1969 FJ 40 NJ (Tetanus) (2 Viewers)

[Skreddy]

750 hp sitting in the driveway....

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Do you plan on keeping the AC?

Pontiac details! It’s got a front dam so must be something… we may have the same wheels from the looks of that sliver pic (in my Chevelle, not the cruiser)

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Do you plan on keeping the AC?

Pontiac details! It’s got a front dam so must be something… we may have the same wheels from the looks of that sliver pic (in my Chevelle, not the cruiser)

I do, just want to replace the head unit in the truck, its pretty beat up.

67 Firebird, 400 with a mild cam, tremec 5 speed, 3.71 posi, wilwood brakes front and rear, power steering, vintage air halfway installed, ridler wheels, waiting on paint this Spring.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

More cutting and grinding..... fitted the new front bumper.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

These four bolts came with the bumper bolt kit, where do these go? The other 6 that bolt the bumper to the bracket are installed.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Had some good weather and starting to remove all the carpet and insulation that is glued down and over the entire interior of the rig.

 

[locklaw]

These four bolts came with the bumper bolt kit, where do these go? The other 6 that bolt the bumper to the bracket are installed.

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The bolts go under the bumper to tie it (the bumper) to the lower bolt bracket-

 

[69FJ40NJ]

The bolts go under the bumper to tie it (the bumper) to the lower bolt bracket-

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I don't have that bracket.

 

[locklaw]

I don't have that bracket.

You have spare bolts then

 

[69FJ40NJ]

On the road again, thanks to Cruiser Outfitters. So far so good, no power steering leaks, cobbled together the steering components.

 

[jmylie]

Should you decide to farm some of the work out:

Frame repair by Crum's Custom Welding

I spent Saturday out at Dave Crum's shop in NJ getting a section of the frame on my FJ60 cut out and patched. It came out great so I thought I'd write it up... First up is Dave plasma cutting out the bad section. This ran on the driver's side (USA spec) from under the driverr's door to just...

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https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057389442371&_rdr

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Dave is a member of the Gotham City Land Cruisers.

Maybe you can make the Coal Mine Cruiser Classic :

Gotham City Land Cruisers

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Welcome to the madness

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Bumper on, lots of new holes and modifications due to the PO's welding all kinds of extra metal plates, etc. and stock items now not fitting correctly. Top and sides should be coming soon and a new aluminum 3/4 tub should be shipping soon as well. Looks like I will be busy this summer.

Soft top will go up for sale, any idea a reasonable price for these? I cleaned the plastic windows and could not believe how clean they are now. With more effort they would look even better.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

So I finished installing the quarter windows on my firebird and decided to take the 40 out for a ride. She tried to start twice then nothing. The starter just keep turning over. Lights work but nothing on the gauges or the electric fan. I guess I have some research to do to get her to start again. Its always something.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

I have slowly removed the carpet and insulation adhered to the floor of the entire truck. The rocker and floor on the drivers side is gone. Since I do not plan on doing too much to this until my other project is "finished', I decided to add some structure. I added an angle to the exterior and inside to sandwich what is left of the rocker. I bolted them together and bolted the roll bar plate to the angle as well. I bolted the chair mount to the diamond plate and added another bolt further back and an extra support steel underneath to hold up whats left of the floor plan. I cut the older support section lower so I can mount the door. Glad I have a tub now so when I am ready, I have it.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

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[Mr. Green]

This temporary resolution is very familiar to me from 20 yrs ago. My solution was fiberglass but when rocks sneak into the cab from below, it’s never a good thing.
Looking forward to tub updates. I’m in the middle of re-welding steel one now.
If you could, share some more info on your source for shiny new Saginaw ps box and drop arm.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

The power steering gear box can from Lee Power Steering, 28259 Constellation Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The pitman arm and drag link came from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters (MUD Id: cruiseroutfit). His customer service people are excellent.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Roof done. Working on the roof side mounting surfaces. May have installed this weekend. Painted the stock roll bar and removing the family cage that is in the truck now. She is still running hot, maybe have to put a 180 degree thermostat in, get rid of the electric fan and install the flex fan and a fan shroud.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Installed and bolted down.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

New to me hood.

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Rust hole in the cowl vent area.....