Chungas Revenge

Clutch master, slave, line ran and mounted. Power steering lines ran, cooler mocked up. Big but small steps. List is getting shorter.

Moving on to the the stuck in neutral issue. There was no boot on top of the shifter. Water naturally made its way in. This FJ40 came from a ranch, so it likely spent some time uncovered in the elements. Always check your fluids before...

***Added helpful electrical how to and supplier links This thread is for members thinking about how far they want to go into a build whether there are brand new members or slightly seasoned. I am not a expert. The thread will read straight...

This is the beginning of my thread for my 3/1977 FJ40 named “Larry the LandCruiser”. This first post is going to be a bit lengthy as I go into a bit of the background.I’ve included some pictures of my grandfather washing Larry in North Carolina...

A true survivor! Thought because of the harsh climate 40-Series wouldn't make it!... Thanks for sharing @janyyc ! PS. The only pics from Greenland in my archive are these taken back in 2008: J45 PUPs mostly in a poor codition/bad shape...

This week on the classic Land Cruisers podcast Adam Nichols (@TEQ4RPRO )joins me and he shares about how even though his cruiser addiction has been brief it has an awesome history already. From getting his 72 Fj40 from another cruiser head to his...

It’s official! Little man has finally arrived! Started him off right with his first FJ40, and brought home in the LC250 :clap:

Rods all laid out and tacked in. I need to finish welding and finish them off. I am happy with the shape.

@South Texas 97 don't give up.

If it runs, try whacking on the lifters to crack the valves open and let compression/combustion blow threw the seat area. It can blow off crud build. I use a lead hammer and strike in the line of action. If compression #'s go up it worked...

Well, it runs! New plugs gapped to 0.035 New plug leads OEM New cap and rotor New points gap At 0.018 New coil with internal resistor Checked valve lash per the very useful FAQ Valve clearance FAQ Timing is a bit off, less than the BB 7deg...

Wife spotted it in Wimberley, Texas over the weekend. She’s developed a keen eye for Cruisers! Yes, bezel is upside down! 😉

Ewwwwwww Looks great man. One word of advice. I used 1/4" round bar to line the front fenders of moonshine in the last round of body work, about 5 years ago. They've been great and rigid, but there is rust forming between the 1/4" round bar...

Check out heritage cruisers. You can message @cwags12 as well. Looks like they are sold out but they do make and or sell everything you need and very reasonable prices. https://heritagecruisers.com/search?q=Tool*&type=article,page,product

Sounds like the ignition points are burnt or not gapped correctly.

Replaced dry rotted rear window rubber via city racer. Very satisfying 1:banana:job.

Budget doesn’t allow for new wheels which are really thick. These spacers are 1”. Have you tried the open “tuner” lug nuts which pass through the wheel to pick up more threads on the stud? Edit to include link- Open Shouldered Lug Nuts

FYI, there is a member that developed an adapter to retain column shift, and swap in an H42 4spd. It may be a good option for you if you find the truck you want with a 3spd, but get the itch for some mechanical upgrades. There are at least 2 of...

Didn't realize your considering early 40 with a column shift. Haven't figured a value but have a 1970 model I purchased from the.original owner fourteen years ago. Have only started a few times in the last year. Its been kept in an insulated...

Have a 62 fj45 if that’s anything you’d be interested its not a 40 but super fun. I Have to get serious about selling off some of the fleet for future projects.

Could also do a home version of this Aqualu Aluminum High Clearance Front Fenders for 1958-1984 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruiser - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts Aqualu Aluminum High Clearance Front Fenders for 1958-1984...

Glamour shot at the store

Working on a lot if little things this weekend. I got lucky on the T-case shifter. I bought twin sticks years ago. Not sure what kit I got, but it is missing parts for this. I cleaned and installed the stock 60 series shifter. Made. 1/4"...