After 20 YEARS of sitting in a field, will these Land Cruiser FJ40's run and drive??

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After 20 YEARS of sitting in a field, will these Land Cruiser FJ40's run and drive??

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Paul's buddy, Scott, came to town with one thing on his mind. To strike a deal with Billy Conn and get his hands on a couple of Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40's that he had his eye on. A deal was met, but can him and Paul get them up and running the same day they bring them home? Check it out!
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@FabRats 2 жыл бұрын

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@jacobbruns4579 2 жыл бұрын

And, done.... Just in time for winter

@canyonrnrr7143 2 жыл бұрын

Heavyweight Hoodies🤘🏻🇺🇸

@sweetkellymay 2 жыл бұрын

No xl or xxl..

@budlvr 2 жыл бұрын

NO XXL ! Damn, I was buying 3 for my brothers.

@2ADEFNDR 2 жыл бұрын

Went to order an XXL and non available. Video hasn't even been out for a few hours

@douglasminor2559 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a score! The Gentleman that owned these FJs and the rigs you got from him, definitely dominates the "Market" for cool vehicles in that area! That "Big Wheel" is awesome!

@eastonwest 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it’s cool how you guys and Matt’s off road recovery are getting as big as your are (I’m local)

@mrfunnylookinhayes9088 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I watch these two back to back.

@timothygeiger437 2 жыл бұрын

You almost have to watch the two back to back😄 in fact I was watching a MORR video before this one, Matt mentioned Fab Rats in his video😄👍👍

@ModernDayTemplar606 2 жыл бұрын

I hear a lot of people say it but this is truly a gold mine find. 3 FJ’s from one place and that Yamaha looks like it is in perfect condition. You don’t have to go to the golden nugget you already found it. Michelle we hope you get better soon.

@FreeAmerica-sc9hu 2 жыл бұрын

Paul's the guy that everyone likes. Great sense of humor and attitude. That's typically how I pick my friends. Surround yourself with good people and good things happen.

@timothygeiger437 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and he can fix almost anything. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty😂😂 the amazing thing is, his sons are getting into it as well😄😄 in several videos you see one or more of his sons fixing or making something. Even Michelle & their daughter get in on the videos. Definitely a family oriented man.

@git-r-done6557 2 жыл бұрын

Also very knowledgeable.

@adamortega69 2 жыл бұрын

My dad owned a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser and it was stolen and I’ve been trying to look for one for years and no luck. It’s the first vehicle I learn how to drive and learn out to operate stick shift. I have a lot of great memories and even dream about driving it. Before I retired in the military I almost bought one but the frame was split in half. I’m just smiling so much right now.

@chldof1truekng434 2 жыл бұрын

Two very restorable Classic FJ’s in this day and age is like finding gold. Nice tip on the Pine-Sol. Always pick up some interesting bit of knowledge on this channel.👍🏻

@stucook8622 2 жыл бұрын

Billy is always happy to see you guys. He seems like a cool guy. The Yamaha is pretty slick. Great video...take it easy🐾

@theaudioguy2923 2 жыл бұрын

FJ's ROCK...They just hut the dimension/shape/style puzzle right on the Mark, Boom !..looks great and it's just begun

@jcgillin51 2 жыл бұрын

Paul being a kid all the time, love it. When living in Oregon my brother had a Toyota Land Cruiser it was great for hunting and a lot of different adventures.

@SkyBlueOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how well out West preserves these old gems. Give that shop cat some love from me and my 6 year old daughter.

@marklar6505 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, all 4 of those have already been scrapped twice from Ohio

@dacurlydac3042 2 жыл бұрын

Paul you got more toys than time, nice to see you having fun. Life is short, so have as much fun as you can. Great video.

@henrycarlson7514 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, So glad Billie saved such fine restorable stuff

@scottminer7702 2 жыл бұрын

I like Billy. Nice to see someone that age that the life hasn't run out of.

@davids6533 2 жыл бұрын

For lots of people, "life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone". -John Melencamp

@codysmackdown1 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been so excited to see an old yoter fire and it driving onto the trailer was the cherry on top

@cae2487 2 жыл бұрын

Its pretty impressive having 147k subscribers and within 1 day 128k people have viewed the video. Fab rats 🐀 is always a pleasure to watch!!

@TimsBitsnPieces 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have an FJ40 back in the '80s when I was in the Navy, it was great fun. Billy is slowly clearing his lot with your help there Paul.

@koslund11 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the kid in them coming out when they get a new toy to work on. The only thing that changes from a boy to a man is size of their toys.

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 2 жыл бұрын

that was so awesome! 20 years and started? Unreal! Can't wait to see the work on them. Nice new ripper Paul! Love the new heavy sweatshirt and can't wait to see Mission Golden Nugget videos!

@joannehart9624 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see those FJs getting a second chance at life!!

@carterhart5435 2 жыл бұрын

BW350! I had the BW200, fun as hell to ride but sketchy in mud since it floats and slides like a greased pig. Great machine for following deer trails for scouting. Great way to hurt yourself on wet grass.

@petertarantelli 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent find and it will be cared for…nice job! Seeing you work on that carb, a thing of beauty!

@samroncancio1006 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up with those in Colombia. One was stolen and never recovered. Those are beauties.

@donrahlf4656 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say kHi, I am a 75 year old guy, that really enjoys your youtube, I watch Matt's also,, and just found your site where you have your crash derby's, Keep it up all of you

@girardmatwijkow9304 2 жыл бұрын

I had a BW80 when I was a kid. I loved that bike and rode the wheels right off of it. Unfortunately my dad sent it off for scrap like 25 years ago.

@wycks-5095 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul lets see you build that old bronco up that would be awesome

@CantTakeJake 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite damn channel on the old tubes...

@dylanmcclintic6084 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a sweat shirt n I've got to tell u guys I just picked up 86 trx 125 put new tires on it n ordered new maier plastic for it fixing it up for my son Paul n his family n friends are a inspiration much love from western PA

@richardalbertson2903 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the one you got running is a 71 or 72… we had a 72 when we lived in Oregon… brought back pleasant memories seeing and hearing it run!!

@jerome4995 2 жыл бұрын

My money is on '73 it was the first year of the two piece license plate light. In early fall of '73 (so a '74 model) they removed the wing window vent, this FJ40 has the wing vents. '71 the transmission was moved to floor VS the 3 on the tree like my '70. '73 models had the key moved from dash to the column, this column appears to have a shroud for the key. This all goes off the rails if they swapped in other parts.

@96kylar 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked cool. Great score. Please keep Scott's fj updated for us, now and then. Happy adventures all.

@jimyeats 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked cool there deeya. Lets go down to tha paawk and then to the yaawd.

@mattwright6759 2 жыл бұрын

This channel keeps getting better and better. Keep up the great content !

@RoadKen53 2 жыл бұрын

Just had my next door neighbor tack some expanded steel on my flatbed trailer and noticed he had 2 of these FJ40's. The one in his shop is dark green and in real great shape. These make awesome crewlers.

@everready19373 2 жыл бұрын

The "fuel valve" is called the petcock. I've used the high E guitar string to clear carb passages.

@craighearn747 2 жыл бұрын

More to love. It seems to me that Christmas comes to this part of Utah more than once a year. Deservedly so.

@icantsaywhat 2 жыл бұрын

Man how do you find these cool ass rigs. That guy sure had an amazing collection of cars until you guys bought them all from him. You guys definitely got a great score on those .two. That gentleman Billy seems like a cool guy to talk too

@michaeldurling793 2 жыл бұрын

BONANZA, excellent score. Loved Billy's green peace tee shirt. I think I see a Fab Rats hoodie in my future. Michelle feel better, you got some welding to do on that FJ.

@JOHN-fx3xo 2 жыл бұрын

That man that you have got these vehicles from, what a super guy. I’m sure you could sit for hours and learn some life lessons. Good guy to know.

@scottsymonds5497 2 жыл бұрын

“All smiles all smiles.” The Big Wheels crawl over, around, and through anything! Pine Sol you say? Gotta try it!!

@ericcorse 2 жыл бұрын

Paul's modesty underwhelmed me LOL. Anyone would look good in that hoodies. Some cool rescues

@mrfunnylookinhayes9088 2 жыл бұрын

My eyes got big when I seen that hoodie. The sleeve is what sold me. I love my hoodies in Minnesota cold. The hell with a big coat.

@esad6969 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the early 80's I drove a 79 land cruiser for several years pushing snow in missouri, 39 " monster mudders. great vehicle. Only way I could be interested in a land cruiser, is to have Fab Rats fix the under carriage. Brings back lots of memories.

@cottonmouth71 2 жыл бұрын

WOW....that guy hit the jackpot on the old FJ's ! GREAT video/content as always !

@heinstrydom864 2 жыл бұрын

Best channel congratulations,good memories when I build up several L/C's for trails 40 years ago. Use L/C's still today on the farms owned 5 that in use daily. Greetings from Namibia

@clivegreenall309 2 жыл бұрын

"Everything keeps going right ... Toyota" Greetings from S Africa : -)

@TravMaxAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Any day you see Billy is a good day. Can’t wait for you guys to take him wheelin in the cruiser.

@Parker-oc8es 2 жыл бұрын

Got a brand new tub for these. Rebuilding two myself. These things are great!

@cunever 2 жыл бұрын

Those Toyota in line sixes are the best thing ever coming out of Detroit!!! Toyota used that license for ever… way into the 2000nds!

@haroldphipps3457 2 жыл бұрын

Detroit? I didn't know there was a Detroit Japan,,,,

@cunever 2 жыл бұрын

@@haroldphipps3457 that engine was built by GM, they gave a license to Toyota.

@haroldphipps3457 2 жыл бұрын

@@cunever interesting! Trying to find that now, and can't. Doesn't look GM. Research time for me! Thanks!

@Buck1954 2 жыл бұрын

I had a 1977 CJ-5 and joined a 4x4 club. The King of the club had a FJ-45. There were two others. I had to admit that they were better, but I didn't admit it then. They were definitely better made, and as time has witnessed, they do last longer. We had constant pulling battles between us and stock rigged neither won or lost. I went everywhere he did.

@alcopower5710 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned a 91 Renegade that was near mint and a 73 FJ40 far less than mint. The Toyota was better in every way……more robust, heavier, etc. To this day I regret selling the Toyota. Only sold because I needed cash to buy a house but knowing I’ll never be able to afford another is a tough pill to swallow.

@jlinkhart 2 жыл бұрын

1 fj 45 , 2 fj 40s, and an 87 Yamaha big wheel all from the same place? What a find! I guess the jeepster is kinda neat too.

@hamiam2243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pine-Sol trick. We called those big wheels rut chasers.

@dbmail545 2 жыл бұрын

That Yammer looks like a good spare for the Taco for when you break something that you can't fix.

@donwilliams3626 2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing on the Toco that Paul CAN'T fix!

@erichill5208 2 жыл бұрын

FJ40s with the rear seats and rear heater that’s a score. Very cool. I once had a 75 fj40 I put power steering and a 383 stroker small block Chevy in it was a beast pretty much was a mountain goat. Would go places that would make your south end pucker. I now have 2 1966 fj40s both basket cases. That I have plans to build soon

@olerunemykjaland5811 2 жыл бұрын

Just like mine BJ42 3.4Litre Diesel. Stored in a Barn for 16 years, started at first try, awesome vehicle.😊

@slngblde 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, your kids are going to love that Yamaha 😂.. with any luck they will at least let you work on it

@drithius4801 2 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of Billy.

@1944chevytruck 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!...good find boys!...cool bike...thanks 4 video. be kind.

@mlsargent51 2 жыл бұрын

Been turning wrenches more than 40 yrs, and never heard of Pinsol! I got a couple snowblowers and a lawnmower I'm gonna test it out on!! Thanks!

@steved2136 2 жыл бұрын

LOL- that second one looks familiar (looks outside- even the same early front blinkers/indicators).... Bugga, you got the rear seats (they aren't legal in Australia and are very rare)- one fun thing is that when running open top, take a couple of bolts out, and the whole upper half of the doors (including the window frame/runners) comes off, lay the windscreen down, and you have nothing higher than the dash basically

@kstricl 2 жыл бұрын

In this case, "I know what I have" is actually true. Billy sure has been a good stewart to those FJ's.

@dandog7653 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Yamaha! I know you're gonna have fun on that! I would strongly advise ( regrettable experience) that you get a cable lube tool and lube the clutch and throttle cables for sure. Otherwise, knowing you, you will be somewhere that no 4x4 can go and have a broken clutch.

@TNukem 2 жыл бұрын

Have to love that dry western desert air. If those were here in the south they would be just a pile of rubble after sitting for 20 years.

@trail-wolf4x4 2 жыл бұрын

So when are the "Yota Professional?" T-shirts coming out Michelle? Lol

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

Love the "Green Piece" shirt that the owner was wearing ;)

@norevlimit 2 жыл бұрын

Great shirt

@beauthomas7285 2 жыл бұрын

And the thermometer to the left of his front door.....

@firebry23 2 жыл бұрын

gReEn pIeCe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chrispolk5374 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! Awesome shirt!

@jasonandrews625 2 жыл бұрын

@@firebry23 lovely

@eddie8279 2 жыл бұрын

Fj40, I had a 1970 model that I bought from my uncle that was used on his cattle farm. My daily driver senior year in high school (1977) sure wished I still had it!

@morganmcdonagh2663 2 жыл бұрын

The FJ's are really cool and they are so well preserved. They would of turned to dust by now in the north western European climate. I would love to see a toyota HJ60/61 on the channel someday.

@Fe_lix 2 жыл бұрын

The blue FJ40 is a 1974 with the rare transition F engine (often called F.5 on forums), specific to this year. The white FJ40 is not from 1974, it is 1977-1979 with what is visible (new model spare tire carrier, old front bezel), it has a 2F engine (1975+).

@ericcameron4159 2 жыл бұрын

And I would add that the hard top is also from the white FJ40. It was meant for the ambulance doors 1975 and up. If it has front disk brakes, it will be 1976 and up. Tube spare tire carrier and pop out side windows on the hard top point to 1977 or 1978. With the front bezel being round, I would guess the white FJ40 is a 1977 or 1978. I would keep this one over the older blue FJ40 if it is restorable.

@junbarkan7453 2 жыл бұрын

Jackpot!

@timothygeiger437 2 жыл бұрын

What would something like that bring, in its present condition? I would make an offer, but I have no clue what it would bring? Another reason I haven't made a serious offer, I don't have any room to keep it right now😂😂 I wouldn't mind having the white one though.

@jerome4995 2 жыл бұрын

@rck8318 2 жыл бұрын

Aqualu industries makes all land crusier body and frame parts here in Canada. All are aluminum. Their streched FJ40 is real nice gives you an extra 18 inches.

@scotsman94 2 жыл бұрын

Nice find on all the FJs. I love the Big Wheel! Haven't seen one those in years. They are so fun 😁

@rockjockchick 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t read all the comments but they both look like 1974 FJ-40’s. Based on the tail lights, doors and front turn signals. Great find.

@guyderagisch4964 2 жыл бұрын

He keeps finding them. Hopefully he either restores or lets them go for a fair price.

@calebrose4368 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga 2 жыл бұрын

What a score!! I’m so unbelievably jealous! I’ll take the old Fj from you if you accept a 2008 Fj Cruiser in return haha. Oh man, I can only wish.

@berryreading4809 2 жыл бұрын

So Paul is now the fj-40 channel for the USA as well 😄 along with everything else! The view counts on the "will it run videos" always do good on KZfaq... You should definitely do more! Ya know since you don't have many other projects going on already 😉😄👍

@Mesamanpruitt 2 жыл бұрын

I love these fj40 / 45 land cruiser vids, Paul, keep em coming, please!

@ciprianoarias6976 2 жыл бұрын

"Here on CBN Pine-Sol stocks at a record high" that's awesome ,great tip.

@loufaiella3354 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip, I will have to try it. BTW Gumout is pure trash!! They changed the formula to be environmentally friendly, but not cleaning friendly. A few years ago I contacted the company and asked what gives? They said that it is for cleaning the "outside" of the carburetor. .....................Who needs that?

@Greg4bmx 2 жыл бұрын

I keep seeing the old bronco in the background on the side of the driveway. Any build plans on that or a video?

@jonschneck4559 2 жыл бұрын

I see lots of cool rigs all around his shop, Paul could do an hour long video on the story behind each. HINT, HINT

@ryanlutton8193 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the purchase of the 2 40's. Mine also sat for 20yrs, the SBC started right up!

@jasonpritchard1961 2 жыл бұрын

I used to hug the floor heater on long & cold off road adventures with my Pops. Twas a life saving fuel of the Gods that my siblings & I would take turns huddling over. Great memories... thanks guys, for the little reminder!

@ronaldbarnes8302 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re feeling better Michelle. Gotta keep the beard at least until the secret mission with Matt is complete. Thanks for the video!

@eddieforce3550 2 жыл бұрын

I remember driving a friends land cruiser through a pack of protesters at the back gate to the Submarine Base at New London Ct in 1970. They were no match for the FJ.

@lennyk.2161 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE! I HOPE YOU STOPPED ✋FOR THE MP's 🇺🇸💯

@eddieforce3550 2 жыл бұрын

The Marines at the gate waved me on to enter on the exit side. After I ran through the crowd pushing them out of the way I tried to stop to be sure no one was hurt but the Mariners were yelling “ Go go” so we went, went. I lived on the base in so old officers houses that had been turned over to married enlisted. Since I lived on base My Buddy usually left his FJ at my place when he was at sea. When he got back I told him the protesters were probably looking for him. He just laughed and told me that I just didn’t know how to drive the FJ or there wouldn’t have been any survivors. This was in early 1972 and the Vietnam War was trying to wind down but the demonstrators were still hanging around Military based making a Nuisance of themselves.

@debrafelix4419 2 жыл бұрын

The Hoodie in black looked Nice, love your videos be blessed always 🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗

@chris47190 2 жыл бұрын

I own one of them Yamaha Big Wheel when I was a kid super-awesome used to leave four-wheelers in the dust super reliable

@rodneyblackley5573 2 жыл бұрын

I want one now. The Bike that is.

@larrydavidson3402 2 жыл бұрын

I got this feeling Paul is not going to share his "new ride" with anybody.😀😀😀😀

@mxspode 2 жыл бұрын

Pilot jets get you every time. Small brass jet with a real tiny hole. Keep your fuel clean people, stuff that will plug up that jet will go right through those filters. Also, drain your float bowls if it is going to sit along time. Great episode. Nice to see the old Toys getting back in the game. To nice to leave rotting in a field.

@ewood88 2 жыл бұрын

Cool FJs. That Yamaha Big Wheel is awesome. I've been looking for a decent one for years that the asking price is not astronomical. Looks like a major score for you. 👍 🇺🇸

@ratherbyexploring4898 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if he is asking the “honest old collector” price or the “I’m an obvious flipper” price

@JacobEcret 2 жыл бұрын

He knows this guy, this is where they got the jeepster Michelle, I’m sure they cut them a deal

@timothygeiger437 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobEcret I think he's talking about Paul's buddy that bought both FJ's. Obviously it's the same gentleman he bought the jeepster from, & his FJ. It would be interesting to know what price tag he has on it.

@JacobEcret 2 жыл бұрын

@@timothygeiger437 ohhh, makes sense

@adamwinters4448 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...I'd gladly trade my wife and her two cats for an Fj

@Bkamron 2 жыл бұрын

FJ 40 hodl... I see the prices going to the moon!!! These things are GOLD!!! I grew up in one and a Land rover Defender 100 I think. That Cruiser was awesome, I NEED one for my dad.

@timothybailey7118 2 жыл бұрын

Serious envy going on. That Yamaha! Those FJs!!

@_Merica_USA 2 жыл бұрын

First 👌👍 Michelle, we hope you feel better soon! 🙏

@brucep9123 2 жыл бұрын

I see the cars go rock climbing, do off=road cycles go over the same roads?

@roundmidnightsuttree 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness gracious. I ran two FJ43s in Saudi Arabia for 5 years. Some of the best years of my life. On weekends or long vacations we would drive hundreds of miles through dune fields and on long trips drive 700 miles to the Red Sea for snorkeling and diving. Amazing vehicles.

@abqcrutch 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool that you got one with an arctic heater. I loved mine.

@mattwheaton7621 2 жыл бұрын

👍🇨🇦🤟

@nunyabinis 2 жыл бұрын

Of all my notifications, clicked you first. My FJ40 Hot Wheels as a kid was my favorite!

@michigandogman3060 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda 200x and 185s 3 wheeler and we love riding those things. Looks like you got a good find right there.

@offroad6309 2 жыл бұрын

Always liked FJ's. My buddy has one, we spent many a day in Moab with our families. He and his FJ and me and my 74 Bronco. Good times. FJ have a bunch of cool little features, like the very top of the hood unbolting, rear heater, flip up back seats, etc. Tell us about the Bronco in the driveway. Get feeling better Michelle.

@ebikeliverystable 2 жыл бұрын

Ole Scotty looked happy as a Lark. I would of TOO. GREAT looking ride.

@jasonh4167 2 жыл бұрын

My first dirt bike was an 82ish 50cc yamaha...(black&yellow) got it when i was 6-7. I rode that thing all over the Alberta bush. Called it the "super bee"