Hey everybody. I'm looking for a FJ40 for my first car and daily driver. My names Brysen and I live in Charlotte. Been on the forum for a little while now, and this description is from my post in the ONSC clubhouse. Was just gonna post up here to see if anybody had some leads, or could help me out. Thanks for taking the time to look.
Here's a better description of what I'm looking for in a 40, seeing as I've been on the forum for a little bit now, and have had my eyes opened a little bit...
The #1 thing that I'm looking for is one that isn't a complete rust bucket. One with a solid tub that doesn't have rust as an issue to where I would have to deal with having to cut it out and patch it up. So a solid body for sure is a plus!
Also I'd like to have one that doesn't have too many mile's on it, but seeing as they are older I understand they'll have a lot.
As far as the transmission goes I realize it's either gonna be a 3 or a 4 speed most likely. That being said I'd prefer it to not be a 3 speed on the column/tree (just because I've heard they are extremely hard to drive and I'm not the most experienced driver).
Engine wise I'm fine with the stock route (which I'm assuming is either a 6 cylinder or a 4 cylinder). I said way back at the start of this thread I'd like a v8, but I'd rather follow the advice from all of ya'll and not go that route.
Also under the hood I'd just say I'm looking for it to be mechanically sound and solid. It's gonna be my daily driver. For it to not have too many problems, if any down the road. Talking from experience with seeing my older brother who got a 88 jeep yj and has had numerous problems with it (had to have a new rear end put in, new transmission, and it's constantly in the shop, etc.) So like earlier just solid all around.
Interior wise, I don't really have too much of a preference. I'm fine with the stock seats in the front or if they've been upgraded. I'd prefer it to have the jump seats in the rear though.
Electrically speaking, I'd like to have all or most of the gauges/ switches in working order, but if not (I know since 40's are an older vehicle, and life's not perfect it probably won't be this way) that can be a little project for me to work on.
As for the rest of what's on my list that I'd prefer, but know I can't have it all:
-hardtop (don't really have a preference on the ambulance doors or barn doors)
-i'd like for it to come with a soft top or a bikini top
-color not really a big deal
-wouldn't mind a lift on it
-power steering
-power brakes
-any other useful or good upgrades
Ya'll can reach me on here by sending me a pm./ replying to the thread, or ya'll can email me at Tennisfanbrysen@yahoo.com, or ya'll can shoot me a text at 704/516/4029. My name's Brysen for those of you who don't already know, and I live in Charlotte. Looking for a 40 that's preferably under 10,000 (really under 9). Thanks for taking the time. I hope that help's ya'll to be able to help me more. Thanks again!
Here's a better description of what I'm looking for in a 40, seeing as I've been on the forum for a little bit now, and have had my eyes opened a little bit...
The #1 thing that I'm looking for is one that isn't a complete rust bucket. One with a solid tub that doesn't have rust as an issue to where I would have to deal with having to cut it out and patch it up. So a solid body for sure is a plus!
Also I'd like to have one that doesn't have too many mile's on it, but seeing as they are older I understand they'll have a lot.
As far as the transmission goes I realize it's either gonna be a 3 or a 4 speed most likely. That being said I'd prefer it to not be a 3 speed on the column/tree (just because I've heard they are extremely hard to drive and I'm not the most experienced driver).
Engine wise I'm fine with the stock route (which I'm assuming is either a 6 cylinder or a 4 cylinder). I said way back at the start of this thread I'd like a v8, but I'd rather follow the advice from all of ya'll and not go that route.
Also under the hood I'd just say I'm looking for it to be mechanically sound and solid. It's gonna be my daily driver. For it to not have too many problems, if any down the road. Talking from experience with seeing my older brother who got a 88 jeep yj and has had numerous problems with it (had to have a new rear end put in, new transmission, and it's constantly in the shop, etc.) So like earlier just solid all around.
Interior wise, I don't really have too much of a preference. I'm fine with the stock seats in the front or if they've been upgraded. I'd prefer it to have the jump seats in the rear though.
Electrically speaking, I'd like to have all or most of the gauges/ switches in working order, but if not (I know since 40's are an older vehicle, and life's not perfect it probably won't be this way) that can be a little project for me to work on.
As for the rest of what's on my list that I'd prefer, but know I can't have it all:
-hardtop (don't really have a preference on the ambulance doors or barn doors)
-i'd like for it to come with a soft top or a bikini top
-color not really a big deal
-wouldn't mind a lift on it
-power steering
-power brakes
-any other useful or good upgrades
Ya'll can reach me on here by sending me a pm./ replying to the thread, or ya'll can email me at Tennisfanbrysen@yahoo.com, or ya'll can shoot me a text at 704/516/4029. My name's Brysen for those of you who don't already know, and I live in Charlotte. Looking for a 40 that's preferably under 10,000 (really under 9). Thanks for taking the time. I hope that help's ya'll to be able to help me more. Thanks again!