Builds 74 FJ40 Resto-mod build

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188 holes spot welds (inner and outer --376 if you want to count it that way..) later............ Ready for bodywork now. I'd like to kick the previous owner in the nuts....

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That's WAY more than I thought there were... o_O
 
which hp ls3 did you decide to go with? thank you

I chose the 430hp engine. Without a slush box to "lose" a little power/torque, I figure this will be adequate to spin my 35-37" tires. I had plenty of power in my last FJ40, and it had a old rebuilt/balanced 350, so I figure this will be more than enough
 
Just heard the rest of my axle parts will arrive tomorrow - thank you Front Range Offroad.

I believe it's ready to get back into Trail Tailors queue/work schedule now that we have everything for steering, suspension, engine/tranny/tcase. This will seem boring after all the coil conversions he's been doing!
 
@TRAIL TAILOR is at it again...tub is removed and my FJ40 is officially stripped to a bare frame. Next week the SOA/SR begins. Going to be fun to watch it go back together :bounce:

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Looking like some EXTREMELY clean welding/fabrication! Love seeing my 40 making progress...thanks for the update Jason!!
 
After a long week, @TRAIL TAILOR couldn't sleep and decided to work on my FJ40 some more.

LS3, NV4500, and Atlas are installed. Not certain, but I *think* the SOA will be next.



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Are those diamond axles for Toyota thirds? And would you please comment on the front springs? Thanks.
 

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