Solid SC Mechanic for FJ40

[Aloha72]

Hello,

I have a '72 FJ40. I came up with the Aloha as part of the logon name because I do believe the truck spent some time in Hawaii, and I recently went to Hawaii.

I bought it in 2000 in Virginia, put about 20K on it, and had to mothball it for awhile. I'm looking to get it running today, in hopefully roadworthy condition, and will be looking to either drive it, or move it from the current state (Arlington, Va) to somehow get it tooling around in the South Carolina Low Country area.

I'm not going to have any time to work on it myself, and would like to know if anyone can recommend a good mechanic either in Arlington VA, or around that Hilton Head SC area with Hilton Head being the center and working out about 100 miles. I did look at some of the shops listed on this site, but they seem to be a bit far from the island.

I'd like to get it roadworthy, drive it for awhile, and do a total restoration...a bit down the road, unless it will need one now.

Any suggestions or help on mechanics in either area is greatly appreciated.
Aloha. Tom

 

[John Smith]

I don't know anyone in Arlington, but I'll vouch for Ryan, further South in VA. Toyota Corner His username here is @OTRAMM if you want to send him a PM.

 

[Aloha72]

I don't know anyone in Arlington, but I'll vouch for Ryan, further South in VA. Toyota Corner His username here is @OTRAMM if you want to send him a PM.

Thanks John. He's not too far away, and I will look him up if I need the work done in VA. I'm still looking for SC. Anyone?

Aloha. Tom

 

[upperblack]

Hello,

I have a '72 FJ40. I came up with the Aloha as part of the logon name because I do believe the truck spent some time in Hawaii, and I recently went to Hawaii.

I bought it in 2000 in Virginia, put about 20K on it, and had to mothball it for awhile. I'm looking to get it running today, in hopefully roadworthy condition, and will be looking to either drive it, or move it from the current state (Arlington, Va) to somehow get it tooling around in the South Carolina Low Country area.

I'm not going to have any time to work on it myself, and would like to know if anyone can recommend a good mechanic either in Arlington VA, or around that Hilton Head SC area with Hilton Head being the center and working out about 100 miles. I did look at some of the shops listed on this site, but they seem to be a bit far from the island.

I'd like to get it roadworthy, drive it for awhile, and do a total restoration...a bit down the road, unless it will need one now.

Any suggestions or help on mechanics in either area is greatly appreciated.
Aloha. Tom

Trollhole wouldn't be too far away
How to get in touch with me.

 

[Aloha72]

Trollhole wouldn't be too far away
How to get in touch with me.

Hi John,

Trollhole wouldn't be too far away
How to get in touch with me.

Hello Marshall,

Thank you for the your suggestion. I looked at your site. It may be a bit farther than I was looking for, however I may go that route if I can't find something a bit closer.
Aloha. Tom

 

[upperblack]

Hi John,




Hello Marshall,

Thank you for the your suggestion. I looked at your site. It may be a bit farther than I was looking for, however I may go that route if I can't find something a bit closer.
Aloha. Tom

Sorry for the confusion.
I'm not Marshall but the link I sent will take you to his contact info.

 

[nelsonjm624]

I'm not sure if Charleston S.C. is too far for you but Lextech does some great work on 40's.

 

[Aloha72]

Sorry for the confusion.
I'm not Marshall but the link I sent will take you to his contact info.

Apologies Silverstar, I was looking for your name, got it confused. Thanks again for the info.
Aloha. Tom

 

[Aloha72]

I'm not sure if Charleston S.C. is too far for you but Lextech does some great work on 40's.

Thanks Nelson,

That's a little closer to HHI and I looked at their site. I may look to them if I can't find something closer. Good call.
Aloha. Tom