I purchased an FJ60 2 years ago at the recommendation of @Cruddz in order to be able to go on runs and just have a cool experience of getting out and doing fun things with my friends. As a side hobby, over the past two years I have taken detours, side roads, and back alley's in order to find and spot any and all LC's to report back to Alvis for acquisition.
I have found several models that he passed on, were too pricey, or were otherwise unfit for him to take on. One day in December of last year, I found an fj40 that I immediately thought he would enjoy. He then drove out and purchased this 40 and it is under construction. He already had a donor 40 shell, and as a finder's fee for the 40 I found him in December, it was agreed he would sell me the 40 shell. While dreaming of finding the 2f that i would plan on rebuilding for my next project, I sought out to look at inspiration and ideas on the 40 & 55 forum. The really interesting pages I found belonged to @wngrog, and a quote that he had resonated with me: Paint is for pussies. Considering that my 60 had sick patiner, I was not about to paint my future 40 that I spend all day dreaming about. But while I roamed his builds, I was surprised at how much I admired his 55. Unbeknownst to me, my fate would lead me to a pig of my own.
I was driving these neighborhoods back to the office, when I found this gem in hiding. I parked, and as fate would have it, the female owner of the truck came outside to water her desert plants. I said, ma'am, is this truck for sale. She responded, well it ain't a truck, it's a Toyota, and yes, it is for sale. Without hesitation, I asked the price, as I knew @Cruddz was willing to buy this pig site unseen. When the price was cited, I knew, this will no belong to this lady by the end of this weekend.
I have found several models that he passed on, were too pricey, or were otherwise unfit for him to take on. One day in December of last year, I found an fj40 that I immediately thought he would enjoy. He then drove out and purchased this 40 and it is under construction. He already had a donor 40 shell, and as a finder's fee for the 40 I found him in December, it was agreed he would sell me the 40 shell. While dreaming of finding the 2f that i would plan on rebuilding for my next project, I sought out to look at inspiration and ideas on the 40 & 55 forum. The really interesting pages I found belonged to @wngrog, and a quote that he had resonated with me: Paint is for pussies. Considering that my 60 had sick patiner, I was not about to paint my future 40 that I spend all day dreaming about. But while I roamed his builds, I was surprised at how much I admired his 55. Unbeknownst to me, my fate would lead me to a pig of my own.
I was driving these neighborhoods back to the office, when I found this gem in hiding. I parked, and as fate would have it, the female owner of the truck came outside to water her desert plants. I said, ma'am, is this truck for sale. She responded, well it ain't a truck, it's a Toyota, and yes, it is for sale. Without hesitation, I asked the price, as I knew @Cruddz was willing to buy this pig site unseen. When the price was cited, I knew, this will no belong to this lady by the end of this weekend.
