lol that's what I thought
1HZ install into a 1978 FJ40 (3 Viewers)
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yep, everything about this rig is top shelf! seeing the workmanship and attention to detail in person was quite a treat. know what they always say about pics, they don't do it justice.... but this rig should be a feature in a 4x4 magazine somewhere! i can just imagine how this rig will ride, wheel, and haul arse! good gawd!
Go Wayne!
Go Wayne!
Great work Wayne...
What a killer color on a 40... DAMN!
What a killer color on a 40... DAMN!
crushers
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it has been a while...
i had to build up a plow truck troopie before i could deliver this unit to San Fran...
anyway here we go.
when installing either the factory top or the Gozzard fiberglass top you will need a different gasket from factory. i used a double DD gasket since it compresses very nicely and will seal properly.
it looks factory from the outside and from the inside.
i had to build up a plow truck troopie before i could deliver this unit to San Fran...
anyway here we go.
when installing either the factory top or the Gozzard fiberglass top you will need a different gasket from factory. i used a double DD gasket since it compresses very nicely and will seal properly.
it looks factory from the outside and from the inside.
crushers
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finished...4 months later than i wanted to be and it is finally ready to be delivered.
it fired up very nicely (this time around)
the brakes are killer
it shifts like new
it is quiet inside the cab.
the seats are very comfortable
i feel the look is clean, stockish and not "Tonka-Toy" at all.
it is not a perfect truck, there are flaws if you look closely. even though 4 months over i could spend another month perfecting it. in hindsight there are things i would have done differently, but hindsight is 20/20. the build will fill the customers needs and desires.
now the nervousness sets in, will the customer be happy? time will tell.
i have to type up instructions for the truck.
i will be assisting the customer with registration in California.
i will be assisting the customer with wheeling the unit and the ability to creep over the obstacles.
i will walk him through the different functions of the unit.
i will supply him with a factory shop manual for the basic 40 series, the 70 series parts and the 1HZ engine manual.
a long drive ahead of me.
thanks for following along on the build. i have enjoyed it immensely and it is time to move on to the next one starting mid November.
it fired up very nicely (this time around)
the brakes are killer
it shifts like new
it is quiet inside the cab.
the seats are very comfortable
i feel the look is clean, stockish and not "Tonka-Toy" at all.
it is not a perfect truck, there are flaws if you look closely. even though 4 months over i could spend another month perfecting it. in hindsight there are things i would have done differently, but hindsight is 20/20. the build will fill the customers needs and desires.
now the nervousness sets in, will the customer be happy? time will tell.
i have to type up instructions for the truck.
i will be assisting the customer with registration in California.
i will be assisting the customer with wheeling the unit and the ability to creep over the obstacles.
i will walk him through the different functions of the unit.
i will supply him with a factory shop manual for the basic 40 series, the 70 series parts and the 1HZ engine manual.
a long drive ahead of me.
thanks for following along on the build. i have enjoyed it immensely and it is time to move on to the next one starting mid November.
sandcruiser
....back in the saddle again....
congratulations, Wayne! You finished.
There is always room for doing it better, don't sweat that- it looks great.
I'd love to have the time/$ to try something similar someday, doubt it would come out nearly as well.
Thanks for sharing
There is always room for doing it better, don't sweat that- it looks great.
I'd love to have the time/$ to try something similar someday, doubt it would come out nearly as well.
Thanks for sharing
As Romey said - having seen it in person - the pics in this thread (as many and as good as they are) dont do it justice.
of course- I am a little biased having shed a little blood & sweat on this one,
I REALLY like those 255/85 - 16's
Why cant Toyota bring something like this out in NA from the factory?
6 cylinder TD, manual trans, solid axles / locking diffs front & rear
I love this truck!!!
of course- I am a little biased having shed a little blood & sweat on this one,
I REALLY like those 255/85 - 16's
Why cant Toyota bring something like this out in NA from the factory?
6 cylinder TD, manual trans, solid axles / locking diffs front & rear
I love this truck!!!
unreal wayne...hell of a job! give yourself a pat on the back for a beautiful build. have a safe trip on the delivery... 
Nice job Wayne. That truck is sure purdy!
If my build turns out half a good, I'll be very happy.
See you when you get to Calgary on the way back.
Regards,
Jim BTW
