Here is the situation. I've had my FJC for about 8 months now. I've had my share of adventures and I love sharing the photos and video with family. As a result, I've motivated my brother-in-law to bring back to life his early eighties LC FJ60. It has been sitting for a couple of years with a leaking carb and smog pump issues. He is determined to fix it in the next couple of weeks and wants us to do a run very soon.
He is the most mechanically inclined person in the family. I will trust his judgment on the condition of his rig BUT part of me is hesitant to drive 3 hours into the desert and have this thing breakdown.
What would convince you that an old rig is trail ready?
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The carbs always put up the most trouble but if he can get that fixed and everything is running well i would go for it. Its a toyota and even if it does break down at least you have your FJ to get you home I say go for it
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Re: My FJC, his FJ60, and the vast desert...
Enough room to haul him home.. If he thinks it's ready and you can haul him out, go for it.. Ron
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Here is the situation. I've had my FJC for about 8 months now. I've had my share of adventures and I love sharing the photos and video with family. As a result, I've motivated my brother-in-law to bring back to life his early eighties LC FJ60. It has been sitting for a couple of years with a leaking carb and smog pump issues. He is determined to fix it in the next couple of weeks and wants us to do a run very soon.
He is the most mechanically inclined person in the family. I will trust his judgment on the condition of his rig BUT part of me is hesitant to drive 3 hours into the desert and have this thing breakdown.
What would convince you that an old rig is trail ready?
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I think I'll talk him in to a few local runs before getting out in to the desert. I want to see that thing in action before we are in the middle of nowhere.
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The carb is the big issue and I am sure it just needs a little tune up and love. But I wouldn't hesitate to take it out once the carb was fixed I wouldn't even worry to much about the smog pump thats not that important.
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My FJC, his FJ60, and the vast desert...
I say go for it
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