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Hello everyone, like the title says, this is my very first post, and the very first time I've ever documented an FJ build. I've been lurking and reading for a very long time, but with all the knowledge on here, I've never had to post.
So let's get right to it. Myself and my partner in crime picked up this awesome specimen of FJ goodness roughly two weeks ago. Our goal here is refurbish and restore the truck as it sits, and keep it as close to stock as possible, it's lasted 40 years and we'll see to it that it'll go for another 40. The few upgrades the truck came with will remain as we feel that they're great additions, but everything else we will try to leave original. I'd say 80% of this vehicle is from 1971. Once she's all done, we'll see she goes to a new home and start another build.
Rust really isn't too bad, only on a couple pieces of the body, and in the usual spots on the top. Frame, running gear, and drivetrain are in impeccable condition for being 40 years old, just need a tune and some cleaning up. Right there we are way ahead of the game.
The previous owner seemed like a really good guy and was definitely a Cruiser enthusiast. Mechanically he maintained her very well while she was under his care for the last decade or so.
So, February 12th, I jumped behind the wheel and drove it the 150+ miles back to my house.
On with the show!
Now it's bath time for the little one, so I'll have to post some progress photos later on tonight! Cheers!
So let's get right to it. Myself and my partner in crime picked up this awesome specimen of FJ goodness roughly two weeks ago. Our goal here is refurbish and restore the truck as it sits, and keep it as close to stock as possible, it's lasted 40 years and we'll see to it that it'll go for another 40. The few upgrades the truck came with will remain as we feel that they're great additions, but everything else we will try to leave original. I'd say 80% of this vehicle is from 1971. Once she's all done, we'll see she goes to a new home and start another build.
Rust really isn't too bad, only on a couple pieces of the body, and in the usual spots on the top. Frame, running gear, and drivetrain are in impeccable condition for being 40 years old, just need a tune and some cleaning up. Right there we are way ahead of the game.
The previous owner seemed like a really good guy and was definitely a Cruiser enthusiast. Mechanically he maintained her very well while she was under his care for the last decade or so.
So, February 12th, I jumped behind the wheel and drove it the 150+ miles back to my house.
On with the show!
Now it's bath time for the little one, so I'll have to post some progress photos later on tonight! Cheers!
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