New Member/Addiction

[bphilips09]

Hey all, recently picked up a 72 FJ40 after several years of wanting one. I drove it 5 hours home with a grin ear to ear and lots of thumbs up from other drivers.

Think I'm going to keep it clean, but already thinking about buying another one for trail use.

Here is a pic of her the day after I brought it home.

 

[digger]

Welcome, Very nice Cruiser

 

[cruiserjunkie]

I'd grin ear to ear if that was my cruiser too. Clean ride looks sweet. Welcome

 

[ocdbeetle]

Awesome...Where did you find it? more pics....

 

[71 redwood]

welcome, nice lookn FJ,clean,who could ever want to get red of there cruiser..

 

[bphilips09]

Craigslist, guy was located outside of Atlanta. I'll post some more pics in a bit. The PO did about a 95% restoration on it. The rear section and several panels were replaced due to rust. The surface rust on the frame was grinded off and then treated and painted. I still need to attach the spare tire carrier and the jump seats, which are from a later model. The stock jump seats wouldn't fit with the roll cage. The entire floor is also rhino-lined.

The carb needs rebuilt, which will be done this week and it will need a new exhaust, including headers soon.

 

[bphilips09]

Here are some more pics. I would love any advice or concerns anyone has.

 

[BBQ BOY]

That is a beautiful truck. I am in the same boat as you with the addiction. What size lift do you think is on that? Tire size?
Again, Congrats.

 

[FJFOOL]

Very nice truck, I like the shade of blue. Welcome as well !!

 

[Rodeo]

I'm jealous! I hope my 72 will look that nice some day! I see why you grinned the whole drive home.

 

[Pighead]

Has anyone mentioned the bezel yet?
Nice truck.

 

[Hogan]

Welcome and you have a real nice Cruiser congrats.

 

[bphilips09]

That is a beautiful truck. I am in the same boat as you with the addiction. What size lift do you think is on that? Tire size?
Again, Congrats.

I believe the PO told me it was a 4 inch lift, the tires are 33x10.5x15. Thanks for the compliments everyone!

 

[1.25Ton]

Very nice truck. More pics...

 

[spdwaver]

That is one beautiful cruiser!

 

[bphilips09]

Here are some more shots by the beach:

Some the PO took:

You can see that the driver's seat is need of some attention

This is a shot I took with my phone after signing the bill of sale:

 

[bphilips09]

Couple more of the front end:

I'll try and take a few shots of the engine. If anyone wants to see anything specific, let me know.

Thanks!

 

[BBQ BOY]

Absolutely love it! I want even more pics.

 

[spdwaver]

I would probably hang that one on the wall and buy another one to drive. But then again, driving is the whole reason for owning one! Very good find.

 

[BBQ BOY]

i am looking at the same set-up as far as 4" lift and same tires and size. How does it feel and handle?