Recent content by edhCO

It bothers me too. I like the advice from GW Nugget on "Cruiser Control" ... its always good to put the Cruiser fever in check.

And some of the exteriors as well.

a few more engine pics of rebuild

I had the chance to speak with the seller and I don't think he its trying to lead me astray. Here are photos of the engine rebuild. It was completed by a friend of his who is "a solid mechanic" as a "I owe you one" so there is no receipts. Rebuild kit was out of LC performance I believe...

Thanks for the quick reply! I have asked for further clarification on what was really done to the engine. I also asked about a receipt of head rebuild and if the engine work was done by a reputable shop. Stay tuned.

Hello Fellow Mudders. I'm switching over to the 80's! I had a previous love affair with my '76 40. Sold it when My family grew to 4 and started a new small business. Sold it for $9k (had ~$13k into it) and i recently reached out to the purchaser. He is willing to sell it back to me for $28k...

Sold 9.24.13

Weekend bump.

I lowered the price to $9,900. This is a great FJ40! Priced to sell!

ddeezenuts: The rear corner panels are riveted and the diamond under the doors are screwed. It was plated by the previous owner and I never did see it without the diamond plate. I can feel all around the panels with solid steel and no through rust holes. I guess the PO thought it was pretty...

FJ40 1976 | Freeborn Red | Colorado Toyota FJ40 1976 $9,900 (12/75) freeborn red 17,500 miles on rebuilt 2F engine Runs great. Rides smooth. Tight steering. NO rust. Take it anywhere off road or on the highway 4" lift. Good tires: 31's BFgoodrich All Terrain Bilstein shocks on...

10-4, thanks.

I adjusted my timing, set it at 11 deg. for my altitude, vacuum gauge moved from 12-14.5. Power improved! I wanted to keep turning my distributor but the hold down clamps are not allowing me to turn more from no clearance between my dizzy cap and the engine side cover. So,... how can I...

Are you sure you are using an OEM PCV valve? It makes a difference.

Look down at the connection to the manifold at the base of the carburetor, next to the carburetor opposite the firewall. Screw is horizontal to the ground and oriented like your axles. Screw driver reaches from under the brake booster. I had a similar experience just last week. This was...