1976 Mustard Yellow FJ40 addition

[houstonfj40]

Looking forward to taking care of this 76 FJ40. Very clean AZ truck. Driver and getting it ready for the family and use locally and in CO. Got the plates yesterday and 30 miles so far today. Working on the first and always tank of ethanol free.

2f smogged
Lockers/ARB compressor and tank
3.70’s
Aux tank
Vintage air
28k since late 90’s resto

 

[HemiAlex]

I get to do the first burnout.

 

[Slapshot]

Congrats. Looks like a solid truck.

I’m still looking.....

 

[EStein]

Love the stance...is that a 2” lift? 33s? I’m collecting photos for my near future (very near) rig.

 

[houstonfj40]

Love the stance...is that a 2” lift? 33s? I’m collecting photos for my near future (very near) rig.

EStein,

yes 33’s with a 2-2.5” lift.

Marc

 

[houstonfj40]

I get to do the first burnout.

ha, not in this one. The spicy one is still around though.

 

[houstonfj40]

Over the weekend I put a few more miles on her. Changed filters, air and fuel. New thermostat, rubber has been in there for quite some time. Got the heat to work with the old vintage air, will need a bit more work to it working without holding an elect switch with hand.

Adjusted most doors to stop rattles and squeaks need to tighten up the air tank today and continue on carb adjustments.

Big job next, reseal the cowl to windshield. Will be a delicate job so I don’t mess things up to much, but I get a glovebox full of water when I wash her.

Loving the new to me rig.

thinking about names...

 

[Weedhopper]

I have always loved Mustaaad. Great truck !

 

[SteveH]

Mmmmmustard.

 

[houstonfj40]

Was very luck that the PO took care of these parts also.

 

[Jetlander]

Nice rig! Mine started life mustard as well but will shortly be converted to Toyota cement as I finish up the restoration. Your avatar says Houston...which part?

 

[tls3601]

Very nice rig! At what point was it re-geared, the ‘76 came with 4:11’s. Great looking 40. My brothers is destined for this.

 

[Pierps]

Beautiful truck. Regarding your leak, I'd start with the hood hinge bolts. A dab of silicone under the bolt heads and some rubber gaskets between the hinges and the cowl will do the trick. Next culprit would be the windshield hinges.

 

[houstonfj40]

Nice rig! Mine started life mustard as well but will shortly be converted to Toyota cement as I finish up the restoration. Your avatar says Houston...which part?

inside the loop, you in town?

 

[houstonfj40]

Beautiful truck. Regarding your leak, I'd start with the hood hinge bolts. A dab of silicone under the bolt heads and some rubber gaskets between the hinges and the cowl will do the trick. Next culprit would be the windshield hinges.

Pierps,

good thought. Easier to try first. I may use a little water this evening and see!

 

[houstonfj40]

Very nice rig! At what point was it re-geared, the ‘76 came with 4:11’s. Great looking 40. My brothers is destined for this.

when the PO installed lockers front and rear. These gears are perfect for HOUSTON. May not like them in CO so much!

 

[Jetlander]

inside the loop, you in town?

I’m located SE of town by 45 south and Beltway 8 near Ellington.

 

[wngrog]

3.70s are a great mod to any 3/4 speed truck. Putting them in my tin can FJ45 now to see if it makes that thing any more pleasant on the road

 

[houstonfj40]

3.70s are a great mod to any 3/4 speed truck. Putting them in my tin can FJ45 now to see if it makes that thing any more pleasant on the road

it will around town. I learned that I just need to take 3rd a bit higher on the rev’s when getting on ramp before the shift to 4th!

 

[HemiAlex]

Guess I won’t be the only one slam shifting a tractor around here.