I Bought The Lowest Priced Toyota FJ Cruiser, Lets Look it Over and Fix it up.

l have been looking for one of these for a while, this one needed some love but the price was too good, so now it needs some repairs. come hang out in the garage and help me fix her up.

[@Clearanceman2]

One thing I like about Mustie is he doesn't pretend he's an amazing mechanical genius. He's pretty realistic about what happened and what didn't. Also, he hardly ever uses special tools, he just makes do with substitutes.

[@bobd3330]

Greetings from Tampa former Methuen person been watching you for quite awhile and really enjoy your channel

[@michaellorenson2997]

Fresh transmission fluid should solve the lockup clutch shudder, provided the friction material isn't completely worn out. I always use OEM fluid because I know it has the correct additives in it. Some will argue that their favorite aftermarket brand is 'better', but it's not like Toyota (or any other manufacturer) makes trans fluid. They set the specs for the friction modifiers and other additives they require, while outside suppliers actually produce it starting with common base hydraulic fluid. Aftermarket brands use a 'one combination works for all' approach to the additive package. So the safest choice of trans fluid for your vehicle is the stuff it came with. If the old fluid is really worn out (dark color, possibly burnt smelling), it can take a couple thousand miles of driving for the new fluid to fully smooth-out the tranny's operation.

[@Tech-bv9oj]

I disagree with plain Jane the FJ is totally unique making its styling one of a kind vehicle

[@marcolaufer6279]

plain Jane!!!? how many other cars have three front windshield wipers. hahah what a design.

[@True_Rarity]

I think he means plain jane as in vehicle options. Similar to the land cruiser, the US only gets the base model. Manual seats, basic radio, not big on luxuries. Its a practical offroader and plain when it comes to factory options

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I liked the FJ’s, but I don’t know how you Would keep a windshield in one. Here in Colorado there is rock all over roads, especially winter.

[@adoreslaurel]

I agree its styling is one of a kind, problem is, one team concentrated on the front, and another [at a distance] designed the rear, Remember, a Camel is a Horse designed by a committee.

[@thedamnyankee1]

I think he mean that it was a base model without options.

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

5000. Thats a steal. I just read where these vehicles were starting to apreciate in value. Great video as always Mustie.....

[@abeebe44]

After growing up and living in Maine for over 40 years I moved to Oklahoma 4 years ago for work. Last summer I started a restoration work on a '79 Datsun 280ZX that had lived its entire life here. I started by redoing all the suspension bushings, new tie rod ends, ball joints, struts, etc. It was amazing to me to work on something that nuts just came off like new. All the undercarriage is still painted with no rust. So much nicer to work on that 40 year old vehicle than any vehicle back in Maine that was more than 5 years old.

[@daved7024]

Mustie, Great find! I have two 07's they are fantastic very reliable vehicles. I purchased mine used they both had the minor trans shudder this condition is NOT a condition that will cause the trans to fail. The torque converter clutches become glazed this is due to the breakdown of factory added friction modifiers in the trans fluid. I fixed both if mine myself. EASY fix. I just pulled the pans replaced the fluid on them and the screen filters. I replaced the fluid in the pan x3 use only Toyota brand WS fluid. No need to do the operating temp fluid level procedure. Simply measure and replace the same amount drained from the trans pan. Both my FJ Cruisers have had ZERO shudders. Hope this helps. Enjoy the best off road reliable machine on the planet👍👍😊

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Best off road on the planet? Hope you’re ready for this

[@Ricknil88]

ever had a volvo 740? i dont think so :P

[@M.TTT.]

Valvoline maxlife synth ATF is better than the Toyota ws crap. Also, much easier to remove the return line from the front bumper area to flush the trans.

[@M.TTT.]

And if you're not doing the temp check method you can't be sure if its actually filled fully or not.

[@kman-mi7su]

The RAV4 does that too, my transmission shudders as well. Other than that, the car has been bulletproof reliable. I have no complaints now I'm thinking I might do the same with my RAV4 but first I'm going to do some research.

[@willarddunn8552]

Years ago when I lived it Iowa I heard of a trick to get the salt off the bottom of the car was to put a lawn sprinkler under the car that was strong enough to throw water along distance ...turn it on full blast and drive back and forth over it to wash the bottom of the car..

[@8squarefeet190]

NICE! I have the 2014 in the same color. The front window is a rock collector.... you'll get used to replacing it. Also, prior to replacing the windshield, go buy all the cowl clips that are needed for the little panels. The cowl panels have to come off to replace the window, and I'll guarantee the glass place won't have them. If you don't replace, you can lose the panels going down the road.... (experience talking). Also, make sure they don't bend the window trim along the top of the windshield (experience talking again..... take pictures before you turn the truck over to them). I think the dealer is the only place to get the rear wiper. :/ All Sales makes a pretty nice billet locking fuel door for the FJ's. Pretty easy to install if you want a locking door (All Sales 6071KL Billet Fuel Door). A-TRAC is the magic button.... it only works under a certain speed. I think it's 20MPH. If you're looking for a leveling kit, Rough Country make a nice 3" kit.... it's not 'really' 3 inches.... 2" in the front and 1" in the rear (that sounds dirty...) It levels the truck pretty well, but I did lose about 1mpg after I did it.....PN: 76030. Be careful on the trans fluid change.... there are some tricks. The cabin filter is really easy to change, pop the arm on the glove box and it's right there. There's a LOT of optional wiring hiding behind the dash.... want the front fog lights? Add lights and the switch. Want driving lights on the roof, BAM.... same thing (well you have to drill a hole, but still) I added both the optional front lights and a NOS air dam with lights for the roof rack (neither were options for the '14, but they still fit). Wiring was all there... but I lost 2mpg with the air dam. Go figure...?? (airflow's a bitch?) Oh ya... go check for recalls on your VIN, they recently did a recall for fuel pumps. Nice find. With some love she's got a lot miles left in her. :)

[@domtam6571]

Great info. Been in love with the FJ forever but all the issues you brought up make me think twice.

[@StevenEverett7]

Hey Mustie. Thanks for the invite over. I enjoyed the wrenchin' and didn't even get my hands dirty! Cheers from RI. Steve

[@C99631]

The way that custom piece of hand cut pipe fit was incredibly satisfying.

[@BEASTMASTERZ_TV]

Hope the previous owner is watching this because you literally just preformed 2500+ worth of work to this thing 👍🏽. You saved her

[@edwarddunn5880]

Every time I watch these kind of videos I'm glad I live in Southern California, my 2006 Tundra is basically rust free just some minor surface rust. This looks like the cars I used to work on in the UK.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I have a 1997 Ford F-350 that’s rust free. This poor truck looks bad.

[@johnpossum556]

Can't be mustie1's channel because he's working on something newer than last century.

[@georgelewis8904]

Will it run, check for spark,?what??it's going

[@NewtonWashinton]

John, that's because its for the wife.

[@mfreund15448]

John Possum He has done the same for the last three vehicles he has bought. I remember a 4runner, and Tundra and this FJ. Search his archives.

[@johnpossum556]

@@mfreund15448 I know. It's just a joke.

[@silasmarner7586]

Tho it's all dipped in a salt marsh and stored there for the duration.

[@TechGorilla1987]

The wife and I got a used (2008) Lexus RX 350 and will probably drive Toyota cars from now on. We absolutely LOVE this car.

[@doddgarger6806]

Check to be sure the oil lines are updated to metal, you don't want to know what happens if the original ones rupture

[@TechGorilla1987]

@@doddgarger6806 Good call. Thankfully, Lexus has complete service records for all their VIN numbers on line so we did verify that fix for sure. I read horror stories.

[@MRrwmac]

Congratulations to the wife for getting a car she wanted. And to having a husband who will fix it all up and maybe even make it pretty!

[@ericthered976]

What I love about your videos is that in moments when I would be screaming a line of cusses, you just laugh! Wish I had your temperament.

[@dienadel30]

Highlight of my week specially during these times.

[@wormod]

Thanks Darren for your sense of humor, right now I really feel the need, here in northern Italy. Ciao from Venezia.

[@robertroberts9782]

Watching mustie Working on northern vehicles really makes me appreciate not having to deal with salted roads down in the south..it's been awhile since I watched your vids I remember when you where picking up junk weed whippers on the side of the road and bringing back to life .I was hooked ..now you have a full blown big time operation but still the same mustie wit n charm 👌👍👏

[@markr5132]

Great video. Appreciate your talents and friendly attitude while you work! Wish I could work as fast as you!

[@FireballXL55]

I live in the UK so suffer from the salt on roads, My father always sprayed the underside of his cars with SAE30 tractor oil mixed with parafin/Kerosin. Our cars all lasted for years with out the dreaded tin worm.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

People in the American Midwest used to use roofing tar. Hard to apply but cheap. This was before spray-on undercoating.

[@FireballXL55]

@@guyfawkesuThe1 I did that to one of my cars, it was a pain because in the summer it used to drip on the floor and you would get it on the bottom of your shoes and carry into buildings and on carpets etc.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

@@FireballXL55 My next car will be from the American Southwest, as no salt from not hear a beach or in the snowbelt. A dealer told me once he bought a truck from California and a year later in the Midwest he had bubble rust!?!?

[@retroMartin]

But why arent the cars in this area treated with Tectyl, Dinitrol, or oil from the dealership as new? Alot less problems if its dealt with right from the start. Greetings from arctic Norway by the way 🖐️

[@FireballXL55]

@@retroMartin I guess so they could sell you a new one when it rusted away.

[@PaulBarwick]

Thanks for keeping the videos coming. They bring a bit of normalcy to an increasingly weird time. Bless you and keep safe.

[@henrybucki7813]

love your videos. when you have problems .i can relate . thats what make it fun watching for us. be safe

[@bcgrittner]

He's being very smart because he's working by himself. Good advice these days. Great car for the price.

[@mdanielson2260]

I will say I have learned a lot from your videos keep them coming my friend great stuff

[@joewallsmonsterhunte]

Pretty cool video, Mustie! Thanks for taking the time in making the video and sharing! You really love your wife! I am sure she appreciates every thing you do to get the Toyota running!Pretty cool!

[@ivorwm2291]

After living in Southern California and now East Texas, " All that rust!". Great video

[@jedmedin5852]

Seriously! We're spoiled in that way here in California!

[@jackblack2683]

Man. Can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. As well as your obvious competence in repairing a vehicle, and creative solutions. I'm in the exact same boat as you guys. Got a fantastic deal on the exact same vehicle. Though I'm no mechanic, KZbin videos like this, and a little ambitious tenacity has me getting dirty, being challenged, and learning. It's scary at times, but so very rewarding. I love my FJ. Will now tackle the gas tank issue, and shudder issue, myself as well. Thanks to this video that is.

[@mustie1]

good luck my wife loves this thing

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Always loved these and wanted one but never bought one. Still might some day.

[@Yettee0201]

Same until I saw what the front windshield wipers looked like. You either like it or hate and once you see it you can’t unsee it. Just google the windshield wipers.

[@orochish532]

I'll be picking one up soon, hopefully.

[@michaelpalm2210]

I wanted one too...hard to find and big $$ now. So I got a 4runner. same engine, same transmission.

[@kitten_processing_inc4415]

Friend, your presentation is getting to be outright smooth. I guess a couple of hundred videos uploaded counts for something in the experience stakes.

[@pyrojason]

Indeed!

[@superduty4556]

You have a set of locking pliers for every job. Incredible.

[@Unclejake]

I know it’s a 1 in a Million shot, and there is nothing you can do, but when I was a kid running Goodyear may-pops on a 55 Chevy, I was filling a tire once and it popped in my face, wasn’t hurt at all...but to this day the sound of air filling a tire makes my belly button pucker.

[@ayitsyaboi]

Filling anything with air still makes me nervous. Working with pressure vessels at all makes me uneasy. Had too many close calls.

[@rockyloccgarage2040]

Same here filling up a bike tire inside the car and went to 80+ with a Chinese tube and completely destroyed that innertube. Was deaf white powder everywhere... wow

[@oldmanfred8676]

Jake, Bellybutton my eye!

[@thestudentrx6689]

“So I have a slide hammer that I welded a pair of vice-grips to.” -Mustie1. 2020

[@jedmedin5852]

Gawd dam genius if you ask me!

[@williamparker7823]

Had one of those at one of the bases I was at in the Air Force. All tools we made had to get signed off by QA to use on planes, so our backyard tool was an official asset.

[@sherrykeith2268]

I love how you can do your own work. Please make more on them. I have an 07 at now 180000 so I find your videos very useful.

[@redwire2364]

I really enjoy the videos. Thanks!

[@andyhamilton8940]

I thought the bike rack was a homemade alignment jig at first!

[@kiiiisu]

lol same

[@I-T-S-M-E]

Me too.

[@billycupstid2391]

Good job Mustie1 Good buy. I just started following you on youtube and really enjoy your channel.

[@Medes06]

love the car. I drove when a friend had it once, and i loved it.

[@dnovello]

Love the way you present the content to us viewers. It's a unique and personal approach that is thuroughly engaging and keeps me looking forward to the next one.

[@logangrieve4432]

you are such an excellent teacher and you dont even realize it. you take apart things and voice your thoughts so well as to why you do things. After watching your videos for a while I feel confident what steps I would take in what order to diagnosing an engine repair like I never have before.

[@oldmanfred8676]

And once I get started it’s the same old stream of nasty words!

[@jefferyholland]

Good morning fellow mustieites. The perfect accessory to my morning coffee.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

roger that!!

[@dadlife9921]

Jeff Holland we prefer to be called musticians...

[@robertn2813]

@@dadlife9921 , lollllllllllllllll perfect.

[@TR-ut3yh]

Ive been enjoying your videos for the past few weeks. Very informative. I'm also a NH resident and you arent lying about the salt. Ive got a 2010 f150 that I bought new, kept it clean always, has 55,000 miles on it and it's going to need cab corners and fenders. Salt sucks!

[@DavidBrown-lq2qp]

hope you are well, love your videos we all want more

[@ovet81]

Three wipers reminds me of the total recall three breasted mutant.

[@supaman1239]

I look forward to coming home from work on Sundays to these uploads. You're the best Mustie, keep up the amazing work!

[@geofffreeman1292]

really enjoy your vids im 60 now my dad had a garage for 40 years as a kid one of my jobs up there in school holidays was spaying old oil underneath cars after being serviced

[@unclerick8224]

Nice work to correct the issues. Toyotas are great! May you have many years of dependability. Always enjoy your work. Stay safe.

[@MrLangDog]

Loved it!! I drive a 2011, Army green FJ, with 71K miles. I had to do significant rust remediation underneath since I bought it from Pennsylvania. Not as bad as yours though since I bought mine with 44K. It would never have been "Toyota Certified Used " like mine was, if it had been on a lot here in Florida. We just aren't used to that road salt damage. I really liked seeing the slight differences underneath and your bare-bones switch panel :) Both of my heat shields need cupped washers to keep them quiet since the steel nuts corroded right through the aluminum. I hope you make more vids on the FJ!!!

[@rockeerockey6941]

Used certified means nothing more than the dealer took it in trade or purchased it at auction. Certified is strictly a marketing ploy! Dealers hardly ever repair used cars unless it's an obvious problem like a loud noise, lights not working or a safety issue like no brakes

[@cjgreen3836]

42:23 I was actually nearly on the floor trying to look up ;) lol. Great Vid mate.

[@castlemania08]

This video gives a great perspective on the effects of salts on the roads affecting a modern vehicle. All things considered my old 79 series is doing pretty good!

[@sherrykeith2268]

I just recently got my second 07 FJ I Love them I regretted trading off the first one in 15. I ended up getting another one same color but more features This one has for 177 miles in it but rides and performans line other one at 6300 miles. Your video is valuable information and what to do when those problems arises. I know your wife will enjoy her fj cruiser.

[@iandavid7730]

Here's my prediction for how this will go. Mustie will fix all the problems using patience, ingenuity, hard work and good humour. All hail Mustie, for his is the way. ::)

[@Backstretch1]

Then they sell it because she doesn't like it

[@robertn2813]

@@Backstretch1 , nooooooooooo , they sell it coz it's now worth $ 9,000 hahaha

[@oldmanfred8676]

Ian, A religion will be founded one day and Musti will be the Prophet!

[@MichaelSteeves]

Thinking of Mighty Car Mods where Marty is complaining bitterly about the rust on his '90s MR-2. Those of us in the salt belt were laughing at him.

[@stevesilverton]

Correction. Marty has an MR-P00.

[@Zeke___Marsh]

Haha that's a good one even the moon buggy has near to none rust

[@nestrac]

They no nothing of real struggle when it comes to rust....

[@vk2aafhamradio]

@@nestrac Absolutely true. I'm an American, moved from Indiana to Sydney in 1996. Used to have to replace cars every 4-5 years in Indiana because the road salt would eat them. I now drive a 1987 Toyta Hilux, a cousin to the 4-Runner Mustie was talking about. It has zero rust and has never been repainted. If you live near the coast, cars often get a bit of rust around the rain gutter line, but if you live more than 20km inland, you pretty much only ever have to buy 1 car. Just keep changing oil, brakes & tires.

[@nestrac]

@@vk2aafhamradio I live in Denmark where the roads is almost glazed with salt every winter... The undercoating industry is not to be underestimated in revenue... And we have vehicle inspection for every two years.... We fear the hammer....

[@olliechristopher467]

I'm spoiled here in CA! I don't see rust like you have to deal with. Good on you for knowing how to handle it. And thanks for showing some really clever repair tips.

[@marcijunebug]

Thanks to you been using B/C oil for years now! Works great! Pretty nice FJ, several friends have trail teams versions, nice rides! 👍

[@jdub229r]

Had those generals on my Tacoma, after 15k they were slicks in the rain! Gotta head south for those old 4 runners, a good ones still going to be 7-10k.

[@lindajt1299]

It was the most enjoyable one hour video I've watched! I felt like I was right there in the garage. I used to love working on vehicles when I was younger, so it was great to be part of your adventure into the unknown issues. I laughed and appreciated the parts where you speed up the camera. You didn't make it drag out. My daughter is looking for an FJ and I'm doing all the research because I love Info car videos. I've owned a 2000 4Runner, 2008 4Runner, and now in my older years a 2019 Lexus GX460. Love Toyota!

[@arnulfofalcon1146]

I enjoyed watching your your tube, thank you very much.

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Bought ours through my sister who led accounting dept for Mid Atlantic Toyota in Md 2007 1st one in Md too Black Cherry color loaded. My late wife daily driver still low miles i drive it now. Great video with tons of info on it! Love the undercoating idea. Bar / chain oil thinned out very good idea! Thanks for sharing !

[@Andys_Motorbike_Journeys]

wow fuel is dirt cheap where you are, i'm in the UK and your paying approximately 0.47p per litre converted for your fuel. We pay about £1.20 per litre. That tank of fuel would of cost you approx $86 at UK prices!! Great video by the way always love watching you 'tinker' with things in your garage. Especially love the ones where you take junk motorcycles and fix them up and get them running. Great stuff keep them coming.

[@GoddessVillain]

I thought the same thing when I had one on my lift during my Toyota Cert. Training, like whats the point but according to my instructor at the time" Plastic picks up static while driving sometimes in some parts of the world. So they ground it so no shock and less chance to go boom" I guess it was an issue at some point.

[@rodrigoboleche6385]

I enjoy while learning watching your videos..Rudy here from Vallejo Calif...

[@carlosnumbertwo]

I just wanted to tell you, thank you so much for this. Awesomeness! I liked and subscribed.

[@ericeverson5956]

I like the gauges on this thing, easy to read. She is quiet. Out

[@whiteout628]

Check the striker alignment on the driver's door, it sounds like it's hitting the latch body before the striker hits the latch pawl.

[@slashnburndotcodotuk]

aircrash tupolov The door wasn’t aligned properly to begin with, you have to get the lines right before you adjust the striker plate, which are usually adjustable as the holes in body metal around the bolts are quite large and when sandwiched between the 2 heavy plates of the striker, remain solidly in place. Once loosened the plate can be adjusted anywhere within the circle. Hope that helps😁

[@smokeymoss4494]

Whenever a customer has to get a door adjusted on a new car by the dealer you don't want to let the customer go around the body shop and watch. That body shop's going to do the same thing that he did. The door hinges may be built to where you can move and adjust them nowadays but they didn't used to be in the 80s and 90s and most of the 2,000's

[@robertn2813]

it was hitting the latch body 1st , i noticed it every time he pushed it closed

[@Podunk82]

Pump it up, hold, peddle goes to the floor. Rinse and repeat. Lol I have done so many brake and clutch jobs. This definitely brought back memories ❤️♥️

[@KINGME0909]

About one of the best videos I have seen keep them coming just bought myself an fj in the exact same color

[@RDEnduro]

I think thats a great buy! At that mileage, all four wheel bearings will go one by one at least that's what always happens to cars I own. I just replaced all four struts on my car at 116,000. Mechanic says they were fine but car rode terrible. In any case for $5k you could fix everything, and still feel good.

[@brianally1531]

The ground wire is to keep a static charge from building up between the tank and the outer cover.

[@intothevoid5027]

I tore down an FJ for parts at a chop shop and wow, That thing was build heavy duty, I was impressed. Good luck with her, I think you did real good on the purchase.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

🙄

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

Your mechanical abilities are Amazing!

[@DudeGuy-zt9eg]

I wish I could laugh like mustie every time something negative happened, I’m over hear cursing my brain out mad as hell and he just gives a little chuckle!

[@martinhebrank852]

Get a youtube channel that gets a ton more views when things are going bad and you'll start laughing like that too.

[@HikeOntario]

“There’s a joke there somewhere”. Lol Fantastic video!

[@brianbanks3044]

great video..I sold mine 2014 last year after 2 yrs of driving it.....30K mikes on it but I got 30K when I traded it for my 2017 Outback.....it was a fun ride just was too low on fuel economy when gas was over 3 bucks a gallon.....I used Rust Check on mine and it was pristine underneath....you did a great job getting it back into shape....thanks

[@yako0000]

that is the best deal i've seen in a long while. fun fact, last summer i replaced the exhaust downpipe gasket on my 72 FJ40 with the F gasoline engine. SAME PART as the flange gasket you replaced with tubing (turned out i didn't even need to but i had the manifold off anyway). Toyota has been doing it right for a long time.

[@jerryberryhill3619]

Wow, I have a 63 Galaxie in my field that has less rust under it. Gotta love living down South, I watch South Main Auto channel also and he's a mechanic from New York and I cannot believe how much the cars rust after 4 or 5 years. A normal 10 year old car on the road here (Arkansas) just has dust under it.

[@dax8476]

Heads up to Eric O !

[@rickfess148]

“They make a tool for pushing the caliper pistons back....”. Pulls out large crowbar and channel locks - the best tools

[@jockodog2009]

Great vid. Your style is cool and really casually informative. Thanks.

[@mustie1]

Glad you like them!

[@vc3382]

Ohhh whata feelin! .....it doesn't look bad at all. Stay safe and healthy. Keep up the good work and keep the vids coming, it helps keep my insanity in check where my diy projects keep adding up.

[@kencrane6420]

Mustie, I'm on week 2.5 of quarantine here in Seattle with mid-April being the earliest end in sight. Your videos have helped so much. Thank you!

[@alisaleh2509]

Same situation here in nyc

[@Lightning666]

30:03 Ground strap is for static electricity, plastic loves accumulate static electicity and big spark can make a BIG problem if your fuel tank is leaking.

[@ToeJamFootball]

This is the answer... Triboelectic effect can also create static electricity to the point of spark generation. Making these parts metal would eliminate the need for the strap but add a great deal of weight to the tank.

[@bostonhudson]

Nice buy! Love the FJ's. Just got mine for 4k has 146k miles with the 6 speed. Needed a head gasket. Did the job for less than 500 bucks and it's going great.

[@dannyharris5310]

Smart guy Doc! Another great 👍 video

[@Nabeelco]

You can get keys for those locks quite easily! The indirect bitting code is printed on the face. Also the cylinders are easily removable in their unlocked position with a blank key.

[@jesperhedegaard100]

You really don't need that blank key for unmount the cylinders - just the key that matches the lock, then You can sneak the lock out ;o)

[@allanhughes7859]

How I just love folk that have a nice garage floor How I wish I had one all my work even today as we speak is done on grass or shale on my drive How I wish I had a nice floor to work on yes I am as jelouse as hell but i still get things done with a sore back etc etc etc I also would just love to be able to start a job and walk away when I had had enough but being outside I always have to finish it even at night with lights etc yes I am as jelouse as hell but still appreciate what folk do and how they teach us how to do it so thanks and how I still wish I had your garage to do my thing in !!!!!!!!!!! Great up load as always but still want to know how you thin down your bar oil L.O.L !!!!!!!!!!

[@bakeredwards]

He uses kerosene, he says near the end.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Dude just get a couole of fridge or appliance boxes and lay in them

[@Casey.seeK.]

Love the project. I would like to seeing it fixed up and rust proofed.

[@davidskeates547]

Hope your keeping well, you are a National Treasure.

[@oldsilverdrew2471]

Hey, I live in Rusthampshire Too! Stinks when your car has tons of life left in it but the body is starting to rot. The funny sight on the waterfront in Portsmouth is the big pile of road salt that eats our cars and right next to it is a pile of shredded scrap metal which is what's left of our cars! Thanks for the video.

[@underattic5944]

Regards from Germany!

[@vincebrown5158]

Love the comments and the play by play...great buy for 5K

[@mikecolton5705]

Two functions on that ground strap. Some plastics against wind will produce static electricity (remember when plastic body panels first came out? zap!) They've changed the composition since - panels are more conductive now, so regular ground straps in the vehicle work. The second function of that strap is so that if it were to come off, it won't go flying (you will just crumple it under your vehicle). Same goes for that strap on your spare tire. It's a Federal Motor Vehicle law (used to be in the biz). Always love your videos!

[@petev123456789]

When he gets the better tires and rims he will have 10 identical stock Toyota rims in the horde.

[@zeeblats]

Sitting here in social distancing isolation, not able to visit mother on Mothering Sunday because she is old and vulnerable, we must keep her safe despite her protestations. Along comes Mustie1 to brighten my day with a cheerful ‘shall we?’ You all stay safe for 6 weeks or so.

[@chrisniner8772]

...meanwhile a year later with another wave of bull shit ....

[@alexandrubabus1143]

great video and loved the horses at the end!!

[@ziggzaggzip8241]

I purchased the same model in '06 with 7 miles on it. 14 years later it has 175k+ miles. After maintenance service it purrs like a cat. Visibility sucks that can be easily fixed with mini mirrors added for the blind spots. Went through 3 windshields, because of flying little pebbles. Gas sucks...and still love it. Why? I was involved in 3 accidents (none of my fault) and the last one was a head on collision...and all 3x's my wife and I walked away.

[@rafoster]

Man, that could be my truck, right down to the missing paint on the steering wheel trim and the squeaky fuel door. Mine's an 07, silver with 171k. Replaced my gas tank straps last year, alternator year before that. Welcome to the club, for 5k you absolutely stole this, even with the issues....

[@charlesyoung7436]

It looks just like mine, which I bought new on 4/1/2006, eight days after they came out as an 07 model. The salesman said there was a a six week waiting list, and that he could have sold the demonstrator ten times over, had it been an automatic. I told him I would not have an automatic, and drove it off the lot that day. The six speed model is AWD with a low range shifter for off road use. The first 50,000 purchasers got a scale model in the same color as their vehicle (mine was around #3,000 with silver the most popular color). It is still going strong at almost 148,000 miles.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Charles Young that’s an amazing story! I’m just curious (not asking a price), but did you have to pay over sticker? I remember Fourwheeler magazine was all over these and showing some cool mods, lifts, and such.

[@vettegreaser6590]

Same as mine. I bought it new March 2007. I have just over 260k miles on it. Besides regular maintenance stuff, I replaced exhaust system, fuel door, about six windshields. She is a bit tired, but it's still my daily driver.

[@zzzman2206]

Mustie it seems you’re always getting good deals. Perhaps you should do a compilation video of your bad deals, or deals that didn’t work out so well.

[@billycupstid2391]

I'm from MS so we don't have the problem with the rust under neath. I have a 2002 Super duty Ford and it is like brand new under. I have learned much from you channel in the last few weeks. Thanks for explaining everything so well.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Missipple!

[@Azathoth43]

I love that one of my favorite KZbinrs has the same vehicle as I do. Can't wait for you to tackle the shutter.

[@Mekhanic1]

These had front subframe cracking issues... Look under the hood for it. Best of luck!