Recent content by jay78fj40

Friends- I just pulled my cluster to have it touched up, and when I went to drive the cruiser to the body shop without it, I have absolutely no power whatsoever to anything. Battery is not dead, is there something in the cluster removal that would cause this or did I maybe blow a big fuse...

Hey All- I am ineed of a new exhaust from the manifold back and would like some options . I do not believe my truck has a cat converter and I prefer to keep it that way...Thanks!

Hi- I am considering adding a stereo to my 40', but am not interested in removing my stock AM radio in lieu of an ugly stereo. I would like to install an amp, speakers, and Ipod jack without a radio/cd player as I never use either. Has anyone ever seen on of these done nicely? I like the idea...

I live in Fish Creek WI. 54212. Willing to pay shipping. Thanks

Thanks to anyone who can help here. I am looking for a 3 piece exhaust manifold EGR Tube Gasket Both End Gaskets that the two end pieces slide together Exhaust baffle or shield that goes between exhaust and intake manifold. This is what my mechanic told me to track down..It is for...

OK. Got it. Thanks. If you haven't been clued in on it, I am really not the mechanical type. Unfortunately I have an easier time writing a check than earning it. Right now it runs great. At idle, it can sometimes seem a little lean, but after warming up, there is never a problem. I guess my...

someone please explain the smogging thing to me...Since mine does not look "desmogged" does that mean that it is smogged? Is that bad/neccessaary? I live in Door County

Thanks. I live in Wisconsin, so the smog is not an issue. I do know that the orig owner also from Wi drove it to San Diego and lived for a few years, so maybe it was smogged then?? I don't even know what to look for to see if it is smogged? I know it has an INSANE amount of vacuum hoses....

I wasn't aware that the 2F could be converted to Fuel Injection.. Is this pricey? How much more power could I expect with Headers?

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Hi All- I have just completed the restoration of my 78 FJ40. The truck came out BEAUTIFUL. at this point the engine and all mechanical are 100% original, and running excellent. I am a realist, and know that the I will out live my 2F, and want to throw it out there to see what the suggestions...

I recently purchased some "Olive Brown" from NAPA, that I used Cool Cruisers color code for , and when my 78 fj40 was sprayed, it came out to the most god awful color imaginable. It wasn't even close. Anyone have any idea why??

I am in need of some new seals and cant stomach what some people are charging for these things. Can someone help me out? If so, Please shoot me an email ..jay@chomeau.com

Hey GD fan. I'm a long way from you, but if the rust really is minimum, I might consider the trip. Can you send me some detailed pics to jay@chomeau.com. I am interested in the corners, sill, wwells, and rear floor. Any snow flying out there yet? Maybe I can make some turns. JC