This FJ62 popped up on craigslist in Boise this morning and I had to check it out.
The photos reveal original paint with some missing trim and blemishes. Most notably are the rear passenger side patch above the wheel. There is also some metal damage on the drivers front fender. With possible rust issues it is safe to say that this rig hasn’t lived in Idaho its entire life.
Notice the crank windows.
When I inspected it, I noticed a few major issues. The original paint has been ruined by some spotty patch work. Not only was the passenger rear wheel arch cut out and painted over the rocker panels where patched in random spots. I found out that the vehicle originated in Missouri. So there you have it. For $3,000 flaws are to be expected. So I looked past the body issues and got behind the wheel. First off the gear selector was very loose and the transmission shifted in to reverse with a big clunk. Then at neighborhood speeds the truck pulled to the right and the front end was so loose it was almost unsafe. Thankfully the brakes were in good working order. So was it that bad? Yes. The dash board has a large crack down the center and the original head unit has been hacked out and replaced with a new Toyota unit that doesn’t fit. That is in addition to the torn drivers seat. I did notice that the odometer rolled over so it does have original mileage. There are good things to say about this truck. But it really does need a lot of work. The price reflects it. I was not scared of the front end mechanicals or interior work. But my money will be spent on an original rust free Idaho truck. The search continues.
