Any 40 Owners in Tampa Area?

Nomis · 06-16-06, 07:22 PM

I've got a '76 I bringing back to good health and was curious if anyone else in the area has one I can use as a reference on things like the ignition, horn setup, etc. I've seen a few locally, but haven't had a chance to flag them down. I'm over between Citrus Park and Carrollwood.

ChuckD · 06-18-06, 07:00 AM

There are several people in FLCA that are over in that area. I live in orlando and have a '76 but neither of your two interests apply... have 350 so different ignition and don't have a horn.

Jerry D. · 06-19-06, 02:50 PM

Take a look at the Florida Land Cruiser Association web site. www.flca.org.
Go to "PICTURES" in the upper left corner, then select "MEMBERS RIGS". It'll give you some name and locations of FLCA members around the state. If you are interested in contacting one of them, just post a note on the BBD.

Later,
Jerry Dixon,
President FLCA

Nomis · 06-22-06, 01:49 PM

Thanks Jerry, I'll take a look.

Big Bore Lover · 06-23-06, 08:27 PM

I'm over in Palm Harbor and workin on 40 from the ground up. Hoping to hook up with some folks to do some trailin once its together.

lowtideride · 07-03-06, 07:15 AM

There is a few of us over at Saint Augustine....

Nomis · 07-05-06, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Bore Lover

I'm over in Palm Harbor and workin on 40 from the ground up. Hoping to hook up with some folks to do some trailin once its together.

Not too far from you - I'm on the other side of Citrus Park. What year is the 40?

Big Bore Lover · 07-06-06, 05:40 AM

Its a 76 but at the moment its just a frame and buncha parts. I'm in search of body parts bigtime, things like a cowl/tub/etc. If you happen up on any I sure would appreciate it if you would drop me a PM. I am not opposed to finding a full vehicle that needs some TLC as by the time I have the frame finished I can just swap out the frames under a body. Its a "project". The kind that may take yearssssssssssssssssssssssss. Hopefully not tho.

Nomis · 07-10-06, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Bore Lover

I'm in search of body parts bigtime, things like a cowl/tub/etc. If you happen up on any I sure would appreciate it if you would drop me a PM.

I'll keep an eye out for ya.

jmarsh1977 · 09-11-06, 12:27 PM

Hey Big Bore Lover,

I saw a FJ40 near Brooksville last year. It was between 52 and 50, on the west side of US HWY 41. Sorry, I lost the phone number. It has sat since the late 80s. It had lots of rust but you may be able to salvage the cowl. The guy was asking a ridiculous amount for the heap since it had a chevy 350 v8 in it. Maybe he'd part out the whole rig without it. I remember the back tub was all hacked up and had some aluminum panels replacing the wheel wells.

reefdesigns · 09-26-06, 12:08 PM

Nomis, I am in Citrus Park!
Workin on a 60 at this time, and have a 40 in the garage!

Big Bore Lover · 10-10-06, 11:37 AM

Well my 76 has kinda been shelved for a bit as I am pickin up a 64 in a couple of weeks that is going to work nicely. Now I actually have sheet metal to work on.
Yeeehawwwwwwwwww out comes the saws all and zapper

the blue ox · 10-11-06, 08:44 PM

hi I live in tampa off waters and himes I have a 82 fj 40 as a dd and have helped rebuilt some fj40 in the past. I can help if you need meet up and look at my 40.... and I'd like to find some more 40 in tampa to go wheeling with!

e-mail me cfrisco70@aol.com

Big Bore Lover · 11-13-06, 04:12 PM

Well Ginny (Virginia) is home now and having her parts removed slowly in the process of turning her back into a beautiful beast. So, I guess its about time to actually meet some of fellow Cruiser Heads down here in Florida.

Yeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaawwwwwwwwwwww

Knuckle bustin on a Cruiser oh the fun of it all. Damn glad its cooler weather right now.

Suarez0523 · 12-12-06, 12:32 PM

I am over at Downtown St. petersburg. 1974 FJ40. Just met a guy last weekend with a 40 and a 60. I got some parts from him. If you need any help, let me know and I will be glad to be of assistance.

Big Bore Lover · 12-14-06, 08:21 AM

Hey guys why don't we see about meetin sometime to check each other's FJs out?

the blue ox · 12-14-06, 03:58 PM

I'm down with meeting up sometime

Big Bore Lover · 12-14-06, 04:20 PM

Lets see what we can set up to get together folks. Suggestions????????????

reefdesigns · 12-14-06, 05:39 PM

You can come look at mine!!! You should have my number. Ryan

Suarez0523 · 12-14-06, 09:38 PM

As soon as mine becomes one piece and not 3000 I am in

Big Bore Lover · 12-18-06, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by reefdesigns

You can come look at mine!!! You should have my number. Ryan

Ryan,
PM me your number since I don't have it. Please

Nomis · 12-18-06, 07:08 PM

Mine's under the knife right now - rear sill, quarters, etc. - see my sig for pics of the process. I'd still be down for meeting up though - I have a 80 Series as well - stock. I have seen reefdesigns rig - very nice.

FL cruiser · 12-19-06, 05:02 AM

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I am over at Downtown St. petersburg. 1974 FJ40. Just met a guy last weekend with a 40 and a 60. I got some parts from him.

You think he has any 60 parts he might want to off?

I would be cool with meeting up sometime too. Maybe out by one of the causeways some evening or something like that. Post Christmas though.

ChubbyHubby · 12-23-06, 09:27 PM

Hello. I have a 78 FJ40 w/ 2F you can take a look at. Only thing not stock under the hood is A/C and a Mean Green alternator. If you see a red FJ40 in Temple Terrace, flag me down.

Big Bore Lover · 12-29-06, 09:42 AM

Okay guys I am at the point I need to do some lookin at the back of someone's FJ40 to get some measurements. Anyone up for it? I sure can use some assistance on the numbers. Its the weekend, maybe we can see about a get together somewhere.

Lemme know