Check out my newly purchased 66

[dhanney]

On the afternoon of Fathers Day, I headed out to grab some steaks at the local Safeway. On the way home, I noticed a clean FJ40 sitting in a lot with a for sale sign. Long story short, within about two hours, the 40 is sitting in my garage and I'm trying to figure out the best way to break the news to the boss.
The rig is from California and the boby is absolutly rust free with no bondo. There is a 350 conversion done that is mated to the original 3 speed. Looks like most of the work was done in the 80's by the look of the engine and the limited amount of info I got from the owner. The engine still has California smog control stuff on it.

Here is a list of items I plan to install in the near future:
1. original wheels/hub caps with 32" or 33" tire.
2. lift...not sure the size or brand yet.
3. power steering conversion. The thing is like steering a snow plow.
4. front and rear seats. Currently has janky aftermarket front seat.
5. exterior paint. Currently just grey primer.
6. bed liner coating the inside floors...not sure the brand yet.
7. SM465 4-speed.

I don't plan to hard core wheel this rig (that is what my built 97 is for). This is more for mild off-roading and taking the kids to get ice cream.

I caught the TLC bug about 8 years ago when I bought a 1985 FJ60. Since then, I've had a 88, 94, and my current 97.

Anyway, I thought I'd share my new toy!

 

[dhanney]

Here are a couple more shots. Obviously, I'm missing a few parts and pieces.

 

[dhanney]

last picture of the oil drenched engine.

 

[romegadave]

Glad you did share..........looks nice and look forward to your progress.

 

[71AZFJ]

Not Bad,How Much Did You Pick It Up For ? Nice DADS DAY Gift To Yourself.

 

[dhanney]

Picked it up for 3K. The condition of the body is the big reason why I bought it.

Does anyone know if that interior color was factory? I'm pretty sure the interior was repainted. They either did an outstanding job of painting all the crevices or its a stock color (the color is inside the glove box and the firewall). I do have some yellowish looking paint behind the door weatherstripping and on the engine bay side of the firewall...could that be the original primer color?

 

[Dusty 66]

Looks like a re-paint, look under the tool box lid ?

 

[dhanney]

It's missing the lid.

 

[Dusty 66]

Picked it up for 3K. The condition of the body is the big reason why I bought it.

Does anyone know if that interior color was factory? I'm pretty sure the interior was repainted. They either did an outstanding job of painting all the crevices or its a stock color (the color is inside the glove box and the firewall). I do have some yellowish looking paint behind the door weatherstripping and on the engine bay side of the firewall...could that be the original primer color?

Original primer was red oxide, gray or white and fire walls were body color on fj40s

 

[dhanney]

Looks like the original color was yellow. I'll try to search to find an example of a early yellow FJ40.

Doug

 

[crotalusatrox]

nice...

I agree, i would definetly change that bench seat and maybe do something with the tail pipe. congrats

 

[Icantdive55]

Gee since you're going to use it to go get ice cream you might not need that heater. So I have a great idea, ship it to me, I need one for my 65.

Great find, I love these older rigs. Keep us posted of your changes/upgrades.

Rod