Charlotte NC Mechanic Recommendation

[shellb]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forum and just put in an offer on a 89 FJ62 in Charlotte, NC. I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction to get a pre-purchase inspection completed before I finalize my purchase! I checked the mechanic recommendation sticky, though all of the CLT recommendations were from over 3 years ago.

Please help if you have any suggestions.

I really look forward to joining and becoming a productive member of the community!

Thanks in advance.

 

[shellb]

Also just throwing this out there as a possible alternative...I would be willing to pay someone knowledgeable in CLT to look it over and check it out with me. I could use the learning experience and someone could make some extra $.

Just another thought/option.

 

[GarnerFJ40]

I'm hoping some of our Charlotte members are going to chime in. I lived there once, but not when I was of driving age, so I'd be no help!

 

[southerncruiser62]

ShellB - there are quite a few good guys in that area that I am sure will chime in, there's alot of knowledge on that side of the state as well. I also believe that is a reputable mechanic in that area that works on landcruisers. Let me see what I can find.

 

[lt1fire]

Where in Charlotte is it??? Do you also live in charlotte??
There is Yota Tech in fort mill but i'd be willing to take a look at it for you, also josh 77cruiser has a 62 he might also be willing to take a look at it for you. If you can make it to our meeting on sunday I can discuss it more with you.

 

[shellb]

Where in Charlotte is it??? Do you also live in charlotte??
There is Yota Tech in fort mill but i'd be willing to take a look at it for you, also josh 77cruiser has a 62 he might also be willing to take a look at it for you. If you can make it to our meeting on sunday I can discuss it more with you.

Thanks everyone. Yes I live in Charlotte and the 62 is in Harrisburg.

I talked to my BMW mechanic at Touring Car and they are going to look it over for me, but I would love to have a someone else take a look as well if it is convenient.

I need to find out more about the meeting Sunday! Would like to come for sure.

Thanks again,
Brett

and I guess if I read the "official welcome" correctly.

 

[shellb]

Also, thanks to whoever moved my thread.

 

[lt1fire]

Here is the thread for sunday's meeting
https://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-no...st-monthly-meeting-charlotte.html#post4668865

If you just want to show up an meet some people and not stay to do any rafting that is cool. We can talk a little bit about the truck and see if I can find some time to look at it for you. (My mom is flying in to town tomorrow so my time is a little limited)

 

[shellb]

Here is the thread for sunday's meeting
https://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-no...st-monthly-meeting-charlotte.html#post4668865

If you just want to show up an meet some people and not stay to do any rafting that is cool. We can talk a little bit about the truck and see if I can find some time to look at it for you. (My mom is flying in to town tomorrow so my time is a little limited)

Sounds like a lot of fun. If I am happy with the inspection tomorrow, I am planning on picking it up...so if all of that happens I will bring it on Sunday, perhaps you/others can take a look at it then and help point me in the right direction.

 

[lt1fire]

Sounds like a lot of fun. If I am happy with the inspection tomorrow, I am planning on picking it up...so if all of that happens I will bring it on Sunday, perhaps you/others can take a look at it then and help point me in the right direction.

Sure 37's, spring over, crawl box, LS2 swap
We'd love to have you on sunday

 

[77cruiser]

Brett,
Let us know and we can help however.
Al is right, the Toyota Techs down in Ft Mill are very well versed Cruiser guys and can really give you a good idea of what condition its in. I saw that cruiser and from first glance it looks pretty solid, i didnt stop though.

I also have another guy that I used for a lot of info and work. His name is Eddie Rivera and he runs the Hook Tire and service(Goodyear) store on the corner of South Blvd and Seneca. I have known him and the shop for 16 years and they have seen all 4 of my cruisers so they can help too. If you go in tell them I sent you.

Good luck with the purchase and look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions after the BMW guys look at it call me.7049049927
Later

 

[shellb]

Brett,
Let us know and we can help however.
Al is right, the Toyota Techs down in Ft Mill are very well versed Cruiser guys and can really give you a good idea of what condition its in. I saw that cruiser and from first glance it looks pretty solid, i didnt stop though.

I also have another guy that I used for a lot of info and work. His name is Eddie Rivera and he runs the Hook Tire and service(Goodyear) store on the corner of South Blvd and Seneca. I have known him and the shop for 16 years and they have seen all 4 of my cruisers so they can help too. If you go in tell them I sent you.

Good luck with the purchase and look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions after the BMW guys look at it call me.7049049927
Later

Thanks everyone, I already feel like part of a family! I really appreciate all of the advice and offers to help. I will let you know how it goes and might give you a call if I have any questions or concerns.

Brett