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06-23-06, 04:56 PM
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15 Year Old's, 42 Year Old "Project"
1964!
Chevy Small Block 350 V8!
Very little, close to no rust!
First car!
Suggestions? Comments?
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06-26-06, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Lucky kid!
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06-29-06, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chandler, Az.
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Howdy! Nice rig!! So where are you located? What transmission does it have? Are you going to keep it pretty stock looking? It's pretty tidy looking right now. John
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76 FJ55, Safari Grade. 350 SBC, Lockrightx2, SO, SR, PS, York on board, 35" Krawlers, and way too much junk in the trunk!!!!  
85 Toyota mini truck   for chase/support!
CSC #41
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06-29-06, 06:05 PM
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I live in Tucson
I highly dought it will be left stock :P
I got my permit today aswell
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06-30-06, 02:04 AM
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Forum Lifer
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Originally Posted by NoLimit
I live in Tucson
I highly dought it will be left stock :P
I got my permit today aswell |
Howdy! Congrats!! That's a good rig to learn in. Does it have an automatic or is it a clutch? JOhn
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76 FJ55, Safari Grade. 350 SBC, Lockrightx2, SO, SR, PS, York on board, 35" Krawlers, and way too much junk in the trunk!!!!
85 Toyota mini truck for chase/support!
CSC #41
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06-30-06, 10:17 AM
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Lickalotapus Rex
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Congrats on the permit and the sweet first rig!!
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06-30-06, 05:18 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Greg's place
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So As I read the 1st post I'm thinking NoLimit is the totally cool dad that's about to give this rig to his son.
Even cooler is that NoLimit is a 15 yo kid smart enough to find IH8MUD and start postin away.
First thing you should do kid is sell me that rig and go buy a Civic... 
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06-30-06, 05:19 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Greg's place
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Looks to me like a PERFECT candidate for a TOTAL resto.
Dump the Cheby and find an F.
Never thought you'd here me say that, huh guys.
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07-01-06, 06:42 PM
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It's a manual.
Thanks guys for all the feedback
Any suggestions on the color I should paint it?
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07-03-06, 08:36 PM
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Lickalotapus Rex
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I think you should go hot pink with purple accents!
Pink not for you? How about urban camo or olive drab.
Hey I'm on the east side of Tucson if you need help or a garage to work at. I don't know much about 40's but I enjoy wrenching.
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07-03-06, 10:37 PM
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not an addict
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: meh-ico, colorado
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dang...that is beautiful.
you should keep it horizontal blue.
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07-03-06, 11:09 PM
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Thanks for the offer MaddBaggins :P
I used to go to school at Booth-Fickett on the east side but I live on the west (Silverbell and Grant area)
My dad owns a welding shop and a pretty big garage here for me to work on it. (pictures here - http://forum.ih8mud.com/chit-chat-section/99676-show-off-your-garage-workshop.html)
I'm kinda of iffy about the blue but it might frow on me.
Anyone recomendations on where I should get it painted at?
Thanks
~Tyler
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07-04-06, 07:38 AM
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not an addict
Join Date: Jan 2003
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i think you should do it yourself. the more you learn the better off you are. someday, i will shoot my own rigs with real paint instead of rattle can
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07-05-06, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by nuclearlemon
i think you should do it yourself. the more you learn the better off you are. someday, i will shoot my own rigs with real paint instead of rattle can |
um, no. lol
Only thing I've painted is an xbox
it came out good, but im not going to even think about painting my landcruiser 
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07-21-06, 04:00 PM
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I can mangle anything...
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BTR, PHX, OMA
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I am with BMAN on this one - waaaayyyyy tooo nice a rig 
I wouldn't paint it anything different than what it is; paint looks better than mine, for that matter, just shine it some
this is indeed a candidate for a purist restore
but then, as a 15-yr. old, there is a high likelihood you could crash it 
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'72FJ40 with a no-number 2F, MAF headers, 4spd, 33x10.5 BFG MT, 4" lift, roll cage, prehistoric ARB lockers f/r, MAF disk brakes f/r, hand throttle, Painless wiring, CB, custom horn brush, dual advance dizzy, Bilsteins, 4+ front bumper/rear shackles/U-bolt flip, Kevin-improved frame/shackles/shackle hanger, several polished turds  , with ChaseTruck  yes, MANUAL steering 
Copper State Cruisers #40
http://www.desertrider.net/
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09-17-06, 11:56 AM
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No improvement to this thing :(
just looking at it makes me sick
I hate it........lol
Anyone hiring???
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01-29-07, 08:34 PM
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It seems on Wednesday, I will be installing the distributor and I will update you guys on the progress......
Sorry I've been gone for so long...
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01-30-07, 09:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Your project look like a good one. When the kids are gone I'll snag an FJ too! Jealous!
My good friend Dan Hade's sweet restored FJ. The thing is hot. Use this as inspriation. Can't wait to see yours when complete!
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02-05-07, 08:00 PM
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anybody know about disc brake conversions on the 64??
i need some help. which route i should take etc...
probaly the fastest way aswell, price doesnt really matter
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02-08-07, 02:27 PM
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The JT Outfitters disc brake conversions are the easiest and most economical. They have both front and rear kits that can be bolted on and the knuckles do not need to be taken apart. It is sure a lot easier than breaking down the knuckes or replacing axles. I did a four wheel conversion on my rig and they work great stopping big 33" wheels. You will also need to install a proportioning valve on the rear brake line to ensure back brakes never lock up. Also if you only have a one resivoir master cylinder, you will need to replace with a 2 resivoir master cylinder to accomadate the proportioning valve.
PM me if you decide to do this and need some help.
Dale
Glendale
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1991 FJ80
My 3 year old daughter calls my FJ40 the "Big Ruckus".
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02-08-07, 06:27 PM
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Thank you for your reply.
I'm not sure what we are going to do at this point.
I will be updating you guys with anything I do
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02-13-07, 05:51 PM
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Last night installed new spark plugs, distributor, and wires.
Today I also ordered a new front end with disk brakes and the brake booster and master and proportioning valve. I must say I am excited
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02-22-07, 08:24 PM
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no limit, i'm 16 and I've got a 83 fj-40 and live on the east side of tucson. your rig is sweet.
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02-24-07, 11:50 AM
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Thanks man.
What school do you go to?
The front end is on the way. It should be here by monday.
Expect pictures
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02-27-07, 09:46 PM
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I go to sabino
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02-27-07, 10:04 PM
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sorry this part of the message got deleted. where do you go to school?
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03-25-07, 09:56 AM
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went and saw tim hill yesterday, expect progress
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