Recent content by jtmosca

Good guess but no, I'm self employed. I do have family that recently moved there though, thus the visit... Glad to know you are in WS. We need to schedule a Triad Monthly Meeting somewhere soon. Let me know if you are interested.

But "Mr Miagi" was definitely my favorite 😍...

Another couple...

But the real highlight has been seeing the new Hilux Champ built on Toyota's IMV 0 platform. These things have been designed to be incredibly customizable but crazy affordable (approx $13-$18,000 new). I've been snapping as many pics of these things as I can. The internet has some teasers...

Toyota's presence in Thailand is significant and Phuket's Hilux game is strong! Been seeing a ton of them. I missed alot of the really decked out ones. But I caught one or two. I also stumbled across an occasional Prado. Shockingly few LCs though in Phuket though. I don't think I've seen...

I also stumbled across this beautiful beast near Chao Mai Beach...

Been out of the country visiting Italy and Thailand recently. Saw this 80 in Bellagio Italy (Lake Como) area...

Misc conversations with misc people / body guys / etc. :) It's possible I swapped the word "cheaper" with "better" in some of those conversations. I just know that recommendation was offered more than once. And if someone was getting ready to toss something, it might work nicely for my...

ISO - 40 series compatible sheet metal. I'm getting ready to try my hand at welding in some patches on the old dirty girl. Any old Toyota sheet metal would be ideal. Obviously I can go buy some new stuff but everything I've been told is that similar year OEM panels would be best. Anyway, I...

ISO - One (or two if available) 15" steelie for the FJ40. It doesn't have to be pretty. I'm willing to clean it up and paint it. ISO - One (or two if available) BFG KOs 31 x 10.50 R15. Thanks!

No affiliation. 60 series shell https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/372280965960195/?mibextid=6ojiHh

FWIW - I had a REMOTELY related issue years ago with one of my Corolla engines. The cap came loose while driving and the rod flapped around inside the engine as the crank shaft beat it up. Being financially broke and needing to get the car home I pulled the oil pan, found the abused loose rod...

I didn’t use any but it sure doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Interested to see what others suggest…

Wait, are you trying to tell me that I’m “#1”?! People tell me that all the time while driving in traffic. Thanks!

So the dirty girl has been driving pretty good lately. I’ve been running small errands in it each day. Perhaps it’s my imagination (or wishful thinking) but it seems to drive a little better / smoother by the day. In the meantime I’ve been working my way through all the fluid changes these...