Recent content by SheilaFJ40

Has anyone found an option for the seat back rubber edging? I cant seem to find a solution on any of the cruiser part sites. Thanks in advance!

Yes. Correct. By runs I mean starts up and until the recent tow, drove just fine

Also, I have question that someone here might be able to answer and I cant seem to find a solution for it. I have removed the drivers side window regulator because as the window closed the regulator would skip/slip. What I found was the metal flange that holds the regulator gear in place...

With the car stuck in 'neutral' and the prospect of needing to access the transmission and/or transfer case I decided to focus on some smaller projects that will also give me access to the transmission tunnel if needed. I removed the back and front heater and will likely rebuild both and...

Yes. I have confirmed that nothing is disconnected. It was in the tow yard for all of 15 minutes as I basically followed it up there. I wasn't there when they offloaded the car and I ended up towing it back to my house rather than driving it due to a dead battery. This doesnt seem like a simple...

Yea. The cops were pretty honest that it was called in by a neighbor and I dont even live in an HOA area so they were very aware of the law and said all the right things in order for it to get a tow. Seems like whoever it is is on a rampage as there were 2 other neighbor cars towed this week as...

And yes, the shift knob is a golf ball and the driver side door handle is a wrench . . .

I was hoping that was the case too. Ive confirmed the transfer case isnt in neitral and tried in both 4H and 4L to see if the gears catch when shifting into 1 or reverse. No movement. Clutch feels normal so I dont think its a clutch issue and theres no grinding of any sorts. Next plan is to get...

My name is Ryan and I am introducing you all to Sheila, a 1972 FJ40 with an already converted Chevy 350. She's a rust bucket who runs but doesnt move (more on that shortly). Been a fun beach mobile for years until the city recently towed the vehicle off my street as a neighbor called it in as an...