I'm back in the game!!

[ClemsonCruiser]

Well guys it didn't take long for me to find another FJ40 to replace the void left in my life by selling my 77 . I came across a 1962 FJ40 in the high desert west of Reno, NV and couldn't pass up on it. It is very clean and original; the only down sides are the original bench seat is gone as is the aisin carb. but besides that is isn't bad. The best part is it is from the high desert so the body is really solid, with the exception of the rear seal which will need to be replaced it is rust free!!! I don't have any pics of it at the moment I will try to get some up here in the next couple of days.

I hope everyone is doing well I look forward to getting back to the Upstate and wheeling with you guys

JP

 

[Southeast Overland]

That's awesome - congrads JP! Now you need to track down the owner of that 45 behind the fence...

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

The 45 is just sitting there in Big Pine, CA right smack in the middle of down town............. can you say road trip

 

[erymer]

Very cool JP....glad to hear that you picked up another 40. can't wait to see the picks.

 

[cruiser4life]

Congrats man, knew you couldn't stay out of the game for long!!

At least those Toyota pay checks went right back into the best Toyota ever made!!

 

[Capt. Jim]

Good score, JP. With this be a Hard40 resto or a built-up trail truck?

Hope all is well out on the trail.

Jim

 

[Trollhole]

Glad to hear.

 

[steenh]

Congrats!

That's one old cruiser... my age!

Can't wait to see pics!

 

[VTCruiser]

awesome.

 

[swampyCU]

I can't wait to see it... If you want you can ship it to your sister's house and i will be more than happy to drive it for you till you get back

 

[Hard40]

Good for you! We miss your mug.

 

[Southeast Overland]

This thread is useless without pics!

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks for the warm welcome back guys

this will def. be a restoration rig, I want to keep it completely stock except for I think I am going with a 2.5" OME lift so I can run those skinny 34" TSL's again........ I will get some pics up in a little bit you guys are going to love the exhaust and hardtop on this one

 

[Gundy]

Ohhhhhh...an early model....(droolin')
Has it got those corrugated sides?
I love those early models.
Hopefully you'll drive it to the annual meet.

 

[clemson55]

JP told me the guy ghettofied the hardtop and put sliding windows or something in it. But I'm sure he'll find a new corrugated top.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

well it did have those corrugated side....... the PO did sided to put in sliding windows instead no worries though I will find some new one down the road.

here is the pic....... feel free to take pot shots at the exhaust system

 

[Capt. Jim]

feel free to take pot shots at the exhaust system

Ya know, with a snorkel on the other side, that Peterbilt exhaust system may be less noticeable.


Looks pretty good, JP. Nice candidate for a resto.

 

[Capt. Jim]

You may want to loose that Freightliner side-view mirror, too.

 

[Southeast Overland]

<<Cartman>> Sweeeeet! <<Cartman>>

Seriously - that is awesome. I would to have a nice selection of low to no rust Cruisers to choose from. How are you getting her back to SC?

 

[informationjunky]

PTO? nice find JP