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1974 FJ40 SBC V8 350 TH400
I bought this 1974 FJ40 in September 2016 from the previous owner in Vancouver, Wash. He owned it since the mid-1990's and he and his wife were quitting their jobs to join the Peace Corp after a cancer health scare. They were moving to Jamaica and could not take the 40 with them. I have been looking for a FJ40, FJ55 or a Nissan Patrol for years and have kept my eyes open for a good rig. This 40 was the one. Body was in good condition, only rust in rear quarter panels, rear sill and hardtop post area. Running gear looks good. PO converted rear drums to disk (Monte Carlo) previously. Changed out the original engine for a SBC 350 and converted to turbo 400 TH400 automatic transmission. Power steering was added. Seats were ripped and needed reupholstering. Came with a besttop soft top and bikini top and a hi-lift jack. No spare tire or spare tire carrier. 40 was not running when I loaded it on the trailer to carry home. I believe I got a good deal at $6,500. This was picture after unloading it at my place.
The interior paint was dune beige, the outside a different beige color and the rear body was all primer gray. First order of business was to get it running. I checked the compression, swapped out the spark plugs, adjusted the lifters, changed the oil, transmission fluid and coolant. Charged the battery and gave it a crank. It started up and ran pretty well.
Here are a few pictures of the rust areas on the quarter panels and rear sill.
This rig has good bones and I have been working on it for a little over a year. It has come a long way. I will post progress pics and update the work that has been done so far.
The interior paint was dune beige, the outside a different beige color and the rear body was all primer gray. First order of business was to get it running. I checked the compression, swapped out the spark plugs, adjusted the lifters, changed the oil, transmission fluid and coolant. Charged the battery and gave it a crank. It started up and ran pretty well.
Here are a few pictures of the rust areas on the quarter panels and rear sill.
This rig has good bones and I have been working on it for a little over a year. It has come a long way. I will post progress pics and update the work that has been done so far.