First post and I figured I would make it count. This is the start of my newly acquired 1969 FJ40 trail truck build. Bought this truck off craigslist in west seattle and had AAA tow it home for free (rear brakes non-existent).
The Highlights:
1969, metal is good. Not too much rust. Definintly structurally sound for what I want to do with it.
350 chevy
34inch Super Swamper TSL 9.5inch narrow tires
Not sure how much lift I think about 4inches
3 speed transmission on the floor
Welded rear end , open front
Power steering!
Warn bellvue Model:6000 winch
Here is some pictures... Rear wheels are off for rear disk brake conversion.
Rear axle prepped for disk brake conversion, cut the backing plate off with a sawzall and harbor freight oscillating tool with metal blade, worked great.
Going to do a little fender trimming with angle grinder
350 Chevy with dual flowmaster sounds badass! But I am not too sure about the placement of the mufflers, below the rockers. I want my exhaust tucked out of the way.
The rockers are all jacked up, I think im gonna find some box tubing, cut it to make two L shapes and weld them over the cancer, and paint to prevent cancer from spreading.
Not much rust anywhere besides a couple problem areas. Overall, I'm pretty happy.
Doors and hardtop are great!
Frame has been extended. PO told me they did that when they added an 85 front axle for disk brakes. I now have 4 wheel disk brakes!
A little better shot of the planned fender trim, I used the trail chewed portion as my template for where to cut
I have a ton of questions about this winch, I am on the fence to just not mess with and find a 8274 or fix it and use it. From my research I know it is a Warn/Bellvue model#6000. From the 70's I think.
My main reasons I want to just find another winch are, It is one way, cable is messed up, rated at 6000 pounds and fairlead needs to be replaced, no remote, or in cab controlls, hand brake with handle busted off.
But the Previous owner says the winch works but the power in connection to the motor is all coroded and doesnt feed any power to the motor. This is what it looks like:
The power feed terminal doesnt thread in and has a lot of play, Its obvious it is not making any connection.
How do you get this motor off?
I got as far as the two long bolts securing the 'end cap?" thing and tried to pull the motor off but I really need advice on how to pull the motor so I can investigate this main terminal connection.
Much more to come!!!
The Highlights:
1969, metal is good. Not too much rust. Definintly structurally sound for what I want to do with it.
350 chevy
34inch Super Swamper TSL 9.5inch narrow tires
Not sure how much lift I think about 4inches
3 speed transmission on the floor
Welded rear end , open front
Power steering!
Warn bellvue Model:6000 winch
Here is some pictures... Rear wheels are off for rear disk brake conversion.
Rear axle prepped for disk brake conversion, cut the backing plate off with a sawzall and harbor freight oscillating tool with metal blade, worked great.
Going to do a little fender trimming with angle grinder
350 Chevy with dual flowmaster sounds badass! But I am not too sure about the placement of the mufflers, below the rockers. I want my exhaust tucked out of the way.
The rockers are all jacked up, I think im gonna find some box tubing, cut it to make two L shapes and weld them over the cancer, and paint to prevent cancer from spreading.
Not much rust anywhere besides a couple problem areas. Overall, I'm pretty happy.
Doors and hardtop are great!
Frame has been extended. PO told me they did that when they added an 85 front axle for disk brakes. I now have 4 wheel disk brakes!
A little better shot of the planned fender trim, I used the trail chewed portion as my template for where to cut
I have a ton of questions about this winch, I am on the fence to just not mess with and find a 8274 or fix it and use it. From my research I know it is a Warn/Bellvue model#6000. From the 70's I think.
My main reasons I want to just find another winch are, It is one way, cable is messed up, rated at 6000 pounds and fairlead needs to be replaced, no remote, or in cab controlls, hand brake with handle busted off.
But the Previous owner says the winch works but the power in connection to the motor is all coroded and doesnt feed any power to the motor. This is what it looks like:
The power feed terminal doesnt thread in and has a lot of play, Its obvious it is not making any connection.
How do you get this motor off?
I got as far as the two long bolts securing the 'end cap?" thing and tried to pull the motor off but I really need advice on how to pull the motor so I can investigate this main terminal connection.
Much more to come!!!