I found California Gold

[DSB345]

Look what I found. I found another treasure. A 1978 fj40 that I can drive around. Owner had it for 17 years. Older gentleman that took care of this one. He wanted it to go to someone that could take care of it. He had all his reference books for repairs that he used along with some extra parts and gaskets. It has a @Downey original header and sticker under the hood. Needs springs which I ordered, OME 2.5 lift, Tires that I will purchase soon and to rebuild the Center Arm. I was having a hard time watching everyone cruising around and enjoying the outdoors while I restore the other. Being that I live close to the beach, I will take a couple trips there first and venture out from there.
Here are some pictures.

 

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[WB8LBZ]

Nothing like engine porn. Congratulations on the find.

Larry in El Paso

 

[DSB345]

 

[DSB345]

I also need to replace the clutch master too and I'm sure I will find more.

 

[rrv333]

Great looking 40

 

[Pin_Head]

SWEET!

 

[Old Red]

It is a right shame about all that rust.

How will you cope?

 

[SW20]

Very nice!

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Nice find !

 

[aljollano]

Nice find!!

A.J

 

[DSB345]

Under the passanger side floormat. Both drivers and passanger look identical.
No rust

 

[Varty Yo]

Please tell me your gonna take it back to freeborn!

Great find hope it didnt cost too much.

She is a beauty!

 

[DSB345]

Maybe later

Please tell me your gonna take it back to freeborn!

Great find hope it didnt cost too much.

She is a beauty!

 

[fjl40]

Dave, where did you find that FJ?? It seems I lost mine and it looked just like that one. Thanks for the find, I'll be by later to pick it up. Thanks again!!

 

[airon23]

Very nice original cruiser. Enjoy!

 

[Ken White]

 

[DSB345]

You are correct! I will take care of that very soon

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