Curtice
SILVER Star
After cutting my teeth a few years ago on a 1980 FJ40 and doing a mild restore (not frame off) and putting a 3FE in, decided to pick up a 2nd cruiser and go for the full monty this time and tear down completely and rebuild.
I’m a YouTube mechanic and and just learn as I go, so still have a lot to learn, but really enjoy this, as does my 14 year old son who will be doing this with me.
So went ahead and purchased this rusty and non working 78 and have only begun the tear down. It has sat for about 20 years the PO. I believe him based on the multitude of mouse nests and spider webs. Ew.
Below are many pictures, showing the condition and what I have to work with. Fairly cancerous. I think it’s fixable vs getting a new tub, but would appreciate opinions.
It has a 350, but I will most likely go back to a Toyota engine. I’ll also likely sell the hard top and ambi doors.
First initial pics and bringing it home, in the garage next to my 1980.
I’m a YouTube mechanic and and just learn as I go, so still have a lot to learn, but really enjoy this, as does my 14 year old son who will be doing this with me.
So went ahead and purchased this rusty and non working 78 and have only begun the tear down. It has sat for about 20 years the PO. I believe him based on the multitude of mouse nests and spider webs. Ew.
Below are many pictures, showing the condition and what I have to work with. Fairly cancerous. I think it’s fixable vs getting a new tub, but would appreciate opinions.
It has a 350, but I will most likely go back to a Toyota engine. I’ll also likely sell the hard top and ambi doors.
First initial pics and bringing it home, in the garage next to my 1980.