Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Well ive been looking for a 75 ute for a while

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=96008


and as i said in there a bloke at where i work (heavy commercial diesel fitter place)is selling his ute,

Do you guys think this is a good deal

-2h recently rebuilt before turbo (about 2yrs ago)
-roughly 400k (150k after rebuild)

-about to be bare metaled repsrayed (i know im taking the thing apart)
-all the seals for the cab brand new (genuine toyota)

-not much rust, there was rust in the roof and windscreen surround, but now his got brand new ones of them, we cannot find any more rust any where
-bull bar (toyota non winch) and brush bars
-dual battery
-ally tray
-air con
-power steering

-2" spring lift
-safari snorkle
-no oil leaks (the blokes a great mechanic)
-gu bonnet scoop (looks good )
-new left hand side qtr panel (old one dinted)


he wants 10k


the only reason im a bit hesident is thats its got a 2h, i really wanted a 1hz, but with all the work we are doing to it- i KNOW the rest of it is in real good nick

seems like a fair price for it's condition, u could allways do a 1hz conversion

known 2 wrote:seems like a fair price for it's condition, u could allways do a 1hz conversion

yeah i might end up doing a 1hz conversion a few years down the track, casue the bodys in real good nick.

what would i have to do for that
-engine mounts, gearbox input ????

I'd say it's a really good price if you trust his mechanical skills. Better than buying a 1HZ model for the same amount and having the engine die 2 monhs down the track.

i'm not positive but u would probly need the engine mounts only as the gearboxes in both models are the same.

I would say its probably a fair price.
but i wouldnt pay that much. 7-8K would be my value on it.

and if your going to do an engine swap, 6.5litre CHEV V8 Diesel!

but, i would say if your going to do an engine swap, go buy some heap with a blown motor for 2K and go from there.

10k is a good deal for that vehicle especialy if you know its history. I looked at a lot when I bought my 1987 hj75 in 2000 but ended up buying the father in laws ex farm ute for $8500 270,00km's it was basic but I knew its history and I believe that is valuable.

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:I would say its probably a fair price.
but i wouldnt pay that much. 7-8K would be my value on it.

and if your going to do an engine swap, 6.5litre CHEV V8 Diesel!

but, i would say if your going to do an engine swap, go buy some heap with a blown motor for 2K and go from there.

i wasnt planning to do an engine swap soon, or i do what you said, i want to keep this for a few years, then ill probably do an v8 conversion

im just gonna be poor for a while after i get this car.

yeah i trust this guys mechanicla skills, im helping him do most of the work on the car, so i know what his doing, ive seen all the panels his replaced, what his done to it etc



i just know his had it since new, and his good to his cars.

NCpaj wrote:

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:I would say its probably a fair price.
but i wouldnt pay that much. 7-8K would be my value on it.

and if your going to do an engine swap, 6.5litre CHEV V8 Diesel!

but, i would say if your going to do an engine swap, go buy some heap with a blown motor for 2K and go from there.

i wasnt planning to do an engine swap soon, or i do what you said, i want to keep this for a few years, then ill probably do an v8 conversion

im just gonna be poor for a while after i get this car.

yeah i trust this guys mechanicla skills, im helping him do most of the work on the car, so i know what his doing, ive seen all the panels his replaced, what his done to it etc



i just know his had it since new, and his good to his cars.

Mate if u plan on doing a v8 swap u know where u can find one with a holden 308 in it allready and the mods have all ready bin done, all this for $8500

known 2 wrote:

NCpaj wrote:

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:I would say its probably a fair price.
but i wouldnt pay that much. 7-8K would be my value on it.

and if your going to do an engine swap, 6.5litre CHEV V8 Diesel!

but, i would say if your going to do an engine swap, go buy some heap with a blown motor for 2K and go from there.

i wasnt planning to do an engine swap soon, or i do what you said, i want to keep this for a few years, then ill probably do an v8 conversion

im just gonna be poor for a while after i get this car.

yeah i trust this guys mechanicla skills, im helping him do most of the work on the car, so i know what his doing, ive seen all the panels his replaced, what his done to it etc



i just know his had it since new, and his good to his cars.

Mate if u plan on doing a v8 swap u know where u can find one with a holden 308 in it allready and the mods have all ready bin done, all this for $8500

yeah but this car will be my daily driver, so im looking for something thats ok for touring and is not to bad on juice


i wouldnt mind your car to just hoon round in though sounds great