My new toy...
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My new toy...
Hey guys,
Well, I got a new toy about a week ago...
http://community.webshots.com/user/ctbtiger
I have been looking for a '75 or later FJ40 for about a year now, and finally found this one over Christmas break. My dad and I went up to MA to pick it up last week over my spring break. I know it isn't the prettiest one ever, but it was in my price range. It will be a long project for me, but when it's done, it will be awesome (I hope! ) I'm planning on doing a full restoration. This won't be a trail rig, but rather a toy for my own personal enjoyment. My 4Runner is pretty much able to satisfy all of my current off-roading needs/desires, so I'm not planning on making this into a rock crawler or anything. Well, let me know what y'all think. Take care guys-
CTB
Well, I got a new toy about a week ago...
http://community.webshots.com/user/ctbtiger
I have been looking for a '75 or later FJ40 for about a year now, and finally found this one over Christmas break. My dad and I went up to MA to pick it up last week over my spring break. I know it isn't the prettiest one ever, but it was in my price range. It will be a long project for me, but when it's done, it will be awesome (I hope! ) I'm planning on doing a full restoration. This won't be a trail rig, but rather a toy for my own personal enjoyment. My 4Runner is pretty much able to satisfy all of my current off-roading needs/desires, so I'm not planning on making this into a rock crawler or anything. Well, let me know what y'all think. Take care guys-
CTB
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Re: Hmmm...
Originally posted by White SR5
Hmmm... I have only one question: did you tow it with your 4Runner? :beaver: :beaver: :beaver:
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Hmmm... I have only one question: did you tow it with your 4Runner? :beaver: :beaver: :beaver:
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We borrowed a friends' 2000 F-250 to pull it. I think that the cruiser weighs approx. 4000 lbs, so my 4Runner definitely wouldn't have been able to handle that. Besides, the trailer was pretty heavy too, so it was a good thing we were able to use his truck to tow it.
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Originally posted by BTOWN4RUNNER
That thing looks awesome. Real nice find. One question though. The picture says unloading in PA? Where in PA is that at? Thanks. :fireman:
That thing looks awesome. Real nice find. One question though. The picture says unloading in PA? Where in PA is that at? Thanks. :fireman:
It is at my Grandma's house currently, which is in northwestern PA, in the Oil City/Franklin area - about 2 hours north of Pittsburgh.
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Hmmm...now wouldn't you like to know??!!
It is at my Grandma's house currently, which is in northwestern PA, in the Oil City/Franklin area - about 2 hours north of Pittsburgh.
Hmmm...now wouldn't you like to know??!!
It is at my Grandma's house currently, which is in northwestern PA, in the Oil City/Franklin area - about 2 hours north of Pittsburgh.
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Haha, sure Cebby....and if you really feel like helping me out, you can put a new tub in for me!!
Next time I head up that way (and go through Pittsburgh), I'll have to get in touch with you so we can link up or something.
Next time I head up that way (and go through Pittsburgh), I'll have to get in touch with you so we can link up or something.
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Looks like you found a real good find. Thats a good year for them too. Whats the rust situation? Bottom of doors and rear corners? Im in the slow search looking for one under 2500 that i can beat around witht he top down and do some gwnf trails in.
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Actually, it will need some body work. Lower doors, rear wheel wells, some front floorboard work. I'm toying with the idea of buying a whole new tub, but we'll see how funds work out.
And Lee, I paid $2K for it.
And Lee, I paid $2K for it.
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