Recent content by csdrf33

Hello again guys, I have the 1972 Up and running finally!!! I can use some help on one last issue (for now) My spare coolant reservoir is king of hanging loose in the engine compartment. As a result of this, it slipped into the fan and cut the hose. It is in some sort of bracket, that...

Thanks for the response and heres my loc Guys, Thanks for the responses. I am in Central Maryland or Southeast PA, York County area. To be honest the Cruiser is running quite well. We replaced the clutch, which was bad due to a rear main seal leak. After replacing the rear main, we...

Hello again everyone, I finally got my Cruiser back on the road after getting back from Afghanistan. It is running great, but has some odds and ends stuff that I can't do myself. Does anyone know of a good FJ Mechanic in the MD/SE PA area that is reputable. Thanks in advance and I will...

Hello all, I am finally back from Afghanistan and working on my new (old) 72 with a fevered pitch. I have run into a snag with the gas tank and want to order a new one. I can't seem to find a poly gas tank for my 1972 FJ 40 Cruiser. It was made in 10/71 but the cutoff for a lot of parts...

Hello again, I am still in Afghanistan, but couldn't wait and had my dad pick up the 72 Cruiser for me!!! I can't wait to get home and take her for a spin. Anyway, she has some rust in the usual spots for a 72 Cruiser and I want to replace the panels with sheet metal. Does anyone know of a...

You guys are great Thanks for the info everyone. I can tell I am going to love this board. I can't wait to get back from Afghanistan to give the new toy a test drive. THANKS AGAIN!!!

Hello, I am new to the site and the forums. I am about to buy a 1972 FJ-40 with the original 3 speed transmission and inline 6 cylinder engine. I am not mechanically inclined in the least, lucky for me my brother and father are. The seller told me to stick to back roads when I take the...