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1978 Barn door FJ55 "daily driver" (1 Viewer)
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Hood support
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PabloCruise
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I love the sparks flying in the first picture!
At first I thought it was a filter effect...
Was that an entire new hood support? I've never seen one of those that rusted out or couldn't be saved. Was it missing or just removed for paint/repair?
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More hood support work
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back to the roof
Question...Are they building the whole wagon back to running or are you shipping the shell home? Sorry if I asked this already.
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Technically it was a running truck when they started. Has a nice 2F, 4 speed, interior, "factory" A/C, etc.
So I could just have them put it back together and ship it here. But I can't leave anything alone, so there is a 36,000 mile 2UZ-FE and 5-speed for it, and I'm sourcing a pair of FJ7x axles, to pick up discs at all four corners, and an integrated parking brake. I'm probably going to have to convert them to 6-lug, and I will be converting the front axle to coils and trailing arms.
Yes, you asked before.
1978 Barn door FJ55 "daily driver"
Was the body really that wavy? It didn’t show at a casual glance. Wasn’t a “10 foot” truck, but it wasn’t a “2 foot” truck, either. Not trying for “show car”, because pigs love mud, and show car as DD ... they’re difficult to keep clean. I’m just searching for a nice ride, man. I think of...
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So, they're doing all the modifications. I wasn't sure if I did ask before, so don't yell at me when ask again.
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So, they're doing all the modifications. I wasn't sure if I did ask before, so don't yell at me when ask again.
it's a time .vs money .vs getting it done 'right' balance for me.
Very little time right now, and I can be pretty picky.
I try to not yell, but I'm not always successful. Do let me know if I'm being an
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PabloCruise
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Technically it was a running truck when they started. Has a nice 2F, 4 speed, interior, "factory" A/C, etc.
So I could just have them put it back together and ship it here. But I can't leave anything alone, so there is a 36,000 mile 2UZ-FE and 5-speed for it, and I'm sourcing a pair of FJ7x axles, to pick up discs at all four corners, and an integrated parking brake. I'm probably going to have to convert them to 6-lug, and I will be converting the front axle to coils and trailing arms.
Yes, you asked before.
1978 Barn door FJ55 "daily driver"
Was the body really that wavy? It didn’t show at a casual glance. Wasn’t a “10 foot” truck, but it wasn’t a “2 foot” truck, either. Not trying for “show car”, because pigs love mud, and show car as DD ... they’re difficult to keep clean. I’m just searching for a nice ride, man. I think of...
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xj-7x axles are 5-lug? I never knew that...
Can you get locker with those rear discs and parking brake?
Look at that pretty 2F w/ PS pump already mounted! Is that the factory mount location for PS pumps in those markets? Does that 2F need a new home?
All these questions...
PabloCruise
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So, they're doing all the modifications. I wasn't sure if I did ask before, so don't yell at me when ask again.
5 minutes from now - "Hey, I have a question..."
WarDamnEagle
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6 lug through ‘99 and 5 lug since.
gonzopancho
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I don’t know yet. I can add a Haroop or ARB, of course, and I’ve read somewhere that the 80-series lockers can be adapted.
Maybeee...
Has AC, too. I’m keeping the condenser and inside the cab stuff though.
Safety glasses use is on point
Tack with eyes closed? I do that a lot.
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
No No
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Only if ya can't squeeze in without a helmet
Every time I go for the ‘just a quick helmetless tack’ I seem to always just peak to make sure and that’s always when Zap! I’m blinded!
