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My approach/discussion here: FJ40 side seam - fill with seam sealer or not? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-side-seam-fill-with-seam-sealer-or-not.1355402/ Two things: Good seam sealers are 2 part/cured - not just solvent-based crap in a...

More FJ45 headache rack photos.

Get a Powerstroke Ford F-250/350 instead! Then when you have to make an emergency maneuver, it won't all end up in a ditch, upside down.

Started preparing the door jams for refinishing. Scrapped off old vinyl top and weather strip. Next is wire wheel. Gotta cover up my freshly painted first though.

@Cyberlocke A buddy of mine has had two 4.7s that appeared to be 'seized' when in fact, the starter disintegrated and locked the engine. I would have the shop (or yourself) install a starter and try to fire it up. Until it's running and you...

Group 27 is slightly bigger and more capable than a Group 24, and still fits the FJ40 tray. Interstate at Costco - about $115.

Nice 40. I would avoid the biggest mistake I see many people make with older vehicles…they try to do to much. Classically known as “while you’re in there”. Keep the 40 running and driving while you make repairs. Many 40’s have been taken...

If you're looking for another vote mine would be for no, don't do it...Buy a pickup truck with the payload capacities meant to tow that type of weight..It sounds like your AHC has already given you some grief..You would need heavier springs...

A recent update from @greenEFSI had me thinking about my little ones and my cruisers. I have hundreds of photos of my kids and I enjoying cruisers, but for some reason this one hit me the other day. This is from maybe 2005 or 2006, I'd have to...

You know, typical junk. I’ll admit my janky conduit soft top bows don’t help.

Nice truck! I think it’s getting to the point where most people have never seen one before.

Start with a super-fine product (3000 or 2000 grit) and work down as needed. Obviously, you want to remove as little paint as possible. Not all products list the grit size, but it's much more useful than terms like 'super-fine'.

Been said a thousand times here, just sharing that I recently got religion too. 26 years old, ~142k miles. Looked “normal” upon initial inspection, no leaks. Snapped like a stale Triscuit as soon as I started twisting the hose a little. Not a...

If you can answer these few Questions we can know if you Need to Change the Tees: Do you have a Will in an Offsite Secure Location? Do you have more than 1000$ cash on Hand for Emergencies? Have you had a Full Body CT Scan? Do you have Food...

I've think I have seen someone use wire to wrap around the fan and clutch to hold them together. I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I agree with above, that you may be better off renting a truck and trailer. There isn't much between...

We’re definitely having fun with this one!!!!! The 5-speed conversion is close to completion, Sniper EFI upgrade coming along, knuckle rebuild and Terrain Tamer parabolic suspension upgrade are finished. Lots more to do but making steady...

Ice cream run, where the folks outside looked at the truck when I pulled in like it was an alien ship.

Sold pending funds.

Thanks for the intro write-up. Good on you for keeping it stock-ish. That rig has a lot of potential. I love the stock, '76 cooling fan under the hood (likely needs a swift kick to get it to work). Keep updating this post as you go.

Would you even waste time replacing this stuff ? Very cheap insurance to replace them, as there are documented cases of these failing and frying engines and stranding people. Black plastic junk (see VW and BMW cooling system parts) usually look...

You really can paint it yourself. I did my own paint job on my 4Runner a few months ago. I literally have never painted anything before in my life other than spray paint cans before this. For my first ever paint job and it came out pretty good...

Go look at similar priced trucks on Bring a Trailer and see if this one is worth 46K. It would have to be very special and utterly rust-free underneath.

Bump, and price reduction to $275.

Dash paint turned out really good.