Buttercup the Beast

[sogafarm]

I picked up this ‘72 FJ40 last year from a member here in the Mud classifieds. It’s been an absolute blast to drive and wanted to detail all the mods that have been done by the PO’s and any future mods. She hauls ass and has been an absolute pleasure to drive.

The details:
350 SBC from late 70’s Corvette with the Quadrajet four barrel carb, rams horn exhaust manifolds.
SM 465 transmission mated to the oem transfer case
Flow master exhaust
Front shackle reversal with lifted Arb springs and shocks.
Four plus rear tire rack.
Maxxis 33x10.5 MT’s on new oem rims and hubcaps.
New oem bumpers
Saginaw power steering
Front disc brakes
New clutch master
New brake booster and master
New aftermarket gauges
Rear auxiliary gas tank
New body mounts
LED headlights

 

[sogafarm]

I’ve never owned anything with a sbc in it before. I have been really impressed with the power and the smoothness of this engine.

 

[sogafarm]

The suspension rides really smooth compared to a stock 40. Looks like they just cut, reversed, and rewelded the front spring perches.

 

[sogafarm]

The frame has been refinished at some point and new oem body mounts were added. Rides really nice and not too many rattles. Body has the aluminum diamond plates in the rear but there seems to be very little rust overall. I have to admit the diamond plate make the look of this mad max style beast so I don’t plan to remove them. The paint is not original and not well done, lol, but it has a nice patina.

 

[sogafarm]

The only work I’ve done is change the oil and flush and fill the coolant. I used Mobil one 10-30 and seems to not leak any oil so far. The coolant was a different story. Had to flush several times to get the gunk out but she has always held temp.

 

[rex in bama]

I bet that clay road was fun today after that storm came through. I was on a hunt in Doerun (close to you?) today and the wet clay roads were like driving on ice. I got close to doing what this driver did in my 200

 

[Helipilot]

Congratulations of your 40. Lots of good times ahead.

 

[sogafarm]

I bet that clay road was fun today after that storm came through. I was on a hunt in Doerun (close to you?) today and the wet clay roads were like driving on ice. I got close to doing what this driver did in my 200

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That’s about right.

 

[Buffchief]

I picked up this ‘72 FJ40 last year from a member here in the Mud classifieds. It’s been an absolute blast to drive and wanted to detail all the mods that have been done by the PO’s and any future mods. She hauls ass and has been an absolute pleasure to drive.
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The details:
350 SBC from late 70’s Corvette with the Quadrajet four barrel carb, rams horn exhaust manifolds.
SM 465 transmission mated to the oem transfer case
Flow master exhaust
Front shackle reversal with lifted Arb springs and shocks.
Four plus rear tire rack.
Maxxis 33x10.5 MT’s on new oem rims and hubcaps.
New oem bumpers
Saginaw power steering
Front disc brakes
New clutch master
New brake booster and master
New aftermarket gauges
Rear auxiliary gas tank
New body mounts
LED headlights

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That's one long legged chicken!!

 

[msapers]

Very nice! Mine is a 72 also and I'm in the process of swapping in a SBC to replace the toasted F engine.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I lost my 202 valve 283 engine but I still have the bell housing adapter and the 4sp/transfer case. I really wanted to build a 283 Vette motor for the easy RPM's.

 

[sogafarm]

That's one long legged chicken!!

That one we call Caitlyn. We couldn’t figure out for the longest time if it was a rooster or chicken. Turned out to be a rooster.

 

[sogafarm]

Very nice! Mine is a 72 also and I'm in the process of swapping in a SBC to replace the toasted F engine.

You’ll love the extra power!

 

[sogafarm]

Took the doors off and replaced with the canvas half doors. Half of the rattles went away and is very quiet. The doors don’t lock so I can’t lean on them without them popping open, just have to be conscious of the danger also will be using the lap belt just in case.

 

[sogafarm]

I noticed that my wheel bearings were loose so I pulled the hubs and tightened them up. Grease looked good. I’m not sure what disc break setup this is from as it’s on a ‘72.