FJ40s are hard to come by for a decent price in our area. Most of them ive looked at have been bastardized with gm engines and chevy axles, like thats supposed to make them more appealing. I'd rather buy one with a blown toy motor.
Ive recently come to the end with my 81 pickup. i love the truck and have put a lot of time and effort into it but, interior wise, it is no longer comfortable for me to drive long distances. Its in the backyard now with a freshly swapped motor, trans, tcase, and axles. the body is really showing its age but the frame, interesting enough, is almost spotless. thats one of the main reasons i hate to get rid of it.
OK...so now im thinking instead of finding a 40 that is overpriced and incomplete, why not buy a FJ40 tub and mate it to my 81 chassis and running gear.
Ive ran across a few companies that sell aftermarket tubs or maybe even getting a tub from out west. I could tailor it to fit my needs and in the end have a really cool project.
I know im rambling, but does this sound crazy?
Ive recently come to the end with my 81 pickup. i love the truck and have put a lot of time and effort into it but, interior wise, it is no longer comfortable for me to drive long distances. Its in the backyard now with a freshly swapped motor, trans, tcase, and axles. the body is really showing its age but the frame, interesting enough, is almost spotless. thats one of the main reasons i hate to get rid of it.
OK...so now im thinking instead of finding a 40 that is overpriced and incomplete, why not buy a FJ40 tub and mate it to my 81 chassis and running gear.
Ive ran across a few companies that sell aftermarket tubs or maybe even getting a tub from out west. I could tailor it to fit my needs and in the end have a really cool project.
I know im rambling, but does this sound crazy?
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