1961 FJ40 Hardtop.....rattle can rebuild

[JackA]

Bolting on more parts

 

[tahoe40/45]

Looking nice! You have inspired me to do the same kind of restoration on a parts rig that i have. What kind of reflectors are those, they look close to old school stock ones?

 

[JackA]

Thanks. The reflectors are Grote 4019. I got them for my 66 first cause they fit the original holes and look the part. I bought these online somewhere, maybe ebay.

 

[JackA]

Got some repop tail lights mounted up in some home brew brackets.

 

[JackA]

Replaced the shackle bushings all around and cleaned up the shackles. Got new shocks too.

 

[JackA]

Replaced the soft lines

 

[pardion]

No spring and support from fender?

 

[JackA]

Hard to install those when I don't have the fender on yet. I plan to reinstall those when the time comes. Need to get new springs but can probably reuse the hose clamp piece.

 

[JackA]

Been working away on everything but it sure does not look that way. Got a later gauge cluster cleaned up and painted accordingly. Parts are piling up. Need more hours in the day.

 

[JackA]

Bought the cheapest one off ebay and bolted it on. Close enough for the price.

 

[JackA]

Put some work in on the trans tunnel. Got the sound deadner sprayed down too. It will get painted red like everything else.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Bought the cheapest one off ebay and bolted it on. Close enough for the price.View attachment 1878449

That surely looks very close. Do you have a link of eBay?

 

[JackA]

That surely looks very close. Do you have a link of eBay?

Here ya go:

5 TON 10,000 LBS RIGID PINTLE HOOK TYPE Towing Truck Trailer HEAVY DUTY | eBay

 

[JackA]

Got the trans cover all painted tonight. Should be able to install tomorrow. Got new boots and knobs to finish it off.

 

[JackA]

Installed. One step at a time and eventually..... we will be cruising.

 

[daniel.watters]

Dang. Nice work Jack. This is going to be a really nice truck when you’re done with her.

 

[JackA]

Got my early starter back from the rebuilders. It purrs like a kitten. I made sure they left the original finish intact.

 

[JackA]

New shifter boot and knob. Not era correct but all Mr Toyoda.

 

[daniel.watters]

Jack, do you have a top and doors for her?

 

[JackA]

I have a complete Best Top and doors (ugly)