Hi all, I have a question for all you conversion people. I'm currently doing a frame off restoration on a 1979 FJ 40.
I have a line on a few good 60 series ( 1984 models) Low KM but both vehicles are a roll over right off. Bottom line 2K for the entire vehicle.
I was contemplating wether or...
Hi all, get really good answers to questions on this site, well here it is:
My two front doors (1979 BJ 40) have really punky bottoms ,about 4" on the bottom that need to be replaced. I have seen replacement bottoms from Texas Cruisers? and they look pretty good? any suggestions on this...
To Buy or re-build, a Tub that is..... Well I chose to rebuild mine. Firstly " what a lot of work" saying that L/C rot out is an understatement. I Live on the west coast of Canada ( EH!!) and well let's say it rains... a Lot..
Anyways, if I had the cash I would of went to Kelona ( here in BC)...
To Buy or re-build, a Tub that is the question..... Well I chose to rebuild mine. Firstly " what a lot of work" saying that L/C rott out is an understatement. I Live on the west coast of Canada ( EH!!) and well let's say it rains... a Lot..
Anyways, if I had the cash I would of went to Kelona...
I chose to re-build my Tub.... lotta work but.... seeing I had the time, equipment and most importantly access to sheet metal tools.
It turning out OK , kinda industrial. I'll send you a photo...
Sorry, already Sold it. Had been sitting for seven or eight years in a warehouse.... ( before I bought it) looked OK, but the guy never changed the oil before it was stored. Kinda scrary pretty hard on seals and bearings , so I have been told.... So a V8 was in order.
Hi all, and "many thanks" to all of you who sent me pictures of the V8 installs. This web site is excellent, just Tons of info with lots of people ( and pictures) with good ideas.
Like I mentioned, I got a lakewood bellhousing ( for a case of beer!!??) and it was already attached to a L/C...
Hi all, I would love to see, or get my hand on other pictures of V-8 installations. So far the ones I have seen are pretty informative and useful for my project. If any one has a good series of install photos I would really appreciate them.
Managed to get a lakewood bell housing already adapted...
??? OK guys, I'm going to install a real fresh, 1989 Camero, 350 with a automatic tranny into my 1979 BJ 40. Question? which tranny is the most common to use? I've read that the 700 R4 is pretty respectable. Advance Adapters has the parts..... is every one happy with the results ????
Any...
Hi all, two questions ,well going to be installing I'm a Chevy 350 to my 1979 bj40, I'm pondering what automatic tranny to install and the adapter required for the transfer case. I'm looking into two different trannys A Turbo 350 or a 700R4? any suggestions and hows it working ?
question two...
Firstly, everything depends on how much corrosion you got happening??? if it's not too bad then go for it , anything is better then nothing. I have not heard of the coating you are talking about.
If the corrosion is real bad, better talk to the local sand blaster and see what they can do for...
Hi all, well I have finally completed the tub re-building project I began. I must say, had I had extra money I would have bought one of those aluminium tubs. However, being a welder and cheap I thought "how hard could it be....."
A word of advice, be prepared for tons of welding,grinding and...