OT: Arne’s post-teener projects, Retirement project #8, 1969 Ford Bronco |
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OT: Arne’s post-teener projects, Retirement project #8, 1969 Ford Bronco |
arne |
Nov 27 2017, 08:38 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
I tried, folks, really I did. Since I sold the yellow 2.0 I’ve looked into 3 different 914s. None were good enough that I felt I could refresh them and still break even later. So I had to look at other options.
“And now for something completely different.” In fact, it doesn’t get much different, really. Japanese. 50+ years old. Not what anyone would consider as “sporty” in any normal sense of the word. But I think it’ll be a pretty cool project, all the same. 1964 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. All original, with a rare factory PTO winch. I’ve got a lot of new stuff to learn, and I don’t think I can learn it here. It’s been a fun time, 914world is great! Wish me luck! |
Mueller |
Nov 27 2017, 08:51 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
No complaints from this guy!
That should be fun, surprised you actually found one that was affordable, I think most get snatched up by ICON for their $100K builds. Feel free to keep us posted on the progress. |
KELTY360 |
Nov 27 2017, 10:03 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,092 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Fits in with the trophies on the wall.
I guess you could call it a NARP; hell, it's not even a fake one. |
bandjoey |
Nov 27 2017, 10:20 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Our friend Rust hangs out on Cruisers too. Keep us posted.
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G e o r g e |
Nov 27 2017, 10:44 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None |
Wish I still had mine.
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914_7T3 |
Nov 27 2017, 10:45 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,872 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Super Cool and Welcome to FJ Cruiser World!
Wait wrong website. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Please post a link so we can follow your progress and good luck with it. |
JRust |
Nov 27 2017, 10:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There is a place in Lincoln city that specializes in them. Always see 2 or 3 by the road up there. Might be worth looking into as a resource. Congrats on the Cruiser. They are killer rigs
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draperjojo |
Nov 27 2017, 11:13 PM
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sixstrings Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 26-December 05 From: Salt Lake City Utah Member No.: 5,317 |
Always wanted to go through an old FJ, I've restored several old jeeps tho. Right now a sandblasted 914 takes up one bay in my garage, and this project is taking up another bay. I swear I'll quit doing cars and just go pick up an old Shovelhead next time I feel the need to do a project... Good luck with your FJ, and keep posting progress pics!
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arne |
Nov 28 2017, 10:56 AM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
Thanks, folks. I’ll stop by once in a while, just to visit. There are a few forums that cater to old FJs, the most active seems to be IH8MUD, so that’s where I plan to post the build thread. The initial consensus there seems to be that I found a really good example, with a lot of rare original parts. Might be a bit of a challenge to keep it as original as I plan, but that’s part of the fun for me.
Here’s a parting pic or two. |
JOEPROPER |
Nov 28 2017, 11:40 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
No complaints here. I had a '72 a few years back that started out just like that one. Same color too. That's a fun project and will be worth something when complete. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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arne |
Nov 28 2017, 12:01 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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arne |
Jan 9 2018, 06:41 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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JOEPROPER |
Jan 9 2018, 07:55 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
Love it. I had a '72 FJ40 and loved it. Good luck.
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arne |
Feb 4 2018, 07:48 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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JRust |
Feb 4 2018, 09:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thats great Arne! Really solid FJ you found. Are you down the same path & getting it painted?
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arne |
Mar 31 2018, 06:51 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
Popped in today to check on a couple of other builds I have been watching, thought I'd post an update while I'm here.
Are you down the same path & getting it painted? Yeah, probably. Trying to get together with my painter to do some final planning. May need to learn to weld using a modern wire welder. A little rust and a whole lot of PO inflicted extra holes all over the rig. If I paint it, will probably be a color change to the period correct blue for '64. Jury still out on that, however. Mechanically it's almost done. I need to replace the clutch, and there may be something worn in the front axle. But beyond that, it's doing fine. Registered (Oregon Special Interest) and insured, I'm driving it a bit to verify that I've got most of the bugs out of it. |
KELTY360 |
Mar 31 2018, 09:09 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,092 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Love the pink seat cover! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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arne |
Jul 29 2018, 09:06 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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914_7T3 |
Jul 29 2018, 11:11 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,872 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like your FJ project is a lot more involved than the 914 and you will soon be ready for paint. That will be a big turning point so Congrats on your progress!
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arne |
Aug 29 2018, 10:10 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 770 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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