[{"id": 16094427, "authorName": "CRUSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "80\u2019s are one of the best LC series. Perfect size, built like a tank and still has a classy style. Power is the only area that I would like more of, but otherwise a great rig!\r\nGL", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731431373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094598, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome and thank you for taking a look at this FZJ80! While this is my first auction on Bring a Trailer I have been following the platform for a long time and am very excited to finally have something to list here and am happy to answer any questions or provide more photos. \r\n\r\nAs for the truck itself I bought it in mid august as a bit of a project and winter driver as it had practically no rust compared to other 80 series cruisers I was seeing around Michigan. While it had some cosmetic issues its an all around solid runner. I've owned several of these trucks before including a 91 LC and a 97 LX and just cant seem to stay away for long. If you don't already know these trucks are practically bulletproof while also being relatively comfortable which I personally love. This truck is also finished in the factory Black Onyx paint as far as I know is a pretty rare color that wasn't offered for very long. I'm parting with this one just because I don't currently have the time or space to get it to where I want but also don't want it to get wrecked by the salty winters we have in Detroit so I have decided to move this one to its next owner.\r\n\r\nAgain please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for checking out my listing!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731432659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094676, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An honest driver with no reserve. Someone may get a great deal on this one.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731433234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16095529, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one's been thru the wars but that undercarriage doesn't look too bad at all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731436864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098993, "authorName": "mclauc098", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclauc098/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by mclauc098", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731448250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16100154, "authorName": "aw206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aw206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paschal, I agree\u2014the undercarriage looks well-protected, and those minor leaks shown in the photos might actually help keep it safe from salt exposure. Best of luck, @Ccrand88, with your first sale on BaT!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731458737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100644, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I have to chime in here! The seller is my son, he loves cars and FJ80 especially. He is a mechanical engineering, and obsessed with everything about them, this is his third, plus has been around many of my personal FJ80 builds, I\u2019ve sold a couple of them here on bat, along with a ton of other cars. He even went as far to do an oil sample test on this one. Ask him anything about this Toyota!!! I know this is a solid LC80 that will make its new owner happy! Good luck to all!!!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1731463369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100854, "authorName": "ahdmullins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahdmullins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m right up the road (Birmingham), I\u2019ll be watching this close. By Michigan standards this is exceptionally free from corrosion. \r\n\r\nDo I need an 80 to go with my 3rd gen T4R, hmmm\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731465919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102481, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahdmullins Careful, once you get into a Land Cruiser you may never want to go back...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731509999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102736, "authorName": "The_Engineer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_engineer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid with confidence, the seller is as honest as they come. For sure he has good DNA, and also, he is in the auto (engineering) business and knows a thing or two technically about cars! GLWA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731512100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102777, "authorName": "Grimacega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grimacega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning- Is anything else inop on the truck that hasn\u2019t been previous identified (radio, speakers, power locks and mirrors, seat motor, etc). Do tires need to be replaced? Is the original dash cracked? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731512274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103844, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You\u2019d think that @911r could\u2019ve at least sent @TheImageEngine to Detroit for the pics of the Kids, first BaT listing?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731519686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103897, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Grimacega\r\nThe radio does work and picks up stations. Equalizer controls work as well but I haven't tested the CD/Tape deck functions. The screen doesn't seem to stay consistently on though which I think may just be old wiring but not too sure. Speakers still work. Front power locks work but I wasn't able to get the rear and hatch power locks to work, but they still lock and unlock fine manually. I will need to double check the mirrors but I believe they work and adjust as expected. The front seat motors work fine but the forward/back only works on one side for the driver side (can be fixed with a replacement plastic gear in the slide mechanism). The tires are fairly old and while KO2s are known to be tough tires they probably need to be replaced soon given their age. The original dash is cracked, I will add photos of it when I get off of work.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731520014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109049, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are pictures showing the condition of the dash with the cover off", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731536732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16112414, "authorName": "aw206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aw206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Replacement dash pad part #55401-60150-E0 is available. Swapping it out is a manageable weekend project, though it does require removing the center console, steering wheel, and likely the AC evaporator to pull the dash. Personally, I\u2019d take a cracked dash over rust any day!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731596749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16118893, "authorName": "PKBAYRIDGE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkbayridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that's weird, the steering stabilizer bracket is backwards where it mounts on the frame. whoever ends up with this should fix that, it would take two seconds to fix.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731624584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119590, "authorName": "carofmine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carofmine/", "bidAmount": 1997, "content": "$1,997 bid placed by carofmine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731631991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16130751, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone. I made a quick cold start video, please let me know if you have any questions!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731766580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130878, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tigers196884 I also tried to get the NW Stig to come and experience Michigans world famous driving roads and do a test drive video for me but they weren't interested, Not sure why \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731767964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130893, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PKBAYRIDGE That is odd, not too big of a deal though. I will have it fixed before the winner comes and picks the truck up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731768127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16135171, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Everyone\n\nWhile showing someone the truck we noticed that the carpet was wet and there was sloshing coming from the rockers. After some searching I found that the drains on the pinch weld were plugged and causing water to stay inside and causing the passenger side carpet to get wet. After clearing both the pinch weld drains and sunroof drains the water drained out and should no longer be an issue. In addition I got some pictures inside the rockers and confirmed that the water didn\u2019t cause any rust or rot on the inside. I have attached the photos of the insides below.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731795062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138630, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a video showing transfer case/4-Low operation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731865305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138645, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have also fixed the orientation of the steering stabilizer bracket as mentioned earlier.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731865416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141947, "authorName": "VPIservices", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vpiservices/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by VPIservices", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731889521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16145334, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I haven\u2019t had this truck very long I did get the chance to show it off at Radwood Detroit this year! The chrome definitely makes it stand out from other cruisers, I haven\u2019t seen any with as much as this one has.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731952492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146473, "authorName": "Auto_Esoterica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto_esoterica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if the head gasket has ever been replaced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731956039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16147663, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Auto_Esoterica\r\nI don't have any records showing that its been replaced, but there is no symptoms or signs of head gasket failure occurring based on the Blackstone report.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731959319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16150828, "authorName": "overlandish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlandish/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by overlandish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731969385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16151556, "authorName": "szvsce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/szvsce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cheap!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731974378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151774, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a little bit more background, I changed the oil after I got the truck and sent a sample out to Blackstone labs to get an analysis to see if there was anything wrong with the motor and the report came back clean and can be viewed below and in the gallery. The big thing to look out for in these motors is the head gasket which is considered to be the Achilles heel of the otherwise bulletproof 1FZ-FE. Over time heating and cooling from the EGR passage routed near cylinder 6 causes the head gasket to go out at the back of the motor which shows as coolant in the oil and overheating during normal use. These symptoms aren't present here, and based on the rest of the oil report and the compression readings I got (which are available to view in the gallery as well) this motor is healthy and ready to go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731976853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151823, "authorName": "Jelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jelliott/", "bidAmount": 4080, "content": "$4,080 bid placed by Jelliott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731977368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16152115, "authorName": "overlandish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlandish/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by overlandish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731980227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153433, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last day of the auction! I also took the cruiser to a cider mill last month. Awesome rig for for it and as a bonus it matches very nicely with the Michigan autumn colors.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732021575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153740, "authorName": "blklnamru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blklnamru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - I think I know exactly which orchard/mill you took that picture at, GLWS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732025806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153878, "authorName": "BIG_GINGER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_ginger/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by BIG_GINGER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732027077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153894, "authorName": "BIG_GINGER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_ginger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you think this would make a road trip back to new England, or would you say to ship it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732027163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154010, "authorName": "Jelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jelliott/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by Jelliott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732028181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16154092, "authorName": "BIG_GINGER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_ginger/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by BIG_GINGER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732028932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16154116, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BIG_GINGER\r\nMy only concern with a road trip would be the age of the tires. If you do want to drive to drive it back make sure you have AAA just in case. If you don't want to go that route BaT offers shipping as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732029166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154236, "authorName": "Jelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jelliott/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Jelliott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732030354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16154362, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732031472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154690, "authorName": "BIG_GINGER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_ginger/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by BIG_GINGER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732033993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16155110, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732036934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16155546, "authorName": "Jelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jelliott/", "bidAmount": 7150, "content": "$7,150 bid placed by Jelliott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732039343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16155558, "authorName": "Auto_Esoterica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto_esoterica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the head gasket info, @ccrand88", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732039393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16155561, "authorName": "Auto_Esoterica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto_esoterica/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by Auto_Esoterica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732039413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16155784, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732040111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156148, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last half hour for the auction! As a quick reminder, make sure your page is refreshed and up to date so you don't fall out of sync with the auction timer. Sometimes things can desync especially with last minute bids. As another reminder the clock resets back to 2 minutes with every bid placed so don't wait until the very last second to bid!\r\n\r\nThank you and good luck to everyone bidding!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732041298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156418, "authorName": "carlos1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlos1234/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by carlos1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732042215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16156459, "authorName": "Ccrand88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrand88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732042325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156478, "authorName": "123RobertELee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/123robertelee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really wanted to bid on this but it is just not the right time for me. Congrats on whoever wins. Awesome driver for sure!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732042394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156507, "authorName": "carlos1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlos1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/24 for $8,000 to carlos1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732042501, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16156825, "authorName": "Auto_Esoterica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto_esoterica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shoot, was stuck in a meeting and missed the end of the auction. Congrats to the buyer, seems like a very fair deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732043729, "type": "comment"}]