Finally added this 1971 FJ55 to the collection. Bone stock had been used as a snow plow. Runs and drives. Plan is disc brake conversion get the AC working and clean up. Really excited to get started on this one
I'll stick my neck out and weigh in on this. Jonas' @jkdur728 prices are out of line on the items you guys posted. No doubt about it. BUT the ads do say "Make Offer," so there's that. I will also say that Jonas sold me a pig tailgate handle...
Just a short update. While Mavis is at Higgy's shop, we've decided to put some serious work into her. Once that is complete, I'll resume posting here, as by no means do I consider this journey over.
The majority of the modern world believes it unthinkable to drive a 50 year old vehicle with most of its primitive originality intact across the country. I am glad there are still guys like you that don’t adhere to that belief. Thanks for taking...
BTW, I gotta say that @landcrusher909 arranges some pretty elaborate entertainment for his guests. Turns out he had Elon Musk have a space launch from Vandenberg to entertain us as the sun went down.
I really enjoyed my time there. It was great getting the wipers sorted out, but right now I wished I would've stayed longer to get after that timing cover leak.
We are currently in Phoenix, with an extremely sick dog at the animal hospital and...
What a Fantastic adventure. Not sure your route back home. Your welcome to stop by if you're heading back through the San Bernardino area. We Love cruisers visiting
Here I am wanting to get my 40 to the point I can take it to the grocery store.
And you’re over here driving yours the length of Route 66. On bias tires. In a couple weeks time. Bravo my internet friend.
I’m enjoying this journey.
Stopped at a couple obligatory Route 66 stops.
Despite all TEOTWAWKI predictions of a new ice age in LA, this is what greeted us.
Let's be honest. LA still sucks. But Santa Monica/Venice Beach is breathtaking. And I put a bid on a nice room...
Got up early this morning and saw a mural depicting an early Mustang similar to mine.
Kingman wins the prize for best exit on Route 66.
Kingman to Barstow is the prettiest part of Route 66.
Sitgreaves pass is 8 miles with 191 cutbacks, and you...
Thank you for taking the time to post this thread and share your adventure, this was awe inspiring! As much thought as I put into traveling in my 25-yr old 100 series and here you are CRUSHING IT in an FJ40...kudos!!!
Trail Talk with Tony... got a nice ring to it. Have I done that at Rubithon??
Thanks to Mark and Maria Barnes, I have the good fortune to serve as caretaker a few weeks each summer allowing them some extra time outside the Springs. During my...