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    My new BJ of unknown origin...

    Just thought I would update you guys, we are mostly recovered from the storm, the BJ40 is back on the burner, we had to find a new fiberglass top. We have some major wiring ahead of us, we are cleaning up the dash and converting all the dash switches to the steering wheel where we can. Doing...
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    Builds Previously known as the 'One Week Resto' now Pathetically keeping it alive... 500k

    Johnny, the dropping things part just gets worse with time, its like having to use two hands to make the screwdriver go in the slot..we may be getting old but the alternative really sucks... Lee
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    Tacloban City cruiserhead missing? I think we all can help?

    Gentlemen, it makes me very humble to read this...today is the first time Ive had internet ( other than my wifes i phone) I posted a little bit of whats been happening in Chit Chat. I thank you for your prayers and concern....it is indeed very humbling. Semper Fi Lee
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    My new BJ of unknown origin...

    Guys Im OK Im sorry it took so long, there is no pwr or internet here..this is on a cell phone conection.. Tacloban was mostly destroyed as was most of the towns close to us..its still hard to get stuff, and we have been driving to Ormoc to get some stuff thats not availible here.. I was...
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    Need help with an original TEN radio

    cool radio..even the old civil defense markings
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    Toyota Dyna engine options 13bT vs 14BT vs 15BFT/15BFTE???

    The E suffix on the 15 is the electronic version used the the Toyota version of the Hummer..I have seen one here and they are cool but would not even try to score one in North America, I have the 15BF and would have liked to get the BFT but none available here it seems...Here (Asia) they come in...
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    New FJ40 owner and pics

    yep, nice truck, you will love it when you get it fixed...x2 trollhole carbs
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    Bar and Chain Lube for straight cut gears?

    Back in the day, it was standard procedure to add STP to our 4 speeds when we rebuilt them (M21's, Ford top loaders) I swear they shifted slicker...
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    I need some expert opinions on this...I think I'm ready..maybe.

    I have to agree with this, yes you could buy one cheaper, but then what about the cost of parts etc. Not to mention the time. DEPENDING on the engine, frame, other things not seen, AFTER I saw it in person or had someone to look at it...sounds like his lost is your gain, besides 10.5 is the...
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    FJ40 project build...from Tasmania!!!

    With out a doubt this is one of the coolest builds here, reminds me of when I was a kid and doing the same thing....I love your workshop..and your parts bin...and it sounds like we build the same..in/out till you get it right (or close enough) keep it coming
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    New BJ40 owner

    Ask Champa here he has a couple i think, goes back and forth to Au and US...he would have a good handle on it
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    My 77' Rescue

    thats a great find, damned if I would not use them they look great
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    1978 FJ40 Stock Restoration – 15 Years Long

    One sweet looking 40...congratulations ...I love that color and Im not a blue fan..
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    Which automatic trans would you use

    Totally agree PG trannys are the toughest ever built, when I was a kid one of my friends had a 58 chevy with a PG, we use to pretend it was a straight shift throwing it into neutral and dropping it into gear, several times he hit reverse going from low to drive...ego 0 tranny won every time, you...
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    Vacuum assist FD

    Diaphragm stock can be bought an most anyplace that repairs stuff like gas tank regulators, pneumatic regulators...stuff like that, its the same stuff you will find in any thing that uses a diaphragm...if you live in a larger city it should be easy to find....the only thing is the material is...
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