Recent content by nickmo

I'm not concerned with cosmetics/creature comforts. My top priorities are reliability and safety in that order. I have a 40 mile round trip all freeway commute 5 days/week. I don't need to go to 75mph, but 65 would be nice.:) I would like to eventually do cosmetic restorations, but that...

can anybody recommend a good shop/mechanic in or around San Diego that knows old land cruisers? I am totally new to the TLC world, and after I pick it up I'd like someone to give it a good once over so I know what needs fixing right away. thanks for all the comments, guys!:grinpimp:

Details The Pig I'm seriously considering is the one for sale in Arizona on Craig's List: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/248129515.html I've exchanged emails and had a really nice conversation with the owner. I am totally smitten, which is why I'm trying to get an outside perspective...

Hi, everybody! I've been lurking around this forum for about a week now because I finally found a Pig I think I can afford. I haven't bought it yet, but it most likely will be my big Christmas present to myself. It's a pretty clean '77 with a totally stock drive train. It runs and has very...