As the title says...I bought another 60. Knew it needed some work, but it's taking more than I expected just to get it running. Figured I'd post a build thread (of sorts), in case you all like watching me waste $$$ and time on another old Toyota.
The backstory: Met the owner in 2015 at "Mardi Krawl" - He's a good friend of one of my friends (Ray Towner). I immediately liked the truck, it had character. It was a bit rusty, but was SOA, on 37's, had a big ridiculous front bumper, and seemed to just go anywhere.
Saw it again in 2016 (this time it was sporting military 36" tires on 16.5 wheels), still thought it was awesome:
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So, we have a long running group text, and late last year, Ray mentioned the truck was for sale. Piqued my interest, but it was in Pensacola...and the last thing I need is another project.
But then the stars aligned - Earlier this month, Ray was driving West to East across Florida, and stopping by my place for a night...and offered to drag this 60 to my driveway. Talked with the owner a little on the phone, struck a deal, and 3 days later -->
...I had a non-running FJ60 with 6 extra wheels and tires sitting in my driveway:
What's my plan for it?
I want to go wheel the hard stuff, and I can't bring myself to beat on my White FJ60 any harder - I like it too much. So a "turn key" wheeler seemed like a great idea.
I'll get it running, fix it up a little, take it wheelin' next month with the Louisana Land Krewsers...then ??????????????
(to be continued, below...)
The backstory: Met the owner in 2015 at "Mardi Krawl" - He's a good friend of one of my friends (Ray Towner). I immediately liked the truck, it had character. It was a bit rusty, but was SOA, on 37's, had a big ridiculous front bumper, and seemed to just go anywhere.
Saw it again in 2016 (this time it was sporting military 36" tires on 16.5 wheels), still thought it was awesome:
...
So, we have a long running group text, and late last year, Ray mentioned the truck was for sale. Piqued my interest, but it was in Pensacola...and the last thing I need is another project.
But then the stars aligned - Earlier this month, Ray was driving West to East across Florida, and stopping by my place for a night...and offered to drag this 60 to my driveway. Talked with the owner a little on the phone, struck a deal, and 3 days later -->
...I had a non-running FJ60 with 6 extra wheels and tires sitting in my driveway:
What's my plan for it?
I want to go wheel the hard stuff, and I can't bring myself to beat on my White FJ60 any harder - I like it too much. So a "turn key" wheeler seemed like a great idea.
I'll get it running, fix it up a little, take it wheelin' next month with the Louisana Land Krewsers...then ??????????????
(to be continued, below...)