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[Gump]

hi all

just trying to find some info on common faults of the lc lj torries. like area's i should keep an eye out for. anything to check really

thanks

[gtrboyy]

Main things to check is that it's not bent(chassis rails) or rusted out in the pillars,sills,quarter panels as the rest can be rebuilt/repaired with time,patience & money.

An early lc is around 37yrs old now,what are you looking at buying,a shell or a running car.What are you plans for it & budget?

[Gump]

yeah im sort of looking but not looking if you know what i mean (want to get some land im 21 im almost over the hill ). i would like a lc lj two door pref. gtr or a mock up, motor not a big deal or gearbox, but would like a straight rustless body with good paint. somthing like 1QUICKLJ's car that he's selling next year minus the v8. but if i can sell the moanro ill look at anything really

[lakeside]

hens teeth

[LOWS2]

To expand on the above ^^^ - trying to find a rust free 2 dr is just about impossible unless you want to pay the big $$$ cause they have stuff all rust protection from factory as many will attest to. Just check bottom sills, bailey channel above doors, parcel shelf, boot floor, bottom of rear quarters, floor pans & around front & rear screens - basically wherever water will escape or get trapped.

[Gump]

yeah thanks guys

[lakeside]

To expand on the above ^^^ -  trying to find a rust free 2 dr is just about impossible unless you want to pay the big $$$

$$$ don't mean they are good cars All it means is, you have to look alot harder when buying it. I got offered $10,000+ for a lc 2dr S, today. It's a bare shell in hi-fill, on trolley stands

[Loui]

Check the chassis where the front arms bolt up as these tend to rust and crack

check for rust in the floor pans, around windows, sills and inside door jams where the hinges are, if there is rust here its a pain to fix

Check for doors sagging and not closing properly

Also make sure the car is complete as all these little parts cost a fortune to buy off ebay

Check the aussie four speed in all gears as these are shit but cost a bit to fix

Thats about all I can think off at the moment

Cheers

Loui