Hello everybody
i have always liked the lj torana and want to buy a 2 door.
There is a car advertised that i want to buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
really like this car but i am not expert to tell if it has been in any accident, Owner said it has never but want to get it looked at by expert.
Even that its cheap i want to know car is good, How is the best way to go about this.
BUY LJ TORANA
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, Jul 12 2006 10:46 PM
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 11:18 PM
youre too late, mate.
but it doesnt look to me like it has been crashed... although there is a bit of a ding on the drivers side, on the nosecone.
Have you read the description on the eBay page?
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but it doesnt look to me like it has been crashed... although there is a bit of a ding on the drivers side, on the nosecone.
Have you read the description on the eBay page?
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 03:27 AM
He still has the car did not sell it wants 1500 but always changes his mind about price.
Depends on the day you ring price will be different depending on how he feels
Has anyone seen car or know if this man can be trusted.
Depends on the day you ring price will be different depending on how he feels
Has anyone seen car or know if this man can be trusted.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 05:09 AM
it states the hard work has been done, i think from the looks of it, it hasn't even begun.
be carefull of cars in primer as it tends to hide alot.
if your not a sprayer, expect ball park figure of $4000 respray worst case for body work, then there is most mechanicals etc, etc.
be carefull of cars in primer as it tends to hide alot.
if your not a sprayer, expect ball park figure of $4000 respray worst case for body work, then there is most mechanicals etc, etc.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 08:13 AM
Thats one of Aldo's he know's his stuff did not see this car when i was last there.
Good bloke to deal with
Good bloke to deal with
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 03:44 PM
I have met aldo, is he on these forums?
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 03:47 PM
No as he said to me
Plus i think his wife do all the computer side of things like ebay and emailsthey are full of experts
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 08:45 PM
Aldos reputation is not all good in the torana world
how ever his ebay feedback is posative.
how ever his ebay feedback is posative.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 10:16 PM
I think i will give it a miss and instead of spending $1500 save another $5000 and buy a car that is ready to drive as i have no clue about body work.
hopefully $6000 or $7000 i can get something.
If i can not find 2 door will get a sedan instead.
hopefully $6000 or $7000 i can get something.
If i can not find 2 door will get a sedan instead.
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Posted 14 July 2006 - 12:33 PM
If you are looking for a LC/J i can give you some tips.
When looking at the body, check around front and back windows for rust or rust repair or bog. The guards are also big places for rust so give them a good check along with the bottoms of the doors. The boot floor and parcel shelf can also rust if the rear window is not installed properly. If you can check the floor under the carpet and sight down the sides of the car to see if anything looks 'funny'
To check for bog use a flat magnet, if it sticks no bog or minimal bog, if it doesn't stick lots of bog or fibreglass)
Other things to look for is check to see if orginal riverts are in tags, this is a pretty sure way of ensuring a genuine car, particularly if someone is telling you it is a GTR or XU-1 instead of the S 2 door. Check numbers with hg350. She should be able to tell you if the numbers are good.
I am sure some of the other LC/J guys can add some more suggestions.
Really at the end of the day, if you think there is something 'funny' about the car I think it is best to just walk away. Better to buy something slower and more straight and orginal, than buy a nightmare.
As to getting a 2 door, consider maybe what you will use the car for as well. I wanted a 2 door, but couldn't find one worth buying that wasn't stuffed or overpriced so i picked up a SL four door in orgianl condition for $2,500. For me four doors are much more practical for giving people lifts, and carting stuff around etc. I can't imagine trying to get mine and my bros PCs into the back of a LC/J two door.. i have enough trouble with the four door.
Good luck with it mate.
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When looking at the body, check around front and back windows for rust or rust repair or bog. The guards are also big places for rust so give them a good check along with the bottoms of the doors. The boot floor and parcel shelf can also rust if the rear window is not installed properly. If you can check the floor under the carpet and sight down the sides of the car to see if anything looks 'funny'
To check for bog use a flat magnet, if it sticks no bog or minimal bog, if it doesn't stick lots of bog or fibreglass)
Other things to look for is check to see if orginal riverts are in tags, this is a pretty sure way of ensuring a genuine car, particularly if someone is telling you it is a GTR or XU-1 instead of the S 2 door. Check numbers with hg350. She should be able to tell you if the numbers are good.
I am sure some of the other LC/J guys can add some more suggestions.
Really at the end of the day, if you think there is something 'funny' about the car I think it is best to just walk away. Better to buy something slower and more straight and orginal, than buy a nightmare.
As to getting a 2 door, consider maybe what you will use the car for as well. I wanted a 2 door, but couldn't find one worth buying that wasn't stuffed or overpriced so i picked up a SL four door in orgianl condition for $2,500. For me four doors are much more practical for giving people lifts, and carting stuff around etc. I can't imagine trying to get mine and my bros PCs into the back of a LC/J two door.. i have enough trouble with the four door.
Good luck with it mate.
Steve
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Posted 16 July 2006 - 04:42 AM
Thank you for advise i have just put deposit for a 1973 lj sedan and going to get it during the week when it gets rwc.
The car is white with brown interior body very good condition and interior.
Has global sprintmaster wheels rear and front xu-1 spoilers.
The motor is NP Xu-1 with the 175 carbs and aussie 4speed box.
When i drove it has lots of power so i dont need to spend anymore on motor only thing when i get it want to re do front seats and better seatbelts.
paid $4500 better then trying to fix the 2 door on ebay
The car is white with brown interior body very good condition and interior.
Has global sprintmaster wheels rear and front xu-1 spoilers.
The motor is NP Xu-1 with the 175 carbs and aussie 4speed box.
When i drove it has lots of power so i dont need to spend anymore on motor only thing when i get it want to re do front seats and better seatbelts.
paid $4500 better then trying to fix the 2 door on ebay
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Posted 16 July 2006 - 06:47 PM
sweet when you get it mate post up some pictures
cheers chevy
cheers chevy
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Posted 16 July 2006 - 09:45 PM
Nice pickup mate. I hope you enjoy the car as much if not more than i enjoy mine. 
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Posted 17 July 2006 - 03:38 AM
Thanks when i pick up i will put some pictures up after reading i found that JP motor is xu1. I had a talk to the man and he said NP was also xu1 and you could purchased them until 1976 is this correct. Number is NP6841. Does not realy mater as car goes good just interested, have to learn more about my torana facts
when i pick up i will put some pictures up after reading i found that JP motor is xu1. I had a talk to the man and he said NP was also xu1 and you could purchased them until 1976 is this correct. Number is NP6841. Does not realy mater as car goes good just interested, have to learn more about my torana facts
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Posted 17 July 2006 - 12:04 PM
JP is XU-1 orginal, NP is factory replacment i believe... so still a XU-1 engine. 
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Posted 19 July 2006 - 11:56 PM
Yes, NP Engines were tha factory JP replacements.
Is your acquirement a 2 or 4 door?
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Is your acquirement a 2 or 4 door?
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