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milehighroller

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I recently purchased a 76 FJ40. I have had a 94 80 and currently have an 06 100 as my daily driver.

I'm a long time VW enthusiast. I sold a 66 13 window deluxe to fund the purchase of the FJ. I purchased a 2.5" lift kit from Redline Landcruisers and am planning on putting the Kenda Klever MT2 33X9.5's on it. I'm going to get the wheels powdercoated as well. So far I put in a bluetooth sound system. Small sub and amp below driver seat and 2 6X9's in boxes behind the driver seat. More to come.
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I've got a set of Kendas on my 40 and just got another set for my FJ Cruiser. Love em!
 
milehighroller said:
I recently purchased a 76 FJ40. I have had a 94 80 and currently have an 06 100 as my daily driver.

I'm a long time VW enthusiast. I sold a 66 13 window deluxe to fund the purchase of the FJ. I purchased a 2.5" lift kit from Redline Landcruisers and am planning on putting the Kenda Klever MT2 33X9.5's on it. I'm going to get the wheels powdercoated as well. So far I put in a bluetooth sound system. Small sub and amp below driver seat and 2 6X9's in boxes behind the driver seat. More to come.
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Looks like you live (or work) downtown?
 
I finally got the lift kit on and wheels powdercoated with new shoes. My son helped me with the lift kit installation. I got the 2.5" lift from Redline Landcruisers in Colorado Springs. Super nice and helpful. I picked it up in person with my 06 100. They were even available for questions when I was installing it. I decided to have the wheels powdercoated at Colorwerks in Centennial. They installed the tires as well. Super happy with how everything came out. New exhaust is next.

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Very nice 40!

I, too, am a refugee from the world of air cooled VWs, having owned a variety of buses and a type 3. I just sold my '80 Vanagon, and to my muted surprise felt no regret. Don't think I'll ever go back: Land Cruisers are where it's at, man.
 
40 looks great.
My 10 year old daughter wants a classic beetle to work on with me.

One of the cars I had in high school was a ‘73 super beetle as well as my ‘75 FJ40.

Both were absolute piles of trash but served me very well.

I may hit you up for some advice as I move closer to getting a project beetle.
 
Nice 40! I recently put 33” Kendas on powder coated rims, I really like the setup. I’m amazed at how well they hold air. Speaking of air, we had a 1973 bus, restored to showroom new condition. That one went to the Mecum auction. What a pain in the ass.

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My 76 VW bus was the same color combo except for the white grill. It was my 1st car and offroad vehicle. It was pretty new when I got it. I sold it when I bought my 40. It was a fun ride.
 
pb4ugo said:
My 76 VW bus was the same color combo except for the white grill. It was my 1st car and offroad vehicle. It was pretty new when I got it. I sold it when I bought my 40. It was a fun ride.
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They do have awesome ground clearance
 
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