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Title: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: FJ1200W on June 20, 2020, 06:40:07 PM
"Rusty and Crusty" was moved today so I snapped a few pictures.

It's going to be a frame off if/when I do anything with it.

Love those mufflers!
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: FJ1200W on June 20, 2020, 06:42:32 PM
The previous owner, who bought it new, let it sit outside for far too long.

But, it has a clean clear title in my name, and it's pretty complete, but, well, it's a mess.....

The engine oil still looks "OK" and I believe it has that second gear issue, but I know how to fix that.
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: FJ1200W on June 20, 2020, 06:43:32 PM
For now it has a new home, out of my "shop", and is in good company.
Always nice to have projects waiting.
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: Millietant on June 20, 2020, 07:05:00 PM
Like you say, it's krusty, rusty and cosmetically nasty.......but it looks like it's all there (apart from the mirrors)......which is a huge plus for a resto project  :good2:
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: FJ_Hooligan on June 22, 2020, 10:47:50 AM
Curious, what's the date on the tires?

My guess is that's a Metzeler ME33 Laser on the front?
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: Millietant on June 23, 2020, 10:59:46 AM
I think you're correct...and that looks like a matching ME 99 on the rear too.......classics !

Plenty of tread left on em...sell em on eBay and get back some of the purchase money  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
Title: Re: 1985 FJ1100 for another day
Post by: Waiex191 on June 23, 2020, 01:02:34 PM
Quote from: Millietant on June 23, 2020, 10:59:46 AM
I think you're correct...and that looks like a matching ME 99 on the rear too.......classics !

Plenty of tread left on em...sell em on eBay and get back some of the purchase money  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:

Are classic ME33s a hot commodity?
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/11/6694_17_06_20_7_16_11.jpeg)