Hey guys. I have a 1977 FJ40 in pretty good shape. But it has been sitting since 2008. Engine is a Chevy 305. Won’t start. Rear wheels are locked and won’t turn. Here is my plan of attack and I would appreciate comments.
1. Get wheels turning again. I think the rear drums are rusted. I’m thinking that it makes sense to do a complete brake job all the way around. New pads and calipers front and rear. New hubs and drums front and back. New brake lines going all the way to the Master Cylinder up front. Does this make sense and if so, am I missing any parts that should be replaced? Where do I purchase the parts?
2. Get engine started. Not sure what the problem is but when I tried to start it in 2009, it made a strange noise. Like a starter or solenoid, but different. If I get it started, then I’ll think of a new 350 crate engine maybe. But I want to get it rolling ASAP.
The vehicle has been idle since 2007. Kept indoors for most of that time. But had to put it in the driveway in Virginia for 5 years. Like a fool I put a tarp over the whole vehicle thinking it would keep it from rusting. WRONG! The tarp just held in the moisture and my hood lip now has some rust. Also discovered mold everywhere inside when I took tarp off. I cleaned it well after researching how to remove mold.
It’s now inside in Los Alamos NM, ready to get going again.
I would like comments on what I should do and the order I should do them.
Thanks.
Paul.
1. Get wheels turning again. I think the rear drums are rusted. I’m thinking that it makes sense to do a complete brake job all the way around. New pads and calipers front and rear. New hubs and drums front and back. New brake lines going all the way to the Master Cylinder up front. Does this make sense and if so, am I missing any parts that should be replaced? Where do I purchase the parts?
2. Get engine started. Not sure what the problem is but when I tried to start it in 2009, it made a strange noise. Like a starter or solenoid, but different. If I get it started, then I’ll think of a new 350 crate engine maybe. But I want to get it rolling ASAP.
The vehicle has been idle since 2007. Kept indoors for most of that time. But had to put it in the driveway in Virginia for 5 years. Like a fool I put a tarp over the whole vehicle thinking it would keep it from rusting. WRONG! The tarp just held in the moisture and my hood lip now has some rust. Also discovered mold everywhere inside when I took tarp off. I cleaned it well after researching how to remove mold.
It’s now inside in Los Alamos NM, ready to get going again.
I would like comments on what I should do and the order I should do them.
Thanks.
Paul.