It is interesting how rusted up the bottom is when everything else is so polished. It makes me think that when they did the frame off, if they did, they didn't bother refinishing the bottom properly? There is usually some rust dust down there but that to me looks like a little more extensive...
hmm
1911 i am green with envy, it sounds perfect. if you decide to sell for a profit let me know! I will admit that depending on what hospital I end up with will decide whether I "need" to find an fj in may or if I can wait until fall...after all, living in manhattan and having sold my m coupe...
wishes
I wish I could just find a mostly stock rust free 40 in a forest green or other green color with a rip-free clean interior, a recent rebuilt motor in a clean engine frame, and a lined tub with coated frame at <15k right now!
I also wish I could take it with me on my 8 day backpack...
This is just the sort of balanced, thoughtful advice I was hoping for. My last car being the m coupe it was like driving a gokart in most respects, noisy, really connected to the road, primal. I have always been mindful of driving schools and detailed maintenance and do not plan to approach this...
ocdbeetle hit the nail on the head
I am not sure if you were trying to discourage me but a lot of your words only enhanced the romance and mystique this vehicle speaks of to me. The core of me wants a true machine, not something overengineered and dilute as most modern vehicles seem to be.
I...
clarification
I should say that I am totally ready for the utilitarian ride. The only reason I drove the BMWs were because of their relative affordability to track performance and ability to transfer to the street.
Am I hearing the recommendations against the 40 because of the perception that...
I am writing this to hopefully gain some insight about finding my own FJ40. I have been, and will continue to, read the archives. But in the meantime, to understand where I am coming from let me provide some brief background info:
I have always driven RWD BMW's (M5 and Z3M Coupe), I almost died...