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Bostonian1976
10-21-2007, 01:08 PM
Well, I purchased another one - thanks to yet another friendly board member. I've dreamed of having a blue SWB station wagon since I first got into Rovers so I could do something similar to this ECR one...

http://www.eastcoastrover.com/85.html

looks like I'll be getting my chance. I towed it home yesterday.

Nothing like the Rover community. It really is the nicest group of people I've encountered in the automotive world....

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/Blue4.JPG

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/516/Blue31.JPG
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/516/Blue3.JPG
Jim-ME
10-21-2007, 01:46 PM
Looks like a great starter to build something incredible. I am jealous as I wish I could get my 88 finished. Then I want a 109 P/U.
Jim
sayers
10-21-2007, 02:49 PM
Nothing that a little elbow grease won't take care of. good luck on the find.:thumb-up:
I Leak Oil
10-21-2007, 05:12 PM
Looks like a nice, complete vehicle to start with. May need a new rear cross member, tires, brakes, exhaust.....sounds like fun!
Jason T.
alaskajosh
10-21-2007, 05:24 PM
May need a new rear cross member, tires, brakes, exhaust.....sounds like fun!
Jason T.

I accidently got into this not realizing it was a hobby for the wealthy. As much as I enjoyed the ECR restoration link all I could see was DOLLAR SIGNS.
Bostonian1976
10-21-2007, 05:27 PM
Looks like a nice, complete vehicle to start with. May need a new rear cross member, tires, brakes, exhaust.....sounds like fun!
Jason T.

yeah - frame is pretty solid (at least compared to my gray one) but the outriggers are shot and it'll need new floors, etc. and i'll probably need a new whole frame soon

I'd really love to end up w/ this....

http://www.eastcoastrover.com/85/85final.jpg
Donnie
10-21-2007, 08:35 PM
Jim, I'll keep your info on file, I building a 109 P/U now and am getting really tired of trying to get help. Everyone wants $20 an hour to stand around and watch me work & may hand me a tool if i describe it well enough. Plus the price of parts are exceeding what complete trucks are selling 4 at the moment. I have 5 units and a 14x40 parts room full of parts... I think that is not approiate to discuss sales on this forum.. I'm just getting really discouraged with prices and am getting ready to pack the whole bag....
sorry for the rant........................donnie :-(
galen216
10-22-2007, 07:13 AM
Looks like the one I found in the junkyard a few weeks ago.


Guess I better go make sure it is still there.:D
enovey
10-22-2007, 11:49 AM
Great find! I have been looking for an original station wagon for a while (off and on) to add to my collection of future restores. If you dont mind posting, where did you find that one?
Bostonian1976
10-22-2007, 12:37 PM
Great find! I have been looking for an original station wagon for a while (off and on) to add to my collection of future restores. If you dont mind posting, where did you find that one?

one of the members of another board had it sitting around and wanted to get rid of it, so we made a deal and I picked it up (lucky for me he lives a half hour south of me). It was just one of those things that worked out really well - I've been looking for a SW for a long time too, but it never seemed to work out before
enovey
10-22-2007, 12:39 PM
Do you mind specifying the town? I had a lead on one, but I have not followed up on it in the last couple weeks. I am just wondering if this was it...
Bostonian1976
10-22-2007, 12:53 PM
Do you mind specifying the town? I had a lead on one, but I have not followed up on it in the last couple weeks. I am just wondering if this was it...

just in the off chance that the seller doesn't want me posting his town, I'd probably rather not to be on the safe side.
enovey
10-22-2007, 01:16 PM
Good call, I PM'd you.