ClemsonCruiser
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After doing a couple of restorations and resto mods on various 40s and 45s over the last few years I started to crave something a little different. The idea of an original "survivor" with a nice worn patina to it really interested me. I thought it'd be a nice contrast to my other cruisers so I began casually looking for a for a 1965 FJ40 survivor, as '65 is probably my favorite 40 model year.
After a few months I stumbled upon a promising ad. on Craiglist out of Colorado. Made a phone call to the owner asked a bunch of questions and for a few more pictures to clarify its condition. Everything checked out to my liking so I pulled the trigger!
After a couple of weeks the 40 showed up at my house, big thanks to Aaron at Summit Auto Transport for a great price and quick shipping. If you are in need of having a Cruiser shipped in the US Aaron is the best and he is a Cruiserhead to boot. Here is how she looked when she arrived at my house. Missing a few items like the fiberglass cap, front and rear bumpers, and stock rims. Otherwise it is pretty much unmolested and original. I've already tracked down similarly patina'd front and rear bumpers as well as stock rims and hubcaps. I likely won't ever run it with the hardtop on as its topless weather here in the south 10 months out of the year. If anything i'll go with a THC softop. Overall all I am happy as its pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Initial plans are to get it running and driving then just enjoy! I have to say though my wife doesn't quite get the "patina" thing, she doesn't understand why I don't want to clean it up and make it pretty like my other ones.
After a few months I stumbled upon a promising ad. on Craiglist out of Colorado. Made a phone call to the owner asked a bunch of questions and for a few more pictures to clarify its condition. Everything checked out to my liking so I pulled the trigger!
After a couple of weeks the 40 showed up at my house, big thanks to Aaron at Summit Auto Transport for a great price and quick shipping. If you are in need of having a Cruiser shipped in the US Aaron is the best and he is a Cruiserhead to boot. Here is how she looked when she arrived at my house. Missing a few items like the fiberglass cap, front and rear bumpers, and stock rims. Otherwise it is pretty much unmolested and original. I've already tracked down similarly patina'd front and rear bumpers as well as stock rims and hubcaps. I likely won't ever run it with the hardtop on as its topless weather here in the south 10 months out of the year. If anything i'll go with a THC softop. Overall all I am happy as its pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Initial plans are to get it running and driving then just enjoy! I have to say though my wife doesn't quite get the "patina" thing, she doesn't understand why I don't want to clean it up and make it pretty like my other ones.
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