Recent content by 64tom

Now that I know that it has the F oil system is it worth building or should I look for a 2F?

I have F434803 which shows on the SOR site being built approx. Aug-Sept of 1973. It has the oil filler on the valve cover which also has an F-155 sticker. It has the oil filter on the drivers side. Does this engine have the inferior oil filtration system? Is it worth rebuilding or should I...

Is it true that the late F motors have the better oil system like the 2f motors?

I just tried to call Peter since he is so highly recommended but the Ph# was not correct. Could you please check and see if you have another number. Thanks,tom

The turn signals and tail lights are in the back of the truck. Now just trying to get the nerve to tear it down to paint. Trying to decide which original color to use. The color chart that is referenced on this site does not show colors for 64. The original color I think was lily white which...

This is the 64 fj40 that I was wanting info regarding an engine swap. I found that it has a 73 F engine so originality is no longer a concern. Follow link for more pictures. http://briansouth.smugmug.com/gallery/3561162#P-1-9

paint colors I'm restoring a 64 also and if I'm looking at the chart correctly I don't see any colors from 61-67.

Thank all of you for your advise. As of now I'm going to begin restoring the body. I will probably leave it original. I have a question regarding the engine once again. I have access to a rebuilt 2F long block. Will this engine bolt up to the original 64 components? Thanks again for your advise...

Hi, It was described as a 2000-2003 chevy/Gmc mid size suv. I googled the engine and it was described as a great balanced engine with 250+ hp that holds up to the v8. I thought they only came in the v6 myself. thanks,tom

I purchased a 64 FJ40 3 years ago from a ranch in Colorado. The seller told me that it had never left the ranch and that the 13000 miles showing on the odometer was correct. It is very straight, can not find a ding. The only rust that I can find is on both fronts of the interior wheel wells...