Like most of the readers here, I've been tinkering with cars for a couple years. I started with JDM (Mazda Protege and NA Miata), tried out some German cars (VW R32 and BMW 335i) and came back to JDM in the form of a 3rd gen Tacoma. The first Mazda was totaled by a negligent driver, the second was sold due to lack of space, the R32 was sold to my brother and the 335i went to the same friend who bought my Miata. I picked up the Tacoma because driving 45 miles one way for work in a '94 Miata is something only crazy people do. New position at work allowed me to be full remote for work and now I no longer needed a brand new truck that sits in the driveway. Fast forward to Covid-19 shutdowns and traveling is even further reduced due to lockdowns.
That job previously had me traveling for extended periods of time (months) and I was browsing used cars and came across this nearby. After falling in love with root beer colored paint and the lines of the FJ60 I was hooked. I wasn't able to purchase that one at the time but I knew I'd eventually get my hands on one. Snap back to 2021 and I came across an ad from a man who was bringing over cruisers from the west coast and selling them out here in the east.
The first image I saw from his listing. My 1984 FJ60 lived most of it's life in New Mexico and Arizona (still registered in AZ when I bought it). Outer body panels are in some of the best shape I've seen, especially considering the higher than average mileage (342k).
He had six total cruisers in various states of repair/selling. The blue tarp in the background is hiding a good looking FJ40.
That green FJ60 in the background has since been sold. That aftermarket paint color suited it well.
I had my eyes on this brown FJ60, but it was modified with a fairly specific purpose in mind. I was looking for something better oriented for daily driving. I was surprised to see how easily 35s fit these trucks, they're noticeably larger than the 33s I've got now.
This FJ62 was immaculate. The interior was flawless, looked like it had just rolled off the factory floor. Even had that new car smell.
That job previously had me traveling for extended periods of time (months) and I was browsing used cars and came across this nearby. After falling in love with root beer colored paint and the lines of the FJ60 I was hooked. I wasn't able to purchase that one at the time but I knew I'd eventually get my hands on one. Snap back to 2021 and I came across an ad from a man who was bringing over cruisers from the west coast and selling them out here in the east.
He had six total cruisers in various states of repair/selling. The blue tarp in the background is hiding a good looking FJ40.
That green FJ60 in the background has since been sold. That aftermarket paint color suited it well.
I had my eyes on this brown FJ60, but it was modified with a fairly specific purpose in mind. I was looking for something better oriented for daily driving. I was surprised to see how easily 35s fit these trucks, they're noticeably larger than the 33s I've got now.
This FJ62 was immaculate. The interior was flawless, looked like it had just rolled off the factory floor. Even had that new car smell.
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