Recent content by 7840au

Had similar issue to others here with fuel, oil and water gauges not working. Was progressing through pulling cluster out to check all the sender leads and connections then remembered this comment from JVZii about the gauges being fused with heater. Bad fuse solved my issues, I should have...

Great thread idea! Here in Australia I’ve seen these two mustard beauties only a few weeks apart. The third one parked on the street was for sale. Excellent inspiration to get my 40 on the road.

Thanks Living In The Past, here’s some further pics. It appears to have 2 matching 45deg bends, not far off the mid point. So flipping it wouldn’t result in any change. I’m just still wondering if the factory passenger seat slides back enough that it wouldn’t foul. Hoping someone sees this...

Thanks, here’s some more pics. Currently pulled apart in the shed while I’m working on some rust repairs, heater box refurb, fuel tank refurb and prep for seats. Tyres are 7.50R16’s on repainted steel split rims. Original 2F with 51458kms on the odometer so who knows how many times it’s rolled...

What I’m looking to confirm is essentially: in a RHD FJ40 does the position of the original factory 1 & 3/4 bench seat foul on an aftermarket overdrive stick OR can you slide the bench seat back somewhat and get enough clearance? Context: I was planning on fitting original seats into my 40...

G’day! Bought my 40 almost a year ago and have consulted Mud numerous times for info and realised I should just join! Mine needs a list of stuff done for me to get it road registered which I’m working through. My 40 is not going to be a daily driver but just for pure enjoyment, day trips...