Recent content by danwerle

Thanks for the input. I suspect what I've got in mind isn't reality. I visited with many, many painters, all of which quoted me prices that exceeded how much I paid for the truck. There's a guy at my gym who had his rig painted at an unbelievable price, in under 3 days. The truck looks...

Hi, I've got a 1987 FJ 60 that I really enjoy. It's in great shape, and I've made many of the changes I'd like to make to it. I would, however, like to get it re-painted. Any recommendations for inexpensive painters within a three-hour radius of Portland, Oregon? I've met with several very...

Super. I'll ask and look around. If it can be done, I suspect someone in our area can help. Thanks.

Hi, I've got a 1987 FJ 60. It's got black bumpers, similar to the OEM models it originally came with. There's a dent in the top of the rear bumper (measures roughly 3 in (long) X 3 in (wide) X 1 in (deep) that I can't stop staring at, and I'd like to get it repaired or replaced. Cool Cruisers...

Recovered I got a call from a Washington County (Oregon) Police Officer tonight. My truck was found in a town called Forest Grove, about 30 miles outside of Portland. The ARB front bumper/brush guard, Warn winch, and radio were stolen from it. Several of the lug nuts were loosened. I spoke with...

After talking with the local police, the working theory is that it is someone (or some group) that is close to our neighborhood. Thankfully, two have been recovered in the past few days. Unfortunately, mine is still missing. No arrests were made that I am aware of after my truck was stolen...

Thanks for the help. For those who are in Northeast Portland (or who may be passing by), the officer I spoke with this morning regarding the recovered blue rig said that she recovered a 1983 FJ 60 the day before that had been stolen in late January. She told me that if I see one near...

One down... one to go. Robin's is parked about 1/2 block from my house. It looks like it's in pretty good shape. I've called the police and sent a private message to him, but it's ironic and a little weird that someone would park someone else's stolen truck outside my back window. I'm...

Thanks for all of the support. Even the police officer who took the report was genuinely supportive and understood that these trucks often mean more to us than other vehicle owners. I haven't had any success finding it thus far. Rolson, if you're reading this, could you check by the New...

Hi, My 1987 FJ 60 was stolen from in front of my house in Northeast Portland, Oregon, again last night/this morning. It's brown with a Warn winch, ARB front bumper, 3" lift, black roof rack, and black rims with new Goodyear MTR tires. It's got Oregon plates. If you live close by, I'm happy to...

Recovered! Thanks for the well-wishes and support! My wife found it about two hours ago a few blocks from my home. The police officer who removed it from the stolen list was a little perplexed - no obvious prints, nothing stolen, and it had been driven about a mile. The stereo was removed, but...

Thanks again for all of the support. One of my neighbors thought he saw the rig being driven in our neighborhood earlier today. He was a little uncertain if it was mine, and the driver had long hair (I don't). The license plate number is OR 068 EMJ. Here's an attempt at sending photos...

Thanks for all of the feedback. The truck didn't have any stickers on it. I'll get some photos posted later today. It had about 78 miles worth of gas in it before it needed re-fueling. I am really the only one who knows how much is left in the tank, since the fuel gauge is broken. Like many...

Hi, My 1987 FJ 60 Land Cruiser was stolen from outside my home this morning in Portland, OR. It's brown, has a Warn winch, ARB front bumper, custom black roof rack, 33" tires, black rims, and no rust on it. There are a couple of rigs that are very similar to mine around town; however, the roof...