Hey all,
I have been reading post for a bit now and decided it was time to join and throw my hat into the ring,, Again. I bought my first FJ40 in 1985, well actually my Dad bought it for me (traded and 75 VW Bug + $500 for a 74 FJ40 mint condition).Well as I got older and started my first business in 1989 I need $$ for the new venture so I sold her. Regretted it every since. Well now here we are 25 years later and I finally bought another. It is 1972 FJ40 and actually was somewhat of a barn find, except it is missing a lot of main parts, like a top and doors. The rig has the F155 motor, 3 speed Trans. It was used as play vehicle on a farm in south GA and was not taken very good care of by the PO. But i got pretty good deal (I think!) we wil see. It is a bit of present, the PO had some body work done (ie bondo) and primered the rig inside and out dash included. So I am sure I will find a rusty mess.
So it runs and drives, have not had it on the road as the head lights and blinkers are not working. A lot of rust to work out. the glove box it gone. At this point though I would like to get it in a place to be able to drive it around and work on it as time allows. The PO installed a new gas tank, I think the wrong one due to rust and used a junk yard seat to use as a strap to hold the tank in place. So here is where I am, I am in need of some advice on a few items. so where do I begin? I have included some photos to start.
Thanks
Parks68
I have been reading post for a bit now and decided it was time to join and throw my hat into the ring,, Again. I bought my first FJ40 in 1985, well actually my Dad bought it for me (traded and 75 VW Bug + $500 for a 74 FJ40 mint condition).Well as I got older and started my first business in 1989 I need $$ for the new venture so I sold her. Regretted it every since. Well now here we are 25 years later and I finally bought another. It is 1972 FJ40 and actually was somewhat of a barn find, except it is missing a lot of main parts, like a top and doors. The rig has the F155 motor, 3 speed Trans. It was used as play vehicle on a farm in south GA and was not taken very good care of by the PO. But i got pretty good deal (I think!) we wil see. It is a bit of present, the PO had some body work done (ie bondo) and primered the rig inside and out dash included. So I am sure I will find a rusty mess.
So it runs and drives, have not had it on the road as the head lights and blinkers are not working. A lot of rust to work out. the glove box it gone. At this point though I would like to get it in a place to be able to drive it around and work on it as time allows. The PO installed a new gas tank, I think the wrong one due to rust and used a junk yard seat to use as a strap to hold the tank in place. So here is where I am, I am in need of some advice on a few items. so where do I begin? I have included some photos to start.
Thanks
Parks68