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It's not clear whether my '81 FJ40 project (really two and a half 40s, depending on how you look at it) was scrapped by my relative out of spite (probable) or stolen from the yard (the story has changed at least twice). And I'm not going to get into that because either way, they're gone. They were in southern New Jersey, just off routes 40 and 55. These are the last pics I have of them which were taken on 12/11/2016. I discovered them missing on 03/02/2017.
The 40 with the top on it is the original '81 tub and body. Front doors are on it but I still have the ambulance doors. Original seats were in it, but not the steering column. The frame is a 1982 frame, near perfect, and the axles are also 1982. Real axle was rebuilt with a 4.11:1 diff, new Spartan locker. Front axle was rebuilt open 4.11:1 diff, with new rotors, all new bearings, gaskets, seals, rebuilt Aisin hubs ... Stock suspension had all new shackles, bushings, and pins. Tub had new rear sill welded in. Tub was original from cowl forward and the rear half of the tub was from another 40. VIN tag was still on tub/driver's door pillar. (And on driver's side, on the interior at the bottom of the windshield frame too - I discovered that after I recovered these trucks - just noting here in case anyone else ever needs to ID their VIN and can't get driver's door or hood open!) Contact me if you think you've seen the truck, I have the title but it was not transferred into my name. It was sitting on rusty white wagon wheels and 35s.
The other 40 (just the cowl forward, bare frame from cowl back) is the original 1981 frame, very rusty but probably repairable. The axles are stock and in need of a refresh. The VIN number on the frame will match the tub on the other truck (above). The 2F has a rebuilt cylinder head (all new valves, seals, springs, pushrods ... IIRC) and is (was) wearing an FJ40 Jim desmog kit. Turned flywheel, new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, and rear main seal. An H42 trans and split case were bolted up, including shifters but no shift knobs. The 2F has headers (used) and new MAF smog pump idler pulley on it. It may still be wearing the power steering pump and all new belts. I'm not sure if I took them off and I just ... haven't wanted to check my parts stash to see if the power steering box went bye-bye too. The truck was sitting on rusty white wagon wheels and 31s - the Hercules Terra Tracs that were holding up the FJ60 axles before I sold the axles shown in one of the pics. I reinstalled the 31s to the 1981 FJ40 frame but the truck was still on jackstands ... which my relative/thief was kind enough to leave there, demonstrating that the truck was pulled right off the stands ...
I also had an extra frame from a 1979 40 (to the right of the FJ60 cowl that was going to scrap), rusty but repairable, and the VIN number was painted white to make it easier to see. I have that VIN so please touch base if you think you've seen the frame.
I think the trucks were crushed for scrap but in case parts turn up, I'd appreciate a text or call. You can reach me at 215 850 6331. Thanks for looking.
The 40 with the top on it is the original '81 tub and body. Front doors are on it but I still have the ambulance doors. Original seats were in it, but not the steering column. The frame is a 1982 frame, near perfect, and the axles are also 1982. Real axle was rebuilt with a 4.11:1 diff, new Spartan locker. Front axle was rebuilt open 4.11:1 diff, with new rotors, all new bearings, gaskets, seals, rebuilt Aisin hubs ... Stock suspension had all new shackles, bushings, and pins. Tub had new rear sill welded in. Tub was original from cowl forward and the rear half of the tub was from another 40. VIN tag was still on tub/driver's door pillar. (And on driver's side, on the interior at the bottom of the windshield frame too - I discovered that after I recovered these trucks - just noting here in case anyone else ever needs to ID their VIN and can't get driver's door or hood open!) Contact me if you think you've seen the truck, I have the title but it was not transferred into my name. It was sitting on rusty white wagon wheels and 35s.
The other 40 (just the cowl forward, bare frame from cowl back) is the original 1981 frame, very rusty but probably repairable. The axles are stock and in need of a refresh. The VIN number on the frame will match the tub on the other truck (above). The 2F has a rebuilt cylinder head (all new valves, seals, springs, pushrods ... IIRC) and is (was) wearing an FJ40 Jim desmog kit. Turned flywheel, new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, and rear main seal. An H42 trans and split case were bolted up, including shifters but no shift knobs. The 2F has headers (used) and new MAF smog pump idler pulley on it. It may still be wearing the power steering pump and all new belts. I'm not sure if I took them off and I just ... haven't wanted to check my parts stash to see if the power steering box went bye-bye too. The truck was sitting on rusty white wagon wheels and 31s - the Hercules Terra Tracs that were holding up the FJ60 axles before I sold the axles shown in one of the pics. I reinstalled the 31s to the 1981 FJ40 frame but the truck was still on jackstands ... which my relative/thief was kind enough to leave there, demonstrating that the truck was pulled right off the stands ...
I also had an extra frame from a 1979 40 (to the right of the FJ60 cowl that was going to scrap), rusty but repairable, and the VIN number was painted white to make it easier to see. I have that VIN so please touch base if you think you've seen the frame.
I think the trucks were crushed for scrap but in case parts turn up, I'd appreciate a text or call. You can reach me at 215 850 6331. Thanks for looking.
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