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An FJ40 Cruiser has taken up long term residence in the shop. The truck in question is a Feb.1978 FJ40 showing 52K miles. Might be 152K?
The current owner bought it from a professional restoration shop out of WA state.
There is a note that accompanies the truck detailing the excellent condition & extensive work done to it.
It states:
"This truck...was 99% rust free. I restored this FJ40 as described below.
The stock 2F motor was rebuilt keeping it stock but adding some performance. The CR was raised, the cam has a more aggressive profile.
The stock 145HP was taken to 200HP, still able to run 87 octane. The original emissions equipment is intact."
Let's stop there for a moment and consider this achievement. Stock USA carb, stock intake & exhaust, stock emissions, stock ignition all in place. But HP was increased by 38%. This is a miraculous accomplishment.
Continuing with the note:
"New clutch was added at time of engine rebuild. The 4spd transmission was rebuilt along with the stock transfer case. The front & rear brakes were serviced. The hubs were replaced and serviced, all the fluids were changed.
New AC from Vintage Air, new Warn 8K winch and HD winch bumper.
New BFG tires. New battery.
Any mechanical component that needed attention was replaced or refurbished."
The truck was dropped off because it had some little problems, according to the current owner. There was oil consumption and leakage. The idle was rough and it didn't have much power.
Sounds simple. Let's get it fixed.
The current owner bought it from a professional restoration shop out of WA state.
There is a note that accompanies the truck detailing the excellent condition & extensive work done to it.
It states:
"This truck...was 99% rust free. I restored this FJ40 as described below.
The stock 2F motor was rebuilt keeping it stock but adding some performance. The CR was raised, the cam has a more aggressive profile.
The stock 145HP was taken to 200HP, still able to run 87 octane. The original emissions equipment is intact."
Let's stop there for a moment and consider this achievement. Stock USA carb, stock intake & exhaust, stock emissions, stock ignition all in place. But HP was increased by 38%. This is a miraculous accomplishment.
Continuing with the note:
"New clutch was added at time of engine rebuild. The 4spd transmission was rebuilt along with the stock transfer case. The front & rear brakes were serviced. The hubs were replaced and serviced, all the fluids were changed.
New AC from Vintage Air, new Warn 8K winch and HD winch bumper.
New BFG tires. New battery.
Any mechanical component that needed attention was replaced or refurbished."
The truck was dropped off because it had some little problems, according to the current owner. There was oil consumption and leakage. The idle was rough and it didn't have much power.
Sounds simple. Let's get it fixed.