J-Robs truck saga

Bodean · 10-24-09, 10:52 PM

Well, talked to the owner of this Bolivian 78 FJ40 by e-mail today and we are going out to look at it tomorrow. Keep you fingers crossed that it's as good as the pics. If the truck is worthy of the price then J-Rob will have found his 40. Only problem is the owner is out of the country and won't return until mid Dec. and we can't complete the deal till then. J-Rob will go crazy during the wait! We'll take some pics during the inspection. More tomorrow.

Later,

Bomar · 10-25-09, 06:52 AM

I hope it is as sweet as the pictures.

wngrog · 10-25-09, 06:55 AM

cool....

Bodean · 10-25-09, 03:13 PM

The truck is sweeeeet! Full floater rear and lot's of other unique non US options. Chris has tons of pics. Looks like we got us another 40!

Later,

wct49 · 10-25-09, 03:42 PM

We pulled up to the garage and all 3 of us said. WOW.

Like Bodean said, it got some things that are different about it than my 76 and Bodean's 78.

Jrob is sittin on go. Check book in hand.

wct49 · 10-25-09, 03:45 PM

more of Jrob's truck.

wct49 · 10-25-09, 03:47 PM

more pics.

wct49 · 10-25-09, 03:51 PM

more of the same. Sorry I had to use the iphone for pics. I got to be more like the midget and take my camera everywhere.

Bomar · 10-25-09, 04:16 PM

Looks sweet!

wanabecruisen · 10-25-09, 06:02 PM

"Don't mess with the Bull - he can get real mean" - best Tim McGraw voice off...

Bodean · 10-25-09, 06:12 PM

Can anyone identify the t-case? Doesn't look like mine.

Bodean · 10-25-09, 06:21 PM

It doesn't have the same type ignition my 78 has, drum brakes up front, no dash pad and doesn't look like it ever had one, vent windows in the late model front doors, never had any emmisions junk on it and a set of front and rear toyota mud flaps! Gotta do some research I guess.

jrob · 10-25-09, 06:56 PM

The pics really do not do not the truck justice. This truck in Brandon?......go figure. Just as a bonus the seats are awesome!

77TLCFJ40 · 10-25-09, 09:07 PM

Holy smokes thats sweet!

I thought all the central american trucks did not have any dash pads or heaters. But they have the cool OEM grab bar above the glove box.

CLOSE THIS DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bodean · 10-25-09, 10:18 PM

We can't close it till mid December. We should all go out there when he get's it in our trucks! He would be impressed. This truck does have a heater but he added it. It also has a trick aux fuel tank!

Later,

MEMCruiser · 10-26-09, 03:17 AM

Looked like there was another 40 in garage in one of the pics. What did it look like?

wct49 · 10-26-09, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MEMCruiser

Looked like there was another 40 in garage in one of the pics. What did it look like?

That picture is an old one the owner sent Jeff. It is back when the 40 called Bolivia home.

Land Speeder · 10-26-09, 12:56 PM

JEEBUS! close this deal over fax/mail/carrier pigeon! I wouldn't wait!

lowenbrau · 10-26-09, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodean

Can anyone identify the t-case? Doesn't look like mine.

Its a split-case. (ie 1981 or later) Did somebody swap an H55f into it? Looks like a cool rig. I like those late model vent window doors.

Bodean · 10-26-09, 03:58 PM

Got an e-mail from the owner today and he assures me that it's J-Robs to buy when he gets home. He's already working on another project so it's sold. Can't wait to start doing the mods!

Later,

lenross1 · 10-26-09, 08:28 PM

way to jump in with both feet Jrob !

Bodean · 10-26-09, 08:54 PM

You ask for a 40 and I deliver! I'm 2 for 2 so far. Anyone else?

77TLCFJ40 · 10-26-09, 08:59 PM

If that things already got an H55F and split case swapped in, I'm 10 times more jealous!!

Bodean · 10-26-09, 10:02 PM

I didn't even go through the gears when we cranked it. I just assumed it was a 4 sp. I don't think it is a H55F because he said he didn't want to drive it much over 55 because of the RPM's. It's been sitting for a year or so and needs new gas. We did get it to idle though. Purrrrs! Just needs some tlc.

euclid · 10-27-09, 07:31 AM

Did Toyota make a split case with a t-case brake on it, or is that some custom type setup? Why else would it have a split case if it isn't an h55?

Bodean · 10-27-09, 08:39 AM

I honestly don't know. this thing has some odd stuff on it.

lowenbrau · 10-27-09, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by euclid

Did Toyota make a split case with a t-case brake on it, or is that some custom type setup? Why else would it have a split case if it isn't an h55?

Yeah, Toyota did put a t-case brake on the split case in the early 80s on rigs that had a full floater. I don't think the 40 series full floater ever got an integral parking brake. Mudrak and Spector sell the factory parking brake kits for guys who swap in the five speed but it's pricey.

wngrog · 10-27-09, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodean

You ask for a 40 and I deliver! I'm 2 for 2 so far. Anyone else?

Yep, mechanically sound, body can be roast...must be $2000 or less. 1976 or later.

Get busy.

Bodean · 10-27-09, 03:03 PM

Got a 77 behind our shop that might work for ya. I'll look into it.

MEMCruiser · 10-27-09, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodean

You ask for a 40 and I deliver! I'm 2 for 2 so far. Anyone else?

Wife says she might like a 40, said a 60 last week. I am really torn between a 40 or a 60. I realize they are very different. I am just trying to figure out which would be more fun to leave as our second vehicle at hot springs. I think a 40 would be more fun in the summer with the hard top off. I prefer the 40 due to looks. I have no idea how much those things cost. I have seen prices between 4000 and 30000. Any ideas?