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[LandyCruiser]

Good afternoon. I’ve been lurking and researching here for some time, but haven’t properly introduced myself. I’m Billy, and as of yesterday I own a ‘89 FJ62, dubbed “Brownie.” She said rust free project from down on the Texas/Mexico border.
I previously had an FJ60 back in college, and we’ve immensely regretted getting rid of it 15yrs ago. Since then I’ve been into track cars and track days, but with 2 young sons, a track car that they can’t ride in, and track days they can’t attend, just didn’t make sense any more. I wanted something my boys could enjoy with me and grow up proud of. I grew up wirh an 84FJ 60, and after owning one in college,my wife were in agreement that I should sell my track car and start shopping for a 60 series. So….off went my track toy to live on with a fellow speed junky, and that evening I found Brownie on Facebook Market Place, and soon made a deal, and yesterday drove down and hauled her home.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Good afternoon. I’ve been lurking and researching here for some time, but haven’t properly introduced myself. I’m Billy, and as of yesterday I own a ‘89 FJ62, dubbed “Brownie.” She said rust free project from down on the Texas/Mexico border.
I previously had an FJ60 back in college, and we’ve immensely regretted getting rid of it 15yrs ago. Since then I’ve been into track cars and track days, but with 2 young sons, a track car that they can’t ride in, and track days they can’t attend, just didn’t make sense any more. I wanted something my boys could enjoy with me and grow up proud of. I grew up wirh an 84FJ 60, and after owning one in college,my wife were in agreement that I should sell my track car and start shopping for a 60 series. So….off went my track toy to live on with a fellow speed junky, and that evening I found Brownie on Facebook Market Place, and soon made a deal, and yesterday drove down and hauled her home.

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Welcome to the insanity

 

[EscapeWagon62]

Looks like a beautiful rig.
I’ve always loved two tone versions.

 

[Hammer45]

Looks straight and really nice. Looks like you have a front seal in your future wrenching with the boys!

More pics! And welcome!

 

[F226continental]

Nice truck.

these are the kind I like to find!

Why didn’t I know about this truck? Damn

 

[LandyCruiser]

Looks straight and really nice. Looks like you have a front seal in your future wrenching with the boys!
View attachment 2713869 More pics! And welcome!

Ahh that’s just dirt! But she does need the a water pump, fan, fan clutch, all new belts, radiator hoses, freeze plugs, possibly a radiator (an inspection by a rad shop at least) as well as draining and cleaning the fuel tank and fuel lines, she fired up on starter fluid, but didn’t like the gummy fuel that’s been sitting in the lines for 1.5-2yrs. Previous owner “noted” a “radiator” leak and began adding leak stop. Small bottles at first, then by the gallon.
Bearing on the water pump went out. We noticed, after cutting the fan belt off to drive it up on the trailer, that the fan is wobbly, and when you spin and wobble it, the pump dumps coolant, she continued to pee the 5 HR drove home as the fan spun freely in the wind. So hopefully those gallons of leak stop didn’t stay in the system long enough to damage the radiator.
But…. NO oil leaks.

 

[LandyCruiser]

Moar pics

 

[LandyCruiser]

Even Moar

 

[F226continental]

put a new molded seat cushion in the drivers seat, your ass will thank you and the fabric doesn’t tear as quickly if it’s tight! Very nice

 

[EscapeWagon62]

Truck looks solid
Concur with seat foam recommendation.
SOR.com had them last I looked

 

[aer0397]

Billy!! Look at you already posting. Guess I also need to do an introduction post
Can’t wait to check out your rig soon

 

[LandyCruiser]

Billy!! Look at you already posting. Guess I also need to do an introduction post
Can’t wait to check out your rig soon

Come over when ever bro….. every one, it’s his fault. Made me realize just how bad I missed mine. And I immediately started following the market again. I can’t believe what it cost me to get back in, compared to what we sold the FJ60 for. $10k not running vs $3.5k daily driver

 

[Hammer45]

Is it weird to say I have undercarriage envy?!

 

[LandyCruiser]

Before and after her first wash in 20yrs. The paint is gonna come back fantastically well.

 

[EscapeWagon62]

Looks fantastic
The dirt probably helped preserve the clear coat

 

[Chris Cahill]

Congrats, really nice truck. Love the color combo. Your'e going to have a blast getting into it. Almost makes me want to start over again.

 

[LandyCruiser]

Wheels are cleaning up nicely, and the new dash cap fits like a glove, after a little trimming on the cap and the dash

 

[JamesR]

Really nice - I'm excited for you and your sons. I've learned a lot on this forum. Use the search feature and don't hesitate to ask questions. Many times I end up asking after searching because the key words don't match up.
Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy.

 

[EscapeWagon62]

And on searching threads...
Go to google, type in ih8mud and then what you are looking for.
Kicks the daylight out of using the search function inside MUD.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

WELCOME TO MUD

SWEET 62 !