I started this project about 10 years ago back in 2013. I thought I might like restoring old cars in my retirement (I'm 53 now) and figured 10 years ago, I might want to give it a try. If things worked out, I could make a good profit off of the final product. I'm a Cloud Architect in my day job...
I have a '69 fj40 and finishing up on a frame off restoration. My steering gearbox has a lot of play, some dead spots and the pitman arm threads are pretty chewed up. I'm looking for a replacement that's in good condition with no play and no dead spots. It's the old school < early '72 kind where...
I'm just finishing up on a frame off resto of my 69 fj40. I've got a lot of play and some dead spots in my steering gearbox and the pitman arm shaft threads have gotten pretty chewed up. I'm having trouble finding any rebuilt ones specifically for my year on the net. Is it possible to fit a 1972...
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I have a '69 FJ40 and I'm doing a full frame off resto. I recently had the engine rebuilt and I have it and the transmission mounted on the frame. I don't yet have the body, wiring or fuel system back on the rig. Since it's a fresh engine, I wanted to turn it over a few times a week...
I'm looking for a 1969 (or comparable) fj40 frame within driving distance of Houston, TX. I'm doing a frame off resto and my frame has some slight damage. So, I'm only looking for a straight frame with no damage.
I'm attempting to get my turn signals and flashers working on my '69 fj40. The wiring schematic in my Haynes manual and the schematics on Coolerman's website indicate there is a single flasher relay. I read Coolerman's blog on turn signal operation (very cool site)...