It looks like I may be getting a '69 FJ40 soon. It's been sitting for at least a year, but ran then, just hasn't been used or even started since. I have limited wrenching experience - it's been a long time since I worked on cars beyond basic maintenance and repairs, and when I did anything significant it was on old VWs and a Jeep CJ5 I once had - pretty simple stuff. This one needs a fuel tank, and the owner said it "needs brakes," too. So, I'm going to need to haul it home to get started.
Since it won't start, getting it onto a rental trailer seems unlikely, so I'm wondering what my other options, short of having it commercially hauled, are.
Also, is there a repair manual that speaks to "idiots" like me? I got a lot of mileage out of the old John Muir "Idiot" repair book for VWs (I still use it for my '67 Bug), and wondered if there is anything similar for 40s. I need a manual, hopefully with parts info, specs, etc. to help me get going.
I appreciate any help. I've been on yotatech for years -- it's helped me keep my '95 4Runner going -- and everyone there said that this is THE definitive site for Cruisers, so here I am.
Since it won't start, getting it onto a rental trailer seems unlikely, so I'm wondering what my other options, short of having it commercially hauled, are.
Also, is there a repair manual that speaks to "idiots" like me? I got a lot of mileage out of the old John Muir "Idiot" repair book for VWs (I still use it for my '67 Bug), and wondered if there is anything similar for 40s. I need a manual, hopefully with parts info, specs, etc. to help me get going.
I appreciate any help. I've been on yotatech for years -- it's helped me keep my '95 4Runner going -- and everyone there said that this is THE definitive site for Cruisers, so here I am.