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[Michael B]

No respect I tell ya.........

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Spring Break in the ONF.

@lowtideride

 

[DomSmith]

Now that band of brothers match the OG trucks perfectly.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Back to work

 

[Doctor do Little]

Nice truck... needs some fine
16 split rims tire 7.50/16
.... and a Natoknochen

too
Cheers Peter

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Grabbing some parts from my local Toyota dealer. Funny, no one takes much notice of the old Cruiser there.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

The long low bed makes this pickup a great hauler. Unlike my f250,
which almost requires a forklift to put anything in it’s bed.

 

[Godwin]

Stopped off at Deo's yesterday saw his 45, heard the story, and even after the Pig incident he let me drive the 45. What a phenomenally maintained Cruiser. Three pumps of the pedal, no choke and it fired up and idled so smooth, it is a tight rig. Rich, rich in history with Ed leaving his small personal touches on the 45, to merely say it has character is an understatement.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Stopped off at Deo's yesterday saw his 45, heard the story, and even after the Pig incident he let me drive the 45. What a phenomenally maintained Cruiser. Three pumps of the pedal, no choke and it fired up and idled so smooth, it is a tight rig. Rich, rich in history with Ed leaving his small personal touches on the 45, to merely say it has character is an understatement.

Yeah, I feel like Ed would be happy that his truck is still being used for it’s intended purpose and hasn’t been “restored” / auctioned. He kept it fined tuned for almost half a century, which is still felt when you are in the drivers seat. Ed lives on.

Thanks for taking the time to swing by for a visit. It’s always good to see you.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Godwin,

You look good in there!

 

[Godwin]

Godwin,

You look good in there!

Felt good in there. To me a 40 or 60 interior is just right, while an 80 is cramped. Gimme the old stuff.

I thought this was too cool. For those that remember the old oil cans that needed a bottle opener Ed had wired in an opener alongside the radiator mount for when he needed to add more oil.

 

[Godwin]

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Yeah, I feel like Ed would be happy that his truck is still being used for it’s intended purpose and hasn’t been “restored” / auctioned. He kept it fined tuned for almost half a century, which is still felt when you are in the drivers seat. Ed lives on.

Thanks for taking the time to swing by for a visit. It’s always good to see you.

Yes, same here and you know if I'm in the area I'll call.

 

[Living in the Past]

Felt good in there. To me a 40 or 60 interior is just right, while an 80 is cramped. Gimme the old stuff.

I thought this was too cool. For those that remember the old oil cans that needed a bottle opener Ed had wired in an opener alongside the radiator mount for when he needed to add more oil.

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When I bought my FJ45 in N. CA it had a couple of the spouts that we're used on the old quart cans. When I bought it in 96 those cans were long gone but old enough to remember using them. Also had some cool reflectors for use on the road when broken down. They were stamped property of the highway department the county it came from. Very well may have bought it from the original owner's bother. Plates that were on it we're from the eighties. Owner had gone into a nursing home and refused to sell it. After his death took a year in probate for the bother to gain title. Greenbacks meant more to him than his brother's truck and sold it right away.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

When I bought my FJ45 in N. CA it had a couple of the spouts that we're used on the old quart cans. When I bought it in 96 those cans were long gone but old enough to remember using them. Also had some cool reflectors for use on the road when broken down. They were stamped property of the highway department the county it came from. Very well may have bought it from the original owner's bother. Plates that were on it we're from the eighties. Owner had gone into a nursing home and refused to sell it. After his death took a year in probate for the bother to gain title. Greenbacks meant more to him than his brother's truck and sold it right away.

Cool story!
So sad that family doesn’t see the thrill or the history of someone enjoyment and keep it going. All about the $$ sometimes. I am the prior owner would wanted that cruiser buried with him.

 

[Living in the Past]

Cool story!
So sad that family doesn’t see the thrill or the history of someone enjoyment and keep it going. All about the $$ sometimes. I am the prior owner would wanted that cruiser buried with him.

I've had my 68 for forty-four years and planned on giving to my son at some point. If he got it now he would either sell or destroy it in short order. Haven't kept it in good shape all these years to get sold or destroyed. Still debating what to do with it in the long run. Still rust free.

 

[wngrog]

People change. I was your kid 20 years ago. Hell, 10 years ago.

Now at the 1/2 way point I’m learning to appreciate the old things my parents collected and certainly the Cruisers.

Hold on to it. He will come around

 

[a.greenspan]

I've had my 68 for forty-four years and planned on giving to my son at some point. If he got it now he would either sell or destroy it in short order. Haven't kept it in good shape all these years to get sold or destroyed. Still debating what to do with it in the long run. Still rust free.

It`s easy, John
give it to a museum
or a charity organisation.
Cheers Peter

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Got a call from an old friend. He was clearing a property for an upcoming auction and needed a few boats and vehicles removed. Low and behold one was a 40 with a complete Pto winch! Of course I wasted no time retrieving it. (and the Benz)

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Currently, the winch is on the wrong end of the truck, but that will soon change. Although needing some TLC, it’s a complete set up. The plan is to disassemble, free it up and reinstall on the front of the 45 without painting it or shining it up too much.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Great addition!