[{"id": 2714255, "authorName": "overton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting twist on the interior with coral color. Looks very nice overall. Can we get a shot of the build plate on the firewall. 3:70 gears? Front disc brakes? Need to add the grab strap on the rear door.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542745572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2714263, "authorName": "overton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overton/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by overton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542745624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2714380, "authorName": "stylepergallon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stylepergallon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty, and some really nice photos too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542746735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2714777, "authorName": "theloniousmonk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theloniousmonk/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by theloniousmonk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542749772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2714945, "authorName": "eb44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eb44/", "bidAmount": 7044, "content": "$7,044 bid placed by eb44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542750638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2715327, "authorName": "danb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a cool truck and I wish the seller all the best. As a guy who once pirouetted his FJ40 in the dark on the slippery deck of a very long, very high bridge over the Mississippi River, I think Cruisers with longer wheelbases have a lot going for them. \r\n\r\nIt would be easy to revert the tangerine upholstery to gray. I hope other commenters don't fuss about the current color combination.\r\n\r\nGiven the Colombian origin of this Cruiser, the lack of heaters is no surprise.\r\n\r\nI'm not real familiar with FJ40s of the 1980s, but I don't recognize several things:\r\n\r\n* The three roof vents (?) above the windshield. Looks like they might feed the black rectangular vents in the cab, above the driver and passenger doors.\r\n\r\n* The two black, vertical vents just ahead of the curved rear windows. Is this some kind of tropical configuration? (Again, given the origin, that wouldn't be surprising.)\r\n\r\n* The two speaker housings next to those two black, rectangular vents. (Cool!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542753758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2715484, "authorName": "Noahs2015Taco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noahs2015taco/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by Noahs2015Taco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542754886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2716068, "authorName": "Dontbeasnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontbeasnob/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Dontbeasnob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542766632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2716123, "authorName": "joshddavis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshddavis/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by joshddavis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542768697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2716137, "authorName": "alfaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need some help & advice how to import & register this FJ43 in the state of California. Please help !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542769230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716250, "authorName": "VintageEuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageeuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@overton I spotted front drum brakes in the build pictures.\r\n\r\n@danb FJ-43\u2019s were soft-tops in original configuration. In Colombia many were converted to hard-tops using fiberglass units manufactured by a local company called Fivres. \r\n\r\n@alfaman California registration will not be possible on this FJ-43 in its current configuration.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542773274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716539, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@overton This beautiful FJ43 runs the original drivetrain which is, 4 speed manual and 3.70 gears. Four wheels are stock with rebuilt drum brakes working correctly and hard top was an after market version made back in the 80's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542801909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716543, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@danb Thank you for your wishes, FJ's where produced until 1984 in Japan where this FJ43 is originally from. Most of them where imported Soft Top to Colombia and some clients decided to install the custom fiber glass hard top, it maintains the car fresh with the air tunnels it features inside. \r\n\r\n*The vertical vents is a original feature from all Japanese FJ's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542802445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716546, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfaman California smog check is very difficult to pass, clients in the past have register their FJ43 in Nevada which could be an option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542802695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716608, "authorName": "N919HJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n919hj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m pretty sure all South American Land Cruisers came from the factory with 4:10\u2019s and a H41 trany.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542807138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716714, "authorName": "danb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fjlegends - I didn't mean to suggest that this FJ43 was made in Colombia, just that it was first sold there. Regarding the vertical side vents, they're in the aftermarket fiberglass top and aren't found on factory tops. One is shown in your photo #50.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542809698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717032, "authorName": "overton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about that photo of the build plate on the firewall? Can we get that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542816383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717156, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking 43.\r\n\r\nIn picture 73 why is the hood latch zip tied to the radiator support? For the sake of pics?\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542818889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717449, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, another interesting FJ43. Will this be the first one in quite some time to actually meet reserve? IMHO, it will only if the reserve is lower than the last couple. The refurb job on this one *looks* to be decent quality, though it's hard to tell exactly what's done right versus just covered up with paint. Big knocks to me are drum brakes all the way around and no heat or AC. The aftermarket top is passable, but not much of a plus, anyway. Just looks funny at the front over the windshield with those vents. \r\n\r\nI dunno, I predict bidding peters out at $23k with RNM. But we shall see...there must be a market *somewhere* for these at $30k, but it just doesn't seem to be here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542824451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717474, "authorName": "Mcb14230", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb14230/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard not to agree with Djb_rh when we regularly see Nicely done NA versions come in at 28-35. And they already have most of the the things that would need to be added to the SA versions. This is a great looking truck and I will watch closely because BATrs know best and will set the market accordingly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542824893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717584, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@N919HJ This particular FJ has K052 3:70 gears and H41 transmission (4 sped manual)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542826829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717598, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnnyS It was forgotten to take out for the pictures, we zip tie this so officers can open it easily on customs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542827007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718865, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the other larger downside for the US market...the split wheels. Not many folks who will want to keep those for any longer than they have to. Pretty sure any prospective buyer would then also want new tires over what's on there. Yes, it's entirely possible the seller left it this way because often buyers of vehicles like this have their own tire/wheel combo in mind, but it's still an expense that relates to the cost of the overall vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542839002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720075, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure about the colour...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542889533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720312, "authorName": "1936fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1936fred/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by 1936fred", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542898357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2720379, "authorName": "sirbarton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbarton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice body and interior. Not sure I could get this one past smog in California without some serious issues. Like the color and trim though. Hope it meets reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542899813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720785, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fjlegends Ah ah, good idea using a zip tie to \"assist\" customs with the hood latch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542909117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2725699, "authorName": "RestoChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/restochris/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by RestoChris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543079836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2726190, "authorName": "chriscritter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscritter/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by chriscritter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543103548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2726219, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated quickly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543105296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2730244, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543275997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2730705, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I predict RNM at $23,500ish based on the last three that went RNM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543291139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2730749, "authorName": "southsideimports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southsideimports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck is a far superior quality of resto than many of the SA models we have been seeing on here. Not ideal but much better. Not a fan of the color combo but it wouldn't cost much to change the interior color. Good luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543293588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2731067, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@southsideimports It's yet another Colombian refurbishment (I just can't call these restorations...it's either a decent refurb or a bad restoration, and I prefer to go with refurb) from yet another first time BaT seller. Maybe it is better than the previous, but until some actual customers of one of these sellers lets us know what these are like, I don't see any of them getting big money. It's drum brakes all around, no power steering, the relatively decent but not-awesome four speed, aftermarket hard top, no heat or AC, etc. It's basically a good starting point for most US buyers *if* you like the color and *if* the body and chassis work is actually very good. These seem to be big ifs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543325114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2731268, "authorName": "jayboundless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayboundless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Personally, I like the interior color. But I need heat up here in Nebraska. Also, I believe this crossed the block at the mecum auction in Dallas with RNM at $32k.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543329896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2731309, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @djb_rh @southsideimports This is our first BaT auction but we already have restored and sold nice trucks, depending on what different clients are looking for. You\u00b4re right, there are plenty of restoration levels and features, and although this one is a basic one, everything has been carefully made. We have more extensive restoration and FJ's with more features but are not around the prices over here. Check out our social media for more details and trucks; and if you or the bidders are interested on contacting one of my previous clients we will be glad to contact them for reviews! Instagram @fjlegends", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543330964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2731735, "authorName": "AutoBarn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobarn/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by AutoBarn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543339458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732784, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Nick93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543351761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732842, "authorName": "ibid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibid/", "bidAmount": 19300, "content": "$19,300 bid placed by ibid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732866, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 19550, "content": "$19,550 bid placed by Nick93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732887, "authorName": "rgreene91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgreene91/", "bidAmount": 19800, "content": "$19,800 bid placed by rgreene91", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732893, "authorName": "ibid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibid/", "bidAmount": 20100, "content": "$20,100 bid placed by ibid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732896, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 20350, "content": "$20,350 bid placed by Nick93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732904, "authorName": "ibid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibid/", "bidAmount": 20600, "content": "$20,600 bid placed by ibid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732917, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 20850, "content": "$20,850 bid placed by Nick93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732921, "authorName": "ibid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibid/", "bidAmount": 21100, "content": "$21,100 bid placed by ibid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2732943, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/27/18 at $21,100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543352975, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2732945, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543352994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732946, "authorName": "Crazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, didn't think so!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543352995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732947, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, they are going down in value around here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543352999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732952, "authorName": "ibid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad. Thanks for the momentary exctiment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543353032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732957, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d pay $23k or so for this but I didn\u2019t even bother because I\u2019m sure that\u2019s not close to reserve.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543353055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732954, "authorName": "Crazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djb_rh seems like it around here with LCs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543353055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732968, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The SA versions are a tough sell", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543353126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732980, "authorName": "Spineback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spineback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what happens when the reserve isn't met?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543353174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733022, "authorName": "Mcb14230", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb14230/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The sellers dont seem to understand that everyone is factoring in the addition of Disk brakes and AC or Heat depending on Location. It's no different for NAS vs ROW defenders. This was a fine example of of a nice repaint with other items that need to be addressed. I would pay 25 for one not nearly as pretty but with Disk brakes and AC", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543353539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733028, "authorName": "Mcb14230", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb14230/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT should consider posting the RESERVE for RNM auctions..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543353593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733032, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does SA version mean ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543353631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733033, "authorName": "sirbarton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbarton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As others have stated, you can't expect the same value for a South American Version imported through Florida as a US Spec model with a clear title. It's also a 1982 and that means having to pass emissions in CA. \r\n\r\nThe market has been flooded with FJ flips and the prices are dropping. \r\n\r\nNone of this means it's not a nice truck, it just isn't going to bring the kind of money a restored US Spec FJ43 with heat and/or heat and AC would bring. \r\n\r\nThe high bid seems like a fair price for what this is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543353632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733036, "authorName": "Crazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mcb14230 maybe add PS to the list and I was in the same ballpark $25K", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543353639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733109, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ibid what would you have went up to ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543354277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733180, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d bet anything the reserve was $30k or more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543354677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733217, "authorName": "Nick93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it says sold on their website", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543354900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2734390, "authorName": "fjlegends (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjlegends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your participation, it is now a though market for our FJ's coming from SA, we do our best to bring our LC in the best condition and at very good prices. We normally import FJ43 which can't be found in the US and can rebuilt them using any feature the client needs. @Nick93 maybe you saw another of our FJ43, we sold a few months ago a Olive Green Soft top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543369225, "type": "comment"}]