Ke70 Knowledge Needed.

[`Harlzz]

Hey guys,

 

Recently i've taking a liking to ke70's and I really want to buy one, I don't really know much about them so any information would be excellent.

 

Few questions;

• What should I be taking into consideration when purchasing a Ke70?
  
• Would it be easiar for me to buy one without rust or to repair the rust myself?
  
• Where should I be looking for rust when inspecting a ke70?
  

 

 

 

I found this one with 140k on the clock it's 4 speed manual, no rego/rwc etc.

 

How much would you guys pay for this?

 

 

 

 

Thank's for your time.

Edited March 22, 2010 by `Harlzz

[toyrta]

afew answers

 

- Can you afford it haha :P

 

- depends if you plan on doing the work yourself or sending it to a shop so that ones really up to you to decide whats easier....just depends how bad the rust is?

 

- look around windscreen, bottom of doors and on the 'A' pillars but if it was me id just check EVERYTHING not just the normal problem areas you want to make sure you know what you getting....no one likes those nasty suprises :sob:

 

- Yea that one looks pretty straight but pretty hard to tell from just one picture...looks to be some rust around the windscreen....I not long off the boat from NZ so not going to say what id pay for it cos they not same price as back home....plus id be buying a twin headlight one :jamie:

 

good luck finding your rolla matey....let us know how you get on

[anastasios]

All comes down to money my friend, and how much of it your willing to spend. Just buy one and start from there, they are getting hard to find these days.

[`Harlzz]

Old mate wants 800 ONO for that one I posted, he said the rust isn't bad but whos to take his word. Also he said he doesn't think theres much rust anywhere else. The interior is clean the motor goes good and everything else is good.

 

I was thinking if the rust really isn't that bad i'd offer him anywhere between 600-750?

 

afew answers

 

- Can you afford it haha :P

 

- depends if you plan on doing the work yourself or sending it to a shop so that ones really up to you to decide whats easier....just depends how bad the rust is?

 

- look around windscreen, bottom of doors and on the 'A' pillars but if it was me id just check EVERYTHING not just the normal problem areas you want to make sure you know what you getting....no one likes those nasty suprises :sob:

 

- Yea that one looks pretty straight but pretty hard to tell from just one picture...looks to be some rust around the windscreen....I not long off the boat from NZ so not going to say what id pay for it cos they not same price as back home....plus id be buying a twin headlight one :jamie:

 

good luck finding your rolla matey....let us know how you get on

 

I can afford one in this state, not one that is allready modified. Will proberly be my dad helping fix the rust etc, I want a twin headlight one also but it's possible to do a flat front & twin headlight facelift isn't it?

Edited March 23, 2010 by `Harlzz

[B.L.Z.BUB]

Slant front to flat front to quads is piss easy. Bolt off bolt on. And theres a wiring diagram for quads floating around in the tech section.

[mungi mods]

rust.

 

check entire boot seal area.

under and above taillights

bottom of rear screen

rear arches

rear of roof above "c" pillar

roof gutters

around vents on c pillar

around front screen

radiator support

battery tray and area surrounding...

 

good ones sell for $500-1000

rusty ones get crushed

 

quad conversion is possible although you need a complete flat front and the radiator support is different as is the front lower valance

you need to re drill to mount the headlights and cut or purchase the lower valance so the quads fit properly

[`Harlzz]

Okay thanks, so would this one be classed as one of those goods ones for $500-$1000?.

[mungi mods]

check for rust... run hand under boot seal area and check cause heaps have bog rust repairs...

[`Harlzz]

Okay thanks, Has anyone ever bought a car in a different state? Like how much would it cost for me to get one from WA to Brisbane QLD?

[Grand Master of Awesome]

short answer, a lot.

theres a few going around Brisbane

also when you see one around chase it and ask the person if they wanna sell it

that way they normally have rego ;)

[Redwarf]

Last car I got from WA was either $600 or $800. Probably 8, and it was a few years ago.

 

Keep looking. One will turn up.