ROTW CruisinMT

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:04 PM

I guess its my turn. MY day and I bought my 67 cruiser in 2001 for $800. It was sitting next to a house in my home town. At first i had been looking for an old willy's but that beat up ol cruiser looked pretty interesting. We got it home towed on a chain behind a pickup. I dodged about 18 hornets in that crazy ride. First we tried to get it running and got it running but it sounded awful. We pulled the motor and rebuilt it. in 2006 I finally got it running right and drove it until 2008 when as most of you probably know my cam went bad and i had to pull it again and replace that and the timing gears. Basically its been a pretty good time trail riding and tweaking the cruiser and improving my mechanics skills. Well heres the pics that show the changes in my 67 fj40.

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:06 PM

the engine and some body damage.

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:07 PM

interior

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:10 PM

the very expensive rattle can paint job to brighten it up and give me some time to afford a decent paint job.

Josie'sLandCruiser · 04-26-08, 08:10 PM

Hi All:

"CruisinMT," great rig! Thanks for sharing! Too bad about that rear sill rot.

What part of the "Big Sky" state are you located in?

What are your plans/thoughts for this FJ40?

Regards,

Alan

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:11 PM

finishing it up

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:24 PM

Some fun, New seat and new tires 33x 9.5 MT's

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:32 PM

My most recent rebuild.

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:33 PM

the family cruisers, and some trail photos with my buddy and his 82 Mini.

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:36 PM

more wheeling photos. Gotta love the mountains.

CruisinMT · 04-26-08, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

"CruisinMT," great rig! Thanks for sharing! Too bad about that rear sill rot.

What part of the "Big Sky" state are you located in?

What are your plans/thoughts for this FJ40?

Regards,

Alan

I live in Western Montana. In time I'd like to get a locker for the rear and do more body work and a paint job. But pretty much it's stock. It has the original F135 in it bored .50 over when we rebuilt the first time. THe second time i just put in an RV cam and called it good. It's amazing how much grunt it has in 4-low with 33's going up a snowy trail. I'll probably never lock the front cause I like my three on the tree too much to upgrade to power steering. THis thing is pretty much my daily dd and weekend warrior. I like to keep it simple less money spent = more time outdoors.

Josie'sLandCruiser · 04-26-08, 09:49 PM

Hi All:

Where? in western Montana? I ask b/c my spouse is from western Montana (Libby, Hamilton, Missoula) and was trying to figure out the location of the photos you posted!

I think you could still do a PS swap and retain your "three-on-the-tree" shifter.

Regards,

Alan

Coolerman · 04-27-08, 06:58 AM

What vehicle is that front drivers seat out of? Looks like it was an easy fit to the stock base?

CruisinMT · 04-27-08, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

Where? in western Montana? I ask b/c my spouse is from western Montana (Libby, Hamilton, Missoula) and was trying to figure out the location of the photos you posted!

I think you could still do a PS swap and retain your "three-on-the-tree" shifter.

Regards,

Alan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolerman

What vehicle is that front drivers seat out of? Looks like it was an easy fit to the stock base?

I live in the Mission Valley 10 Miles from Flathead Lake. The seat is out of a Subaru. It has a height adjustment on the side. To attach it all I really had to do is drill some holes and bolt it to the stock seat frame. I still have my original seat if anyone is interested. it looks brand new and is reupholstered.

AKcruiserfreak · 04-28-08, 03:33 PM

That thing had about the coolest patina I've ever seen on an old Cruiser! Looks like you have spent some quality time with the 'ol girl. Good writeup.

TK

lostmarbles · 04-28-08, 05:15 PM

Very nice cruiser.

Very nice write-up

And very nice photos to boot.

pint · 04-28-08, 06:36 PM

Great job...nice looking cruiser!

CruisinMT · 04-29-08, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKcruiserfreak

That thing had about the coolest patina I've ever seen on an old Cruiser! Looks like you have spent some quality time with the 'ol girl. Good writeup.

TK

Not sure what a patina is but thanks for the comments. I've definitely spent a lot of time on my 41 year old rig. I have some pictures somewhere of when we first brought it home but I cant find them I'll try to post them once i find the envelope they are in. It shows the true scale of what I started out with.

CruisinMT · 04-29-08, 01:42 PM

Some pics of the beast when we got it sorry for the flash but I dont own a scanner.

CruisinMT · 04-29-08, 01:43 PM

a few more

CruisinMT · 04-29-08, 01:43 PM

last one

splitshot · 04-29-08, 02:40 PM

Those early pics look alot like my '69 when I first brought it home. I think it's cool your keeping it more or less stock. How do you like your vacume operated transfer shifter?, I had a '72, but think I prefer the vac unit.

CruisinMT · 04-29-08, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitshot

Those early pics look alot like my '69 when I first brought it home. I think it's cool your keeping it more or less stock. How do you like your vacume operated transfer shifter?, I had a '72, but think I prefer the vac unit.

The vacuum shift is really awesome, the activator gave me some problems early on since it had sat so long but i just sprayed some Wd-40 on it and it worked perfect again. The 4wd in this thing is pretty much unstoppable and I don't really worry about it. The vacuum shift is just so simple to use and it leaves the floor uncluttered. I wouldn't replace it unless I absolutely had to. I try to keep it simple, keep it as close to stock as possible and enjoy it. This thing is definately not a garage queen.

AKcruiserfreak · 04-29-08, 05:57 PM

Patina is the natural weathering and wear on the paint of your cruiser. It's funny how long those old vacuum transfercases work. Mine still works great after 37 years, and it's never been apart.

TK

mustardfj40 · 04-30-08, 10:49 AM

Nice, I love original Land Cruiser paper with the price on it!

CruisinMT · 04-30-08, 02:13 PM

I have the original books for it but no light or tool kit.

04-26-08, 08:04 PM	#1
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	ROTW CruisinMT I guess its my turn. MY day and I bought my 67 cruiser in 2001 for $800. It was sitting next to a house in my home town. At first i had been looking for an old willy's but that beat up ol cruiser looked pretty interesting. We got it home towed on a chain behind a pickup. I dodged about 18 hornets in that crazy ride. First we tried to get it running and got it running but it sounded awful. We pulled the motor and rebuilt it. in 2006 I finally got it running right and drove it until 2008 when as most of you probably know my cam went bad and i had to pull it again and replace that and the timing gears. Basically its been a pretty good time trail riding and tweaking the cruiser and improving my mechanics skills. Well heres the pics that show the changes in my 67 fj40. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:06 PM	#2
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	the engine and some body damage. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:07 PM	#3
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	interior Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:10 PM	#4
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	the very expensive rattle can paint job to brighten it up and give me some time to afford a decent paint job. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:10 PM	#5
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,927	Hi All: "CruisinMT," great rig! Thanks for sharing! Too bad about that rear sill rot. What part of the "Big Sky" state are you located in? What are your plans/thoughts for this FJ40? Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

04-26-08, 08:11 PM	#6
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	finishing it up Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:24 PM	#7
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	Some fun, New seat and new tires 33x 9.5 MT's Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:32 PM	#8
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	My most recent rebuild. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:33 PM	#9
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	the family cruisers, and some trail photos with my buddy and his 82 Mini. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 08:36 PM	#10
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	more wheeling photos. Gotta love the mountains. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-26-08, 09:49 PM	#12
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,927	Hi All: Where? in western Montana? I ask b/c my spouse is from western Montana (Libby, Hamilton, Missoula) and was trying to figure out the location of the photos you posted! I think you could still do a PS swap and retain your "three-on-the-tree" shifter. Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

04-27-08, 06:58 AM	#13
Coolerman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lexington, KY TLCA# 13645 Posts: 2,589	What vehicle is that front drivers seat out of? Looks like it was an easy fit to the stock base? __________________ !Oy my 1971 FJ40 Not Road Legal http://tinyurl.com/47zpb (My Web Site) http://tinyurl.com/2h6hc7 (Nut and Bolt Spreadsheet)

04-28-08, 03:33 PM	#15
AKcruiserfreak IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Pole, Ak Posts: 596	That thing had about the coolest patina I've ever seen on an old Cruiser! Looks like you have spent some quality time with the 'ol girl. Good writeup. TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas, Downey header. 1973 FJ-40 parts rig with a 350. 1993 FZJ-80 112k, cdl switch, 7-pin mod, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, 1" Slee spacers, Blue hub.

04-28-08, 05:15 PM	#16
lostmarbles IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand (The other side of the world to most of ya!!!) Posts: 1,706	Very nice cruiser. Very nice write-up And very nice photos to boot.

04-28-08, 06:36 PM	#17
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,043	Great job...nice looking cruiser! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-29-08, 01:42 PM	#19
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	Some pics of the beast when we got it sorry for the flash but I dont own a scanner. Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-29-08, 01:43 PM	#20
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	a few more Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-29-08, 01:43 PM	#21
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	last one Attached Images __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

04-29-08, 02:40 PM	#22
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,520	Those early pics look alot like my '69 when I first brought it home. I think it's cool your keeping it more or less stock. How do you like your vacume operated transfer shifter?, I had a '72, but think I prefer the vac unit. __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

04-29-08, 05:57 PM	#24
AKcruiserfreak IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Pole, Ak Posts: 596	Patina is the natural weathering and wear on the paint of your cruiser. It's funny how long those old vacuum transfercases work. Mine still works great after 37 years, and it's never been apart. TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas, Downey header. 1973 FJ-40 parts rig with a 350. 1993 FZJ-80 112k, cdl switch, 7-pin mod, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, 1" Slee spacers, Blue hub.

04-30-08, 10:49 AM	#25
mustardfj40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Silicon Valley TLCA# 6453 Posts: 592	Nice, I love original Land Cruiser paper with the price on it! __________________ '75 FJ40 mostly stock....yeah right! www.employees.org/~dirttrak

04-30-08, 02:13 PM	#26
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	I have the original books for it but no light or tool kit.