September POTM - FJ55TLC

[scrapdaddy]

I find it odd that we can buy the older style light ( underneath the plate ), but not the newer style.

 

[J Mack]

the right side got smashed flat up against a tree.

I'll look in the stash and if I have something I'll bring it to the party

 

[fj55tlc]

I agree. I have looked. But not that hard.

 

[fj55tlc]

I appreciate you looking. If you find one, let me know what I owe you.

 

[RUSH55]

Oh jeeze, purist!

 

[fj55tlc]

I don't think you can call me a purist. I believe we should all build our trucks to suit us. I like all the different ways we design and build these old beasts. I do try to use Toyota parts, just not necessarily from the year or model of my truck. And using sae fasteners make my terrets flair up. So maybe I am partly a purist.

 

[J Mack]

I appreciate you looking. If you find one, let me know what I owe you.

I found one set you can have them if you can use them. They are pretty rough.
I'll dig around more tomorrow and see if I can find the other set

 

[RUSH55]

Kidding Craig, kidding

I do find it funny sometimes the things some guys fret over being “factory” and other things that they don’t mind sliding on.
Like, “Yeah my dash is totally unmollested. And over here is my Chevy V8 with automatic tranny.”
Or, “I retained my F engine because it’s period correct. And over here is a pic of my 36 Autometer gauges keeping track of vitals.”
Or, “An FJ55 simply just isn’t right unless it’s sporting it’s factory correct paint. Inside you can see my Corbeau seats, power windows, and power door locks.”

I find it pretty funny
Not being judgemental, just observational.

 

[Hobbs81]

Somebody makes power windows??

 

[fj55tlc]

Thanks J Mack, let me know what you find.

Rush55, I appreciate your observations and I know there is no judgement being passed. I look forward to seeing your truck back on the road or better yet, off road. I think that us like minded FJ55 owners don't fret over the factory things because we are the factory!

 

[RUSH55]

I’ll need at least one quick ride in the rig next week buddy!

 

[Megadoomer]

Somebody makes power windows??

I have power windows. Also a lot of other things he mentioned. I have a very naughty unpure pig.

 

[RUSH55]

I have power windows. Also a lot of other things he mentioned. I have a very naughty unpure pig.

The ‘Doomer is opposite. Equal opportunity corruptor!

 

[fj55tlc]

I enjoyed wheeling with the one and only Megadoomer and look forward to it again!

 

[Megadoomer]

I enjoyed wheeling with the one and only Megadoomer and look forward to it again!
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Hell Ya! Less than a week. oootaHH won't know what hit em.

 

[fj55tlc]

I installed new rear shocks. Same kind of the front s but with heavier valving.

I only bleed a little bit, so that is good.

 

[fj55tlc]

I am 90% packed and planning to hit the road Sunday morning. I am not sure how Utah is so I whipped up a front license plate bracket to help me stay out of trouble.

Hopefully it doesn't look to bad. I didn't bleed at all on this one either.

 

[fj55-100]

Utah cares more about mud flaps than plates

 

[fj55tlc]

I got those too!

 

[fj55tlc]

I am on my way to the Pig Party 2019 in Salt Lake. I am hitting every trail I can between here and there. I hope there isn't a show and shine competition. I would lose.