FJcrew
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Your name: Jonas
Location: Maine
Your Cruiser: 1979 (+/-) FJ40
Mods on your Cruiser: Still sorting that out
Plans for your Cruiser: I just want to get it sorted out
4x4 Experience: Minimal
I got my first FJ40 when I was an impoverished college student in the early 90's. Even so, I fought a valiant battle to keep it on the road. Rebuilt engine, body and paint work, etc... Until I sold it in 1998. Something I have regretted that ever since.
Fast forward to this Christmas, when my wife gave me a bottle of Maker's Mark, and a framed sketch of an FJ40, and said "go for it." This was significant, because she was around when I got the first one, and knows what to expect!
So I did. And while I am no longer a broke student, I am by no means wealthy. So once again, I've picked up someones cast off. I know very little about it (although apparently more than the seller.) The build plate is missing, and the frame number would indicate a European build, I think. It has the 2f engine, mated to a 5 speed transmission. The OEM style soft top is in decent condition, but someone has installed a poor replica of the OEM roll bar. The body looks decent from about 10 feet away, but up close it has some issues which will need to be addressed some day.
But it runs and drives. I don't need it to be perfect. As soon as I can get it shipped back, I will dig in and discover the history.
Location: Maine
Your Cruiser: 1979 (+/-) FJ40
Mods on your Cruiser: Still sorting that out
Plans for your Cruiser: I just want to get it sorted out
4x4 Experience: Minimal
I got my first FJ40 when I was an impoverished college student in the early 90's. Even so, I fought a valiant battle to keep it on the road. Rebuilt engine, body and paint work, etc... Until I sold it in 1998. Something I have regretted that ever since.
Fast forward to this Christmas, when my wife gave me a bottle of Maker's Mark, and a framed sketch of an FJ40, and said "go for it." This was significant, because she was around when I got the first one, and knows what to expect!
So I did. And while I am no longer a broke student, I am by no means wealthy. So once again, I've picked up someones cast off. I know very little about it (although apparently more than the seller.) The build plate is missing, and the frame number would indicate a European build, I think. It has the 2f engine, mated to a 5 speed transmission. The OEM style soft top is in decent condition, but someone has installed a poor replica of the OEM roll bar. The body looks decent from about 10 feet away, but up close it has some issues which will need to be addressed some day.
But it runs and drives. I don't need it to be perfect. As soon as I can get it shipped back, I will dig in and discover the history.