Back from Afghanistan

[romadhill]

Let me be the first to get that out there My names patrick and just coming back from afghanistan. I have a 70' FJ40 that im picking up from fort hood, TX next week and after five years im gonna start the build on it. I currentley live in Sun City, CA just north of Temecula and am planning a 4.3 vortec / auto swap from a rolled 97' S-10 that i bought last week for this thing. Im super happy to be home and able to start working on this thing. Im not the greatest mechanic but im trying to learn all i can and all critism and help is welcome..... theres no thin skin here. Hope to see you all out on the trail in a few months And would appreciate any help or advise given. Oh, and im not afraid to pay back any help with beer....

-out

 

[FJ40_owner]

Let me be the first to get that out there My names patrick and just coming back from afghanistan. I have a 70' FJ40 that im picking up from fort hood, TX next week and after five years im gonna start the build on it. I currentley live in Sun City, CA just north of Temecula and am planning a 4.3 vortec / auto swap from a rolled 97' S-10 that i bought last week for this thing. Im super happy to be home and able to start working on this thing. Im not the greatest mechanic but im trying to learn all i can and all critism and help is welcome..... theres no thin skin here. Hope to see you all out on the trail in a few months And would appreciate any help or advise given. Oh, and im not afraid to pay back any help with beer....

-out

Right on! If you served welcome home.

Good luck with the cruiser. Lots of good tech help here and plenty of drama as well.

JB

 

[romadhill]

niiice

your my first response, I feel as happy as a fat kid eating twinkies and watching Sponge Bob. Good to meet you bro. Now go grab your self a beer, you deserve it.

 

[cornholio]

Cool, get some pics of your rig up, it will keep everyone happy.

 

[Degnol]

Glad you are home safe and sound. Good luck with your build, I can't help but several on the board have done just that. Anything I can actually help with.....well, you know


Ed


Thank you for serving

 

[kellyo]

Thanks for you service. I just had a nephew join the Air Force and another the Marines. The world depends on you guys. Thanks again and any help I can give just ask.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Welcome back to the land of the big PX, Patrick! Glad you made it home in one piece!

Good luck on your FJ40 build! Might I suggest you start the project with the boring steering and brake systems? Common upgrades to these include a Saginaw power steering swap and installation of disc front brakes from a later year Land Cruiser (1976-89) or 1979-85 Toyota 4wd truck/4Runner. But, there are other options as well.

Regarding the 4.3L swap, it should be nice. But, it all depends upon what you intend to use the rig for and how you equip it. What size tires are you planning on fitting, for instance?

Regards,

Alan

 

[romadhill]

i feel so loved with all these responses

Thanks for the welcome every one and i really appreciate the support, its always great to meet some patriots, seems like the land cruiser crowd has quite a few.

Plans for the cruiser are going to be daily driver duties and mild trail running for now. I have 33's on there now with the front disc brake conversion already done before i got deployed my first time to Iraq. Im with you on the power steering conversion and your right, ill make that the first thing that gets done when i get it home. I will also post pics asap and all through the build which will as you all know be forever .

Thanks again all, and since i never show up any where empty handed, these are for you guys

 

[romadhill]

Thanks alot, really appreciate it. USA USA USA!!

 

[TemeculaTim]

Let me be the first to get that out there My names patrick and just coming back from afghanistan. I have a 70' FJ40 that im picking up from fort hood, TX next week and after five years im gonna start the build on it. I currentley live in Sun City, CA just north of Temecula and am planning a 4.3 vortec / auto swap from a rolled 97' S-10 that i bought last week for this thing. Im super happy to be home and able to start working on this thing. Im not the greatest mechanic but im trying to learn all i can and all critism and help is welcome..... theres no thin skin here. Hope to see you all out on the trail in a few months And would appreciate any help or advise given. Oh, and im not afraid to pay back any help with beer....

-out

Patrick,

Welcome home and thanks for your service. Give me a shout if you need some help. I will send you a PM with my contact info.

Tim

 

[JJS]

Thanks for your service. Welcome back and post plenty of pics of your build. We all love pics.

 

[splitshot]

Let me be the first to get that out there My names patrick and just coming back from afghanistan. I have a 70' FJ40 that im picking up from fort hood, TX next week and after five years im gonna start the build on it. I currentley live in Sun City, CA just north of Temecula and am planning a 4.3 vortec / auto swap from a rolled 97' S-10 that i bought last week for this thing. Im super happy to be home and able to start working on this thing. Im not the greatest mechanic but im trying to learn all i can and all critism and help is welcome..... theres no thin skin here. Hope to see you all out on the trail in a few months And would appreciate any help or advise given. Oh, and im not afraid to pay back any help with beer....

-out

We owe YOU the And a steak dinner to boot

Thanks, can't wait to see that 40..

 

[Cruisertime]

Welcome back!!!! Glad to hear someone is home safe from the sandbox. If your on the right coast, stop by and we'll take care of a brother. SUA SPONTE

 

[peesalot]

Thank you for serving. Props to you for gettin back in one piece and again, thank you for stepping in harms way so we can continue on back home, amen....

 

[romadhill]

You guys are better than finding out you dont have herpes after all

Damn, you guys make a dude feel welcome. Thanks again.

Since im going the way of the chevy 4.3 and 4L60E, do you all have any suggestions on what i should start buying or needing for this bad boy?? Any past experiences? Oh, and no worries i already checked up on texicans build so the time has been put in for research.
Any suggestions are not only welcome but will probably be put to good use. Thanks again all for the support.

 

[romadhill]

Since you all want pics and i dont have the cruiser for another week i finailly got the hint and ill try posting some of me. "I know what you all really want....Tiss."

 

[cornholio]

Cool pics man. I love the General. This may be a repeat of what everyone else has said, but thanks for your service.

 

[Downey]

Welcome home cowboy!!! Sometimes I feel like I've forgotten more about 4.3's in Toyotas than most people are ever going to learn. (don't mean that literally). The way this exercise normally works is you tell me about your stock engine/tranny, and your new engine/tranny choice, then I make you an A list and B list. The A list is the items you would buy from Downey because they are not available in your home town (i.e. motor mounts, adapters, reluctor rings, VSS's, etc.) The B list is items you need from Downey OR from your home town. This includes items such as:
(a) big ass radiator
(b) power steering pressure hose
(c) auto shifter
(d) etc. etc. etc.
The B list items can be found on e-bay, swap meet, wrecking yard, or hanging on your buddies garage wall. When you get ready, call me: (562)949-9494

Jim

 

[fjcruiserblackcherry]

welcome home and thank you for your service enjoy the cruiser one vet to another.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Patrick, sounds like the GM 4.3L V-6 and that four speed overdrive autobox should work well for your needs. What transfer case are you thinking of using?

"You guys are better than finding out you don't have herpes after all."

I love this quote! The love in this statement is just, well, overwhelming!

Regards,

Alan

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Thanks for the welcome every one and i really appreciate the support, its always great to meet some patriots, seems like the land cruiser crowd has quite a few.

Plans for the cruiser are going to be daily driver duties and mild trail running for now. I have 33's on there now with the front disc brake conversion already done before i got deployed my first time to Iraq. Im with you on the power steering conversion and your right, ill make that the first thing that gets done when i get it home. I will also post pics asap and all through the build which will as you all know be forever .

Thanks again all, and since i never show up any where empty handed, these are for you guys