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  1. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    That is actually a great idea, and yes, that is a real possibility. a new consideration I have is that I might want to take this time to regear, which would then put me back into the 27 spline pinion. The more I work on this FJ, the more I learn that you cannot tackle one project without...
  2. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    Searching for the pinion flanges today, I'm seeing multiple sites selling 27 spline pinion flanges for the early-68 (cruiserteq, fjparts, sor.....). So just to be safe I'm going to pull the flange I have off to make sure I order the correct one.
  3. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    A new flange looks to be about $50 which seems pretty nice, especially since I initially thought changing that flange required pulling a whole bunch of parts apart. I can do the driveshaft combo if necessary, but from my google searches, I'm gonna drop at least a few hundred for the '76 era used...
  4. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    I thought that was a much larger job than what pb4ugo just posted. actually sounds pretty minor.
  5. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    So you think changing the pinion flange is the way to go? Would that require any readjustment of the gears?
  6. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    Just reread this. I'd like to not mess with the pinion if possible
  7. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    Cruiser Outfitters lists two different parts numbers for the early-74, and the 74-84 u-joints. My concern is that they are different sizes and the newer flange will not fit on the earlier u-joint. That would definitely be the cheaper of the two options. Probably worth just ordering the part and...
  8. Oregon FJ40

    Driveshaft flange question - going from '66 to '76 flange

    I have read through multiple threads on here but have yet to find an answer. I put a front axle from a '76 40 into my '66. I did not know until yesterday they had different bolt pattern... now I know. What I'm curious is if anyone knows if I can just replace the front flange on my original...
  9. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Made some good progress in the last few weeks. Finally welded a patch over the cowl vent. The underside around the drains was rusted out and I didn’t want to deal with rebuilding it. Plus with AC there is really no reason for it outside of the original look and nostalgia. I also got the new...
  10. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    I installed the AC condenser onto the radiator bracket and was able to move the bracket forward about an inch. I had to cut off the screws that hold the screen on the back of the bib. The screen was already cut by a PO so I will make a new one and make a new attachment for it. Going to trailer...
  11. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Frame is painted, motor and tranny are in, and the body/fenders/bib is back in place. Starting to look like a vehicle again.
  12. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    8 months of working way too much overtime later and I finally got back to working on my vehicle. My mechanic was worried that the 4bt will vibrate too much with transmission mount cushions being on the outside and not centered. So we fabricated a new mounting system using the “original”...
  13. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Rear crossmember is put back in about 6 inches further back. The frame flexed out when the bar was initially removed, so a large framing clamp was used to pull it back into spec before new welds were done. Mechanic should be coming by this week to sign off on placement of rear transmission mount...
  14. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Sorry, sold that a while back.
  15. Oregon FJ40

    Introduction and Grumpy FJ40 Adventures

    Congrats!
  16. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Welded patches into the holes to both clean up the frame and make a surface to weld the perches on for the transfer case mount. Took our measurements for engine angle and made the mounts about as permanent as the could ever be. Then put some gussets into them for strength.
  17. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Pulled the engine back out of the bay and took the body off the frame. Then I connected the engine to the trans/tc and dropped it into the frame knowing where it was going to sit. I had already done the measurements and knew the crossmember at the back was going to be too close. Decided to cut...
  18. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    I then went to the factory motor mounts and coerced them to pop off the frame. Their angle was about 30 degrees and I needed 45. Just took a slice out of them, warmed them up and pushed them to 45 and welded them back up. Put the mounts back on the motor and dropped it back into the engine bay...
  19. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    After I got my primer on I picked up my 4bt. Have not had it cleaned up and rebuilt yet, but wanted to start working on placement and mounts. Hung it in the engine bay to get some height and length measurements. Realized the stock springs and ride height were not going to work so beefed up with...
  20. Oregon FJ40

    New to me ‘66 40

    Haven’t gotten an update posted for a while so time for a working summer photo dump. Got my body finished up and sprayed with Delfleet epoxy primer.
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