Hodakaguy's FJ40 Thread (1 Viewer)

[Hodakaguy]

Owning a FJ40 has been a bucket list item of mine for a Loooong time. Recently I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to purchase a 75 FJ40 from a family friend who restored it and was finally ready to sell it. It's mostly stock with an original power train. It has a few aftermarket items such as a Weber carb and aftermarket air cleaner.

I plan on swapping the current wheels out to OEM units/hub caps and Installing an original air cleaner unit as well. I'll post pics here as progress happens.

Looking forward to both learning and sharing info with the group.

Hodakaguy

 

[pb4ugo]

Welcome. That looks like a beauty. Congratulations

 

[fjc-man]

If you would like to go back to the original style air cleaner you will probably need an original Aisin carburetor. Ask if the seller might still have it.

 

[Chilkoot]

Have followed other builds of yours on different platforms and am always impressed. Can’t wait to follow along with this one as well. Cheers

 

[fyton2v]

Really like the OEM wagon wheels on red 40s.

 

[Hodakaguy]

Welcome. That looks like a beauty. Congratulations

Thanks Mate

Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

Have followed other builds of yours on different platforms and am always impressed. Can’t wait to follow along with this one as well. Cheers

I'll be trying to keep this one mostly stock. It's going to be fun! I di have a few more mods planned for the Van though.

Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

If you would like to go back to the original style air cleaner you will probably need an original Aisin carburetor. Ask if the seller might still have it.

I did find an adapter that let's you run the Weber carb with the stock air cleaner, here's a link: Click Here

I do have the original carb and may consider rebuilding it and re-installing it again if the Weber doesnt work out.

It came with the original air filter assy as well but someone cut off the intake housing...uggg. I need to locate a replacement lower air cleaner assy.

This weekend I want to reroute the fuel line and get it off the valve cover.

Hodakaguy

 

[LongPlay]

I did find an adapter that let's you run the Weber carb with the stock air cleaner, here's a link: Click Here

I do have the original carb and may consider rebuilding it and re-installing it again if the Weber doesnt work out.

It came with the original air filter assy as well but someone cut off the intake housing...uggg. I need to locate a replacement lower air cleaner assy.

This weekend I want to reroute the fuel line and get it off the valve cover.

Hodakaguy

My 1970 has a bracket that attaches on left bolt of thermostat housing to the head that supports a rigid fuel line.

 

[Slapshot]

Are you the same “Hodakaguy” from ADVrider? I followed your Vanagon, Sprinter and Taco builds. If your FJ40 is like any of those, it will be awesome.
Welcome to ‘Mud!

 

[Hodakaguy]

My 1970 has a bracket that attaches on left bolt of thermostat housing to the head that supports a rigid fuel line.

Any pics you could post of the mount and line? Thanks in advance.

Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

Are you the same “Hodakaguy” from ADVrider? I followed your Vanagon, Sprinter and Taco builds. If your FJ40 is like any of those, it will be awesome.
Welcome to ‘Mud!

Yep...that's me! I'm planning on keeping this one very stock. Looking forward to working on it for sure!

Hodakaguy

 

[LongPlay]

Any pics you could post of the mount and line? Thanks in advance.

Hodakaguy

 

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[knuckle47]

Welcome @Hodakaguy . My 1975 FJ40 has a Weber carb on it and uses the stock oval valve cover mounted air cleaner. Should you need any detailed pics, let me know

 

[lndshark]

Soon...
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Yep...that's me! I'm planning on keeping this one very stock. Looking forward to working on it for sure!

Hodakaguy

Was just about to say...anything Toyota you touch turns to gold! I'll be following along with your adventure. A 40 is on my bucket list as well. Nice clean example you found!

 

[Hodakaguy]

Welcome @Hodakaguy . My 1975 FJ40 has a Weber carb on it and uses the stock oval valve cover mounted air cleaner. Should you need any detailed pics, let me know

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Thanks for the pic and the offer.

Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

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Thanks Mate

Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

Was just about to say...anything Toyota you touch turns to gold! I'll be following along with your adventure. A 40 is on my bucket list as well. Nice clean example you found!

I enjoy building rigs...that said I'm glad this one is mostly done already
Hodakaguy

 

[Hodakaguy]

Hodaka Pops and I out running errands this weekend in the FJ.

Original 12v emergency work light that cane wirh the FJ. It plugs into a socket in the glove box and is long enough to reach under the rig and into the engine bay. Way cool!

Hodakaguy