Recent content by 1stFJ40

Asking $25k Bought in 2005, did a frame off restoration over the next year. Original color was red. Not sure on actual mileage, shows approx 30k, but no idea. Runs and drives great, it is a great weekender, has never been off road. Powder coated frame and around 50 other parts underneath 4...

Looking for a 2f engine, threw a rod in mine this past weekend. Or any ideas on going fuel inject v6?

I have a 78 FJ40 that has thrown a rod, does anyone have a rebuilt 2f engine? Would you recommend that i go to a Fuel Injected motor since i am going to replace the motor?

Enjoyed meeting you guys last night, looking forward to getting more involved. And yes, the grill will be correct by the next meeting! Jeff

Custom Powder Coating 8804 Sovereign Row Dallas, TX 75247 214-638-6416 I used these guys about 2 years ago, powder coated the frame and a list of misc parts, did a great job, at a great price

I am new to this association, is the meeting at Pappas on 35 & NW Hwy? It says Hard Eight on the site?

I have read through quite a bit of the threads on Brake Power Booster issues. I have a 78 FJ40, it has the dual diaphram booster. It looks like this booster can neither be replaced new or rebuilt anymore. I see alot of threads on using a 80's model mini truck booster from a junkyard. Any...

I have searched and found several ways to replace my brake booster using different boosters from other vehicles. Does anyone have a brake booster from a 78 FJ40, in working condition for sale?

not much help This may or may not help you or me, but i have a question along these lines. I have 78 FJ 40, just replaced the front and rear brakes, also replaced the wheel cylinders on each side in the rear. I have bled the breaks over and over again and the brake pedal continues to be...

Thanks for the help To all who responded to blinker problems - Thank you They are now working, the light switch had a short in it and the hazard switch did not work at all. All electrical is working properly and I fired her up for the first time today - Awesome. By this weekend im sure i...

Thanks to all for the help, i will try these out tonight and post my victory tomorrow

Sorry Sorry Its 78 FJ40 Lights are aftermarket purchased from CCOT Get no blinker at all, doesnt light up at anytime And yes i checked the fluid it is fine!

I have installed new front and rear lights, they work correctly all except for i have no blinkers. Could this be a result of a bad ground, as i have had several so far. Or would it be the Hazard/Blinker switch underneath dash. Is there a simple way to test the existing switch? Any help is...

Linkage Will take pics and post tonight

Forgiveness First off, forgive me if this is not the right place to inquire. First time on the site, and first FJ40 restoration project. I have a 78 FJ40, with a Weber carb and am struggling to make the linkage work, it was this way when i purchased the vehicle but seems to be missing a...