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gpassida

gpassida

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City
Redding
State
Ca
Chamba said:
Hello guys,

Yes, she gone. I told the new owner about CJ-8.com. He's a great guy, I'm sure we will see him here.

My wife had open heart surgery in January. She was never a fan of the 8 ever, but since the surgery she struggles to get in and out and doesn't really like the ride because it hurts her chest. She's over the moon that it's gone; I'm feeling very mixed.

It got to where I rarely drove the 8 and when we went out in a fun car it was usually the Camaro. I hated to see the 8 just sitting in the garage: I built it to be driven and enjoyed, not to sit in a shop.

Finnily enough, my next car may be my last car. The fellow who bought my last 40 contacted me after the auction to ask whether I'd be interested in buying my old 40 back. I think I may try to as that's the car I miss most of all my old cars. I had that one for about 13 or 14 years and brought it here with me from Australia. I have a lot of memories in that car and would love to have her back: I drove my son home from the hospital in Australia in that 40. It remains to this day my son's favourite too; and since the Camaro becomes his in 2 years, I'm effectually need a replacement.

Chamba
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That was a tough decision for sure. Hope your wife continues to recover. Spending quality time with her is the best plan. And doing that in a vehicle that she is comfortable in is important.
 
Chamba

Chamba

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City
Vero Beach
State
FL
barrys said:
What kind of 40?
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An LX. 84.

With the Cruisers, the number is the descriptor, not the letters as with the CJ. The 40 came as a an FJ40, FJ43, FJ45. But the diesel was the BJ40, BJ42 BJ45 and BJ46. Also the HJ45 and HJ47 for the 6 cyl diesel.

Toyota came out with the FJ Cruiser and Americans rediscovered the 40 series, but those who only just discovered it began calling it the 'FJ'. Which is course begs the question of what they call the diesel: the BJ I'm guessing. They must be careful, of course, when telling their wives that they now want a BJ.....
 
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barrys

barrys

Scrambler Junkie
Lifetime Member
City
East Norriton
State
PA
Chamba said:
An LX. 84.

With the Cruisers, the number is the descriptor, not the letters as with the CJ. The 40 came as a an FJ40, FJ43, FJ45. But the diesel was the BJ40, BJ42 BJ45 and BJ46. Also the HJ45 and HJ47 for the 6 cyl diesel.

Toyota came out with the FJ Cruiser and Americans rediscovered the 40 series, but those who only just discovered it began calling it the 'FJ'. Which is course begs the question of what they call the diesel: the BJ I'm guessing. They must be careful, of course, when telling their wives that they now want a BJ.....
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My first thought was a '40 Chevy or Ford and and then I remember after another post that you had a Toyota.
Jeep made an FJ also.
 
Bad Karma

Bad Karma

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City
Cobourg, Ontario, Cana
State
da
Finally got the NOS Bestop top installed. Bought it back in 2008, "used" but never taken out of the box. Found original receipt, was $549 USD.
Only a few more things to do then she is ready for summer (and Sandblast!! :headbang::bacon::woohoo:)
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gr8dain

gr8dain

Old and Slow
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City
Ashburn
State
VA
The Scrambler normally does not get to park in the garage. Now would be a great time to swap in the new springs.

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AdamH

AdamH

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Mt Holly
State
NC
Here in the South the pollen is mostly done = time to get Summer ready. My girls love this transition
 

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mhinchliffe

mhinchliffe

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City
W-S
State
NC
AdamH said:
Here in the South the pollen is mostly done = time to get Summer ready. My girls love this transition
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Boy is she growing up! I remember when ours were kids! Took my on a trip to SC that was a bust but we did it together. Mine was still in tha back in a booster!
 
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