New owner!

[syd108]

Holy **** I did it to myself again. I promised myself that I would never get another project car, but here I am a "proud" owner of a 1973 FJ55.

I know next to nothing about the FJ55. Any help and advice is welcome. I will post more specs once I learn more about it.

 

[Delancy]

Welcome to the madness. You're in the right spot.

 

[xtiaan2000]

That is a sweet thing to start with! You are gonna have a lot of fun with that!

 

[greentruck]

Needs a little love, but does look rather pristine from the outside. How's it drive?

 

[syd108]

Engine smooth, idle is good, clutch may need work in about 5,000 miles, but overall very pleased with it.

I'll need to get used to the hydraulic clutch though.

 

[land cruiser kid]

Sweet! AZ is one of the best states to buy one, Nice find!

 

[Midgainc]

You should be proud. Most don't look that good unless a lot work has been put into them.

 

[Fitzgerald]

Looks like you've got yourself a very nice pig there. Congrats and welcome!

 

[PabloCruise]

Very nice and clean!

How is interior?

 

[War Pig]

Great looking rig. And major congrats.

As you work on your new ride, this forum is a MONSTER of information. Tons of information on past threads will get you far. I actually use google to search topics here and it helps sift down to the great posts on here.

Enjoy your new 55!!

 

[landcruisnman]

Welcome..... You're screwed...

 

[Pighead]

clutch may need work in about 5,000 miles

What makes you say that? Good news is, the clutch discs rarely wear out and the hydraulics are very easy to rebuild.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I'll need to get used to the hydraulic clutch though.

Whadya mean? Haven't driven a stick shift in awhile? I noticed this one up for sale on CL awhile ago and thought it might be a winner. Show us some photos of the front floor pans and rust free dog legs if you want to make everyone envious.

 

[syd108]

Clutch:

The previous owner said that is probably what he would work on next.

Yes I have not driven a stick in a while. Specially not the hydraulic clutches.

The vehicle is pretty rust free and the interior is in pretty good shape. The drive side floor board needs some TLC.

I will post more pictures this week.

Thanks for the wonderful welcome.

 

[shmukster]

New owner

Welcome to the sty. Your truck looks awesome- I'd say drive it awhile and see what, if anything, it needs. Good luck! Gary S