# 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 26, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517 "2013-09-26T08:28:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/21 "2013-09-26T21:35:25Z")
Cars got catalytic converters in 1975…It was 1981 when “computers” were added. Vehicles classified as “trucks” escaped emission controls for a few years more… ---
**Author:** ![badbearing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/badbearing/32/10683_2.png) [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/22 "2013-09-26T21:36:37Z")
81 ok Thanks ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/23 "2013-09-26T22:08:13Z")
> I do like jeeps. Curious why you specified the "Chief" You seem to be wanting a SUV type vehicle. Not too many around back then. Jimmy and Bronco were around also…but I liked the Cherokee from that era better. ---
**Author:** ![badbearing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/badbearing/32/10683_2.png) [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/24 "2013-09-26T22:10:59Z")
10-4 Thanks ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/25 "2013-09-27T05:43:35Z")
@badbearing If you’re comfortable with the knowledge that this Toyota will be a major project which probably won’t be done soon, and may suck your wallet dry, go for it It sounds like it might be a fun challenge If they can’t find the title, do NOT fork over any money If there’s anything funny about the title (salvage, flood, rebuilt, etc.) do NOT fork over any money ---
**Author:** ![badbearing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/badbearing/32/10683_2.png) [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/26 "2013-09-27T05:56:09Z")
Yeah…They cant find the title From what i seen i think i could fix the brakes and its a runner Still undecided … ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/27 "2013-09-27T06:15:02Z")
@badbearing I’d be very hesitant to fork over money if they can’t find the title These things sometimes turn out ugly in the end It would be unfortunate if you bought the car, spent money to turn it into a gem, and then have some guy attempt to “reclaim” the car, now that he’s found the title If you do buy it, can you use a bill of sale to get a clean title in your name? I would also make sure there are no liens, tickets, etc. attached to the vehicle ---
**Author:** ![badbearing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/badbearing/32/10683_2.png) [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/28 "2013-09-27T06:22:35Z")
I wont buy it without a clear title and if i do might not restore it just drive it. Summer toy. I think i can get it for 800 ---
**Author:** ![DrRocket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/drrocket/32/2603_2.png) [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517/29 "2013-09-27T06:42:01Z")
The current owners can apply for a duplicate title. Shouldn’t be that onerous to do. All they have to do is prove their identity, and if the title is listed with the state in their name, they can get a new one, then transfer it to you. but as others have noted, if they can’t come up with a clear title, it should be a deal breaker. My wife works for the state dept that handles vehicle titles, and she has some real horror stories. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517.md?page=1)