Recent content by JCKruiser

can you provide some pictures of the underneath along the frame rails?

Anyone have any experience with a lingering A.T. Temperature light? Fluid level is good, then ran the truck for 30 minutes locally on some back roads and used an IR gun to check the temperature of the transmission pan and transmission below/above the pan. Everything was below 190 Fahrenheit...

price? ive seen this truck in person in NOVA, you've probably passed me in my red one lol

Restoring an FJ43 to that level is like feeding strawberries to a pig. Frankly, there's something dissatisfying about the 43 model, perhaps it's the lack of nostalgic history compared to being 16yo in a 40 series.

it's all relative... For the right truck, I'd drive to Ouagadougou. What do you have?

Does anyone have a 40 roller with a title? Body rust is ok, frame rust not ok. A titled frame with axles would be perfect... :coffee:

Problem identified. The alternator is one of two PNs in NAPA inventory that fall into the 88-92 years. However, the fitment of this particular alternator is less than 6mm between the bolt holes (likely for 80 series), whereas the proper fitment for a 62 series would allow for approximately 8mm...

I sold a '77 to pay off some student loans after I graduated in 2009. I will tell you, based on my experience... find another way to pay for school if you can. That's a beautiful truck, you will miss it.

I wished we had those establishments that were willing to take the work... I think you might be correct with the manufacturing tolerances. I'll take some pictures, and post shortly

I had NAPA bring in an alternator to replace my factory Denso replacement from a PO. In short, removing the smog pump and brackets was routine, however the new alternator does not fit the lower cradle for the protrusion on the alternator that receives the 14mm bolt that then runs through the...

BaT is prime time for a 40 of this caliber, and you'll generate 20x the views! Very nice build. GLWTS

@EWheeler solid rundown on best practices. I think I'll head over to JoAnn's and see I can secure some of this poly fill and craft foam. I had a feeling buying precut squares of foam was an overpriced racket, thanks for the tip! Looks pretty straightforward, I think I'll follow suit. Expect a DM...

This has to be a heavily discussed topic, someone enlighten me, please. I am currently in the research phase of recovering kits for my '70 FJ40 with the standard front bench. I am looking to go all the way down to the seat frame mend any broken seat springs with the welder, replace the foam, and...

@ToyotaMatt - you're on the money, thanks for the link!

Not too sure, I picked up some M10x1.25mm and they were not the correct fit, I am assuming the M8x1.25s will do the trick. Thanks for the insight!