I have just picked up this 1975 FJ40 in the past month.Odometer shows 70,200 miles. It was an Arizona truck for the bulk of its life, then partially restored (mechanically) in 2018 and 2019.
The engine is from a 2F from a 1976: 2F-077633. It was rebuilt by TPI 4x4 in Nashville just a 1,000 miles ago or so. The front axle was replaced from a 1976, so it has disc brakes. I will include an image of the work done. Suffice to say, it runs really well.
The body needs some love. All the door seals are missing, or barely there. I removed the top (will post pics later) and the seals there were completely dried out and rotten. Guessing the top had not been off in a LONG time.
The truck has been repainted. It was originally 416 Dune Beige, but was later repainted, possibly the light Beige Toyota changed to in later years. I am not a fan of the lighter color, but LOVE Dune Beige, so that is my goal, to get it back to that color. The paint is in pretty bad shape, very dull, chipping, does not extend under the hood or in the interior. They didn't take anything off when they repainted. I pulled off the rear marker lights to check a dead bulb, and can clearly see the Dune Beige behind the rubber gasket. The body and frame are in relatively good shape but the rear seal needs to be replaced and the quarter panels need patched on the curve at a minimum. I am considering getting an aluminum tub for the back ned as I intend it to be a daily driver (only about 3,000/year) in Iowa, year round. I'd love some opinions about whether to bite the bullet and do that, or do my best to preserve what is there and patch as needed.
The interior needs a lot of work. Seats need recovered, door panels are missing, etc....
The truck is not a 'survivor', in my opinion, due to the engine replacement, although it is an original engine, so I don't think I'd be reducing value with the aluminum body. And for the most part, I don't care if it did. I love this thing and have no plans to sell it. I just want it to look 'good' and not rattle so loud (due to no door seals).
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have not posted yet, but I have certainly benefitted a LOT from the knowledge base here with my 1988 FJ62 that I purchased a few years ago.
Thanks in advance,
greg
The engine is from a 2F from a 1976: 2F-077633. It was rebuilt by TPI 4x4 in Nashville just a 1,000 miles ago or so. The front axle was replaced from a 1976, so it has disc brakes. I will include an image of the work done. Suffice to say, it runs really well.
The body needs some love. All the door seals are missing, or barely there. I removed the top (will post pics later) and the seals there were completely dried out and rotten. Guessing the top had not been off in a LONG time.
The truck has been repainted. It was originally 416 Dune Beige, but was later repainted, possibly the light Beige Toyota changed to in later years. I am not a fan of the lighter color, but LOVE Dune Beige, so that is my goal, to get it back to that color. The paint is in pretty bad shape, very dull, chipping, does not extend under the hood or in the interior. They didn't take anything off when they repainted. I pulled off the rear marker lights to check a dead bulb, and can clearly see the Dune Beige behind the rubber gasket. The body and frame are in relatively good shape but the rear seal needs to be replaced and the quarter panels need patched on the curve at a minimum. I am considering getting an aluminum tub for the back ned as I intend it to be a daily driver (only about 3,000/year) in Iowa, year round. I'd love some opinions about whether to bite the bullet and do that, or do my best to preserve what is there and patch as needed.
The interior needs a lot of work. Seats need recovered, door panels are missing, etc....
The truck is not a 'survivor', in my opinion, due to the engine replacement, although it is an original engine, so I don't think I'd be reducing value with the aluminum body. And for the most part, I don't care if it did. I love this thing and have no plans to sell it. I just want it to look 'good' and not rattle so loud (due to no door seals).
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have not posted yet, but I have certainly benefitted a LOT from the knowledge base here with my 1988 FJ62 that I purchased a few years ago.
Thanks in advance,
greg
