The hippy is a tough act to follow, but it is my turn now!
A little history first, after seeing pictures of OrangeFJ45's 45 run. Something just grabbed me. I fell head over heels for this body style. Pick-up, Wagon, Troopy. It didn't matter I wanted to get one. So after searching for several months I came across an ad on SOR for a 1967 LPB (1966 production date) and to much of my suprise it was being sold by a gentleman who I had bought a FJ55 from years earlier. So I bought it in Cypress California and had it shipped up to Seattle Washington.
The vehicle was basically restored when I got it, save some technical issues like no tail lights or blinkers, brakes, and or decent tires.
We use the rig on a daily basis when needed. I also use it as a shop truck for my business. We also attended the 2006 FJ45 run 1800 miles round trip with no top or doors..(best trip we have been on in a long time)
The family loves the truck and will probably be passed on to my kids when I get old and smelly.
Specs
Early 1975 2F motor (cast iron water pump)
FJ60 Disc knuckles
80 series master cylinder
Extended brake booster
Stock 3 on the tree
PTO
Japanese spec FJ56 air cleaner.
Conferr extended shackles
255/85/16 BFG MTs
Later model windshield with updated wipers
Some pics of when I first bought it
A little history first, after seeing pictures of OrangeFJ45's 45 run. Something just grabbed me. I fell head over heels for this body style. Pick-up, Wagon, Troopy. It didn't matter I wanted to get one. So after searching for several months I came across an ad on SOR for a 1967 LPB (1966 production date) and to much of my suprise it was being sold by a gentleman who I had bought a FJ55 from years earlier. So I bought it in Cypress California and had it shipped up to Seattle Washington.
The vehicle was basically restored when I got it, save some technical issues like no tail lights or blinkers, brakes, and or decent tires.
We use the rig on a daily basis when needed. I also use it as a shop truck for my business. We also attended the 2006 FJ45 run 1800 miles round trip with no top or doors..(best trip we have been on in a long time)
The family loves the truck and will probably be passed on to my kids when I get old and smelly.
Specs
Early 1975 2F motor (cast iron water pump)
FJ60 Disc knuckles
80 series master cylinder
Extended brake booster
Stock 3 on the tree
PTO
Japanese spec FJ56 air cleaner.
Conferr extended shackles
255/85/16 BFG MTs
Later model windshield with updated wipers
Some pics of when I first bought it