.02

FIXXXXAH · 08-26-2001, 09:48 PM

FJ-62 <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Sloan · 08-27-2001, 02:15 PM

Both, that's what I did. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

NIC · 08-27-2001, 02:47 PM

my experiance........never buy from mates

cruiserman · 08-27-2001, 03:34 PM

A '89 fj62 with no rust for $3500? Buy it and resell to make $5K.

wheelinjp · 08-27-2001, 03:54 PM

Depending on your plan for use this is easy. Look in the paper for something else for $8k It didnt sound like a screaming deal especially if you arent going to wheel it alot. The fj62 is a much better deal and like someone else said if anything resell it for more and buy a nice fj40 that isnt hammered. Something with a hard top maybe.

08-26-2001, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spyder Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4719 Location: Western NC Posts: 245	Decisions Decisons Here it is guys and gals a great decision and I trust you people for some help. Option#1 - Buy the Big Blue FJ-62 off my mom for $3,500. It has next to no rust, 31" tires on aftermarket rims, strong running engine with new splitfire plugs, and a Sony Xplod CD Player. (Its a 1989 and shes lookin for a FJ-80) Option#2 - Buy this awesome toy off a friend 1975 FJ-40 with a shit load of stuff on it - Rebuilt Hi-PO 2F from Man-A-Fre (9.0:1 compression, balanced with a RV grind cam) Weber 38mm and K&N Filter w/snorkle A rebuilt Distributor with a "Mel's Kit" from JTOutfitters (fully electronic) Dual Optima Yellow Tops 6-1 Headers Jacobs ignition Flowmaster 50 speries and Centerforce Clutch This sucker puts out power 2F's usually don't dream of! 33X14.50 SSR's with 70% tread on black steel FJ60 Axles Front Limited Slip rear FJ-80 Locker that has been converted to a cable pull Saginaw PS with custom Ram Assist Rebuilt Drums that work fine even with 33's 5 point harness buckets with full carpet Cheap front bumper with a Warn M8274 Transmission is a stock 4 Speed hooked up to a 73' 3-Speed Case with a 3.55:1 low ratio and some odd overdrive unit (fairey I think?) Body is an odd spray paint yellow color with a fair bit of rust My friend claims it glows in the dark and I dont doubt him. Doesn't have a hard top and parts of the body are torn up by rocks. Interior is crap except for the seats, no rear jump seats. Stock headlights don't work but his off-road Hellas do so he's just been using those, by i'm afraid of getting pulled over for it. Oh ya, its got the rear roll bar with a front one welded on that bolts to the floor. Suspension consists of 4" Downey springs, kick-ass folding shakles from some guy custom; they have a lock out, its so cool i'm gonna try to make some like those, then hes got Rancho 9000's and some reversed u-bolts. I know Option#2 is alot but he wants $8,000 for it and I would have to go into a little debt to get it, what do u guys think? I'll probaly do less off-roading than it usually sees. Thanks in advance __________________ Broke? Stuck? Had to swap it all out to play rough? Ya, must be that Jeep Thing!

08-26-2001, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cruiserhaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3930 Location: New York Posts: 433	It kinda depends on what your objective/intended use is. Do you want a hard core "dedicated" trail rig? Or a all-purpose wheeling and road truck? Personally, I'd go with the FJ62. If it is really in good condition with no rust then that is a good price. You would avoid some of the debt and could build it into a nice all-purpose truck with the money you save (all it would take is a nice suspension kit and some bigger meats and you'd be in business for less than $8K). My $.02 __________________ CRUISERHAVEN 1987 FJ60, 1974 3FJ40

08-26-2001, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
FIXXXXAH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3259 Location: NORTHERN NM Posts: 1,258	FJ-62 <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ [SIZE=1] "ANYONE WILLING TO TRADE FREEDOM FOR SECURITY DESERVES NEITHER." TUBING AND BUGGIES ARE OVERRATED METRIC ROCKS. [/SIZE]

08-27-2001, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sloan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 171 Location: Southern Kalifornie, home of the homeless Posts: 6,080	Both, that's what I did. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ "Fawk no it isn't safe, we're at 18,000' on K2 in a blizzard!" Bill Pierson

08-27-2001, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
NIC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2150 Location: australia Posts: 5,713	my experiance........never buy from mates __________________ someone who has everything has everything to lose. BEN HARPER www.outerlimits4x4.com

08-27-2001, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1527 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,034	A '89 fj62 with no rust for $3500? Buy it and resell to make $5K. __________________ 80, '72 GMC, Odyssey

08-27-2001, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheelinjp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2119 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,228	Depending on your plan for use this is easy. Look in the paper for something else for $8k It didnt sound like a screaming deal especially if you arent going to wheel it alot. The fj62 is a much better deal and like someone else said if anything resell it for more and buy a nice fj40 that isnt hammered. Something with a hard top maybe. __________________ How many licks does it tak.... AWWW JUST SUCK IT

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