I got my Fj40 back in May of 2015 and have been working at a embarrassingly slow pace to get it as close to a daily driver as I can. After about two years of not having a clue what I was doing on it I finally think I'm starting to head in the right direction. I gave myself a deadline of until the end of Summer 2019 to get it to where I am happy with it, if it's not close by then I am going to reluctantly but seriously consider selling it.
I was hoping that starting a thread would give me the kick in the pants I need to start actually getting some serious work done to it. It is a 1975 Fj40 with the front axle, engine, transmission/transfercase from a 77 so I call it a 77 to avoid confusion, she's from Colorado and has typical rust in the rear sill, front fenders, and rocker panels, but overall she's solid. My plan up until my deadline is in order: Get her driving(she was up until a bad throwout bearing forced me to pull the Tranny and transferase) finish up any bodywork(new rear quarters, sill, and front fenders, as well as rocker panel patches) and last is paint(dune beige 416)
Any input or tips are welcomed, fair warning, I am not a very experienced mechanic so go easy if i do something stupid.
I was hoping that starting a thread would give me the kick in the pants I need to start actually getting some serious work done to it. It is a 1975 Fj40 with the front axle, engine, transmission/transfercase from a 77 so I call it a 77 to avoid confusion, she's from Colorado and has typical rust in the rear sill, front fenders, and rocker panels, but overall she's solid. My plan up until my deadline is in order: Get her driving(she was up until a bad throwout bearing forced me to pull the Tranny and transferase) finish up any bodywork(new rear quarters, sill, and front fenders, as well as rocker panel patches) and last is paint(dune beige 416)
Any input or tips are welcomed, fair warning, I am not a very experienced mechanic so go easy if i do something stupid.