Build 02/75 fj40 restoration

[igotta40]

Went to the Mecum Auction with my dad. There were a hand full of cruisers. Bidding stalled on this especially nice 43 at $48k.
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This gray one was already sold. Not bad but both rear shackles were inverted.

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That’s a really nice soft top! I wonder who made it!

 

[LSUfj]

Lots of little stuff the past week or so.

• I got that little brake light reassembled with the correct connector
• I replaced the leaking clutch slave cylinder with a new Aisin unit
• Put clear coat on the valve cover
• New body mounts and panel alignment.
• Parking brake lever installed
• Checked the cylinders for water due to my paranoia of the 3f experience, all good thankfully.
• Made some brackets for the Koito headlight fuses/relays

All lights are functional except the brake lights.

 

[John McVicker]

Looks good @LSUfj …winch wiring next?

 

[LSUfj]

The 8274 will get a future restoration, its current duty is to pull the 40 back into the shop when I roll it out occasionally. With a functioning drivetrain, it’s been put in the back burner.

 

[LSUfj]

Finished up body mounts and got the valve cover on. Unfortunately I had to do a little grinding on the rear engine lift point to get the valve cover on straight. I didn’t want to risk a head gasket leak to get it moved over. All lights are functional except the brakes. I’ll dig into that next, along with getting all the steering components adjusted/tightened.

I pulled it out of the garage and let it run for a bit. Found a message from my daughter in the dust on the dash pad bracket

 

[LSUfj]

Several more accomplishments over the last few months.

• Reinstalled the OME steering damper
• Got new bilstein shocks
• New energy suspension spring bushings
• Exhaust is done
• 3d printed a slick radio delete/sniper and phone mount.
• Ordered a Cruiser Corps Windshield and some 3-point seat belts

I’ll get the windshield and seat belts in soon. I’ve driven it around the neighborhood several times now. Mechanicals seem to be good.

 

[knuckle47]

Don’t know why I have not seen your build before… looks really nice…enjoyed going back and reading about it…17 years?

 

[LSUfj]

Don’t know why I have not seen your build before… looks really nice…enjoyed going back and reading about it…17 years?

Yes….17 years. A combo of life and lack of funds got me here, buts it’s coming along now.