And if you wait it will be gone if it isn’t already and we will be seeing a thread about the giddy new owner on this forum
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Wow, I definitely offended you. I am just asking for opinions you don’t want to share don’t. Yes, I know how to search and have read many things here. When I asked how hard it is to change a tub is not because I don’t know what it takes; all I have to do is a search on YouTube and here, and I can see pictures and all, but asking an opinion here to see what real people that have done it say it is not wrong like I learned it's 80-100 hours of work maybe you did, but the video I saw was 15min on YouTube. Yes, I take care of my cars and have done it for the last 20 years, but I never worked on a 40-45-year-old truck built to be a workhorse.My advice is to list your wants amd needs and then search.
You say you have OK mechanical abilities, but then ask about 'how hard' it is to swap a tub....it involves 40 year old bolts, connectors, obsolete parts, failed rubber everything, and on and on. You should at least understand that.
Read every single build thread here. So much info to be taken in. The nuances, year differences, NA vs. SA trucks, what parts are available, who to buy parts from, and on and on need to be learned.
You say you want buy site unseen, but keep asking what we 'think' from a few pictures. We don't know either.
It's not for the faint of heart or poor people.
Thanks man just did that going to pick it up Saturday.And if you wait it will be gone if it isn’t already and we will be seeing a thread about the giddy new owner on this forum
You are going to be sooooo much happier with this beige '76 than that yellow pile you originally posted. No offense. But the beige truck is such a better baseline, all you have to worry about are the little things, not major body & paint projects. I think people overlook the time suck and money suck that these trucks become when you start replacing body parts & panels.Thanks man just did that going to pick it up Saturday.
Thank you sirYou are going to be sooooo much happier with this beige '76 than that yellow pile you originally posted. No offense. But the beige truck is such a better baseline, all you have to worry about are the little things, not major body & paint projects. I think people overlook the time suck and money suck that these trucks become when you start replacing body parts & panels.
Thanks1snowboarder
Nice find. I would have hated to see someone else buy that rig out from under you while you were making your decision. You had some honest questions and I think it helped you make the right decision. Most guys won’t post the entire add with all the info, most keep that intel close to the chest. I’m looking forward to your refresh thread. Congratulations and welcome to the 40 family.
Fantastic. That was a great buy. Didn't realize until re-looking at the sale ad, it also has AC!It’s Done. Looks like I am an FJ40 owner. I will start a new thread with more pictures and work that is going to be done.
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Yes, dealer installed AC. I will post the receipts later. The original owner had it installed when he purchased it in 1976, and it works not that cold but is noticeable.Fantastic. That was a great buy. Didn't realize until re-looking at the sale ad, it also has AC!