Today marks another vehicle day in the WheelingPiazza family. The Frog is gone and so ends my Classic Bronco involvement. Its like the saying goes “You can never go home again.” I really enjoyed the 4 rigs I have owned. My favorite was the 67 (my first Bronco) then was the 74 (Buster) then the 72 that never really saw the road. The Frog was the in the best condition, but I just could not get attached to it. I will miss them all, and each one will have a special place in my heart.
Out with the old and in with the new. When I got rid of the Frog, I traded it for a 82 FJ-60. This car is new to me and represents two new factors for me. 1. Is its going to be interesting wheeling a stick. 2. This is my first Japanese vehicle. I have always had a soft spot for Land Cruisers especially the FJ 40. I needed to get a rig that was trail worthy and yet comfortable enough for the family. This rig is nice because I can fit the entire family (can you say 4 door) and have room for the dog. I won’t feel like a sardine in a can when we are all wheeling. I will be able to enjoy the trail and still enjoy my family as well. As an added bonus the wife I can sleep inside of it. I like that idea a lot!!!!!! Don’t get me wrong I like tent camping, I even have a nice cot, but there is nothing like sleeping in the back of your rig and waking up without dirt in your hair.
So lets get down to basics. Here is the skinny on the new rig.
Old Man Emu lift kit
33"x1250 Pro Comps on Eagle Aluminum Wheels
Yakima rack with Lights
Hot Water Shower kit
Its pretty sweet rides nice and cant wait to take her out on some trails. I hope to get some additional pictures this weekend.
Paul
