66 FJ40

[Living in the Past]

FJ40 37840

37840 is early September 1965. Less than a hundred after the first one made that month. A little less than 1,100 were made in September. The number listed is the first one made that month. Verified that with later FJ40s with a A pillar plaque with month date on them. That air inlet ended pretty quick once the hard top changed. Would have been surprised if the date was much later.

 

[dogfishlake]

I'm glad you got it. That was a good find. Love that white.

 

[Ocho77]

A few of the cool items with the truck.

 

[Ocho77]

I'm guessing I should move this to the 40's forum due to year. Maybe not quite early enough.

 

[daniel.watters]

I'm guessing I should move this to the 40's forum due to year. Maybe not quite early enough.

I think you’re good. Fj25’s yes. But e-67 fj40’s are “early enough” in my book.

 

[Rigger]

Nice find. You’re good staying here if you’d like to.

 

[Ocho77]

I finally got it home and into the barn yesterday. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to check it out, as my 60 is also in there and I'll be pulling the engine from that today.

However, I did get a chance to open it up and take a cursory look around. Everything looks pretty good so far. Excited to explore it some more!

 

[Ocho77]

I did take a few minutes to try some CLR, and scotch-brite pad on one of the quarter panels. I think it will clean up nicely!

 

[JohnnyC]

Your new to you cruiser has the bezel on wrong .... just sayin



Congrats on a great find... love exploring old stuff

 

[scoutingranch]

Ocho 77, try liquid Bar Keepers friend. You will be pleased. It will not hurt the paint. Home Depot, Smart and Final etc

 

[Ocho77]

Wife and I spent a couple hours yesterday afternoon scrubbing the rust off. The CLR worked great. Super happy with the results.

 

[Ocho77]

So, in regards to a drivetrain...the majority is in the back of the truck. Options are:

1. Attempt putting original engine together and see if it will run
2. Purchase a used, period correct, engine and attach to 3spd column shift for originality
3. Purchase a used 2f.
4. Purchase used 3FE

Do I bother trying to use the column shift? I think they are awesome, but wondering if it is a pain sourcing parts and maintaining.

Will I be cast to the pits of hell if I throw a 2F in there? If I do use a 2F, do I attach to the column shift? I hate to cut the trans tunnel.

Open to the gods for opinions.

 

[daniel.watters]

I’ve rocked a 3 on the tree in my last two. I kinda like it. And I don’t mind a four in the floor. Just whatever you prefer. A 3 or 4 speed is a one to one final drive... so.

 

[daniel.watters]

And put that 1F back together... who knows, it might surprise you.