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Does anyone have experience in purchasing a body/ tub from Relik Garage? I see plenty of posts regarding Relik Garage and their soft top kits and 1/2 doors but nothing on their bodies. I am researching all options in a 1/2 or 3/4 body swap. I know Aqualu is highly recommended, but it does not...

I would assume then that it was a dealership swap. Could a random shop get a factory swap motor when they were available? Or would a random shop put a F back in and not just drop a 350 in it. A much more easily attainable motor to get.

It does have the three speed on the floor with a single license plate bracket. A four speed would be nice. Navigating around Houston requires some freeway driving.

Thanks for the advice. I went down this road when restoring my 62. It was a steal as well but in much better condition. I quickly realized what I had in the 62, 100% rust free, strong engine, and 99% complete. I also had a 2" binder full of maintenance records from the past 30 years. Knowing me...

I thought the same. I took some 400grit and some water and got through a small section of the edge of a front fender down to the original freeborn red. I did the ridge of an edge thinking I would find patina/ rust. Just freeborn red. I need to do other checks though

Is that then the same as a 155?

Thanks for the clarification Nolen.

Am I correct in thinking it's a .5F? It's confusing in all the threads F, 1F, .5F, 155F?!? It's hard to figure out what I actually have.

I just purchased a 1974 FJ40 for $500. She's rough. She's rusty. She runs and drives. Odometer shows 62k miles. The red primer makes me think of tomato soup so... Campbell it is. I've restored a 1989 FJ62, but I'm new to 40's. I just couldn't pass up buying a running and driving 40 for $500. She...

This is an awesome thread. I've ordered FJ Company wheels, they should be delivered tomorrow, for my 1989 Fj62. I really want a full-size spare as well. I found this wheel at Summit Racing : https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crr-3977760/make/toyota#overview It looks as though all the specs are...

And “while you’re in there already….”

Thanks for the realistic approach thought process. It makes sense.

After the flush should I use red or green coolant? The dealership used red, but I don't know what was in there previously.

I decided to replace my thermostat this weekend on my 89 FJ62 with 223k miles. I've got detailed service records going back to 1992. I've been running a high idle, about 950, so I decided to swap the thermostat since I have no record of it being done. I purchased all new sensors and the lower...

Before your swap I’d love to get together and compare the feel of your ride compared to mine. Mine is the only 62 I’ve ever driven. I’d love to get your input on mine as well.