1970 fj40 build

[Ironmike439]

I bought this fj40 in eastern Washington. My plan is to build a clean capable relatively stock fj40 with some upgrades. This is on my way home.

 

[Ironmike439]

The engine was tired so I pulled it and replaced it with a f.5 from a 1975 fj40 I own. The 75 body has major rust issues, but the drive train is in great shape and the engine has only 15000 miles on it.

 

[Ironmike439]

This is the tranny before and after painting with por 15.

 

[Ironmike439]

After

 

[Ironmike439]

Engine painted. I like por 15. It's tough and looks good. Just brush it on and it self levels. It's expensive though. I was going to rattle can it. Now I'm glad I didn't. The engine and tranny turned out better than I expected.

 

[Ironmike439]

 

[78fj40mg]

Nice rig!
Look forward to your build posts.

 

[Ironmike439]

Thanks Mike. I've got a little more rust repair to do. Then it's time to pic a color. Dune beige or Freeborn red. I can't decide. I better get back to it.

 

[CarDude]

Thanks Mike. I've got a little more rust repair to do. Then it's time to pic a color. Dune beige or Freeborn red. I can't decide. I better get back to it.

If you like a lot of attention go with the red.the dune beige is a little less conspicuous.

 

[Ironmike439]

Bud built corners are on. I was really surprised at how well they fit. With as thick as they are, I was worried they would be really hard to get to fit right. I just held em up put some clamps on and started tacking. Maybe I got lucky?

 

[Ironmike439]

This morning I was thinking beige now I'm thinking red. I'm a mess. That red does really pop.

 

[78fj40mg]

Mike, Freeborn Red 40s are faster.

Freeborn Red is a nice color!

 

[Ironmike439]

That red looks amazing!

 

[Ironmike439]

Drivers side rust is gone. All I have to do is a little more work with the flapper wheel and then move over to the passenger side.

 

[47coeman]

A great start cleaned it right up..

 

[78fj40mg]

Nice work Mike! Looking good, at this rate you'll be done in a month with paint and everything else.

 

[Ironmike439]

I've had a few days off work recently so I've been able to make forward progress. I'm hoping to finish the passenger rocker and rear sill in the next couple days. Then it's time to make a color decision. That Freeborn red is stunning.

 

[Ironmike439]

Thanks guys! My passenger side rocker needs some help.

 

[Dubsack fj40]

Are you close to spokane?

 

[Ironmike439]

Nope, I'm in Lebanon Oregon.