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1975 FJ40 Running Project
The cruiser disease has been passed on to another victim. He doesn’t know it yet but he will have 3 soon. One he’s building, one for parts, and one to drive. It is comical what we go through to have a 40 around. 🍻 to the new cruiser folks.- Words: 50
- Mopdog
- Post #36
- Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech
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1975 FJ40 Running Project
The sill is fairly easy to replace if you can weld. The issue is that if the sill is that rusty when you start cutting it away you’ll find more. It will turn into a new back half of the tub. For body work on a 40 it’s much more cost effective to find a rural welding shop. Most body shops charge...- Words: 130
- Mopdog
- Post #24
- Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech
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1975 FJ40 Running Project
My advice. either don’t buy one or buy a really nice one. 40s are like wood boats and bulldogs. You have to really like them to have them. They are expensive buy and more expensive and or time consuming to maintain. That said there is absolutely nothing more enjoyable for me than cruising around...- Words: 250
- Mopdog
- Post #23
- Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech
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1975 FJ40 Running Project
A rust fee 40 series for just over 12k? I haven’t seen that since the 90s. I haven’t looked recently but I bet tub replacements cost that now. There was a pair of new fenders for sale in Boise that just sold in 1 day for $1000. A good set of doors is over $1000. I dont know where “rust free”...- Words: 92
- Mopdog
- Post #20
- Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech