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11-01-09, 09:08 PM
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First drive after resto
Started April 2006 and drove it for the first time today! All I have to say is wow! Just wanted to share some pics from today of my experience.
Started as a 1969 Fj40 with an old Chevy 350. It did run but did not stop or turn very well.
What started as some brake work turned into an entire restoration with some enhancements.
It now has a new Chevy 5.3 drive by wire engine. A Dodge NV4500 HD transmission, Stock 3 speed tcase (Going to go to Orion soon after driving it) 1997 Fj80 axles (4wheel discs). XRC seats, Mastercraft in the rear, EZWire 21 fuse, with Shark guages. Thanks to several here with the Advanced Adapter order and general help! It drives straight and goes a banchee!
Enjoy a few pics. I can answer most questions now for those doing similar swaps.
I also have a lot of the full rebuild on my site FJ40 Restoration
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11-01-09, 09:20 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!
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11-01-09, 09:29 PM
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nice job! congrats....
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11-01-09, 09:41 PM
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Damn, those are some clean windows......Lookin good
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1985 HJ-60 ( Dk.Gray) Turboed 2H & H55f 5spd, OME 2.5 ... (born a FJ now a HJ) 
1980 FJ-40 ( Red) w/135k orig (work in progress) 
1974 FJ-40 ( Green) Restored and sweet 
1987 BMW 325i e30 ( Dalphin gray) (my rocket)
1999 Volvo v70- R ( Copper) (wifes rocket) 
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11-01-09, 10:13 PM
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Nice going!
I can't imagine how you got that Vortec and all it's electronics to work with that manual tranny. (I assume it is a manual, 'cause I see the clutch master in there.)
Sweet ride, man!
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11-01-09, 10:20 PM
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Putting the 5 speed in wasn't too bad with the manual adapter from Advanced Adapters. Lots of measuring before putting it all together. The 5.3 never came with a manual, so it is a little tricky. Spent a lot of time adjusting it to disengage when pusing in the clutch.
I get overly detailed, but spent 3 months going through the stock wire harness to eliminate extra wires. If you combine all the injectors and coil wires, you can start it with just 4 or so wires.
No windows in it yet.
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11-01-09, 10:29 PM
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Looks very nice
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11-01-09, 10:39 PM
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those 20's? or 18's?
look good i like the design, may look a tad better with some more meat wrapped on em tho...
on the vortec, what all had to be done to get it to idle down correctly with manual?
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**84 FJ60 "Fiona", OME springs, anti inversion lift shackles, 33's, Front aussie, Rear Detroit, 4.56's, and exhaust..... For Now.... ROTW, 2F-E Swap**
**82 BJ42 SR and some 33x10.50-15's**
91 Honda Civic Hatch "Fry" with a JDM B20B CR-V Engine, with some bolt ons... Oh and it might have some nitrous there somewhere as well... 
01 Dodge 2500 "Clifford" 5spd 4 door 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel with 4" turbo back exhaust, Quadzilla Adrenaline w/ Pulse, 90hp sticks, Valair Ceramic Clutch, Raptor 150 lift pump, and some 285/75/16 Treadwright MTG's Dyno'd 409.1HP/742.6FT-LBS on 4-11-09 Still NOT Enough POWER!!!
Need A Cruiser Mechanic? Zismine4life@yahoo.com <----(Me/Trent)
I of course guarantee all of my work to be a professional installation / service.
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11-02-09, 01:13 AM
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Well done mate ... Looks like a matchbox on roids ...
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11-02-09, 05:44 AM
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3 years for the restoration, looks like I'm still on track then  Nice looking truck. Nice choice of color, I like that shade of orange.
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11-02-09, 09:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CruisinFJ60
those 20's? or 18's?
look good i like the design, may look a tad better with some more meat wrapped on em tho...
on the vortec, what all had to be done to get it to idle down correctly with manual?
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The wheels are a 17". The tires are off my 4runner and are a 285 which makes the wheels look larger. I plan to go to 35's when these tires are worn. I went with Pollux Orange. PPG has a paint code for this color. I can provide it if needed.
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11-02-09, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sgirt
The wheels are a 17". The tires are off my 4runner and are a 285 which makes the wheels look larger. I plan to go to 35's when these tires are worn. I went with Pollux Orange. PPG has a paint code for this color. I can provide it if needed.
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ohhhh i was thinking those were 35's and 20's...
with the 35's on there the 17's will look just fine.
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[O] =TOYOTA=[O] = Mo Betta!
**84 FJ60 "Fiona", OME springs, anti inversion lift shackles, 33's, Front aussie, Rear Detroit, 4.56's, and exhaust..... For Now.... ROTW, 2F-E Swap**
**82 BJ42 SR and some 33x10.50-15's**
91 Honda Civic Hatch "Fry" with a JDM B20B CR-V Engine, with some bolt ons... Oh and it might have some nitrous there somewhere as well...
01 Dodge 2500 "Clifford" 5spd 4 door 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel with 4" turbo back exhaust, Quadzilla Adrenaline w/ Pulse, 90hp sticks, Valair Ceramic Clutch, Raptor 150 lift pump, and some 285/75/16 Treadwright MTG's Dyno'd 409.1HP/742.6FT-LBS on 4-11-09 Still NOT Enough POWER!!!
Need A Cruiser Mechanic? Zismine4life@yahoo.com <----(Me/Trent)
I of course guarantee all of my work to be a professional installation / service.
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11-02-09, 10:55 AM
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I agree. I am not into huge wheels. It looks sort of goofy with the smaller tires. I think it almost looks like an RC in the one pic
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11-03-09, 05:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sgirt
I agree. I am not into huge wheels. It looks sort of goofy with the smaller tires. I think it almost looks like an RC in the one pic
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^^ looks like an RC i have seen.. my mind played a trick on me when I was looking at the photos. ps that means it looks like perfectly formed plastic... its beautiful! good job
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78' FJ40 in progress - body '77 converted to '78, '78 engine, '78 wiring harness and switches, 4 wheel disk, '68 bib, Ehsan Khaki Soft Top, half doors with khaki uppers, rear half doors with khaki uppers
'84 S-10 - '94 S-10 blazer leather interior, 3" hocky puck lift
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11-03-09, 07:11 AM
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Wow, the original (or an original) radiator? How's that going to work? 
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11-03-09, 08:34 AM
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Very nice! Congrats!
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11-03-09, 11:26 AM
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Excellent Job! Just curious I noticed you used the BTB Steering column mount in the inside of the engine bay, do you have one in the inside th cab as well? If you could snap a photo of inside the cab that would be a big help to me. Also what seat frame are you using?
Thanks Dunebeigewa
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11-03-09, 12:17 PM
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looks pretty good
nice work
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11-05-09, 09:21 PM
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Very nice!!
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11-05-09, 10:25 PM
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Interesting conglomeration of parts from different automobile manufacturers. Sure wish there was more representation from the Toyota department though...then again, I am somewhat of purist.
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11-06-09, 12:49 AM
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Great rig! I decided to keep the 4L60E in mine, but still wish I had gone with the NV4500 like you. I've even been looking for an Orange paint, too. I was going to do smooth Durabak but decided against it when I found out they were stopping production on the Orange, and I wouldn't be able to get any in the future.
I'd like to see some pics of your interior, too! Also, what manifolds/headers did you use to stay off the frame?
Thanks,
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11-06-09, 05:12 AM
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Very Nice!!!!
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11-06-09, 05:19 AM
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Not a restoration, but a very nice build!
X2 on it looking like a RC toy...very, very cool work...congrats 
Edit: Looked at those pics again...very cool. You have a vid of it somewheres...would be great to hear that thing roam!
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Last edited by My wife said no FJ!; 11-06-09 at 05:29 AM.
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11-06-09, 05:39 AM
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Air Cleaner Question
Good day, I'm also in the middle of a 5.3 restoration. May I ask what you used for the air cleaner and its connection to the engine. Your setup is exactly what I need.
Thanks
Thad
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11-06-09, 05:45 AM
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Nice, now have fun! Mike
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1987 FJ60
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11-06-09, 11:37 AM
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NICE!
That's a very nice looking rig! I have a lot of admiration for you guys who are willing to go to the work of making different things from different manufacturers all work together and work together well. A beautiful, functional looking rig. Hope you enjoy it for many years!
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