Good afternoon everyone,
I have used the search feature but I am unable to find any info this, so i’m reaching out for help offered.
I am currently looking at purchasing a stock 1982 FJ40 for $3500. When I looked the car over I was surprised at how rust free the frame was, however there was a couple of spots on the frame that stood out to me as abnormal.
1) The steel body mounts where the rear of the body rests appear to be broken or cut off for some reason (as seen in picture). I’m not sure how these could be gone given how thick the steel is that they are made out of. They are broken like this on both sides of the frame. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Also, is there anywhere that these pieces can be purchased as they only appear to be riveted on?
2) There appears to be a section of 1/4” plate steel welded onto on the frame just forward of the rear axle on both sides of the frame for some reason (as seen in pictures). I looked at it as best as I could and didn’t see any cracks, or rust through the frame, but I can’t think of any reason for this other than those other than structural integrity?
I don’t remember either of these issues on my ‘74 that I had a couple of year ago. So any help/input would be greatly appreciated!!
I really like the truck but don’t want to get in too far over my head with it.
Thanks,
Brendan
I have used the search feature but I am unable to find any info this, so i’m reaching out for help offered.
I am currently looking at purchasing a stock 1982 FJ40 for $3500. When I looked the car over I was surprised at how rust free the frame was, however there was a couple of spots on the frame that stood out to me as abnormal.
1) The steel body mounts where the rear of the body rests appear to be broken or cut off for some reason (as seen in picture). I’m not sure how these could be gone given how thick the steel is that they are made out of. They are broken like this on both sides of the frame. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Also, is there anywhere that these pieces can be purchased as they only appear to be riveted on?
2) There appears to be a section of 1/4” plate steel welded onto on the frame just forward of the rear axle on both sides of the frame for some reason (as seen in pictures). I looked at it as best as I could and didn’t see any cracks, or rust through the frame, but I can’t think of any reason for this other than those other than structural integrity?
I don’t remember either of these issues on my ‘74 that I had a couple of year ago. So any help/input would be greatly appreciated!!
I really like the truck but don’t want to get in too far over my head with it.
Thanks,
Brendan
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