Well, after looking for one for a long time, I finally bought a 60. I live in Philadelphia, but this LC was in the Ozarks of Missouri. I flew to St. Louis on Saturday morning with my wife, rented a car and drove 2 hours west to the seller's house.
Here's my 2 owner, 1987 FJ60 with 173000 miles. Also the first vehicle that is not a motorbike that I've ever purchased.
All in all it is in great condition. Mechanically solid and babied. No rust, save for mild surface rust on the internal face of the outer channels. The owner was a real cool guy and we got along real well. The truck was mostly driven once a week on fly-fishing trips, and before that, used with his kids before they all grew up.
Living on the East Coast, I'm am/was very concerned about slowing and preventing rust on this beauty. I ordered a bunch of Fluid Film and had it shipped to his house in hopes of applying before the trip back east and the potential for snow/ice/salt. Well, it never showed up on time. Also, it snowed pretty much the whole 1000 mile journey back with my girl. Slush, salt, ice everywhere. The 100% opposite of what I had hoped for. It was a real tough drive through mountains with an unfamiliar vehicle, snow, and ice. But we made it and it was a great adventure.
Here is what she looks like now. I stopped at Eastwood Supply on my way home and got some of their Salt Neutralizer (link) which I will be bathing the truck in once it is not 20 degrees F outside. Im so sick of salt and this particular winter we are having. Im hoping that with temperatures as low as they are right now, that I have a little time until this s**t begins corrosive reactions. I'd spray it off right now but it would freeze right away.
I love this truck. It is extremely solid, slow, and fun. I only passed about 4 tractor trailers, but was passed by about 100. I averaged around 14 mpg on the way home. I think after a good tune up I may be able to squeeze another mpg out of it.
Problems Ive noticed on the way home:
-Really annoying steering knock while turning, especially at low speed or parking. I think it may be the steering shaft needs attention? TREs?
-Maybe Im not privy to a certain quirk of these trucks, but I dont think that when you lock the doors, then close them, that they unlock as soon as the door slams closed. I have to look at the lock mechanism. Its the mechanical equivalent of someone repeating everything you say in annoying way.
-Windows are real hard to roll up, almost to the point of feeling like I'll brake the handle off. Need to check regulators as well as glass channel rubbers.
-Temperature gauge is not working.
Other than that, I am real happy to have her. And this forum has given me a lot of knowledge and ideas for the truck.
Here's my 2 owner, 1987 FJ60 with 173000 miles. Also the first vehicle that is not a motorbike that I've ever purchased.
All in all it is in great condition. Mechanically solid and babied. No rust, save for mild surface rust on the internal face of the outer channels. The owner was a real cool guy and we got along real well. The truck was mostly driven once a week on fly-fishing trips, and before that, used with his kids before they all grew up.
Living on the East Coast, I'm am/was very concerned about slowing and preventing rust on this beauty. I ordered a bunch of Fluid Film and had it shipped to his house in hopes of applying before the trip back east and the potential for snow/ice/salt. Well, it never showed up on time. Also, it snowed pretty much the whole 1000 mile journey back with my girl. Slush, salt, ice everywhere. The 100% opposite of what I had hoped for. It was a real tough drive through mountains with an unfamiliar vehicle, snow, and ice. But we made it and it was a great adventure.
Here is what she looks like now. I stopped at Eastwood Supply on my way home and got some of their Salt Neutralizer (link) which I will be bathing the truck in once it is not 20 degrees F outside. Im so sick of salt and this particular winter we are having. Im hoping that with temperatures as low as they are right now, that I have a little time until this s**t begins corrosive reactions. I'd spray it off right now but it would freeze right away.
I love this truck. It is extremely solid, slow, and fun. I only passed about 4 tractor trailers, but was passed by about 100. I averaged around 14 mpg on the way home. I think after a good tune up I may be able to squeeze another mpg out of it.
Problems Ive noticed on the way home:
-Really annoying steering knock while turning, especially at low speed or parking. I think it may be the steering shaft needs attention? TREs?
-Maybe Im not privy to a certain quirk of these trucks, but I dont think that when you lock the doors, then close them, that they unlock as soon as the door slams closed. I have to look at the lock mechanism. Its the mechanical equivalent of someone repeating everything you say in annoying way.
-Windows are real hard to roll up, almost to the point of feeling like I'll brake the handle off. Need to check regulators as well as glass channel rubbers.
-Temperature gauge is not working.
Other than that, I am real happy to have her. And this forum has given me a lot of knowledge and ideas for the truck.
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