Is moving a nice FJ 60/62 into rust country evil

[IBFJ62]

Since 60s are sentient life forms and not just a collection of bent and cast metal... did you ever consider the prospect of asking him what he wants?
60s have feelings too you know.

And they can exact revenge if you really piss them off.

Beware....

Lots of good beer helps you hear them a little clearer..

 

[erse]

I think it depends a little on how old you are. If you are say in your sixties or more and don't want to say good bye, with a little care it might still out last you and you wont have to suffer his/her loss.

However if you are younger and facing the prospect of watching it slowly deteriorate over time and break your heart with its final loss it might be better to sell than that.
Like that dog from your childhood, if you let it go, you can imagine him/her roaming free on a nice farm somewhere with all the other kids "runaway" dogs/cruisers.

For future reference those of us blessed to be in rust free zones are always here to help with finding the right farm.

 

[slj333]

It's Evil no doubt about it. But the Cruiser gods will grant you forgiveness for your transgressions if you make every honest attempt to preserve your junk. Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I just drove my '62 from Omaha to NJ. Salty to more Salty. The truck was pretty clean when I picked it up, so I cleaned up the underneath and painted the chassis with Chassis Saver (thread here: Chassis Saving.)

Thank you for sharing the great information. My son and I are driving a FJ62 back from Bend to Minneapolis next week. I am going to keep my other car for a bit so I can spend a little maintenance time on it before it becomes a daily driver. I might even store it this first winter so I have a little more time. The seller of the car is the original owner, and while she kept the car stock (which I appreciate) I don't think she did much in terms of scheduled maintenance either.

 

[Kleatus]

Thank you for sharing the great information. My son and I are driving a FJ62 back from Bend to Minneapolis next week. I am going to keep my other car for a bit so I can spend a little maintenance time on it before it becomes a daily driver. I might even store it this first winter so I have a little more time. The seller of the car is the original owner, and while she kept the car stock (which I appreciate) I don't think she did much in terms of scheduled maintenance either.

Congrats. I'd recommend storing it till you can get everything protected. Get it tuned up and up to snuff mechanically, touch up any missing paint anywhere, and coat the underside/seams/crevices/inside door panels, rockers, etc. before you drive it in winter. Being proactive is easier and will yield better results than trying to fix corrosion issues as they occur.

Or as someone else suggested, just move to Bend. Beautiful area!

 

[slj333]

Congrats. I'd recommend storing it till you can get everything protected. Get it tuned up and up to snuff mechanically, touch up any missing paint anywhere, and coat the underside/seams/crevices/inside door panels, rockers, etc. before you drive it in winter. Being proactive is easier and will yield better results than trying to fix corrosion issues as they occur.

Or as someone else suggested, just move to Bend. Beautiful area!

Thanks and that is a good plan. My son graduates from high school in 2 years and a move west is a possibility. [emoji4]

 

[Zack1978]

A cheap Civic as a dd would be a MUCH better idea. It is beyond me why you would subject a rust free 60 series to salt. My 60 is a total rust bucket, and I still keep it away from the salt.


Zack

 

[slj333]

A cheap Civic as a dd would be a MUCH better idea. It is beyond me why you would subject a rust free 60 series to salt. My 60 is a total rust bucket, and I still keep it away from the salt.


Zack

Fair point. I drive a motorcycle when weather permits here, and I like old Japanese cars and trucks (bought a 91 Camry wagon for my son).

 

[Toyote]

Looks like in an odd twist of something, that I now own this rig. I put the VIN into google and up popped this thread. Curious why you did not go thru with it? So far its been good to me... I did have to do a lot of baselining.

 

[slj333]

Hi Toyote,
It is a very nice FJ62 and I'm really glad it stayed in a climate that won't destroy it. I didn't have a lot of photos to work with, and when I arrived to pick up the car I was surprised by the small amounts of rust in the front quarter panels and front axel/steering being pretty loose. Again, it is a great vehicle, but if it was going to be my daily driver in Mn the salt would have destroyed it pretty quickly. I ended up buying a 2011 4Runner instead .
SJ

 

[SteveH]

60 series trucks do rust, even in the west, just not to the extent they do in a place like MN. Only in the most opportune places in AZ and Calif. (and parts of TX) will you find a truly rust-free vehicle. In Colo., the mud and salt and offroad use tend to speed up rusting, even if the low humidity keeps it at bay.

 

[Toyote]

Yep, I dont love the little bit of rust on the front quarters but it isnt cancerous. Probably came from its early years in SD where they use salt, and plan to fix if I decide to paint it (not a priority; I kind of like the patina). The front end was loose but an axle rebuild and new TREs has it all squared away nicely now. New tires, new headlights are in with a new harness, radio is fixed, antenna is fixed. All that's left are to fix the relays in the pwr windows and doors and it'll be back to mostly 100% Glad that you found your 4Runner for your situation; that'll be a good truck.

Hi Toyote,
It is a very nice FJ62 and I'm really glad it stayed in a climate that won't destroy it. I didn't have a lot of photos to work with, and when I arrived to pick up the car I was surprised by the small amounts of rust in the front quarter panels and front axel/steering being pretty loose. Again, it is a great vehicle, but if it was going to be my daily driver in Mn the salt would have destroyed it pretty quickly. I ended up buying a 2011 4Runner instead .
SJ