Introductions

[Cletus]

Hi everyone
My name is Clay, i've been a lurker here on mud for years, haven't posted much as the search function has answered most of my questions, but looking to become more involved as my '76 FJ40 project gears up.
I've owned 3 40s, 3 60s, 2 1980 4x4 toyota trucks (including my current DD, $800 four years ago and hasn't failed me yet!) in my 16 yrs of legal driving. I live in whitefish and work 3 seasonal jobs to get by and support my family (2yr old boy, wife and 2 dogs), and with my minimal spare time and $, i'm working on a 40->45 ext cab project. its been sitting in the garage for the last 3 yrs untouched, but i've recently gotten fired up again and made some progress. hoping to meet others in MT with cruisers, maybe sell/buy some parts, or even have some work parties.
Big thanks to woody for creating a space for us in MT here on mud.
clay

 

[brew8]

Larry Brewster, I have lived in Montana for 35 years, I moved to Helena after colledge at Idaho State, bought my first cruiser there a 64 with 10k Milles, moved to colorado for a year then back to Butte then to Billings, I have owned 8 fj40's over the years, I like the restorations more than the wheeling but I do like both, I have a 74 now and it was rolled I decided it would be a budget build and to fabricate most of the stuff I need, should be fun, kids are all grown and have left home so more time to fish. Larry

 

[Rigger]

Big thanks to Clay and Woody for setting up the Big Sky board!

I'm Alfred; I live in Billings. I'm happy to say that Larry is a friend of mine and has given me much tech advice. I also know Brian down in Sheridan (Toyrod) and he has done a lot for me.

I'm doing a budget resto on a 1970 '40. Look for my thread on brakes if you want to see what I'm up to.

I'd enjoy a chance to get together with other Cruiserheads here in Montana and Wyoming.

 

[Heartworm]

I'm Vic. I live near Dillon and we have two FJ60s. I had a nice 76 FJ40 at one time but have found that I like the room and comfort of a 60 better so I sold it. Glad to see that the Montana cruiserheads are starting to network. 3_puppies in Helena has been trying to get folks together; he hosted a group at his house this fall. Not any cruiser-specific resources in this area although there are more cruisers per capita than most of the US. Look forward to monitoring the board.

 

[Heartworm]

Just realized what I wrote. No, I don't want to be a monitor for the board. Hope it wasn't interpreted that way.

 

[CarmMontana]

Hey everyone. My name is Carmon. I live in Kalispell Mt. I own a 1969 FJ55 cruiser, and I love it. I also have a parts rig that keeps me supplied. I am really excited to get to know some local cruiser junkies. I have a few friends that have 40's here in kalispell and we have a good time. I know there are quite a few cruiserheads in the flathead valley. It would be great to get some work parties together and have some sort of local support whether parts or just second opinions. I look forward to whatever this brings. It's great to know there are more locals around.

Carmon

 

[phishincruisin]

Hey Everyone. I'm Karl. I'm in Bozeman and have an '85 FJ60. I got it 3.5 years ago and have been addicted ever since. I know a couple other guys in Bozeman with cruisers and mini-trucks, some are on this board so maybe they will chime in.
It'd be great to get some sort of event going, and maybe even get a TLCA chapter started, but I'm not sure what sort of work goes into that. Even getting a group to go down to Moab would be fun.

 

[crzrcrzy]

Wow, this sounds like an AA meeting. Hi, i'm Adam and i'm addicted to Cruisers. I'm in Columbia Falls and would love to get together with some other local cruiser fanatics. I bought my first cruiser about 6 years ago (my DD Fj60) and caught the bug. I've since owned a 77 Fj40 (sold) am working on an 88 Fj 62 and my wife drives a 91 Fj80. If anyone local needs help wrenching or just wants to get a couple cruisers together shoot me a pm. And lets get this TLCA thing going!!
Adam

 

[3_puppies]

I guess it's my turn. My name is Paul and I have a problem, a TLC problem. Currently we own 7 and a half land cruisers. 4 running, 3 waiting and 1 almost finished parting it out.
My wife Esther and I live in the Helena valley, with our 3 "puppies". Some of you have either met me or bought parts from me.
I've parted out close to 20 rigs in the last 8-9 years.
I run a small used parts business on the side from my regular job as a rock crusher mechanic. Mostly I'll deal with any landcruiser from 1963 up thru 1990, any series 40, 45, 55, 60 and 62. I have started working on some cruisers that aren't my own, but I barely have time to wrench on my own stuff.
I travel most of the summer with my job so I'm usually only home on weekends.
If anone wants to chat, PM and I'll give you my #.

We've been to 2 TLCA events, first pic is my 1980 40 series at the BHCC 06, and the second pic is my 1988 62 series the McGrew trail ride 07.

Paul

 

[orvis17]

I'll chime in ... I'm Dean, from Helmville....I regretfully was not able to make Paul's get together this fall, but would also like to network. I don't know much, but I am interested in networking locally. Would like to make a TLCA event... most likely the closest one...I have a very understanding wife and two young kids at home...the MT forum is a great idea!

 

[CruisinMT]

I'm Lee from Ronan. I've been into Landcruisers for about 7-8 years, I own a 67 FJ40 as well as an
89 FJ62. I have bought parts from a couple of Montana guys but have yet to go on a run with any of you guys. I would definitley be interested in a trail run or 40 series swap meet. I am married but have no kids yet so there is lots of time to hit the road and camp, hunt or fish.

 

[Fish406]

I'm Jim and I live in Bozeman. Got into throwing money at my 86 60 only 2 months ago but have always admired the FJ’s, just psyched to finally own one! Can’t believe how many conversations these rigs start. Admittedly I'm not the kinda guy that likes to wrench on his time off (I'd rather be in the middle of a river with my dog), so off to the shop my rig goes. If you guys could keep an eye out locally for a hood and a driver side door, preferably in tan, I might need them come spring. If anyone needs a new in-the-box front fender (no end caps) or an AC thingy (looks like a radiator), I might be willing to part.

 

[brew8]

Jim, There is a guy in Livingston who is parting a tan 60 series, he is on craigslist, you might also give Paul (3puppies) a shot, Larry

 

[Fish406]

Jim, There is a guy in Livingston who is parting a tan 60 series, he is on craigslist, you might also give Paul (3puppies) a shot, Larry

Yeah, I saw that listing a while back but can't find it anymore. just did another search and found this guy in West - 1985 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60

Paul PM'd me, he's got both a hood and door. Schweet.

 

[TMACK]

Howdy. I'm Tom from Missoula. Gotta laugh, it does sound like an AA meeting
crzrcrzy. Bought my first 40 about 20 years ago as our "Fish" mobile. I'm with Fish, in the river is church for me. We do a little ranching in this great state and decided to try my hand at restoring a 1965 short bed and then a 1966 short bed when time permitted. Have owned other cruisers but these have become my favorites. Paul has been my go to source for parts for quite some time. Happy to show my rigs if your passing through.

 

[Cletus]

nice rigs tom! i don't know how i missed those in the 9 years i lived in missoula. the only swb 45 i saw there was over by big sky high school parked unused in a yard.

 

[crzrcrzy]

Sweet rigs Tmack!! I'd love to check those out next time i'm down there. My dream resto is a Fj45 stripped to the frame and rebuilt down to the last bolt. Maybe a 2FE under the hood. Mmm Hmmm! Adam

 

[thetoyotaman]

I'm Darren from Bozeman. I've liked cars as long as I can remember. My dad bought a new 1982 Toyota SR5 4WD Long Bed Sport Truck as it was called in the original literature and brought me to pick it up. That truck started the whole deal. We took it to Alaska on a 3 week camping adventure. I learned to wrench on that truck fixing everything that broke on it or need help from the A/C to Aisin Carb to gear and diff swaps. Had 352k on the clock in the end.

My first LC was a 64 FJ40 and before I new it I had a 72 FJ55, 76 FJ40, 85 FJ60, 89 FJ62, and now the 82 FJ40 and 85 4Runner SR5. I've bought and sold these, some to keep and some for parts. I'm looking forward to the possibility of a MT chapter.

 

[brew8]

Darren, do you know who is selling the 81 FJ40 in Bozeman, Larry

 

[thetoyotaman]

I haven't seen the ad. So, no I don't know. Where is it listed?