40 purists opnions needed (others welcome too!)

[Finally Mine]

Treasure

"Here's a pic of my junk to refresh memories."

One mans "junk" is another mans treasure! A very nice piece of machinery. If your budget is a driving force then A or B. If you ever decide to sell it years down the road, I think the person who buys it will be forking out some big bucks. It's very obvious that it is well cared for on the outside, and too big of a change with the engine would be a big disappointment. Keep it original....

 

[RumBum]

Trekker, what a nice rig you have there! You certainly have high-class problems!

I suggest you drop in the motor of choice and keep the old one in a crate in your shed. Then, if you sell the truck, you can haul out the crate and say here's the original motor, complete with the original thrown rod and it goes with the truck.

x2. The best of both worlds.

 

[fjwagon]

Some day f engines will be hard to find. Everyone who has them wants to get rid of them. might as well get one while the pickings are good.

 

[76yellow40]

Choice "A" , Too original to change out the F to something else !

 

[DanGood]

I would absolutely go with "B"! It is in way to nice shape to ditch it.

 

[IDave]

"B" for sure.

 

[BigRedFJ40]

I'd rebuild the original....... that is a beautiful rig

 

[Spud]

Nice rig...

I would try to keep it original as possible.

Good luck.

 

[kkt]

Replace with rebuilt/new F

Think you already have the information on an F motor rebult by Peter Merriam here in atlanta, ga. When he rebulds it is done right, all toyota parts,painted etc. The engines look and act like they are brand new, imo the kind you want for the truck you have. I can get pics for you if you like.
contact:
Peter Merriam
770-814-7516

 

[kkt]

Think you already have the information on an F motor rebult by Peter Merriam here in atlanta, ga. When he rebulds it is done right, all toyota parts,painted etc. The engines look and act like they are brand new, imo the kind you want for the truck you have. I can get pics for you if you like.
contact:
Peter Merriam
770-814-7516

so how did the engine replacement go. I guess you got the one from peter.

 

[cpmarcani]

Good looking truck.

I am a big fan of the 2F, The oiling system is much better.

I like the install a 2F, bag the 1F idea. How deep is your wallet?

But in this case I would have to agree to keep it as stock as possable.

Might want to consider this guy for the rebuild:

http://doaracingengines.com/

He does great work, stands behind it.





Not quite sure what happened but I had 5 posts of the same message above???

 

[trekker]

so how did the engine replacement go. I guess you got the one from peter.

I did get the engine from Peter and thanks for the tip! Pics coming soon!

 

[trekker]

Well after much ado, and counting the votes... "B" A nice fresh engine. Still fiddlin with timing and the fuel. Vacuum a little low. Took it or a ride. Strong like bull. Call it good for another 40 years.

MAny thanks kkt for the tip! Peter was great.

 

[F-junker]

I'm happy to see you've got her back on the road, she looks tip top in the picture above.

 

[crazylandcruiser]

I just had to make the same choice on my 7/69. I too am a purist, and chose to rebuild the F to keep it original. I did however have to give up on my total OEM rebuild since many of the parts are no longer available from Toyota. Good luck- your truck is awesome.

Looks like you dont need any more decisions but this one by far is hilarious. what a load of crap trying to tell you to put a v8 in it because you cant restore a 40 anymore... thats outrageous... and nice try to sell your product lmao!

 

[crazylandcruiser]

for some reason it wont let me delete my last post... who knows why but this is what its suppose to say

Ok guys, here's my take. First, weve sold enough V8 kits already to make every Landcruiser in the country a Chevota. Anyone contemplating a V8 swap certainly would not be the first guy in line at this point. Yes, I would want to take something as beautiful as this rig and put in a late model LS-1 muscle engine. Secondly, since you can no longer get everything it takes to do a pristine show room floor restoration (as Mark Algazy almost did), I wouldn't attempt it. Every guy who ever restored a Model A Ford is not happy with it because he personally knows about all the non-Ford (i.e. Tiwan) parts it took to restore the vehicle (including patch panels, etc.)

Looks like you dont need any more decisions but this one by far is hilarious. what a load of crap trying to tell you to put a v8 in it because you cant restore a 40 anymore... thats outrageous... and nice try to sell your product lmao!

 

[64tom]

I just tried to call Peter since he is so highly recommended but the Ph# was not correct. Could you please check and see if you have another number. Thanks,tom

 

[camcruiser13]

keep it stock and get it rebuilt



love the truck its nice

 

[kkt]

I just tried to call Peter since he is so highly recommended but the Ph# was not correct. Could you please check and see if you have another number. Thanks,tom

peter merriam phone number:
770-814-7516