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toyman317 · 07-03-09, 10:47 AM

Hello All:
I live in Indianapolis on the North side with my wife Robin. I have two grown boys and Robin has two girls and a boy. We have 6 grandchildren that are a ton of joy. I have worked for the State for over 30 years and currently coordinate the state's Foster Home Licensing process. I am pretty much a homebody and enjoy working on my cruisers in the garage, riding/working on my Harley, firearms, photography, playing guitar, all kinds of sports, and of course camping/wheeling with you all.

I have been a HC member for about 4 years. I have actually lost count. I remember when I was in high school and college and how much I loved the look of the FJ40s and said to myself that one day I would have one. About 5 years ago, I ran across my 1978 FJ40 down in Martinsville sitting in a vacant lot for sale. It looked pretty clean and only had 59,000 miles with very little rust. I probably paid too much for it at the time but looking back now, it was a great deal. Since then, I have had an FJ62, 2 FJ60s (one of which I still have) and an FZJ80. Sure can't afford to keep three cruisers so the 60 needs to be sold soon. I plan to keep the 80 and the 40 as long as I am able to drive them. I am totally a Toyota fan. I also drive an V6 03 Solara and the wife drives a 96 Camry.

So here is the Cruiser stable:

1978 FJ40
59,000 miles
Added mini truck power steering
Came with aluminum wheels and 33s
Body needs minor rust repair - very solid frame.
Rancho 5000 shocks
Engine has a knock so am in process of an engine swap.
Plans for an Aussie in the rear, 4 inch lift, front bumper with winch, sliders, etc.

1984 FJ60
200,000 miles
Rebuilt engine with less than 5,000 miles
Came from the south so very little rust
31x10.50x15s on stock wheels
Completely stock except for tires.
For sale soon. Need to deal with some carb issues first.

1994 FZJ80
130,000 miles
OME heavy suspension
ARB Winch Bumper
Warn 9000 Winch
7 pin mod
Center Diff Lock switch
Factory lockers
295x75x16 tires on stock wheels
Next mod is sliders.

07-03-09, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
toyman317 Site Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis TLCA# 15158 Posts: 1,217	Toyman317 - Ron Featherston Hello All: I live in Indianapolis on the North side with my wife Robin. I have two grown boys and Robin has two girls and a boy. We have 6 grandchildren that are a ton of joy. I have worked for the State for over 30 years and currently coordinate the state's Foster Home Licensing process. I am pretty much a homebody and enjoy working on my cruisers in the garage, riding/working on my Harley, firearms, photography, playing guitar, all kinds of sports, and of course camping/wheeling with you all. I have been a HC member for about 4 years. I have actually lost count. I remember when I was in high school and college and how much I loved the look of the FJ40s and said to myself that one day I would have one. About 5 years ago, I ran across my 1978 FJ40 down in Martinsville sitting in a vacant lot for sale. It looked pretty clean and only had 59,000 miles with very little rust. I probably paid too much for it at the time but looking back now, it was a great deal. Since then, I have had an FJ62, 2 FJ60s (one of which I still have) and an FZJ80. Sure can't afford to keep three cruisers so the 60 needs to be sold soon. I plan to keep the 80 and the 40 as long as I am able to drive them. I am totally a Toyota fan. I also drive an V6 03 Solara and the wife drives a 96 Camry. So here is the Cruiser stable: 1978 FJ40 59,000 miles Added mini truck power steering Came with aluminum wheels and 33s Body needs minor rust repair - very solid frame. Rancho 5000 shocks Engine has a knock so am in process of an engine swap. Plans for an Aussie in the rear, 4 inch lift, front bumper with winch, sliders, etc. 1984 FJ60 200,000 miles Rebuilt engine with less than 5,000 miles Came from the south so very little rust 31x10.50x15s on stock wheels Completely stock except for tires. For sale soon. Need to deal with some carb issues first. 1994 FZJ80 130,000 miles OME heavy suspension ARB Winch Bumper Warn 9000 Winch 7 pin mod Center Diff Lock switch Factory lockers 295x75x16 tires on stock wheels Next mod is sliders. Attached Images __________________ Ron 1978 FJ40 - Restoration project with 58K miles 1994 FZJ80 129K miles Locked with 295 Terra Grapplers, OME heavies, ARB front bumper, Warn 9000 1994 FZJ80 with 43k miles. Tons of Parts for Sale Thread and pics here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/316462-1994-43k-plus-3-other-80s-%40-pick-part.html 1984 FJ60 - Fairly Rustfree Texas Truck, Rebuilt Engine with 5K (For Sale) 1984 Harley FLTC Last edited by toyman317; 07-03-09 at 10:59 PM.