Hi folks,
I've been lurking around here for a while, lots of great info on this site. I have always been more into old Chevy trucks, but have recently caught the Toyota bug. I thought I'd share some pictures of my new to me FJ60. It belonged to my wife's cousin. A few years back I went with him to check it out, and he ended up making a deal on it. He has since moved into NYC, and no longer has the need nor time for it. It has been sitting behind his garage growing mold for about 2 years now. We both couldn't stand seeing it sit any longer so I struck a deal to buy it from him. I know the truck spent some time living in Michigan, before one of the PO's brought it here to the east end of Long Island. The woman whom he purchased it from claimed that the truck was once owned by one of the actresses from the movie "Fargo" and that this truck was actually in that movie at some point, but I'm not sure about all that.
It was running like a bag of potatoes due to various vacuum leaks, so i've already done a full de-smog on it. Its now running incredibly well, but needs and exhaust system. There are a few minor oil leaks, and it needs a knuckle rebuild. I also ordered parts to do brakes for all 4 corners. Its in pretty decent shape, just a little worn out. The odometer has been stuck at 178K as long as I've known the truck, so who knows actual mileage.
Plans:
Phase 1:
-Get it running and stopping well
-New Carpet
-New Seat upholstery
-Tint Windows
-Fix body rust; rear quarters, various small other spots
-Possible Repaint
Phase 2:
-5.3/4L60 Swap
-2" Lift
-Wheels & Tires
-Remove body, Sandblast & Paint Frame
Now Pictures!
I've been lurking around here for a while, lots of great info on this site. I have always been more into old Chevy trucks, but have recently caught the Toyota bug. I thought I'd share some pictures of my new to me FJ60. It belonged to my wife's cousin. A few years back I went with him to check it out, and he ended up making a deal on it. He has since moved into NYC, and no longer has the need nor time for it. It has been sitting behind his garage growing mold for about 2 years now. We both couldn't stand seeing it sit any longer so I struck a deal to buy it from him. I know the truck spent some time living in Michigan, before one of the PO's brought it here to the east end of Long Island. The woman whom he purchased it from claimed that the truck was once owned by one of the actresses from the movie "Fargo" and that this truck was actually in that movie at some point, but I'm not sure about all that.
It was running like a bag of potatoes due to various vacuum leaks, so i've already done a full de-smog on it. Its now running incredibly well, but needs and exhaust system. There are a few minor oil leaks, and it needs a knuckle rebuild. I also ordered parts to do brakes for all 4 corners. Its in pretty decent shape, just a little worn out. The odometer has been stuck at 178K as long as I've known the truck, so who knows actual mileage.
Plans:
Phase 1:
-Get it running and stopping well
-New Carpet
-New Seat upholstery
-Tint Windows
-Fix body rust; rear quarters, various small other spots
-Possible Repaint
Phase 2:
-5.3/4L60 Swap
-2" Lift
-Wheels & Tires
-Remove body, Sandblast & Paint Frame
Now Pictures!