I Just found a Freaking UNICORN!! Should I Build the ULTIMATE ROCK CRAWLER out of it?
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I just might have discovered and purchased the coolest ride in HISTORY!! This certain vehicle is hard to come by and very rare, but I somehow got my hands on it and I have some pretty awesome plans for the ole girl!
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The Mans speech about passion was Sooo Dead on, and Very Wise. I Love that man!
I thought the same thing. I was like, wow, this guy has so much wisdom.
Absolutely! That was definitely one cool guy he bought that from.
Was going to say the same thing. What a cool dude
Amen!
The old guy, "Thinks he's a bit younger than me" needs his own channel. It'd be nice to see him down the shop sometimes, he's an interesting guy. Great video. Please keep up the good work.
More people in the world need to have the attitude like that old guy.
As a former '66 FJ40 owner I'm so excited to see where you take this. Someone's probably mentioned it, but that lever is for the vacuum actuated transfer case. Bet with just a little work that motor would fire up! Great find and great attitude from the seller.
yeah, if it not lock up.
I like that old guy, he's curious and still excited about life
He's a cool guy, probably fun to hang out with.
@@comfortablynumb9342 I think Matt's found a great new project and probably an interesting friend in the deal. That makes for a pretty good find!!
Build it! The old guy is awesome and genuinely excited for Paul to own that.
Bring him over for a shop tour mid build.
Also the patina on that truck is perfect.
That would be a great idea!
I second this
I agree on that!
I was thinking the same thing ..... But him seeing the final build is going to be about as great !
Outstanding idea!!
This is your best video to date!!! The respect and appreciation between the seller and Paul was giving me goosebumps!!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Love your channel and you guys are the best, keep 'em coming!!!
Build the FJ for sure, everyone has an 80’s total build but no one has a 69 FJ crawl rig
watch petersons 4x4 adventures, a guy there has one. well,part of the body.. why would you bother. you replace everything,& end up with a bonnet,[ hood, ] & badge..with all dana gear. atlas,psc,. pointless.
@@phantomwalker8251 you are clueless.
There’s a reason why Americans don’t get good landcruisers, all you lot do is ruin cars
Coolest part about being a mobile/field technician, it's incredible how many genuinely awesome people there are out there. This guy seems like a character!
The gentleman you bought it from I think is more of a unicorn there's something to say about that man. Wealth of knowledge.
That passion speech is so true!
Really cool guy
Agreed! Awesome guy!
That is a unicorn!!!….maximize the content to grow your channel, so you can keep putting out awesome content. Don’t lose out on gaining new subscribers from all the Toyota fans out there. Matt’s Corvair build was awesome to watch. I’d rather watch and learn from you guys then anything put out on a major network. Huge fan!
Beautiful! I would love to see it run with the stock engine, though. That's the thing that made me love Toyotas to start with, is the engineering mindset; they were designed to last as long as possible, instead of just being built with a bunch of bells and whistles to get the buyers' attention.
I’m a simple man, when one says they’ll build an FJ by the end of August i must subscribe.
Just like a kid in a candy store. That smile never left your face. So cool to have a wife that supports you in your dreams.
Here’s what work hard so you can play harder looks like. Live out your passion in everything you do. And I love that Michelle is your biggest supporter Paul. I know that a small part of your life is in front of the camera. But, I can tell that your family dynamic is awesome. Thanks for being a great example brother!🤙🏽❤️🤙🏽
Love those old FJ pickups , this is going to be an epic build , and I can't wait to watch it all come together!
That old man needs his own channel. He has so many important things to say and I want to listen to them.
Ed and him would be interesting to sit around and listen
Yeah I'm stoked to see more of that guy and his stories
Yea really
Fantastic find and what a great guy who sold it to you and his analogy about having a passion, an enthusiasm for life and what ever we partake in is so correct.
I like that guy, he's got the right perspective on life. Can't wait to see his reaction when Paul gets that Land Cruiser all fixed up.
We need an "ex-owner reacts" video when this is finished. What a cool guy.
Right. I wonder what the life story about the guy that sold him the Tojo is. I bet he has had a good one.
There are places in this country where you find people like Paul and the seller. There are places where people try to take advantage of each other. Great to see this video, and the people in it.
You have to get this on the road!!! I sure hope you build this first! I have no idea how much you paid for that rig, but that smile on the seller's face isn't because of the amount he got for it. He loves that it's going to come back to life. Best of luck with whichever build you choose!
The guy’s wisdom on passion is awesome! I really hope you guys become friends with him and have him on the channel. Thank you for saving the unicorn! Dude it looks awesome with the top on!
FJ45's were all over NZ & Aus back in the day, I never knew they were rare here in the US. Desert life saved that one from metal cancer!
Also those tray backs are available new from south africa . Be nice to leave this one basically stock an make ya other one the rock crawler .
I don't think many will have survived the rot . Father in law and his business partner got one each new when they first came into NZ, but pre delivery had tray, chassis and drive train extended. One did over 300 000 miles before the cancer put it off road. Father in laws ran till 350 000 miles ( one valve grind) then was donated to a local for doing lawn mowing round for locals at their beach place far enough from vehicle inspections and safety checks...., it kept running for another 8 years I think
@@davidp8157 you will have to ask roothy on his youtube channel . He got a brand new one about 3 yrs ago from south africa , look up on youtube roothy milo 2 an you will see it .
That old guy was so cool. If Paul doesn't build the unicorn instead of the other Toyota that would be a shame!
A fascinating aspect of Paul is the ability and appreciation he has for vehicles and his personal approach to appointing them to a purpose. Derby, wood haulin, Taco street, rock crawling rollable, rock crawling non roller…
Awsome find !!.. 45s are so rare in the us. I work for A Rusted Development in Kamas Utah. we specialize in vintage land cruisers we currently have two 45s in our shop. if you need parts , or any type of support ,feel free to reach out.. a great find! good luck with the build!
Cool Tony, I met Jake and Henry last month tearing apart land cruiser engines and axles at Classic Cruisers, Hi, from Gabe, Thanks for the "A Rusted Development" shirt, Jake!
In KAMAS ?!?!... Wow...
Need some more? I've got 3 in my shed here in Aus!
@@adamgreen911 Why? It's going to be a total restomod. The only thing that is going to be original is the body and some of the frame.
If you are looking to get more, down here in costa rica there's just tons and tons of them. Let me know if you are interested!
That guy is genuinely happy he could sell it to someone with as much passion as him. What a beautiful world we love in.
I worked at a garage with a guy from the Dominican Republic. In 1972 we graduated high school and his dad told him to bring two friends down to spend the summer. I was one of them. His dad had a huge farm on the north coast. His truck was a 1969 Toyota Land cruiser pickup. Painted blue, looking new. We probably put a thousand miles on it that summer going all over the country. I loved it. 😁😁
Not too often a video about an old Toyota brings tears to my eyes. What a great country with great people.
The real treasure is that mans kind heart and words!
I don't think I've ever seen Paul more genuinely happy than in this video
Like a kid at Christmas!
This is Awesome!! I work nights as a 911 dispatcher in Upstate NY and enjoy watching your channel on my downtime. Can’t wait to watch this build !!
Seriously cannot wait for the unveiling video.
My first 4X4 was a Toyota Tercel wagon. Mom bought it new. I put two clutches in it, a timing belt, a used manual transmission and four or five axle shafts. And then we sold it to a family friend with 360,000 miles. Toyota’s are awesome. Spendy now a days, but awesome!
Cool, find.! The Jeepster Commando's 1966-1971. Even being a Jeep guy, I'd still take the FJ45. The old guy's cool too!
It really touched me to see your excitement on the “Toyota” find but it brought a tear to my eye when your wife realized the depth of your excitement. Make it happen.
Was NOT expecting an FJ pickup! As an LC owner myself, she's got a special place in my heart. Unicorn for sure, can't wait to see what you do!
Got y`alls T shirt, in the mail. American made, cool. Semper Fi. I`m proud to wear it on my American motorcycle, Ford truck, and Corvette.
"When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible" - anonymous
The old guy had it exactly right, and Paul certainly has passion. This is a great channel for people like me who love to watch people making their dreams come true.
Thank you to Paul and his whole family!
Oh shit, you gotta build that bad boy up. Please don’t cut it up into a rock crawler, those are a dime a dozen
he said hes going to put it on 40s and turn it into a rock crawler :( normally I dont care what people want to do with their stuff but the thought of doing that to an fj45 really bums me the heck out
@@Tanner731 Yep, me too. He said it himself, they're rare; a restoration would make it an investment that will only go down if the zombie apocalypse hits. Rock crawler... not so much. Maybe he could set the body on a crawler chassis without molesting it in an irreversable way. Oh well... it's his.
DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH IT ... that is what it is ALL ABOUT! No real enthusiast ever wanted to just keep one stock ... any that did do not deserve to own one. IMnsHO
@@spiritcallsus so every "enthusiast" should hack up extremely rare and original vehicles or they aren't an "enthusiast"? how out of touch can you get?
so are those toyotas here in aus.. rubbish..
First, the gentleman who sold it: Man of wisdom, intelligence and compassion. Smart guy, I am in my 50's and I still heard my father when he said, "That battery going to fall out?" (Or somesuch).
Secondly, the gas tank in that fj. Guess the passengers are expendable! To funny.
Grats on the new build. Enjoy!
I have never driven one but I’ve see them overseas and driven old land cruisers overseas. That is the find of a lifetime !!! Everyone will dig that truck when it’s done. Most won’t know what they are looking at
Absolutely build this one first.I didn't know there were any in the US. WOW. This will be a nail biter have to wait for the build.
That old guy was so awesome! Everything about your channel, your family, your friends, is absolutely genuine! I can’t wait to see what Paul has in store for this rig
More proof that the Fab Rats family is blessed. You reap what you sow, and you all sow some fantastic things!!
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In the 70's, a high school friend had one. I had a GMC Jimmy with 44" Gumbo Mudders. Almost everyday, after school, we went mudding when wet. His Yota was indestructible🤗
I'm really happy it never went to the scrap yard. It will live on for years... AS IT DESERVES ❤️😪
Thank you for sharing
That’s a cool Toyota never seen one like that looking forward to seeing it built
Very common in Oz...
AWESOME! This is gonna be a great build!!
Cannot wait to watch this one guys, don't delay!!!
Such a cool find and The Gentlemen selling it was ACES!
COMPLETELY JELOUS !!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the video of it finished
Congratulations on capturing your Unicorn 🦄! This guy knew Paul like they had been friends for a lifetime. A boy and his dream…can’t wait to see this build begin. I’m seeing at least another 100k in subscribers with this build, for sure! 👍👍👍
Love this episode, loved the previous owner, he seemed so genuine. Excited to see this build, also consider keeping the patina and clearing coating over it .
Look forward to seeing this built. I can appreciate the passion you have. I sold my Comanche to a guy similar to you. It sat in my driveway 2 years waiting for me to build it. I met a guy in the Lowe's parking lot and started talking jeeps and mentioned I had this one laying around waiting to be built. He came and bought it from me that weekend. You'd be amazed how many guys have these interesting cars/trucks laying around who are willing to sell them at a moments notice.
That will be the Ultimate off road truck. Thanks for saving it Paul, I can’t wait to see you build it
9:04 These guy's (both) perception on life is incredible.
Do a "will it run" before you tear it apart!!!!
No
It is a Toyota.
It drove when parked.
It will run.
The happyniess in Pauls face is so obvious in this video.... I'm a new fan in late 2023, re-watching all the videos from the beginning.... I know what this turns into..... GOOSEBUMPS, can't wait to keep watching the old vids to watch this come alive.
Now that is an awesome find, Congratulations! Can’t wait to see some work put into it…then it’s time for wheelin!!
I live vicariously through you, I'm so excited we get to build such a cool, old, RARE Yota!!!
Wow, I guessed old LC but not LC Pickup. Incredible find! Can't wait to watch this build.
This is going to be awesome when your done Paul ! I cant wait for the build videos to come out.
So cool Paul! I can't wait to see what you do with it! I lived in Panguitch for a couple years in high school, love Henrie's burgers, and their home fries!
They’re the best!
You deserve it Paul!! Thats so awesome man!!! We are all super happy for you!!
p.s. Michelle, you are so cool for having Paul's back with all of it!!
Man what a find , been wanting an old FJ my whole life probably never happen cant wait to see this come together . I was grinning right along with ya .
I feel ya, just glad someone gets to experience this dream!
Dude you where fighting back tears like crazy. I am watching this now after I have already seen most of the build. Your channel is SO GOOD.
Hi Paul I am from New Zealand and these were very common out here. It will be great to see its evolution. Love FAB RATS. Keep up the great work you do
Looking forward to this build, gonna rival Matt's Moorvair
Those old workhorses were all over the country here in Australia, it's great to see you guys getting your hands on one. Besides, the previous owner really seems excited to see her complete again. This is one build I can't wait to watch.
yup,ausie here,, build it,finish it to original,stick it in a museum, LOCK THE DOOR. there garbage..chev 6 cyl, short leafs, ride like a brick, .gutless..mate has 2 , 80 series,,said to me,,drive it,youll buy one. badgered me for months.. a said.. i dont have to drive it,i know whats wrong with them,,id buy a nissan before that. gu,4.2tdi..
Unicorn is right. That is the only one I have ever seen, and I have been a Toyota fanatic my entire adult life. Epic find.....can't wait to see the build. Shout out to Matt's Offroad Recovery for leading me to this channel.....saweet.
Badassery! Those old beasts are awesome. PURE GOLD once restored, too! Do it justice!
The extendable fork lift is so cute.
This guy has a knack for finding treasures.
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I was thinking the same!
JCB "Robot".
Great little loader around a farmyard.
Get into almost any low building, and has the reach.
Telehandlers are super, super useful.
I did snagging and r&d for Claas years ago and they're great fun to play in as well as being super useful!
Crab steer, extendable boom, huge lifting capacity, they're 10 machines in one!
the morevair is going to have some stiff competition from this one just on cool factor alone👍
That’s right! That Old Toyota is has a lot of cool to it. The tuff factor.
Maannn what a beautiful truck you found!!!! also your videos had improoved a lot, congratulations!!! I can't wait to see the transformation of this truck!! Blessings!
Former derby guy here. All those years of hunting Chevys, I used to be able to smell an Impala or a wagon at 1000 yards🤣 while I haven't hunted Chevys in a minute, but still chase old cars. All I need is a glimpse of a tail light, bumper, fenders, headlight etc.
Awesome find! I found a 67 just like it 10 years ago and restored with a 1HDT turbo. Runs like a champ! Good luck with the restoration, look forward to watching the rebuild.
That's great. Do you have any photos of it online anywhere?
That is one of the coolest field finds ever. That will be flippin awesome when it’s done. Can’t wait to see it finished.
As I life long fabricator, I really enjoy your videos. It is cool to find things I can learn from.
Two things. First. Paul seems as happy as a teen getting his first car. It's nice to see a real man excited about an old truck and what can do to fix it up. Second. His wife is not all pissed off about him buying an old truck to fix up. Most women nowadays would be screaming about what they just purchased. Many kudos to her for standing by her man and his dream build.
You guys are getting amazing at filming and conveying what you want through the eyes of the camera. Most impressed please never stop making content please.....
Boy do I know the feeling of excitement when you find your “Unicorn”!! I found my “Unicorn” last fall and I’m super stoked to have it!!! Awesome stuff you’ve got rolling, keep it coming!!!
What a jewel of vehicle! And that old folk is a super cool person.
Can’t wait to watch the progress on this build!
Paul, mate your passion and enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you very much for brightening my day
What an awesome find! And you already have dibs on the Jeepster. WOW…just WOW!
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Looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship...between you and the gentleman that sold it to ya....looks like you found something when you weren't looking for....
thank you for the comeback on my idea onget er done .you and matts O R R are my favorites then Caseys too . thanks, jim
Australia was built using FJ45 Tojo, and the HJ troop carrier
@Barry Barry the Snowy Mountain scheme was build using Toyotas. When the CEO of Toyota came out see why Aussies loved the 4WD landcruiser so much, they put him in one and drove straight up the mountain side to the work site
They were very popular here in Australia, still are! I get the feeling Paul’s a little excited about it! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
No way!!! That’s awesome dude! Excited to see the build videos for this!!! Definitely rock crawler. No doubt will be one of a kind. And definitely still keep the open roof to it. Obviously maybe a cool hard top or more financial reasonable canvas top lol. Lucky man you are! And I know you’ll build a bad ass rig too
The jeepster is bad ass too. I’ve only seen one guy who’s turned one into a rock crawler
The factory hard-top was included, in the bed. Had the later model corner windows not available on the earlier model.
Thank you for all of the Inspirations that we get from you FabRats ❤️. And even after I get Frustrated working on my Grand Cherokee ZJ. Your their for me that Motivates me to Not give up. ❤
Congratulations on your find. I can actually say I've never seen one of those until now
The older gent has a great outlook on life. Some people have passion, others meh.
You guys are blessed with low humidity so there are a higher percentage of older vehicles to be able to resto-mod. The junk we have on the east coast has had lots of road salt and humidity to rust to nothing in 12-15 years if allowed to sit.
Yea you aren’t lying I live in Maryland I’ve got a 1997 that has a worse looking frame than that great truck
I'm a dyed in the wool Jeep guy I've had my J20 for 32 years and I must give it to you. That's an awesome FJ, I've watched your builds, I know you'll build something really special.
I love this. This is how I got my ‘55 Willys M170. Wasn’t planning on getting another project but I had to. But I love that he said “done by august”
What a find!!! Super excited for you Paul. Part of me wants to see you restore it back to factory however what ever you make is always great. Can’t wait to see the finish product. Aloha 🤙🏽
When in high school, my friends dad had one. we got to take it in the mountains a couple times. You couldn't stop it. It would go any where we aimed it. Good luck on the building of this.
So happy for you, that is also one of my dream trucks. I can't wait to see it restored and running.
I'm excited for ya! looking forward to watching and learning!
A unicorn is right, been looking for years. Even thought of importing one from Australia. The look on your face probably the same look when your children where born. Cheers
There is one for sale in idaho
Great find buddy .. although I have to say this guy has to be one of my favorite people on the channel .. hope to see more of him if possible .. he’s good people
the expression on your face near the end of the video says it all. Congratulation you have found and brought home one of your dream vehicles. I went through that same senario back in the early 1980 with most of a 1937 Plymouth coupe and ended up with two 37 drivers, one of which my son still drives in the summer.
You guys can’t wait to build em and I can’t wait to watch!!! Awesome find!!!