LC Hunting

[cajun65]

Well, as usual, I'm not hunting as much as I'd like to. I've gone some, but not enough. Of course, I think I should go every day! LOL.

One thing I've learned to like a lot lately is hunting LC's and LC drivers. Scott and Larry conceived the idea of dropping fj40landcruiserrestoration.com cards on all the LC's we found and that's how we found a lot of our members so far. I still keep cards in case I ever run across another in a parking lot. The cool thing is, those are driving and on the streets.

There are a lot of LC's left unloved out there - waiting to be picked up and brought back to life. I'm declaring this the forum that opens the season on LC's. So post up wherever you see stranded, beat up, abused old LC's that someone may be interested in parting with.

[cajun65]

I'll post first - there's an FJ-40 called "Tonka" partly disassembled behind Ducharme Brothers by TV-3. White with blue trim and writing. Anyone know anything about it?

[cajun65]

There's one in the back yard of a house on Ole Colony Road. That's near the intersection of Ambassador and Dulles. Scott and I already asked the owner if he thought of selling and got a quick no, but it still hasn't moved (hasn't moved in 10 years).

[PScottBx]

There's this one outside St. Gabe ...and one of my dearest buddies promised to help me gather a few parts from ... hadn't heard back from that one yet!





Scott!

[Bayou_Flyer]

One FJ40 on Hwy190 in Hammond (just west of I-55). One North of Tickfaw on Hwy51 and one East of Tickfaw. All sitting there for years, but the owners won't sell. Just rediculous that these people would rather have their LC's rust away rather than sell them to an enthusiast.

[Volunteer]

I have family in Ticfaw, and Lorange. I'd like to drop by to see them next time I'm in that area. You never know you bug them enough and evetually they might let it go. It angers me that people let them sit and rot rather than let someone bring them back to life. You do any wheeling in that area. That area has some great wooded areas for camping and wheeling. I'll post up the pic of the rig on Rena. I'm gonna wait another year and ask that old man again if he's still around. I know his wife would let it go. Good thing about that one is its under a garage and not in the elements. Are you in to B52's? My father-in-law flew them in Vietnam, this time of year is always fun he breaks out his old projector for Christmas and shows all the footage he took of his time over seas. Plenty of B52 footage.

[cajun65]

Okay Scott, I got the point! I'll call him tomorrow!

That was a fine rig, huh?

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by cajun65

Okay Scott, I got the point! I'll call him tomorrow!

Sorry bout that bud... just a friendly reminder! lol

Originally Posted by cajun65

...That was a fine rig, huh?

No matter.. the trip was awesome! (even if I did nap a bit.. you guys were good company)

Scott

[Volunteer]

Here the one off of Rena. Went there several times to talk to the old man and he said no. Worked for the forestry service for years. Last inspected 1998. All stock.

[PScottBx]

This is a very painful thread....lol

Scott

[BLKDOG40]

Originally Posted by Bayou_Flyer

One FJ40 on Hwy190 in Hammond (just west of I-55). One North of Tickfaw on Hwy51 and one East of Tickfaw. All sitting there for years, but the owners won't sell. Just rediculous that these people would rather have their LC's rust away rather than sell them to an enthusiast.

Would that be Florida blvd, a green FJ40 sitting in a lot under a tree next to a business? I think I remember seeing it last year, right after we moved here so I wasn't too good with directions(still not great, but getting better). If thats not the same cruiser, I'll go look down Florida Blvd this weekend and let you guys know.

[speedn3]

Found a really nice tan hard top fj40 with an old man driving it in Bogalusa. Pulled in the driveway and preceeded to ask if he might sell it. NOPE real quick. Of course not how silly of me. He uses it to drive around his farm with his grandson. I guess I sohould be happy that he uses it and it isnt going to to become rust bucket. Keep lookin

[speedn3]

I gave him all my info and welcomed him to join us or if he needed anything to just ask. He said thanks but I got the feeling it was not something he was interested in. He sees the fj as a riding with his grandson in the woods truck, but when ever Im by his house I will stop in.

[Bayou_Flyer]

Originally Posted by BLKDOG40

Would that be Florida blvd, a green FJ40 sitting in a lot under a tree next to a business? I think I remember seeing it last year, right after we moved here so I wasn't too good with directions(still not great, but getting better). If thats not the same cruiser, I'll go look down Florida Blvd this weekend and let you guys know.

HWY190 does turn into Florida Blvd, and yes this FJ40 is an olive green. It's sitting on a concrete slab, north side of the highway, and west of I-55 in Hammond.

My friend (owns a 82 FJ60) stopped by once, I stopped by once, but the owner declined saying he was saving it for his son. It has a full rag top, at least one flate tire and no registration since 1980's (my brother-in law ran the tags one night on patrol). The license plate doesn't even register in the database!! The guy is just happy to let it sit there, and I know it hasn't moved one foot in the last two years! Will see if I can snap a pic next time I'm over on that side of town.

[Bayou_Flyer]

Originally Posted by Volunteer

Here the one off of Rena. Went there several times to talk to the old man and he said no. Worked for the forestry service for years. Last inspected 1998. All stock.

That's a different FJ!

The one I saw was about 100 yards off the highway, behind a single wide, with only the white top and a tiny portion of green body sticking out.

The other is red/white sitting in a backyard with weeds growing around it. It's east of town close to a bridge if I recall. My buddy and I stopped a few years ago and were told no as well.

Both were found by accident/ devine intervention.

[BLKDOG40]

Originally Posted by Bayou_Flyer

HWY190 does turn into Florida Blvd, and yes this FJ40 is an olive green. It's sitting on a concrete slab, north side of the highway, and west of I-55 in Hammond.

My friend (owns a 82 FJ60) stopped by once, I stopped by once, but the owner declined saying he was saving it for his son. It has a full rag top, at least one flate tire and no registration since 1980's (my brother-in law ran the tags one night on patrol). The license plate doesn't even register in the database!! The guy is just happy to let it sit there, and I know it hasn't moved one foot in the last two years! Will see if I can snap a pic next time I'm over on that side of town.

Pretty rusty. There were a couple old notes left inside by other people. I left a card with the club info. Sorry for the crappy pics. but I left my camera at home and used my phone - we didn't plan on going out there initially and just found our selves heading that way. Sunday drive or something like that.

[speedn3]

I spoke with the lady who owns the olive green fj40. She just smiled and says there are people stopping by weekly about the cruiser. She just smiled and said no her son wants to get it running again. I have seen bad and this one is bad. If someone needs parts they might stop and ask again in acouple of months, but really there is nothing there.

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by Bayou_Flyer

Wow, that felt nice! Thanks Scott!

Dude... who sent you my high school graduation picture!!! I loved that mustache!

Originally Posted by speedn3

I spoke with the lady who owns the olive green fj40. She just smiled and says there are people stopping by weekly about the cruiser. She just smiled and said no her son wants to get it running again. I have seen bad and this one is bad. If someone needs parts they might stop and ask again in acouple of months, but really there is nothing there.

I'll send $10 to buy a cover for it. ...they could at least cover it. It's destined for a slow rusty death.



Last, heard tale from Stephen Luke (Automated Productions) that his fab guy is thinking of buying the Opelousas rig Larry and I went to look at last week (that we don't have pics of...oops). Good luck to him.. he'll have his work cut out for him.

Scott

[cajun65]

Here's one I saw a while back behind Ducharme Bros. construction in Lafayette. Poor thing looks pretty sad behind the fence and green mold or some kind of fungus is growing across the hood.

[speedn3]

i did find a 1978 fj40 in pieces. The owner has everything he says to make the cruiser complete. It has a 4 inch lift he says and he does have the 2f or a 1998 vortec v8 and conversion kit for an extra $500. I think he is pricey but he wants $2000 for the Fj40 as it is. If anyone is interested a couple of us could get together and pitch in and take what peice or parts we each my need. Just an idea but here are some pictures of the body.

[Volunteer]

Yea, thats an $800 dollar truck for everything in my book.

[PScottBx]

Nice potential... however, "potential" means that you shouldn't set a price like's it's complete. Shame... maybe he'll come down in the future. Or.. some poor soul will consider it worth the money as is.

thanks for the contri.

Scott

[speedn3]

Originally Posted by Volunteer

Yea, thats an $800 dollar truck for everything in my book.

That was my thoughts also.....

[cajun65]

Saw a gray FJ 60/62 at Tom's Auto Repair on Verot today. Good looking rig. May stop in tomorrow if it's still there and drop a card.

There's also a white with blue trim 60 driving around the Youngsville area. I can't nail him down to stop and talk to him but hopefully will one day.

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by cajun65

Saw a gray FJ 60/62 at Tom's Auto Repair on Verot today. Good looking rig. May stop in tomorrow if it's still there and drop a card.

There's also a white with blue trim 60 driving around the Youngsville area. I can't nail him down to stop and talk to him but hopefully will one day.

Awesome Marty. We need to get the 62 rolling

[cajun65]

I know. It's killing me. I'm waiting on Uncle Sam right now.

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by cajun65

I know. It's killing me. I'm waiting on Uncle Sam right now.

I hope your his favorite nephew and he takes good care of you my friend.

[tabascoloco]

Originally Posted by cajun65

Here's one I saw a while back behind Ducharme Bros. construction in Lafayette. Poor thing looks pretty sad behind the fence and green mold or some kind of fungus is growing across the hood.

I saw Tonka years ago...I spoke with them about it. My first FJ40 ever was a '74 and I seem to recall that one was also. It used to not look so bad. I know of quite a number of 40's nearby. There is one guy from Cali that has 3 of them just parked, and my old "first" cruiser ever, is still around (with a fresh paint job, etc)-would love to buy it back...rebuilt and all, w/NON-USA distributor and carb setup.
There are several nice ones out towards Breaux Bridge also, and even an FJ25...yeah FJ25 near New Iberia....haven't gone look at that one in a couple years...nice steel on the older ones...my oldest cruisers were the best in terms of metal...I had a 1963 FJ40 which was the oldest registered Toyota in the state (according to the DMV at the time), and a FJ45 pickup that I sold to ole Nolen Grogen (TLCA member). Love to get my fj45 back...

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by tabascoloco

I saw Tonka years ago...I spoke with them about it. My first FJ40 ever was a '74 and I seem to recall that one was also. It used to not look so bad. I know of quite a number of 40's nearby. There is one guy from Cali that has 3 of them just parked, and my old "first" cruiser ever, is still around (with a fresh paint job, etc)-would love to buy it back...rebuilt and all, w/NON-USA distributor and carb setup.
There are several nice ones out towards Breaux Bridge also, and even an FJ25...yeah FJ25 near New Iberia....haven't gone look at that one in a couple years...nice steel on the older ones...my oldest cruisers were the best in terms of metal...I had a 1963 FJ40 which was the oldest registered Toyota in the state (according to the DMV at the time), and a FJ45 pickup that I sold to ole Nolen Grogen (TLCA member). Love to get my fj45 back...

Awesome... all this above makes me think you've been holding out on us!!! LOL...

Wow.. would love to go huntin some of these up.

Larry would sell the new rig for a 45

Scott

[cajun65]

I talked to the folks at Ducharme Bros. and they said Tonka will be reborn after Mr. Ducharme finally retires. He supposedly has another one that is in driving condition too. I need to go find his card and update him about us and the club.