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nope. still regret not having a photo. But here's my cape buffalo getting ready to go into a 70. If I remember, we had 4 guys in the cab, 2 up top, and 5 in the back along with the buff on the way back. Note the winch pivot pulley bar that...

I had 5 big guys, 3 dead hogs, and a dog in my FJ40 at once. The family will fit!

If you can debase yourself enough to visit Facebook, there's loads of technical info hidden in the dribble in the Aussie based turbo 1fz-fe farcebook group. There's some very knowledgeable people in the group, and good info. Just takes some...

I have the TRD supercharger with a 2.8" drive pulley. I am running Landtanks MAF and injector setup. I am still running the original OEM fuel pump. I run it up pretty close to redline every nite getting onto the freeway. I do not feel any...

It's all about Intended Use. Realistically, how and where your going to drive it. Sounds like you already have a USA 1FZFE. Just stock in a light weight fj40 it will be much quicker/stronger. It will smoke the tires easily. We have a 78...

What are the OEM injectors good for in terms of HP/torque? Is the OEM fuel pump PSI sufficient as well? On the ignition, I think I'm going to stay with the distributor setup. I can convert to coil-on-plug later if I want and cap the...

Some of the FJ40s have the expanded metal grille that extends all the way up. Others, like my 78, has the shorter grille that stops behind the front end panel and then much thinner, gnarly factory expanded metal attached to radiator brackets...

Thanks - I agree on the potential mismatch. I have a new complete master sitting in my garage. just ordered a Toyota OEM slave rebuild kit and a new clutch fork spring.

If you can't laugh at yourself............... I found and fixed the problem. I have the interior in various stages of disassembly, including a sub-cover on the transmission cover (I was fixed the reverse lights and needed to connect to the...

Funny you should ask! I have a new one ready to go in because it has been leaking. But has never gotten too low. But it disengages the clutch so I can work the transmission. Would a bad master cylinder prevent the clutch from engaging all...

Well crud! I made sure the rod stayed in the piston and engaged the transmission and then released. No worky! What causes the clutch fork to fully go neutral? Just that external return spring?

The exterior return spring? Yes. Or are you referring to the internal spring? Pictured

Some how my clutch slave piston rod is coming out of the cylinder and getting stuck - thereby not allowing the clutch to fully engage. Question: I can adjust it, but do I need a new slave cylinder? Is this pistol seal bad? (I have not removed...

Take them all the FJ colors and see what they can match with standard colors. Maybe start with the gray wheels. They will do custom colors, but it's $$$$$$$ and they don't guarantee a match (I got a quote).

Here are some pics of the galvanized tub.

I galvanized the frame of my 45 and painted it. The galvanizer can quench the frame after the dipping process is complete to enable paint adhesion.

Yeah I did a few bits, I have this aluminum body I'm building and thought it might be cool to make it kind of rust proof.

I galvanized my entire tub. it came out great.

Old Marine Cruisers had the inspiring frame colors

Here's how i'd like to coat it - how HK does their black coatings. Powder Coating: Creating the “Factory Correct” HK Finish - Small Arms Review - https://smallarmsreview.com/powder-coating-creating-the-factory-correct-hk-finish/

Saw that one when I was there. Nice build.

You are both obviously correct but the pros seems to out weigh the cons. Do welding before dipping it and who cares about paint, it's never going to rust. The fact that it's cheaper, better rust corrosion, and way less labor once you have the...

Anything besides galvanizing that can get in everywhere?

I just found this - some real Ninja stuff here (and $$$$$). Custom coil cover Fj40 frame. WOW RS4 FJ40 chassis - https://roadstershop.com/product/rs4-fj40-chassis/#engine-mount-options

Yep! That's one of my inspirations - was thinking about Cerakote Chocolate Brown (matches the Daniel Defense brown), but it doesn't come in H-Series. The Burnt Bronze might be cool! This build is also very cool - light olive with a beige...