Recent content by capdaddy222

Thanks Steve, Im gong to start on the conversion sunday. I appreciate the help. Capdaddy

Switawi, Yes you nailed that one, greasy camp dinner is a great reason for a "FAST Exit" mod. capdaddy

I Tried, I read through your thread and i cant believe how eerily similar your situation was to mine. My wife was set on a 4 door wrangler, but i liked the FJ. We decided to test drive both. I held my comments as she drove the wrangler (rubicon), but i could tell she was disappointed...

Hello All, Ive been lurking here for a long time, but i havent seen anything on this mod. Has anyone come up with a handle for the inside of the tail gate on the FJC? When i camp out solo and sleep in the FJ, exiting the vehicle is a PITA when i have to climb over the front seats in order...

I am so insanely jealous. Im getting frustrated finding a candidate for my first cruiser and you have a herd! Good find that is a nice looking rig. capdaddy

The current owner works at a 4x4 shop and bought the cruiser cheap because the old transmission wasnt working. He replaced it with another unit from a parted out vehicle. It was done about 8 months ago. From the looks of the rest of the vehicle modifications and maintenance I believe he would...

Because that one is a 62, make sure the tranny is in good shape, that would concern me more than the frame rust. Ok How would I make that determination? Aside from the smoothness of the shifts while driving and inspecting for leaks, is there something I should look for or some procedure I...

Hello All, Ive been searching for some time in order to locate a 60/62 LC. I have several candidates that ive been looking over. One of which I was warned off of in this thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/447333-ruuuussty-what-do-you-feed-animal.html#post6219199 Here is...

offered $800 $800 bones and i would have had to get it titled in my name so AAA can pick it up and tow it to me about 50 miles away. One thing i forgot to mention is that there was a 3rd stick on the floor. it said "overdrive: In - Out" Im not sure of what that indicates as far as...

Well my skill level dosent currently cover the frame rust repair. I only have a 110V mig welder and I wouldnt want to spend the coin on a professional repair. There were 4 major things wrong: Cooling system leaking from the radiator and valve cover RUST on rear frame and body mounts were...

If anyone is interested in that vehicle here is the Craigslist link. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Needs TLC The owner seems like a good guy. And he wanted it gone so if you offered cash Im sure he would let it go for much less than the posted asking price. I will continue the search. capdaddy

Thanks D'Animal, That is what I needed to hear. I will keep looking... So disappointed...

Haha, Yes i know there will be a continual outflow of cash on a cruiser. But I have driven small cars for far too long. For the mileage that I drive i estimate an additional $1000 per year in fuel as compared to a honda civic. I can justify that for the utility and the fact that I NEED something...

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Hello All, I need some advice. Ive been lurking here trying to gather info on what it will take in order to join the LC club. Ive been searching Craigslist in search of an FJ60 or 62. I recently came across an 84 FJ60 that is in my area and Inexpensive.... 144k miles. But, I went today to...