73 FJ40 Restore - Olive Paint - 5.3L Vortec Swap - and.....

[logic2]

I'm about 3/4 of the way through a restore on a 73 FJ40 and now starting the reassembly. Here's a list of what I've done so far and a few pics....
NOTE: The pics were taken with a cell-phone camera and the color in the photos aren't accurate. The paint looks Awesome !

Upgraded Rear Axle Assembly from FJ60
Upgraded to Front Disc Axle from 78 FJ40
Swapped SBC 350 to 5.3 L Vortec (Lots of Power!)
SM465 was already installed mated to OEM transfer case.
30 Spline Axles
Fuel Injection Wiring Harness from Painless
Upgraded OEM steering to (Saginaw Power Steering) from 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Painted Olive (Baby poo)

Upholstered both front seats with seat cover kit
New metal gas tank
New OEM steel wheels/hubcaps/33x9.50

Next on the list:
Install Painless Wiring Harness for lights, guages, etc...
New Radiator
Install adapter for SM465 - toyota transfer case shifter

 

[Cruisertime]

Thats a great looking build!!!!! I am liking the olive color more and more.

 

[KY Longhunter]

Very Cool! Nice looking rig!

 

[thecrazygreek]

Nice color,

Good work. Any details on the sheet metal work?