Builds Grey Gardens FJ62LG-PNEA: An idiots guide to resurrecting a high mileage FJ62

[HemiAlex]

It’s resisting less and less. It’s time.

Brakes are getting some attention, insulation is done, paint correction is up next and then some more shake down runs.

It’s 50 miles from my house, if the A440F lasts that long I’ll be happy with it.

 

[77CruiserDog]

It’s resisting less and less. It’s time.

Brakes are getting some attention, insulation is done, paint correction is up next and then some more shake down runs.

It’s 50 miles from my house, if the A440F lasts that long I’ll be happy with it.

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Is it time for a burn out yet?

 

[HemiAlex]

Is it time for a burn out yet?

Only if the A440f blows, and sprays the back tires with atf. I figure I could get the tires to spin and smoke a little.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Only if the A440f blows, and sprays the back tires with atf. I figure I could get the tires to spin and smoke a little.

ATF smokes nicely, so I think you're on the right track. My PS pump blew the front seal in a grandiose way on a trail a couple years ago and let me tell you, ATF touching hot engine parts creates quite the smoke show.

 

[onemanarmy]

whos blue early mini truck?

I like.

 

[77CruiserDog]

whos blue early mini truck?

I like.

I noticed the same thing, that truck is really nice looking!

 

[cruiserinsanity]

whos blue early mini truck?

I like.

It’s one of those super cool Trekkers. @js0k is the owner.

 

[HemiAlex]

It’s a beaut and it will be for sale soon.

 

[cps432]

It’s a beaut and it will be for sale soon.

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One of ya’ fellers is gonna get lucky ‘n score…

 

[HemiAlex]

Added a license plate frame from at Toyotas of War and washed it last week.

Almost ready for the big time. I can’t state how different this truck looks without the roof holes.

Ready for pebble beach soon.

 

[js0k]

Now it’s worth $2,500

 

[HemiAlex]

I owe you a few things.

 

[HujSGory]

I am as well. Having two opposites to compare will be fun.

In a lot of ways, I try to improve upon my 60 by adding 62 and 80 series parts. So this was a natural progression.

-62 rear sway
-80 series steering gear.
-3fe 80 series fan clutch

All of those items made a huge improvement. The 62 rear sway is as good if an upgrade as the h55f. It really refined the truck.

 

[HujSGory]

What does adding 80 series steering gear gain ya?

I am as well. Having two opposites to compare will be fun.

In a lot of ways, I try to improve upon my 60 by adding 62 and 80 series parts. So this was a natural progression.

-62 rear sway
-80 series steering gear.
-3fe 80 series fan clutch

All of those items made a huge improvement. The 62 rear sway is as good if an upgrade as the h55f. It really refined the truck.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

alex

one will be heading your way on the next batch !

i would like to contribute to one who contributes so very much here in such a selfless way

 

[HemiAlex]

What does adding 80 series steering gear gain ya?

Tightens the steering up and gives some more power assist.

 

[HemiAlex]

alex

one will be heading your way on the next batch !

i would like to contribute to one who contributes so very much here in such a selfless way



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I’ve got got some gifts for you when I get my head back on straight.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

better be this in ALEX FORM !

 

[ToyotaMatt]

This is ToyotaMatt Form !

 

[cruiserinsanity]

@HemiAlex
What benefits does the 80 series 3FE fan clutch offer over the 62 3FE fan clutch?