Sold my first 40. Almost 20-years later, on my second 40.
FJ40 broke my heart yesterday
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Rusto
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You were thinking about just setting it your garage as an option anyway. You might as well work on it while it's sitting. I'm lucky enough to be able to work from home and not have to drive my 60 for awhile (it's my only ride) so I thought I'd dig in and fix the various exhaust leaks. A 10 hour job at the mechanic took me about 30 over the course of seven weeks. 90% of the work done was done between 8:30 pm and 11:00 pm with a couple of four hour shifts on a weekend.
I work about 45 hours a week, my wife works about 25 and we have a 5 and 7 year old that we all of a sudden had to home school. I'm not knocking it. Just sayin.'. and there are busier people out there that have it a lot tougher than me, but I'm busy. So it took forever, but I did it right. spent extra time where it was needed because it's a pride of ownership thing for me now and I didn't want to have to do it again.
I'm new to the 40 Forum, but I'm sure it's the same as in the 60 forum judging by the response. The support in the 60 forum is great and really provided good, solid advice, reassurance, options and guidance from a lot of different perspectives without judgement (for the most part
) Two relatively big jobs for me that I did recently on my 60 were successful in no small part due to this forum.
It's too nice of a rig to give up now. It is not throwing good money after bad. (this is my mantra, by the way).
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I work about 45 hours a week, my wife works about 25 and we have a 5 and 7 year old that we all of a sudden had to home school. I'm not knocking it. Just sayin.'. and there are busier people out there that have it a lot tougher than me, but I'm busy. So it took forever, but I did it right. spent extra time where it was needed because it's a pride of ownership thing for me now and I didn't want to have to do it again.
I'm new to the 40 Forum, but I'm sure it's the same as in the 60 forum judging by the response. The support in the 60 forum is great and really provided good, solid advice, reassurance, options and guidance from a lot of different perspectives without judgement (for the most part
) Two relatively big jobs for me that I did recently on my 60 were successful in no small part due to this forum.It's too nice of a rig to give up now. It is not throwing good money after bad. (this is my mantra, by the way).
As another said earlier. Subscribed.
You will regret letting that go!!!
Hope to go aqua on my tube in the next year or so then paint it all shinny like that!
Hope to go aqua on my tube in the next year or so then paint it all shinny like that!
iptman
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Don't need an over head hoist. A regular engine hoist will work. I'd also get some locking hubs on that thing to cut down on birf wear.
that rig looks good on you. don’t let it go!! and yes to the flame thrower pics!!
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These are the real deal, it’s so hot to fire them it’s almost unbearable. However in the top pic you can see my wife firing one in a dress... lol
You can always get another wife 40s just don’t come along everyday
Cromagnon
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You can always get another wife 40s just don’t come along everyday
he’s got a wife that can handle a flame thrower! that’s pretty special too!
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Very Natasha Romanova
Be careful with her... she maybe undercover sent to watch you and see if you’ll turncoat and buy a jeep, then we’ll give the word and ....
You know the rest
The fj40 can make your soul tired
the head gasket is simple to fix
but trust me I get it. I have a love and hate for these.
I buy one
Fix it up a bit Or f$;k it up More
Waste $$
Then sell it. Always at a loss
Glad it’s gone
Then I go get another one
But it keeps me busy and out of the house And I learn stuff
huge effin waste.
But sure fun
the head gasket is simple to fix
but trust me I get it. I have a love and hate for these.
I buy one
Fix it up a bit Or f$;k it up More
Waste $$
Then sell it. Always at a loss
Glad it’s gone
Then I go get another one
But it keeps me busy and out of the house And I learn stuff
huge effin waste.
But sure fun
Curtice
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Another don’t sell it vote. Your cruiser is a keeper (as is your flame throwing wife!). If you have any inkling of keeping it, you will regret getting rid of it.
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Well after a week or so of deliberation I’m going to begin to actively sell my FJ40. While it’s true I do love it, I think at this point in my life I’d be better served letting it go to someone else who has the time and means to continue to care for it as it should be. Any interest please shoot me a DM. I’ll look to gather some pictures and get it listed in the appropriate section as well. Thanks to all those who responded on here.
MOTOV8R
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I would keep it. I was going to sell mine a few months back when I started getting back into old corvettes. Glad I kept it— a perfect rig for Home Depot runs and it gets more reaction than an original 66’ 427 ex racer corvette. Keep it or you may regret it.
In NY, PM sent!
