build: 71 FJ40 “Stripes”

[RodrigzCrzr]

Removed the fiberglass dome on the 40 this week. It was all broken and not even attached. Bailing wire across the top to hold it down.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got a new bumper and bumper plates installed on the 40. New windshield hood cushions installed. Rear brakes finally finished and adjusted. Just need to bleed the system. I have a steering wheel on order.
Next on the list is to drop the three speed and gather the four speed and load into the 60 series and drive up to Stockton and drop them off too George at Valley Hybrid and have the four speed rebuilt and use anything off the three speed as a donor.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Picked up a set of Kuhmo 30x9.5x15 tires for the Stripes. Thought I go different and try these tires out.
Also, dropped off the 4 spd trans/transfer case at Valley Hybrids to have it rebuilt.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Work continues on the fj40. Removed the clutch and this is what I found.
broken In two pieces. Yeah, it wasn’t going anywhere.

 

[Slapshot]

Keep plugging away, you’ll get there eventually!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Removed the burnt flywheel on the 40. Dug up the 2F flywheel to have it resurfaced. also removed the fuel tank. it looked pretty good till I turned it over and scraped off the rust on it. some big holes appeared.
need to find a replacement and or buy a new one from CCOT.
Either way things are moving along.

 

[EWheeler]

Removed the burnt flywheel on the 40. Dug up the 2F flywheel to have it resurfaced. also removed the fuel tank. it looked pretty good till I turned it over and scraped off the rust on it. some big holes appeared.
need to find a replacement and or buy a new one from CCOT.
Either way things are moving along.

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For the price of the CCOT replica tank, I think it's a no-brainer to just get a new one. Thanks for sharing your build, looks like this is going to be a great truck when you're done!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Drove out to The Valley to
Martin Davidson’s machine shop to have the flywheel resurfaced.
Great service and nice guys !
Had it done in no time, waited around for it quick service.

 

[cruisermatt]

Nice 71! It’s like the twin to mine. Im in for all the same work you’re going thru.

New fuel tanks are available from Toyota. 77100-60012. About $350

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Picked up a nice fuel tank for the 40 yesterday from Marks offroad. Also picked up some valuable knowledge from him on the different transition years of the 40.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Did some clean up of the bottom of the fuel tank area. Removed all the scale with a grinder and and then sprayed it with Rust reversal spray. Prepping it for POR15.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

As she sits!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Removed rust scale and and prepped the fuel tank area.
Brushed on some POR15 to protect it from further rust.
Purchased some bits from SOR! Fuel sending unit,fuel tank pads, hose, and a new fuel cap.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Picked up 4 speed trans combo from Valley hybrids.
She is too purty to install.
But it is going to be nice to have a working trans and transfer case.
Awesome work !

 

[cruisermatt]

Nice, did you consider a 60 top cover since you need to cut a hole anyways? They do shift a lot nicer.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Nice, did you consider a 60 top cover since you need to cut a hole anyways? They do shift a lot nicer.

No I didn’t actually.
I have one here May just do that.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

No I didn’t actually.
I have one here May just do that.

Matt, are you converting your shifters to the floor transfer and trans?
if so can I buy the lever that is underneath the dash for the high and low shift?

 

[cruisermatt]

Matt, are you converting your shifters to the floor transfer and trans?
if so can I buy the lever that is underneath the dash for the high and low shift?

i am doing a floor shift for the transmission but (going attempt to) keeping the dash controls, sorry. Im going to do a 60 top cover.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

i am doing a floor shift for the transmission but (going attempt to) keeping the dash controls, sorry. Im going to do a 60 top cover.

Ok
That’s cool no worries!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Cleaned up a few bits on the 40 series and painted them.