g-man
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It's still not too late to change the title of your thread. Something like "....I bought a 60"
It finally happened. I bought a 60 (1 Viewer)
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Ok, sorry guys, I’ve been busy with “60” haven’t gotten online in a while. But it’s clean now.Congrats! The front seats are in remarkably great shape.
1. As mentioned already…although it is an FJ, don’t call one of these an “FJ”…heard there’s a Forum for those, dunno, never been there. Colloquially, it’s a ‘60’ or an ‘FJ60‘ or ‘the Cruiser’ or ‘the rough idling leaky sh!tbox mutherfawker I hate love more than my wife when she’s not looking POS’. Quiz tomorrow, Extra credit: edit thread title
2. What’s the build/engine plan? Replace the 2F or do something nefarious? Looks like the trans and t-case are still in it. Lift, etc?
I swear I’ll never refer to it as the FJ again.
I was originally hoping to find a take out long block, rebuild it and put it all back together as I have all the smog parts and accessories to do so. Yes it has the 4 speed and t case, and a bunch of new parts, clutch, calipers, ignition, etc. But, the cost of a long block is damn near the price of running early 2000’s Chevy truck. Sooooo it may be getting an LS build. My overall build plan is coil conversion with 80’s axles, 2.5” or 3” lift, 33”-34” tires, some kind of off-road bumpers, winch, swing out rear tire carrier bumper, safari rack? Maybe. 270* fox wing awning, rtt, those storage compartments in the rear quarters and tailgate, and a 62 dash swap. I love the 60 headlights, but I love the 62 dash. I’ve done a few full resto’s for other people so going down to a frame off level is within reach. I just need to finish one other project in the final stages of test, tune and fix all the little leaks that show up. My 84’ GMC k2500 p/u. With a fully built hi comp 350.
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I’m trying to figure that out now lol
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I was thinking about that. Just can’t decide yet.
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Alright it looks like I’m doomed to be razzed for the title forever cause I can’t change it.
Before the FJ Cruiser came out it was quite common (even on Mud) to call any of the FJ series Cruisers an FJ, and there was never any correction. Then the FJ Cruiser was annnounced and shortly thereafter the FJ Series Land Cruisers can't be FJ's anymore. Talk about letting the tail wag the dog.
I personally never called my fj40 or fj62 just an FJ, always reference the actual Cruiser I was referring to, or maybe 40 or 62 for short.
It is also a Land Cruiser and not a Landcruiser, but I've never gone out of my way to correct someone. Not sure why it is an issue tbh.
I've had a number of people also tell me I have a nice Jeep, I just say thanks. (Even though the J in FJ stands for Jeep...
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I personally never called my fj40 or fj62 just an FJ, always reference the actual Cruiser I was referring to, or maybe 40 or 62 for short.
It is also a Land Cruiser and not a Landcruiser, but I've never gone out of my way to correct someone. Not sure why it is an issue tbh.
I've had a number of people also tell me I have a nice Jeep, I just say thanks. (Even though the J in FJ stands for Jeep...
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Thanks, it’ll be a while before I get to that but YES, it will be needed. Gotta make it drive first lol.
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Yea, in real life I always call em fj60 or what ever, 40’s 80’s. Just for some reason I said FJ with no number. I may have been drinking. Idk.Before the FJ Cruiser came out it was quite common (even on Mud) to call any of the FJ series Cruisers an FJ, and there was never any correction. Then the FJ Cruiser was annnounced and shortly thereafter the FJ Series Land Cruisers can't be FJ's anymore. Talk about letting the tail wag the dog.
I personally never called my fj40 or fj62 just an FJ, always reference the actual Cruiser I was referring to, or maybe 40 or 62 for short.
It is also a Land Cruiser and not a Landcruiser, but I've never gone out of my way to correct someone. Not sure why it is an issue tbh.
I've had a number of people also tell me I have a nice Jeep, I just say thanks. (Even though the J in FJ stands for Jeep...
Don't worry, most will only hold it against you for 10-20 years.
I recently put in a H55 and I’m loving it but I have the 2F engine and not planning on a LS swap. Now I’m finding I need to change the differential gearing. Most of my driving is on hardball and not much trails
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One of the big reasons for me to do an LS is that I plan on trails/mountains with lots of gear and people weight. I can do a custom LS build and get good power and decent mpg. I don’t have a lot of faith in the 2f for power AND economy. Alternatively I could also do a diesel but I know less about that stuff. It would be a new world of research for me. Although I have time if I start restoring this turd. And there’s plenty of threads on this site.
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I really like the idea of get it going and use it while I plan a build and save for it. But it’s been tough, over 2 grand for something trustworthy shipped, and the last two local sub $1000 listings Iv found are scams. If I could pick one up for $800-$1000 running take out I’d be stoked.
At the top of your thread on 1st page...there is a drop dwn box with "edit".
In other news...ill pay for your dash and give you my dash if ya ever want
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Yea, Iv seen those little menus, but for whatever reason I don’t have one on my post. It was my first post here. So maybe that has something to do with it.At the top of your thread on 1st page...there is a drop dwn box with "edit".
In other news...ill pay for your dash and give you my dash if ya ever want
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g-man
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Thread title edit!!! Awesome!
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Nice Jeep
