Recent content by fj40openair

Hi All, I did a bit of searching but couldn’t find info on diagnosing my heater problem, or potential fixes without replacement. I have a ‘78 FJ40. I don’t want to buy a new one ideally. No heat, but fan works fine. Rear heater works great. Is there a way to rehab or fix a heating element? I...

Err, a few posts back.

I added some more photos in the next post: the supports that connect to the frame attachment bolts are totally gone. I’m definitely going to consider every option I can to keep this on the road though, so I’m always open to suggestions.

Very cool. What a great rig to have in the family since new.

@Grayscale , thanks for all the great info! Basically the whole tub needs replacing. The support brackets underneath are rotted away, and the panel above is contouring a bit because all the pressure is on it. I’m committed to getting a whole new tub a I believe. Maybe there’s a tiny chance the...

@wpns4l , I’m gonna watch your progress as inspiration, as I’m about to start my process soon on mine. I sold my house and am moving, so I’m just waiting for the right house to come on the market, then work begins. Best of luck!

@zerotreedelta , this makes me feel much better about my frame! Man nice work. Did you end up replacing all the panels except for the hard top?

Hey this is super encouraging, thanks you guys! I very much wanna keep it and do it right, so this makes me happy. @Wasatch Jay, yes the paint is awful, and good observations, I appreciate it. I do plan to have frame professionally sandblasted, strip panels that I think are savable, and go...

A few of it's better qualities.

Hello All, I bought a 1978 FJ40, and though it has lots going for it, it may have been a mistake. It certainly needs a new tub, which I am game to take on. I have a welder now and want to get to work soon. However, I'm starting to wonder if this particular FJ40 is worth it. I sanded a few...