New BJ60 buyer

[J.wilson92]

Hey guys. New to this forum, and very new to land cruiser. I've been a 4runner guy for the last 4 or 5 years and I'd like to move on to something a little different. I've decided on a BJ60 cruiser, but they're becoming increasingly difficult to find in decent condition, especially here on the west coast of Canada. I've found a couple prospects, but I was wondering if you guys could help me out with some extra details of what to look for, specific problem areas of rust on the frames ect ect...

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/5413824121.html

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5329924274.html

http://m.kijiji.ca/cars-trucks/pent...sel-5spd/v?adId=1132983046&locationId=1700246

Those are my current prospects. As for the '83, it looks too rusty to even consider. I'm just hoping for a little extra insight from some people who know much more about these than I do. Thanks.

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Hi J wilson and welcome. Are you in Vancouver, my Bro lives there and he's a truck mechanic so may be able to help you if you need it.
I've had as few of these 60's from an 81 4 speeder right to the last one registered in the UK ( May 90). Ive has autos, manuals, after market turbos factory turbos, petrols, pretty much the lot. From what you have put in front of us I'd have the 6 cyl one above the 2 others with the 4 cyl engine purely on the basis that the 4 cyl engine would be far more tedious on any kind of journey. I'd budget $2-2.5K for bodyshop repairs and you should have a pretty tidy 60 at not a fortune. I must admit I've only driven one Cruiser with the 3B engine ( a 40 series) and a few miles driving that cured me of ever wanting a 3B engined anything.
I'm hoping to get back to driving a 60 series again, my favourite is the 61 auto but they are rare.

hope this has been of help.

Andy