About Me:
I’ve been looking and dreaming about FJ40s for the past 4 years, lurking on this site for a year. Fell in love with them 33 years ago when a neighbor had one.
I work from a home office, usually at a computer so when I am not with my family (wife, 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter), I enjoy working with my hands on something tangible. With the kids I don't have a lot of free time!
I'm looking to learn a lot, and I can’t wait to get my hands greasy. I love this website and how helpful it is. Thanks to you all.
The Purchase:
I bought it from Craigslist ad that a guy had just “tossed up.” His family was having a garage sale and his wife was making him clean out all the junk from his yard. He was surprised by the ads response. I expressed my interest, saw it, and was able to get a decent price since it wasn’t running too well.
I didn’t know if there was anything wrong with it, so the first thing I did was drive it down to LCR4WD (He goes by ‘Poser’ on this site) and to get an expert’s opinion. Steve looked it over and provided a great report. He explained what I had purchased, told me what had to be fixed, suggested a plan for improvements, and put a rebuilt carb on it.
My 1975 FJ40:
I would love to have an original without the “jeep”, but I’m very happy starting out with this one. I wanted one for summertime driving, literally driving the kids to soccer. Having no hardtop and an old soft top will force me to go topless. I also need to keep my wife happy. She doesn’t care about original, she didn’t want rust.
The Bad News:
I can’t spend any time on it for a couple months! Heck, I can’t even bring it home until I finish off our 1200 sq ft basement that I started 16 months ago. When that is done, the extra garage stall will be available, and I’ll get my wife’s permission to bring it home! Hopefully it won’t be 20 below up here in Minnesota.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Scott
I’ve been looking and dreaming about FJ40s for the past 4 years, lurking on this site for a year. Fell in love with them 33 years ago when a neighbor had one.
I work from a home office, usually at a computer so when I am not with my family (wife, 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter), I enjoy working with my hands on something tangible. With the kids I don't have a lot of free time!
I'm looking to learn a lot, and I can’t wait to get my hands greasy. I love this website and how helpful it is. Thanks to you all.
The Purchase:
I bought it from Craigslist ad that a guy had just “tossed up.” His family was having a garage sale and his wife was making him clean out all the junk from his yard. He was surprised by the ads response. I expressed my interest, saw it, and was able to get a decent price since it wasn’t running too well.
I didn’t know if there was anything wrong with it, so the first thing I did was drive it down to LCR4WD (He goes by ‘Poser’ on this site) and to get an expert’s opinion. Steve looked it over and provided a great report. He explained what I had purchased, told me what had to be fixed, suggested a plan for improvements, and put a rebuilt carb on it.
My 1975 FJ40:
- Restored approximately 15 years ago
- Original 2F engine
- Drum brakes
- 4” Rough Country lift spring with 2.5-inch longer than factory shackles
- Malotte Manufacturing fiberglass tub sitting on 2-inch body lift
- Saginaw power steering conversion
- Old Bestop soft top and full doors
- Newer Bestop half doors
- 31” tires on American Racing wheels
- “lots of Jeep parts”
- Rear fold up bench seat with lap belts
- The infamous box of parts including the heater, belts, headlights.
- Two original seats in great condition, along with two new SOR bottom foam pads for each
- Rebuilt SOR carburetor
- Bikini top
- Muffler
- Fender flairs that look too long
- Fancy cow seat covers with some fuzz still remaining!
I would love to have an original without the “jeep”, but I’m very happy starting out with this one. I wanted one for summertime driving, literally driving the kids to soccer. Having no hardtop and an old soft top will force me to go topless. I also need to keep my wife happy. She doesn’t care about original, she didn’t want rust.
The Bad News:
I can’t spend any time on it for a couple months! Heck, I can’t even bring it home until I finish off our 1200 sq ft basement that I started 16 months ago. When that is done, the extra garage stall will be available, and I’ll get my wife’s permission to bring it home! Hopefully it won’t be 20 below up here in Minnesota.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Scott
LOL Later after I took her for a sunset drive, she loved it!
