Pics of the collector FJs

[Madogeoff]

Lovely Cruisers,

Engine bay shows power steering unit on the front right side, near the washer and battery.

This is different from 1980s images I have seen on Mudders rigs, where it is on the F.L. side.

So happens, my Canadian 1980 FJ 40 also is on the F.R. side, I had been wondering if it was not a stock location, but now I guess it is.

Anyone know about these different locations and why?

Cheers Geoffrey

 

[allan man]

Who needs a spare axle on the trail???? Get me the next 40! Dune beige pls.

 

[Q8FJ40]

The salvage yards full of toyotas (and everything else) are real. I have been to one myself. A Kuwaiti I work with and I made a trip to one a few months ago looking for some parts for my cruiser, the Kuwait yards have most things, but the parts for FJ40s are slim.

They are usually a collection of small salvage yards, with the operator specializing in just one or two models. The small yards are usually grouped together by what they sell as well. This being the middle east, Land Cruisers and Prados are the largest sections, followed by Datsun 240zs, Mitsu Pajeros, and Camrys and Corollas, BMWs Mercedes, followed by everything else, and I do mean everything. From big trucks to school busses, to food delivery mopeds, everything has a section. There are shops that just collect and sell wheels from wrecked cars that take up a couple football fields.

Most of the cars are smashed up pretty bad, the freeway accidents here are worse than any I have ever seen, and I have spent time in more than 20 countries so far.

At least at the yards I went to, the only thing that goes to China is the stripped down, wrecked up chassis. Everything else gets looted by the Vultures first.

The guy I dealt with was from Afghanistan, he had huge hands like a bear. He has engines, transmissions, body parts, rows and rows of glass, etc. He actually imports containers of newer Cruisers from the US and Canada sometimes for parts.

Next time I go I will take my camera.

 

[Q8FJ40]

Oh, I forgot to add, that 90% of the FJ40s here have no heater. They also usually have no roll bars or seat belts, all of these things where options though, I think, because you do see a few that have them? They also have drum brakes at all 4 corners, even on the later models.

 

[cuteo100]

This guy is not a real cruiserhead, he didn't lift and stick 35s under any of them.

 

[twoturtlesracing]

Now that is polygamy at it's best!

 

[skidplate]

Are those current pics. or are they from back in the day? Either way, awsome, thanks for the that. Man, I'd love to wrap those tires around my wheels!

 

[3jvj]

call me crazy, but I would rather have two different 40s, than 4 identical ones.

I agree.

 

[FJ40-GARAGE]

Cruiserheads worldwide.

No matter of country, religion, color or other differencies they all share one thing.

The passion for the thoughest most reliable vehicle on earth.


These are some very fine cruisers he has and i bet he would love to sit in one of them going from Georgetown to Lake Tahoe with the folks.

 

[TARTOOSH]

THIS ARE SOME MORE PHOTOS OF OUR FJ IN SAUDIA ARABIA

http://im17.gulfup.com/2012-01-25/1327483299689.jpg​

http://im17.gulfup.com/2012-01-25/1327483299941.jpg


http://im20.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084654146.jpg

http://im20.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084655177.jpg

http://im20.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084655768.jpg

http://im20.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084658149.jpg


http://im20.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/13270846586210.jpg

http://im11.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084894301.jpg





http://im11.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084895864.jpg

http://im11.gulfup.com/2012-01-20/1327084895266.jpg


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[romey]

gosh, even more 55's?!! how'd they get all there nice and lined up? just takin them out for a stroll with the fleet of mechanics they come with?! i would much rather see these babies than silver plated audis and lambos . what a sight, like seeing lions in the wild, just where they belong. btw, that one canvas top on the 45 is sweet!

dont stop with the pics! thanks for sharing.

 

[AlexJet]

Nice collection.
Apparently down there there is no road salt to rust off the vehicle .
I really like to see many FJs in such good condition.

 

[Q8FJ40]

Saudi Drift - M.I.A. - Bad Girls - YouTube

Here is a video that shows how so many cruisers end up in the bone yard.

 

[pc4400]

What's that chevy symbol looking thing on the bumper?
No way there is a Chevota swap over there right?

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

What's that chevy symbol looking thing on the bumper?
No way there is a Chevota swap over there right?

That is where you slide in the handle to start the engine by hand

HandCrankMovie.avi - YouTube

 

[glf4fun]

I just ruined my iPad from drooling on this sweet porn.... Guess I'll have to keep staring on my computer! Thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[71AZFJ]

Just goes to show what a little oil will buy you !!!

 

[Sno Dawg]

in he background.....

In post #32 in the 8th picture down:

Is that a Unimog sitting way back in the background? I tried to increase the size of the pic, but it got to blurry.

If it is a Unimog, it looks lonely staring at all of those fresh FJs.

BTW - Thank you for sharing your wonderful pics of Cruisers and the really interesting environment where you live.

Teeth to the wind,
Sno Dawg
Jeff

 

[coleman2347]

Just watched the video on U Tube....see now that's what happens when the young folks don't have a good bar to go to...

 

[fj487]

I could only find this one, but it does have some cruisers being molested! (facepalm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEfzrb30PY4&feature=youtube_gdata_player