1972 fj40 fst restoration. (1 Viewer)

[Indygbd]

Today I focused on trying to make the fst bars quiet. No rattles in this one is my goal. I added foam everywhere the bars meet metal. Hopefully you can carry on a conversation in this one when it’s done.

 

[Indygbd]

More pics.

 

[Indygbd]

Last few.

 

[Rigger]

One of the sweetest builds ever! Keep up the great work!

 

[cruiserkreutz]

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I spy a Pig's snout in that last picture

Great build! I LOVE that color!

 

[navydivedoc]

This truck gives me impure thoughts...not supposed to love inanimate objects. Same year I was born, color is great, love the FST. Please tell me you're holding onto this one.

 

[Indygbd]

This truck gives me impure thoughts...not supposed to love inanimate objects. Same year I was born, color is great, love the FST. Please tell me you're holding onto this one.

Sorry. I can’t tell lies.

 

[navydivedoc]

Sorry. I can’t tell lies.

That makes my thoughts even more impure. Risking a wallet fire...

 

[Indygbd]

That makes my thoughts even more impure. Risking a wallet fire...

I will sell this one when it’s done if the price is right. I will have a lot in it. Using all new oem parts. From disc brake conversion, new oem rims, new oem tailgate, fully rebuilt engine, new oem fuel tank, emblems, lights, ect. 100% rust free California fst tub, new quarter panels because someone cut them for flares. 42,000 original miles. It was in a barn since 1978 when I find it. He owned it since 1974 or 75. I still have letter from him as well as the title from then as well. It’s nice.

 

[navydivedoc]

Oh, I have no doubt it will be expensive. Rightfully so. Something about this truck hits every button for me. Gorgeous. Love it. Carry on!

 

[mattressking]

This thread makes me all warm and tingly.

Love the progress, paint looks gorgeous!

 

[tlaporte]

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What type of material did you use for the padding?

 

[Indygbd]

What type of material did you use for the padding?

I used water resistant closed cell foam with 3M adhesive.

 

[Indygbd]

Struggling with what to do with the engine option. Pull apart and rebuild the original f engine or go big. Those that know me knew that answer before I did. Why not go all out. It deserves it. I decided on an engine conversion, new h55 transmission, oh and a new oem split transfer case. This truck is going to break the bank.

 

[Jdc1]

Struggling with what to do with the engine option. Pull apart and rebuild the original f engine or go big. Those that know me knew that answer before I did. Why not go all out. It deserves it. I decided on an engine conversion, new h55 transmission, oh and a new oem split transfer case. This truck is going to break the bank.

What engine are you thinking of going with?

 

[Indygbd]

@447xpro
Here is a pic.
brand new 1UZFE crate motor.

 

[navydivedoc]

Now I have even more impure thoughts than I had before. Impure dreams in all likelihood.

 

[Indygbd]

I’m a purist. If I do an engine conversion I have to use a Toyota engine.

 

[Rainman]

Who supplied the corner bracket and footers for the rear loop on that FST?

 

[Indygbd]

Who supplied the corner bracket and footers for the rear loop on that FST?

They are oem fst brackets.