66' R2.8 FJ ... round 2 [Archive]

Sheck44

11-08-2018, 04:57 PM

Ok ... here we go again, but this time more emphasis on Resto

NO rust 1966 FJ40 from Alaska

PLan;
Very traditional exterior, awesome drivetrain, and bad A!! interior
Colour - Toyota Calvary blue, traditional white hard top, white front grill/bezel and powder coated custom 16" white smoothie wheels with 33's
OME 2" suspension with Fox shocks (again)
Crate Cummins R2.8 Diesel engine, GM NV4500 5 speed tranny, Toyota split case
and lots of cool crap

so far ....
Stripped down to bare steel and epoxied

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ALL holes are getting filled in

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Sheck44

11-08-2018, 04:59 PM

New crate R2.8 Cummins Diesel engine

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syborg tt

11-18-2018, 06:32 AM

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Sheck44

11-19-2018, 04:13 AM

So ... found a guy in Washington that will tune this little baby to put out 480 foot Lbs of torque !! Thats more than my 6.0L LS

Cant wait to see this !

Steve

waynieZ

11-19-2018, 11:44 AM

Wow you'll be able to pull full grown trees out of the ground!!
SWEET! you know I'll be watching!

Sheck44

11-19-2018, 04:02 PM

LMAO ... yup, mom will be happy

Ketzer

11-20-2018, 05:57 PM

Sheck44

11-21-2018, 05:13 AM

Who did you source the wheels through?
We’ve been toying with the idea of going to 18s on ours just to give it some more stability on the highway. Nothing like the wallow of 33s on a 15x6 wheel....

Jeff-

Hey Jeff .. the biggest I could go with the smoothie wheels was 16, there may be other adoptions but give Rex a call and ask him about going bigger. He made them to accommodate the OEM hub caps

Mine will be done this week, so hope to see them soon

http://www.thewheelsmith.net/index.html

Cheers
Steve

Sheck44

12-07-2018, 03:28 AM

I know they aren't Forgeline's but they ARE custom made just for me !!
These are 16x8's powder coated in Wimbledon white smoothie wheels made to accommodate the OEM Toyota hubcaps

Here you go Jeff ...

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This is the classic colour combo that we are going with ...

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Ketzer

12-07-2018, 08:54 AM

Slick!!! I love the color combo.

Jeff-

waynieZ

12-07-2018, 11:07 AM

Nice!

Sheck44

12-07-2018, 02:00 PM

And will FINALLY get to use these seats !

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SilverSS1969

12-07-2018, 02:19 PM

Who did you source the wheels through?
We’ve been toying with the idea of going to 18s on ours just to give it some more stability on the highway. Nothing like the wallow of 33s on a 15x6 wheel....

Jeff-

Depending on lug pattern, this company makes larger diameter steelies.
https://detroitsteelwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DSW_2018_Catalog_Retail_v2.pdf

Sheck44

12-12-2018, 04:00 AM

Almost ready for paint ... Love this moment of the build

The dual-tank setup for the Diesel should be WAY cool

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rickpaw

12-12-2018, 06:05 AM

Looking good Steve.

May have to hit you up regarding the set up on your other FJ.

Sheck44

12-12-2018, 03:30 PM

Tu ... any time buddy

Steve

Sheck44

01-13-2019, 05:51 AM

Paint this week !! and new wheels

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waynieZ

01-13-2019, 11:41 AM

Wow the body looks nice, looking forward to seeing it in paint.

Sheck44

01-21-2019, 05:03 AM

We have some colour !!
This is such a great Resto colour and should be a great combination colour with the Wimbledon white wheels ...

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Ketzer

01-21-2019, 09:09 AM

So awesome!!

Glad to see your progress! I'm neck deep in my LS swap trying to sort a dozen things at once...:hairpullout:

Jeff-

Sheck44

01-24-2019, 05:21 PM

We've got a painted tub !!!!
Very happy with the colour '

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waynieZ

01-24-2019, 08:54 PM

Very Nice I like it!!

Sheck44

01-26-2019, 09:52 AM

This is a much better representation of the colour ...

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And the dual custom billet gas fillers for the dual tank setup

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And of course ... a sweet Hydroboost system from Jim

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andrewb70

01-28-2019, 09:21 AM

Love the color!

Andrew

waynieZ

01-28-2019, 10:33 AM

Paint looks great. That hydroboost will come in handy they are heavy trucks. I never saw one with the dual tanks.

Sheck44

02-14-2019, 06:02 PM

Ok ... its go time, we have 3 weeks to build an entire truck for Motorama

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raustinss

02-15-2019, 02:10 PM

#nopressure ... you know I'll be there checking out every detail lol

waynieZ

02-15-2019, 04:22 PM

Aw you got this! looking very nice!

Sheck44

02-16-2019, 05:14 AM

#nopressure ... you know I'll be there checking out every detail lol

LMAO ... thanks for the great laugh this morning Ryan !! Looking forward to seeing you again buddy
2 weeks 5 days
Wayne we think so, thank you sir ... :popcorn2:

Body, fenders and front end being delivered today
Stainless exhaust should be complete today too

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SSLance

02-16-2019, 07:18 AM

Tick tock buddy...tick tock!!

Looks great!

waynieZ

02-16-2019, 10:31 AM

That came out so nice.

Sheck44

02-18-2019, 03:32 AM

Exhaust system complete ... 2.5" with Aero Turbine muffler for the diesel

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raustinss

02-18-2019, 04:54 AM

Wait a minute.... is that a fastback mustang???

Sheck44

02-18-2019, 05:01 AM

LOL ... yes, and NO not mine
Steve

Ketzer

02-18-2019, 06:44 AM

Soooo nice!

I debated that disc upgrade on the parking brake but just stuck with the drum. This thing is so over the top, every detail, just amazing!!

Jeff-

waynieZ

02-18-2019, 10:42 AM

This thing is coming out so Sweet!

Sheck44

02-18-2019, 05:31 PM

We are moving now ...

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Sheck44

02-22-2019, 04:51 AM

Front and rear seat combo, push button electronic parking brake and new body mount kit

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DWC

02-22-2019, 06:15 AM

Those seats look killer.

Daniel

raustinss

02-22-2019, 04:19 PM

Continuing with my hey what's in the back ground of Steve's pics theme ... hey wait is that a Porsche 911 trunk/hood hanging on the wall ? Lol

Sheck44

02-22-2019, 07:27 PM

Ha ! Yessir that's for Paul's Porsche that he's supposed to start once he's finished my truck

We are getting there .... The complete fuel system is now installed to run the dual tanks

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raustinss

02-23-2019, 01:49 PM

Ok no more dissecting your pics lol , see you next w.e , keep up the amazing work. Is your cell number still the same?

waynieZ

02-23-2019, 06:44 PM

Beautiful seats.
When I bought my Land cruiser the only brake that worked was the right rear. lol

Sheck44

02-24-2019, 06:43 AM

Ok no more dissecting your pics lol , see you next w.e , keep up the amazing work. Is your cell number still the same?

Ryan, yes same cell number

Wayne, thanks ... Lmao

Seats Installed

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waynieZ

02-24-2019, 04:52 PM

Coming together Nice!

Sheck44

02-25-2019, 04:04 AM

Tweaked the OE trans cover, no clearance issues
And again new Dakota Digital HDX gauge pack with cover from ICON

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Sheck44

03-02-2019, 04:41 AM

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eville

03-02-2019, 09:31 AM

This is so bad ass

SSLance

03-02-2019, 03:44 PM

Is this not finished yet? 😁

waynieZ

03-02-2019, 04:12 PM

That cooler eats up some room, Good thing that diesel is shorter than the six. It looks nice in there.

Sheck44

03-02-2019, 07:07 PM

Lance ... LMAO !
Actually have 5 days to finish it for the BIG show

Wayne, surprisingly there is more **** and less room with this 4 banger R2.8 than the 6.oL LS in the grey one

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waynieZ

03-03-2019, 11:22 AM

You guys are moving along you should make it in five days, I’m rooting for you.

Sheck44

03-03-2019, 03:54 PM

Thanks Wayne, well she won't be running but she will look perfect for the show

Steve

raustinss

03-03-2019, 06:24 PM

Hey steve , got talking to Mark Bovey aka targa truck , hes coming too , told him to track you down

Sheck44

03-05-2019, 04:38 AM

Thanks Ryan ... I will see you guys there

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7857/46373403445_92e11671be_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dDRPdH)IMG_1167 (https://flic.kr/p/2dDRPdH) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7814/33412485068_3e5d7d751a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SUxHJL)IMG_1168 (https://flic.kr/p/SUxHJL) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

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1965_SS

03-06-2019, 01:40 PM

Absolutely amazing! Great job again!
:cheers:

waynieZ

03-06-2019, 05:38 PM

Very nice,you guys are moving.

SSLance

03-06-2019, 08:56 PM

All hands on deck!! Is it done yet?!?! :D

Personally, I like the looks of this one better than the grey one. I think it's the wheels...

Great job guys...

Sheck44

03-07-2019, 03:50 AM

UPDATE ....

First off thanks to everyone for the great feedback on both of these FJ40's

My guy was up until 4:00 am trying to wrap up a few items but it's in show form at least

Lance, this is exactly why I wanted to build 2 of these and display 2 totally different builds of the same vehicle ... lets see what the 'people' decide on

I can't wait to get these side by side today !!

Stay tuned, I will start a new thread after the weekend with reviews and comments from the show

Sincerely
Steve

rickpaw

03-07-2019, 05:13 AM

Looks great Steve.

I'm with Lance. I like the stance/look of this over the grey one. Maybe because the grey one is lifted too much? Does this one have any lifts in it?

Tu

waynieZ

03-07-2019, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear you got it where it needs to be for the show. I'll be watching for pictures from the show. NICE!

Sheck44

03-07-2019, 03:53 PM

All set up ....

Here is the 1st pic ... and the only one of my ugly mug you'll ever see !!
TU ... Grey has a 4" lift, and the blue 2"

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7847/33437029678_54fc3bc00e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SWHvZG)IMG_1252 (https://flic.kr/p/SWHvZG) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

waynieZ

03-07-2019, 03:58 PM

It's like trying to choose between your two children, I love them both.

Sheck44

03-07-2019, 04:21 PM

It's like trying to choose between your two children, I love them both.

Actually could not have said it any better myself Wayne ... spot on buddy LOL

Steve

SSLance

03-07-2019, 05:18 PM

Yep, I rescind my earlier comment...seeing them side by side makes me like them both more... :D

1965_SS

03-07-2019, 05:34 PM

:king:

:trophy-1302:

SO AWESOME!

Sheck44

07-12-2020, 04:59 AM

Hi guys ... well after some hiatus I am back and somewhat on track. Went through a separation and had to take some time off the trucks but now I am in a very good place and could not be happier !!!

So, just to recap, we actually took 1st and 2nd place at the show for best 4X4's !!
(above)

Both trucks have been stored since the show until a couple of months ago and now its time to finally finish the 66' which leads me to say that we 'may' have our 1st start of this Cummins R2.8 today !!

I will report back shortly, and just wanted to say its good to be back ...

Sheck44

07-12-2020, 04:59 AM

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Sheck44

07-12-2020, 05:01 AM

https://live.staticflickr.com/7840/46493239625_ef7c79d6ad_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dQs1kK)IMG_1283 (https://flic.kr/p/2dQs1kK) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

WSSix

07-12-2020, 08:10 AM

Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear of the separation but glad to hear you're doing well. Good luck getting the Cummins going. Let me know how you like the engine. I used to work for Cummins. I now work for Deutz.

raustinss

07-12-2020, 09:16 AM

Glad you're back Steve , sorry to hear about your personal life but , guess that's how life goes sometimes . If you need a beer drinking assistant let me know I'm up for a drive lol .

Sheck44

07-13-2020, 04:42 AM

Thanks guys ... Ryan hope you are doing well my friend

Trust me guys, this was my decision, life was not heading in the right direction for me so I had to make a significant change and now I could NOT be better !!

Now I have one of these back in my life !!!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50107133673_f51b8899a9_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jkNa8P)IMG_6569 (https://flic.kr/p/2jkNa8P) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

Ketzer

07-13-2020, 05:04 PM

That NineT is sweet!
Riding has always been great for helping me clear my thoughts and quiet all the unwanted noise. I have to focus on the riding, doesn't allow for outside junk.
Glad to hear you have taken a step toward a more positive future!

Jeff-

Sheck44

07-13-2020, 06:18 PM

Well gents ... after getting this engine about 3 years ago we have ... POWA !!

'click the pic for the video link'

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Ketzer

07-14-2020, 10:12 AM

That fit worked out so great! The room to run that badass radiator and that big intercooler! So awesome!

Sheck44

07-16-2020, 04:59 PM

so the little 4 R2.8 may not look like much but this little turbo diesel is expected to put out almost 500 foot Lbs of torque

Looking PURDY now !!!

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Sheck44

07-27-2020, 04:35 AM

The setup on this one came out WAY better than expected, seating comfort, position, foot pedals, gas pedal and shifter position ... all perfect with no adjusting necessary

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50156775303_6aeb941e66_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jqbzRZ)IMG_6990 (https://flic.kr/p/2jqbzRZ) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50157330471_caf447deb5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jqeqTR)IMG_6992 (https://flic.kr/p/2jqeqTR) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50157566337_f771c45085_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jqfD1v)IMG_7001 (https://flic.kr/p/2jqfD1v) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

raustinss

07-27-2020, 12:55 PM

Love those seats , what happened to the grey one ? Still have it or sell it

Sheck44

07-28-2020, 04:51 AM

Thanks Ryan ... The grey one will be going up for sale in August

Cheers
Steve

streetbird

07-28-2020, 07:06 AM

that truck look so nice. love it
what brand are those seats?

Sheck44

07-29-2020, 05:42 AM

Thank you !!

Here you go ...
These seats are as comfortable as the Recaro's I put in my 69' Camaro, but the finish is WAY better and the leather as well. I'd put these seats in anything

Heated too ...

https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/products/parts-for-defenders/parts-for-defender-interiors.html

Cheers
Steve

Sheck44

08-18-2020, 04:50 AM

Extremely happy with the way she came out, the feedback has been overwhelming as I get guys stopping me everywhere I go

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50201420583_885e749ca0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ju8pmc)IMG_7106 (https://flic.kr/p/2ju8pmc) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50201959886_7a83230e99_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jubaEw)IMG_7101 (https://flic.kr/p/2jubaEw) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

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Sheck44

08-18-2020, 04:53 AM

Now ... which one do I keep ? LOL

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214Chevy

08-18-2020, 06:10 AM

That's a very hard one. Both are so nicely done. I love the blue one as that's my favorite color, but the grey one is just so sinister looking. Decisions....decisions!!

andrewb70

08-18-2020, 06:39 AM

The blue one is amazing. Well done, Sir!

Andrew

SSLance

08-18-2020, 08:57 AM

Which one do you like driving better?

They are both beautiful so it would come down to driving preference to me.

waynieZ

08-18-2020, 02:35 PM

Damn, I wish that was my biggest problem! This is when being in decisive really helps, I'd keep them both! Real world I like hard tops more so the blue one, and that's the only thing I like more one over the other. I Love them both.

raustinss

08-18-2020, 03:21 PM

Steve my vote is sell the blue one.. i like a modern touch to the grey one . The blue one is just to stock aka restored looking for me lol but , hey they're yours and they are both amazing in pics and in person

Sheck44

08-19-2020, 04:51 AM

Thanks everyone !!

So finally picked up the grey one yesterday and got to drive her for a bit.
OMG sooooo different then the blue one. Fast, aggressive, loud ... its like the muscle car of 4x4's LOL. So at 1st Ryan I would have agreed that the grey one is the one to keep but I have to say the nostalgia of the blue 66' is really growing on me. And now once I replace the 4:11 gearing with the 3:70's this week it will drive so much better, not that it doesn't now.

PLus ... this just came in yesterday for the blue

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50240478802_cc54ddbb44_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jxzzZL)Screen Shot 2020-08-10 at 10.44.20 AM (https://flic.kr/p/2jxzzZL) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

And the beautiful black / white stitch seats are coming out to be replaced with these
(black ones are going into the grey one)

On order ... 12 week wait !!

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Sheck44

08-19-2020, 04:55 AM

And on top of all of that, my buddy sent me a link just last night to a 1968 Ford Bronco here in Ontario that looks to be in not bad shape !!

Crap, this one is on my top 3 list !!
Let you guys know

Oh Ryan, my buddy is thinking of doing a 70' Chevelle ... how's your coming ??

Steve

raustinss

08-19-2020, 03:14 PM

Lmao the chevelle is almost in rewind .. sold the ls7 and t56 , ZR1 brakes are going on the silverado . Going back to Z06 brakes for the chevelle , sold my Anvil carbon hood and trunk . New plans await lol .... i will be going either lt1 or lt4 with hopefully the 10 speed auto , ultra carbon has everything carbon for the chevelle . Also VERY seriously looking at doing a C6 i.r.s so i may have a 12 bolt on the market soon . Now i just need to find some money

OLDFLM

08-20-2020, 07:45 AM

andrewb70

08-20-2020, 08:21 AM

I'd rock this as a daily if it had a hard top!

You're in Florida...lol

EVIL SS

08-20-2020, 10:44 AM

Sheck44

08-21-2020, 05:08 AM

Thanks guys !! For now I will keep both until the spring at which time I will decide
Itching to build something else again guys ... been too long

Going to 'rock' the grey one for the next week or so topless !!

Hmmmmm .... FUN

IF someone is interested in the grey one let me know

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Ketzer

08-21-2020, 07:59 AM

If you're going topless, go ahead and lay that windshield down!

I think the tops are what would be the deciding factor for me...my preference is a hardtop...that I would probably never take off.

Jeff-

Sheck44

08-21-2020, 05:12 PM

https://youtu.be/pc_bEdR_4qU

Sheck44

08-23-2020, 09:55 AM

NEXT !

My mojo is back !!!

Ok so I have a line on a Defender 110 crew cab ...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50259205501_224b6908ed_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jzeyMT)IMG_3811 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2jzeyMT) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

To turn it into one of these ....

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Sheck44

08-23-2020, 09:58 AM

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Ketzer

08-23-2020, 12:22 PM

I love everything about those...except the engines...and the electronics... and the rust problems...but everything else I love!

jarhead

08-23-2020, 01:08 PM

really like both versions. The blue is my favorite.

Sheck44

08-23-2020, 01:22 PM

I love everything about those...except the engines...and the electronics... and the rust problems...but everything else I love!

Ha !! that's why I doing all of that Jeff !!

Steve

Sheck44

08-28-2020, 10:40 AM

Ok guys ... pulled the trigger on this
2005 Defender 110, 50K Miles ... MINT from the Baltics

Cant wait to get into this, will start new build shortly

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Ketzer

08-28-2020, 03:04 PM

That's a beaut! What could it possibly need?

Jeff-

Sheck44

08-28-2020, 03:29 PM

Jeff ... MO POWA !!!!
:idea:

In all seriousness, this is the plan ...
New LS3
6L80 Auto trans
upgraded suspension with 3" lift
Paint roof and hood black
Custom front grill etc.
fender flares (black)
All new interior

That's a beaut! What could it possibly need?

Jeff-

ADY

08-28-2020, 04:41 PM

Can't wait for the build, love everything you've done on your other builds.

http://www.exoticaronline.com/CarPreview.aspx?AdID=1697047

Sheck44

08-29-2020, 05:18 AM

Thanks ADY !!

Well let me get you started ... this will set the stage for the new build

:D

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fleetus macmullitz

08-29-2020, 02:06 PM

Hey Steve,

A Land Rover, eh? Are Canadians rescuers by nature?
:peepwall:

Asking for someone else’s friend...

:D

Sheck44

08-29-2020, 03:58 PM

Hey Steve,

A Land Rover, eh? Are Canadians rescuers by nature?
:peepwall:

Asking for someone else’s friend...

:D

LOL ... Skip, don't know why but I just have too :lostmarbles:

I've always loved these and well simply have to build one my way

Steve

andrewb70

08-29-2020, 05:57 PM

Sheck44

05-21-2021, 07:29 AM

ALL ... Just wanted to extend a BIG thanks to all the guys that have chimed in on BAT to promote the sale of my 1966' FJ40 that posted yesterday

Truly appreciate the positive comments and again I thank you !!

She's Live

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