1974 FJ45 Rebuild: African Style

[lostmarbles]

Wow. That makes me feel very lucky to have my concrete driveway (as the place where I work on my vehicle).

Great work/skills there Mathew!

 

[Mathew]

Parts From MAF

Since I decided to do a thorough job, I place an order for the following parts:
ORDERED ITEMS:
87901-90803R

K-80820-MA
D.U.I. Mechanical Advance Kit. Distributor with Wires Reg. $474.00 Sale
Qty: 1 at $455.00............................................ $455.00

81510-69035A
TURN SIGNAL 1/75-12/78 40 RHF Japanese
Qty: 1 at $49.00 ............................................... $49.00

81520-69035A
TURN SIGNAL 1/75-12/78 40 LHF Japanese
Qty: 1 at $49.00 ............................................... $49.00

81550-60190A
81550-60190A
Qty: 1 at $39.95 .............................................. $39.95

81560-60110A
TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY 9/73-12/78 FJ40 (LH) (4-WIRE)
Qty: 1 at $39.95 .............................................. $39.95

68170-40B
Weatherstrip Inner Window Felt 1/75-9/83 W/O Wind Wing Window (2)
Qty: 2 at $13.23 ............................................... $26.46
(NOTE***PRICE INCREASE)

68141-40B
Run (Window Channel) 1/75-9/83 W/O Wing Window (2)
Qty: 2 at $80.71 .............................................. $161.42

68161-40B
Weatherstrip Outer Window Felt 1/75-5/80 (2)
Qty: 2 at $15.81 ............................................... $31.62
(NOTE***PRICE INCREASE)

83520-40A
Oil Pressure Sender E-1/83 40/55/60
Qty: 1 at $35.49 ............................................... $35.49

83420-40B
Temperature Gauge Sending Unit 9/72-10/79
Qty: 1 at $6.95 ................................................. $6.95


31210-CMRKITB
Clutch System Master Reconditioning Kit 8/1980-4/1985 FJ40/FJ45/FJ60
Qty: 1 at $375.00 ............................................ $375.00

*13415-CORE
Core Charge Resurfaced Flywheel
Qty: 1 at $150.00 ............................................ $150.00

33110-5SPDTTC
NEW H55 TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT TRANSFER CASE
Qty: 1 at $3,495.00 ........................................ $3,495.00

33530-60160
NEW TOYOTA SHIFT LEVER
Qty: 1 at $155.00 ............................................ $155.00

33504-14050-01
NEW TOYOTA SHIFT KNOB BLACK
Qty: 1 at $43.47 .............................................. $43.47

10107
40 Series Replacement Wiring Harnesses Standard Version
Qty: 1 at $431.30 ............................................ $431.30

16400-40AL
MAF BILLET ALUMINUM RADIATOR 40 SERIES
Qty: 1 at $550.00 ............................................ $550.00

AN932-4D
RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG FOR MAF ALUMINUM RADIATOR
Qty: 1 at $3.50 ................................................ $3.50

703-1445
RADIATOR CAP 13 PSI FOR MAF BILLET ALUMINUM RADIATOR
Qty: 1 at $9.25 ................................................ $9.25

90540-10022
RADIATOR INSULATOR SUPPORT PAD FJ40 09/71-08/83 (NEED 4)
Qty: 4 at $2.34 ................................................ $9.36
(NOTICE****PRICE INCREASE)

HK005
4 piece hose kit with new clamps. 9/76 - 12/78 FJ40<
Qty: 1 at $58.37 .............................................. $58.37

131HP-MKITCN


HI-PERFORMANCE ENGINE KIT
Qty: 1 at $2,168.00 ........................................ $2,168.00


To date some have arrived, I am waiting on the rest. I have finished painting. I await the engine overhaul kit to work on the engine. Pictures to follow shortly.

 

[tlc_4play]

Wow Mathew you are really chucking a big chunk of change at your truck
well done - keep it up

 

[goneballistic]

OK I'm impressed, rebuilding a truck on a tarp and some old tires.

I will stop complaining about my cramped little garage and crappy tools.

 

[rockcrawler]

This should be an interesting build!
And yeah, I will similarly count my blessings on my 2 car garage and stop whining that I don't have a real workshop with overhead cranes and a hoist.

 

[tmarx]

Keep it up Mathew !

 

[Copenhagen1]

Hey Mathew... great build. I am looking forward to following your progress.

I have been to Kenya several times and I will be there again in October. I don't remember seeing a lot of old landcruisers. Is there a lot there? I think I remember seeing the military use some 70 series trucks but I don't remember seeing a lot of 40 series.

If there are a few around, I may see if I can buy some unobtainable parts there and send them back to the states. I will be in Mombasa Oct 11-19.

Again ... great build.

Kerry

 

[Mathew]

I have owned this truck for about 7 years now and I have not really ever done any major rebuild on it. So I decided I may have a go and come out with something worthwhile. I am now done with the paintwork and glad to report that all parts arrived. I will work to fix them this weekend. Yes, the cat is also excited about the new parts.

I promise to take better pictures.

You are indeed right, there are more 70's than they are 40's given the fact it is quite expensive to maintain them. but yes, you can still find them with a little patience. I can assist you track down specific parts in advance as I also look for mine. I live in Nairobi but would love to arrange that for you.

 

[tmarx]

Love the colour and that new cogbox is just purdy

 

[M5driver]

Welcome, Mathew!

I just subscribed to your fred so I can follow. This will be great fun (and frustration and work and... $$ ) and definitely worth it.

I did a teardown/buildup last year (in Malawi) so if I can be of any help, give a yell.


Dan

 

[Mathew]

Thanks - I will halla.

Got the crank from the engineers the other day but they got the measurement wrong. They did a .25 rather than a .50 so I had to take it back. I get it tomorrow morning so I should start working on the engine in the course of the day.

 

[Mathew]

some of the pictures I took over the weekend.

As you can see, I have had to fabricate my own engine stand. Not soo pretty but it gets the job done.

 

[Mathew]

Finally got the overhaul on the engine done.