Mechanic in Wilmington

[furpants]

Hey Guys,

I have been on MUD for a while, but I never truly introduced myself. Sorry. I am looking for a recommendation for a good mech in Wilmington for my 72 FJ. I have a couple of oil leaks that I don't have time to repair myself. Any help would be great. Thanks Chris

 

[southerncruiser62]

Welcome to the board Chris, let me look through an ole' book of mine and see what I can find. I'll follow up with some additinoal info.

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Your 40 wouldn't have happened to be at WB this weekend, would it? I saw a nice brown one with a soft top this weekend...

 

[furpants]

I was down there, but that wasn't mine. I have a green 72 with 35 MT Baja's on it. I did see the brown one. His is in a little better shape.

 

[furpants]

Here is a picture a few months ago down at Carolina Beach.

 

[southerncruiser62]

Great looking truck furpants, you going to be able to make the OBX trip or a portion of it?

 

[furpants]

I don't know much about it. Sounds like it would be a blast.

 

[kslanc]

Did you ever find a local mechanic in Wilmington area? I have 2 FJ60's need to swap out engines and need to find someone thanks and I'll look for you on North End, 83 / 85 Red FJ60

 

[waldrtw]

I live in wilmington but I do not know of a good place to get your cruiser worked on. I don't don't trust andybody towork on my cruiser excpet me I will be out on the North end this summer so I will look for some of you guys from the Wilmington area out there.

Tim

 

[kslanc]

Thanks Tim, Will look for you as well.... You ever want to get your hands dirty on an FJ60 I'm in over my head..... thanks, kevin

 

[NCjeff]

Id call Shannons Auto on Greenfield St. downtown. Hes a big Ford guy, but he used to have some Toyotas back in the day. They been around for awhile, and are pretty familiar with 4wheel drive toyotas. Saw a 40 in a garage off Castle St the other day, looked like it was an employees truck and they were working on it, down from the ABC store on 17th and Castle.

 

[kslanc]

Thanks, will give them a call.... Toy of Wilm wanted 2300 for engine swap.... not going that route or expense..... pending cost may try to take it on myself....

 

[NCjeff]

I play cards tonite with a guy that has a restored 40. Was going to ask him if he has ever used anybody around town. I'll let you know if he knows anybody.