Aloha, I just finished reading your" soapbox and stories. I loved it. Another kindred spirit. I believe I bought some parts from you about 6 years ago when I buillt my 73' FJ40. I am beginning to look at my 67' FJ45 with longing and planning in mind. My most immediate needs are for a fuel tank...
Have you tried using fresh fuel? I have had 2 tanks with old, bad fuel frustrate me. Ethanol fuel will separate when stored for long periods, and it will not remix. The unburnable fuel sits on the bottom. I have modified a 5 gal. marine fuel tank for testing old cruisers. the stock outlet hose...
I have a 74' FJ40 with 77' FJ55 axels, with 2'' softride springs and LC advanced handling up front. The rear is 4'' softride springs and 2'' extended shackles with air shocks in back. I have restored the body and added a hardtop, full cage, external rack, custom rear bumper/tire carrier, ect...