'96 Land Cruiser Died...now what

hamsquatch

hamsquatch

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After a decade of ownership we have a dead engine. Want to try to get something for it before I donate it to charity. Ideally I'd like to find a Land Cruiser "Will Tillery" type person who will just take it.

Anyone here wheel FJ-80 TLCs or have any suggestions? (Other than the 'search' option on this board)

  • New set of 265/75 16 Mich Cross terrains, less than 1,000 miles.
  • 230k + mileage
  • On its second engine which I'm told by the dealership has a washed out cylinder
  • Catalytic dead
I'm in Midlothian, VA (aka - Richmond)
 
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varova87

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If you seriously want to donate it, we need to talk. I can get you a tax-deduction for any value it might have. PM me your email address.

We own one in Uganda and could really use another one.
 
mulisha00

mulisha00

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I'll be in Richmond in July on business with a co-worker with an F-350 and will be heading back to Lynchburg. I know the guy won't do it for free but I may could arrange some towing for you if you could make it simple for him somehow. Meaning he pull up and hook up and drop off. Guys got 7 kids. One in rehab and one with Downs, so I know he could use some coin. Let me know if you guys work something out.


Never mind I think your already in Uganda.
 
Roving Beetle

Roving Beetle

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I also will come get it and give you a decent $$ for it. I have a motor sitting here waiting .... If the rest of it is solid.

Doug
 
Roving Beetle

Roving Beetle

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Sure thing Garrett...... but it would need to happen a little faster and more reliably than the pick up of the Sals axle that's still sitting here! ;) **If you don't need it I can sell it to someone else**

No worries really - just figured a little nudge may help remind you! :) :)

As for the D90 - it's all on hold till I get some other paying things done - and i am looking for full time employment currently as well. Being away this winter in New Zealand I found I am FAR happier working my ass off for *someone else* and doing my projects and smaller customers stuff in the later day and weekend hours. Boat biz has been great, car biz has been great and given me a paid for shop, paid for tools and equipment etc..... but I am done owning all of it and want to put in some time for someone else for a bit.

Need any help Garret???? Seriously - want to put me on the payroll to fix all the crap you destroy? Ha ha.
 
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varova87

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dropping a diesel in it was my plan as well - the LC we run in uganda has 280k on it and runs like a champ. Heck, it just drug my fat ass out to a village for two days on dirt roads from hell after an east africa rain.

to the OP - sorry, haven't checked my PM yet. Just got back from a village run - will respond now.
 
garrett

garrett

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Roving Beetle said:
Sure thing Garrett...... but it would need to happen a little faster and more reliably than the pick up of the Sals axle that's still sitting here! ;) **If you don't need it I can sell it to someone else**

No worries really - just figured a little nudge may help remind you! :) :)

As for the D90 - it's all on hold till I get some other paying things done - and i am looking for full time employment currently as well. Being away this winter in New Zealand I found I am FAR happier working my ass off for *someone else* and doing my projects and smaller customers stuff in the later day and weekend hours. Boat biz has been great, car biz has been great and given me a paid for shop, paid for tools and equipment etc..... but I am done owning all of it and want to put in some time for someone else for a bit.

Need any help Garret???? Seriously - want to put me on the payroll to fix all the crap you destroy? Ha ha.
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That's one hell of a commute to VA ya know. The weather here sucks wayyyy more than Maine too. Good chance I will be up there again in August. Though I prefer not to come then as route 1 is a bit crazy with the Cool as a Moose crowd.

Don't wait for us on the Sals. I've been waiting to hear confirmation from our CT mechanic guy and he's a poor communicator. Sorry to keep you hanging on that.

You should talk to Bruce about boat items. He just picked up a nice wooden boat that had been previously restored. He might sell it quick.
 
Roving Beetle

Roving Beetle

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garrett said:
That's one hell of a commute to VA ya know.
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I like to travel. :patriot:

My brother also is a Doc for the Navy in VA and I wouldn't mind spending some time down that way.

Anyway, no worries on the axle as it's not in my way and I am sure if I bothered to advertise it someone else would jump on it.

Thanks Garrett!
 
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varova87

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Hammy,

Sorry I never responded to your PM - my internet here won't let my PM box load enough to click on a specific message.

Glad you have a buyer. I finalized the purchase of a second vehicle in Kampala yesterday, so we should be okay on transportation until winter, at least.
 
hamsquatch

hamsquatch

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varova87 said:
Hammy,

Sorry I never responded to your PM - my internet here won't let my PM box load enough to click on a specific message.

Glad you have a buyer. I finalized the purchase of a second vehicle in Kampala yesterday, so we should be okay on transportation until winter, at least.
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thanks and congrats.
 
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