hey all,
so my uncle bought this 66 fj 45 about 5 years ago with hopes of fixin it up not really knowing what it could be and now has lost intrest and i have managed to snag it from him... for free!!!
its got a 350, gm 14 bolt rear, dana 44 front, th400, and what looks to be a np203, all out of a 3/4 ton blazer. not very toyota anymore. the body looks to be in pretty good shape actually no spungy rust pockets, dents or major bondo showing. its a us titled left hand drive version.
to the point... im trying to asses what i should do with it. is it worth the effort to make it more origional? like use all the toyota guages and interior parts or should i just get autometer guages and generic switches and accessories? its got some lift to it as well im probably goin to go with a 37" mtr or maby a 35".
this is my first land cruiser and im not too familiar with every part or system like the heater? what should i do with it ? its not installed now and im not sure if its with the truck. is there a good source for tlc parts like this or should i just check junk yards? do many junk yards have any tlc's left?what areas of the body are trouble spots? where is the rust likly to be hideing?
i know thats a lot of questions but answers to those and any other help or guidance would be much appriciated. i cant wait to start!!! ill post up some pics once i get the rig.
thanks!
so my uncle bought this 66 fj 45 about 5 years ago with hopes of fixin it up not really knowing what it could be and now has lost intrest and i have managed to snag it from him... for free!!!
its got a 350, gm 14 bolt rear, dana 44 front, th400, and what looks to be a np203, all out of a 3/4 ton blazer. not very toyota anymore. the body looks to be in pretty good shape actually no spungy rust pockets, dents or major bondo showing. its a us titled left hand drive version.
to the point... im trying to asses what i should do with it. is it worth the effort to make it more origional? like use all the toyota guages and interior parts or should i just get autometer guages and generic switches and accessories? its got some lift to it as well im probably goin to go with a 37" mtr or maby a 35".
this is my first land cruiser and im not too familiar with every part or system like the heater? what should i do with it ? its not installed now and im not sure if its with the truck. is there a good source for tlc parts like this or should i just check junk yards? do many junk yards have any tlc's left?what areas of the body are trouble spots? where is the rust likly to be hideing?
i know thats a lot of questions but answers to those and any other help or guidance would be much appriciated. i cant wait to start!!! ill post up some pics once i get the rig.
thanks!
