Builds 1966 FJ40 Frame-Off Build (3rd Generation Owner) (1 Viewer)

[Jason Reed]

What's happening everyone? I'm a newbie here and I just took possession of my Grandfather's 1966 FJ40 that he purchased in early '68 from a private owner who had it less than a year, that bought it from the Toyota dealership new. My Dad took title in 1995 till this year (2016), when I picked it up from him at it's 50th year anniversary. Excited to get going on it. I'll be posting pics soon and documenting my build. Great site and a lot of good info on here. Talk soon.

Jason Reed
Bakersfield, Ca

 

[Jason Reed]

Brought it home the following day and began the initial clean-up and strip down.

 

[Jdc1]

Congrats on the new 40. Looks perfect as it is.......

 

[Jason Reed]

A couple of shots of the interior. (Taken in early October)..

 

[Rock40]

Is that some sweet orange shag carpet? Awesome

 

[Youpicktokim]

Looks great!
What are your plans for your build?

 

[Downey]

You a lucky guy, make sure it passes to your son.

 

[winnie]

wow, sweet ... what a survivor ... deserves a refresh to its former glory including the original colour ...

 

[White Stripe]

Why does it have a for sale sign on it?

 

[78fj40mg]

Welcome to MUD Jason!

Very nice rig!

 

[Rigger]

I love that it's been in the family since new!

If you can, restore it to original color at least.

 

[Jason Reed]

Why does it have a for sale sign on it?

Dad had it up for sale before I decided to get it...

 

[Jason Reed]

Looks great!
What are your plans for your build?

Keeping original as much as I can. Top, glass and doors were rough, plus I want to do a open top restoration, so going back all original except top and doors. Original 3-speed on column and vacuum 4WD. Looking forward to it. I know some may say go back to original and recondition top and doors to exact, but I really want to do a sweet open top look and being here in California, I'll break it out in spring, summer and fall and put it up for winter

 

[Jason Reed]

Is that some sweet orange shag carpet? Awesome

Ha- Yup nice shag carpet. I'll take it out before you get the frame. I know your jealous that you can't steal it yourself. Pops and his unique look he gave it. Shag orange carpet, good times

 

[Jason Reed]

These shots were from Nov. Got the top & doors off..

 

[Jason Reed]

And these are the latest shots from 2 weeks ago. Pulled the original wheels off, sent them to the coaters. Found these stock Chevy rollers to move this thing around for the next 6-8 months or so and ordered my plates last week to secure them

 

[White Stripe]

That would look sweet painted nebula green with factory orange colored seat covers.

 

[thebigredrocker]

Very nice, Congrats. Never ever sell that hard top. It will be a PITA to store but should be preserved if possible.

 

[Rigger]

^^THIS^^

 

[120mm]

X2.

You can always take the hard top on and off. Don't do anything irreversible.

Sweet vehicle.