When we bought Ms. Scarlet in 2017 the Clardy air installed in 1983 was dead. Replaced the compressor with a York and replaced the dryer. Everything else was good to go. Spent the extra money to stay with R12 for better cooling on the advise of the mechanic.
Everything has been good until this...
The only body panel that has been replaced on our1982 is the hood. The original owner told me he replaced the hood when it was repainted in 1997. The replacement has the washer in the center of the hood and Ms. Scarlet has the working factory washer located above the windshield. So, the...
I had to get the oil changed in our Jeep while on vacation in Lake City and look what I found parked at the local garage. I did a walk around and quickly noticed that I was looking at the original paint. I could see the factory spot weld dimples in all the right places. The wheels even still had...
We've been gone for the summer and Miss Scarlet has languished is the hot garage in Arizona for the last three months. I noticed the red drip as pictured at the bottom of both knuckles. It is not brake fluid as both calipers and disks are dry. Had a knuckle rebuild by Salida Cruisers in the...
Just saw this new listing on eBay. Opening bid of $49.99. This has got to be something someone here is looking for. I've got all the original tools except for the spark plug wrench for Miss Scarlet. So, you won't be bidding against me. eBay listing
Well, I noticed the Miss Scarlet is leaking brake fluid on both front brakes. I'm 100% sure it is time for a caliper rebuild. She has 111K miles on her. I put new pads on four years ago. Brakes are working fine just have the leak. Everything is stock, original.
Last and only time I did a...
I'm pretty savvy at searching for information before posting or at least I thought I was... I need to remove the instrument cluster to repair the odometer. There are some threads but I'm not getting anywhere. I understand the speedo cable has to come off first. One thread say remove the...
Miss Scarlet was turning over 112K on the odometer when it hung up. The mile digit will try to click over to zero but return to 9. Speedometer functions as normal. I found baas thread on "Fixing the stuck odometer (with pics)". Miss Scarlet has led a sheltered three adult owner life. So, rust...
This 2017 Friesen model CH18-2-C car trailer is like new. It was used one time to haul a classic car from Buena Vista, CO, to Wickenburg, AZ. It has electric brakes, spare tire, hitch lock and built in ramps that stow under the rear. It has D rings in front and E-Track cargo tie down rails in...
This 2017 Friesen model CH18-2-C car trailer is like new. It was used one time to haul a classic car from Buena Vista, CO, to Wickenburg, AZ. It has electric brakes, spare tire, hitch lock and built in ramps that stow under the rear. It has D rings in front and E-Track cargo tie down rails in...
Started up Miss Scarlet yesterday and noticed that the temp gauge is just barely moving and stop just about 1/4 off cold. Heat is working. Not overheating and running fine. Thinking the thermostat is stuck open. What say you wise ones?
1982 FJ40: Desmogged in 1997 by original owner, carb cooling fan not operating since 1997, 109K miles on original 2F, original carb. Yesterday Miss Scarlet developed a problem with dying at idle. She starts fine, runs fine and doesn't seem to be running rich. Problem is when you put in the...
I had previously asked about this problem without resolution, but now I have better possible handle on what is going on. So, here is the scenario... Miss Scarlet purrs like a kitten except when her tank gets down to about a couple of gallons. Then the engine will not run under load. It will...
No disrespect intended to the culture or Costa Rica. Beautiful country and wonderful people been there. We saw FJ40s in many configurations including tow trucks and ambulances. But can't believe there has got to believe there is a sucker for this one...
Getting ready to put Miss Scarlet to bed for the winter. Dumped about 3 oz. of STA-BIL in about 1/4 tank of gas and drove about 1 1/2 miles to the station to fill the tank. Then I drove another couple of miles into town. On the way back home she started running like crap. She will start and idle...
I was giving Miss Scarlet a good cleanout a couple of weeks ago and the rubber restraint holding the factory tool pouch broke. It is orange. I assume it is the original since most everything else is on the truck. Anybody know where I can find a replacement? And don't tell me to use a bungee cord!