September POTM - FJ55TLC

[RUSH55]

Nice! Like that roof-rack cam

 

[PabloCruise]

Went on an adventure today since it snowed some last night. View attachment 2258935
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Beautiful!

 

[fj55tlc]

Poor cruiser, all work and no play.

 

[bobm]

Geez, she's loaded up!! Headed to Srapdaddys yard?? I mean Scrapyard with all dem Radiators

 

[fj55tlc]

Yes, that was 2600 pounds of scrap. The guys at the scrap place couldn't believe how much I was carrying. That gave me a higher payout because of it.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Boy, that rear winch is really cool!

 

[RUSH55]

Time to build a trailer, Craig.

 

[fj55tlc]

I removed the trailer hitch in favor of the winch. This cruiser has pulled numerous trailers from sea to shining sea. I decided that it's trailer days are done. I need to get my pickup truck running, but that's another project.

 

[RUSH55]

What pick-up?

 

[fj55tlc]

The ToySHOta Project

Hello all. This is a build on a truck I have had for about ten years. It is a 2wd 1982 short bed base model. It has not had an engine in it since I have owned it. It has no transmission or gas tank. I installed a set of 1985 MR2 seats that I had, which fit good. Here is my plan: I purchased a...

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[RUSH55]

Looks like you got a good start on it, but no updates in 5 yrs?

 

[fj55tlc]

Yeah. Minor progress. I have had to get 3 daughters driving cars. With them I currently have 10 Toyotas. Unfortunately it gets pushed off for later.

 

[PabloCruise]

The ToySHOta Project

Hello all. This is a build on a truck I have had for about ten years. It is a 2wd 1982 short bed base model. It has not had an engine in it since I have owned it. It has no transmission or gas tank. I installed a set of 1985 MR2 seats that I had, which fit good. Here is my plan: I purchased a...

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Ah yiss...

 

[PabloCruise]

Yeah. Minor progress. I have had to get 3 daughters driving cars. With them I currently have 10 Toyotas. Unfortunately it gets pushed off for later.

I love this! My wife asks me why we need so many vehicles, I find this guy's theory helpful: Reviews - Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic by Rob Siegel - Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books

 

[fj55tlc]

I have down sized. Just so you all know.

 

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[bobm]

Funny I've owned all 3 of those Toyotas . Truck was my 1st New vehicle $7300.00

 

[fj55tlc]

The fj40 belonged to my brother. Those two land cruisers have had many adventures.

 

[bobm]

Ya, I got some stories about the truck! Ski slopes, roll over, stuck, tow truck , search planes, handcuffs, and so on and so on! Campfire and so on oh and and so on! Theres a Reason for all of this

 

[Gordobe]

I have down sized. Just so you all know.

Daughters or cars????