As stated 1970 f engine with attached 3 speed transmission with top shift modification and 3 speed tcase.
I have no verified history.
Gentlemen I bought it from said he and a HS friend pulled it to put in a 350 and never finished the project. Based on his age and the fact it was in HS...
Water pump pulley fit right between the two twelve inch fans with 2 inches of clearance.
Current build is Mechanical fan..has again about 2-3 inches of clearance from fan clutch and blades to radiator. Unknown radiator-4 core copper came with body...
First build had SBC with v belt accessories. Aluminum squarebody radiator and dual electric fans. Worked well. No overheating in Chico 100+ degree weather climbing Skyway up into paradise. Unfortunately, it burned in Camp fire. Built second with mechanical fan. Had to move engine back about...
The nice thing about th400/Dana 300 is that once you put in a 32 spline input on the Dana 300 it bolts up perfectly without an adapter. Just need a 3/8-1/2 inch clocking ring. I have run this setup in 2 FJ40s. I will try to post pics of both shortly.
Just finishing a 1972 FJ40 with spring over. It needs a few extra leaves and wondering if anybody has complete FJ60 or FJ40 spring packs out there that I can use or cannibalise for bastard packs to obtain correct ride height. Located in Rocklin and willing to drive to pick up.
Thanks.
Michael
Unfortunately I have not found a California specific emissions label that is being sold by any of the reproduction companies Such as SOR, cruiser corps, vintage repos or others.
if anybody knows of anyone who sells a reproduction of a 1970 California emission sticker /plate that would be...
Matt,
Thank you for the generous offer and my condolences on the loss of your boss and friend.
Unfortunately to register in California the emissions plate must say “US federal and California” emissions regulations.
They specifically state that even though they do not require smog before 1976...
I have a 1970 FJ40 that I would like to try to put back in the road in California.
I purchased two FJ40s in Sparks, NV. The 1972 was an original Cali truck and I was able to get a reproduction emissions label that DMV accepted and it is now registered and on the road.
The 1970 came without...
TPI 4x4 makes a reasonably priced one. Around $120-130 if I recall correctly. That is for the top and windshield rail. I ran one on my old fj40 and just bought another for my new one.
Hello all,
It has been a while. I am nearing completion of building a replacement for the FJ40 that I lost in the Camp Fire. It has been about 1 year in the rebuild.
My question is in regards to the center hoop height of a Bestop Supertop. I had an old SOR top that was grey and I think...