Another FJ40 Buildup

[Funkytown 40]

Great series of resto and action pics...thanks!

 

[jfz80]

WOW you did that cruiser right! Great job keeping another classic on the road (edit: TRAIL)

would love to see the PO's face if he could see it now

 

[mr2m1]

WOW you did that cruiser right! Great job keeping another classic on the road (edit: TRAIL)

would love to see the PO's face if he could see it now

Thanks everyone.

Yeah the PO really loved this rig. I felt bad a bit as I drove away. He gave it a kiss goodbye and said that his girlfriend would miss it. I felt like I was taking their dog to be put to sleep.

 

[kling-on]

VERY NICE.. looks great

 

[mr2m1]

Another Homemade Front Bumper

I got some new tools so I decided to make myself a front bumper. Heres the a few pics.

Test fitting and tacked together.

Test fit again.

Ready for paint.

I will post more when its on my rig with the winch and freshly painted.

 

[mudlurker]

Very nice job with the resto. If the college student really loved his cruiser, he'll be happy that it's living a good life.

Any more plans beyond the front bumper for me to follow? You got this Lake Stevens native subscribing to your thread.

 

[beav]

Where did you get those front turn signals?

 

[hindsight]

Beautiful build!

Thanks for sharing,

Doc

 

[mr2m1]

Very nice job with the resto. If the college student really loved his cruiser, he'll be happy that it's living a good life.

Any more plans beyond the front bumper for me to follow? You got this Lake Stevens native subscribing to your thread.

Follow if you want. Future plans include sliders, cargo rack, Toyota mini PS conversion (I will be fabbing my own brackets) and front disc conversion.

 

[mr2m1]

Where did you get those front turn signals?

These are motorcycle turn signals.
Universal Flush Mount Street Bike Clear Turn Signals Lights

 

[mr2m1]

Front Bumper

Ok. I got it painted and installed. I even got it a little dirty going into town.

 

[mr2m1]

Another FJ40 build

Update.

I sold this 40 the other, stay tuned for a new build thread on ????.
Thanks again to all who were interested in this thread.

BTW, if you are selling or know of someone who is selling a 76 or newer 40 series in the Pacific Northwest area please PM me.

 

[FJsnoozer]

What is the wheel you are using and the offset, Also, are those 33X12.5 x 15? I love that stance.

my mouth is watering over here as I start my shopping list for my build.

 

[FJsnoozer]

Also, Is that bumper welded to the Frame or Bolted with Fabricated Plates?

 

[mr2m1]

What is the wheel you are using and the offset, Also, are those 33X12.5 x 15? I love that stance.

my mouth is watering over here as I start my shopping list for my build.

FJsnoozer
Tires are BFG 33x10.5R15
Spacers are 1-1/2"

 

[mr2m1]

Also, Is that bumper welded to the Frame or Bolted with Fabricated Plates?

FJsnoozer,
Bumper is bolted to the frame with 1/4" thick steel brackets top and bottom. I wanted it to be removable.

 

[DonPancho]

nice way to upgrade your cruiser, enjoy it, work on it, enjoy it some more, continue to work on it.

 

[TCSTARK]

This was a great thread. I laughed, I cried, and was emotionally exhausted by the end. The sale of the cruiser was an ending I wasn't expecting. Kudos to you and your skills.

 

[mr2m1]

This was a great thread. I laughed, I cried, and was emotionally exhausted by the end. The sale of the cruiser was an ending I wasn't expecting. Kudos to you and your skills.

I like to do that. Just when expecting one thing BAM! a twist ending. Of course like every blockbuster post there will be a part doux.

I am on the hunt for a new one like a junkie looking for that piece of crack he dropped between the couch cushions.

 

[REZARF]

Thanks for posting this is awesome! I love to see builds all at once. Another 40 rescued!