1961 FJ40 Hardtop.....rattle can rebuild

[JackA]

Finally got the radiator installed.

 

[Tancruiser]

Looks like you need some new coolant there Jack.

 

[JackA]

Yeah, that coolant was nasty. Going to flush it out a few times, before I refill with good coolant.

 

[JackA]

New radiator is all good. Runs nice and cool.

 

[a.greenspan]

Finished & ready to race ?

 

[JackA]

Swapped in a set of period correct motor mounts.

 

[a.greenspan]

Jack, if you buy this type 64 at Monterey Aug.15-17 2019.
It´s not necessary to rattle it red & the engine is tuned to 32 bhp ....
... strong enough runs above the Arizona speed limit if you floor the accelerator

1939 Porsche Type 64 | Monterey 2019 | RM Sotheby's

The antecedent of Porsche’s historical evolution The first and sole remainder of the three examples believed completed Personal car driven by both Prof....

rmsothebys.com

Porsche Type 64 - A Star is Born

The Porsche Type 64 was effectively the first Porsche car to bear the family name. This is its story from 1938 to present.

www.porscheroadandrace.com

 

[JackA]

Got the running boards all redone.

 

[JackA]

Installed on the truck

 

[JackA]

They kind of remind me of the shoes that Uncle Eddie gave Clark in the movie Vacation.

 

[a.greenspan]

Jack, if you buy this type 64 at Monterey Aug.15-17 2019.
It´s not necessary to rattle it red & the engine is tuned to 32 bhp ....
... strong enough runs above the Arizona speed limit if you floor the accelerator

1939 Porsche Type 64 | Monterey 2019 | RM Sotheby's

The antecedent of Porsche’s historical evolution The first and sole remainder of the three examples believed completed Personal car driven by both Prof....

rmsothebys.com

Porsche Type 64 - A Star is Born

The Porsche Type 64 was effectively the first Porsche car to bear the family name. This is its story from 1938 to present.

www.porscheroadandrace.com

CNN Business May 23, 2019

This could become the most valuable Porsche ever sold

Who else could bid.. beside you, Jack ?
Warren Buffett ?
No.... not interested in cars he always drives/drove US middle class cars like his haircutter nearby.
Jeffrey Preston Bezos ?
No....Jeff saves money for new hairs.
Ralph Lauren ? *
Yes... his Ralph Lauren Corporation delivered better first quarter results in 2019 than expected.

* my shirt tailor since the 90s .....

 

[daniel.watters]

Looks great!

 

[wngrog]

I know that’s stock and all but.....

 

[JackA]

I still have a bunch of loose ends to finish on this 61. I have a few early wiper motors but no arms. What are people using and what is available? I saw mention that the blades might still be available from Toyota?

I am looking for a few items to really finish this one off. My wanted ad is listed in the 25 classifieds.

 

[middlecalf]

Well I’ve been on the hunt for the early wiper arms for a few years - nothing original (TNK) so far. I don’t need them for a while yet, but when I do, and nothing original has landed on my doorstep, I’m going to try these Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm with these blades Replacement Push-On Wiper Blade, 9 Inch.

 

[JackA]

Picked this up. Not sure if it's the right vintage or not. It's got slotted screws on the jack. Either way, it will work. Still need 1 pair of jack rod clips though.

 

[Krondor]

Toyota Land Cruiser - Jack Rod Holder (2) - FJ40 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Toyota Land Cruiser - Jack Rod Holder (2) - FJ40. Condition is Used.</p>%0a<p dir="ltr">Sold as a pair, one has a rusted out section.</p>%0a<p dir="ltr">As is, no warranty, no returns.</p>

www.ebay.com

Saw these on Ebay. They are not mine but may be an option for you.

 

[JackA]

Thanks but those are later ones. I appreciate that though.
I need the smaller single ones. 4 total and I have 2 already.

 

[JackA]

Once the sun goes down, the 61 is great for a cruise. Went for a spin around the neighborhood and park.

 

[JackA]

Added an oil fill to this early valve cover. Then some paint (looks weird in pix) and new stickers. I will swap this on when and adjust the valves sometime soon.