FJ Cruisers of Northern California

About damn time!

So I finally have bought a vehicle... far from anything I would have originally considered, but after speaking with the original owner of 24 years, it was an easy decision.

I was originally wanting a truck, something to throw shit in the back and go. I ended up with an 86 Chevrolet Blazer 7.5L V8, Manual Locking Hubs, 31Gal Fuel Tank.

The interior is a bit sketchy.... ripped up drivers seat, dirty carpet and the exterior has minor surface rust... but the undercarriage is great.. Most of these vehicle you see a lot of surface rust if not Cancer. This puppy still looks nice. She is fully original so it will take some time but she will go under the knife little by little.

First comes a 6" Lift and some 35" KM2s. - Anyone have any shops to recommend around the area for lift work, general mechanic work... how about good pricing on tires? I look forward to just getting out a bit more often. -Hector

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Permalink Reply by TOE 4X4 on October 1, 2010 at 3:28pm

No Chevy's allowed sorry.

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on October 1, 2010 at 3:33pm

Sorry to bust your bubble...but you have been wheeling with far more Chevys than I have. Most FJ40 carry a Chevy Heart.. So good luck with that one. ..OUCH....

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on October 1, 2010 at 4:24pm

Not the all of them.. in fact there lot who prefer the 6 over the V8..

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on October 1, 2010 at 4:35pm

hey... who asked you!... lol

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on October 1, 2010 at 3:34pm

congrats, Hector! does that mean you'll still be making it out to SnT?

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on October 1, 2010 at 3:35pm

That is the plan.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on October 1, 2010 at 4:26pm

holy crap Hector finally pulled the trigger..

Should be easy enough to work on youself...

Is it a 350 HEI ??

Anyhow glad to hear that your back on the trail.. Oh and can yoiu carry some of my gear ???? hehehehehe

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on October 1, 2010 at 4:36pm

not HEI... but oh well...
this should last me for a while........ There are a lot of little things I need to do before I begin to do any crazy mods.. but i am already wishing.

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Permalink Reply by TOE 4X4 on October 1, 2010 at 4:42pm

Sorry to burst your bubble honey but I have not wheeled with 40"s. We will take this to the trail.

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on October 1, 2010 at 4:45pm

I am sure that with all the events you have been to you have wheeled with at least 1 or 2 40s... Perhaps not directly but.. I am sure they have been there.