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[Hlnds4118]

I’ve always loved a FJ 40. As luck would have it my neighbor had one sitting in his yard that had been largely dismantled for years. I’ve recently been bitten by the classic car bug, I spent last winter rebuilding a Datsun 240z, so I approached him about the FJ. Long story short I fiddled with it last weekend and got it to fire off (it’s been sitting since 08). He needed it gone and I wanted another project so we made a deal and now she is mine. It’s a 67 and seems to be mostly stock. My goal is to get it moved on its own power from his yard to my garage (about 200 yards) this weekend. I Spent a couple hours to day assessing it and my biggest issues are a frozen front drum and an ignition coil that got way too hot and leaked oil. Is there supposed to be a ballast resistor?
I have a lot to learn and I look forward to meeting y’all and spending time with the new project.

T

 

[TEakins]

I’ve always loved a FJ 40. As luck would have it my neighbor had one sitting in his yard that had been largely dismantled for years. I’ve recently been bitten by the classic car bug, I spent last winter rebuilding a Datsun 240z, so I approached him about the FJ. Long story short I fiddled with it last weekend and got it to fire off (it’s been sitting since 08). He needed it gone and I wanted another project so we made a deal and now she is mine. It’s a 67 and seems to be mostly stock. My goal is to get it moved on its own power from his yard to my garage (about 200 yards) this weekend. I Spent a couple hours to day assessing it and my biggest issues are a frozen front drum and an ignition coil that got way too hot and leaked oil. Is there supposed to be a ballast resistor?
I have a lot to learn and I look forward to meeting y’all and spending time with the new project.

T

Welcome aboard. Good bsckstory for a cruiser project. I hope it is 200 yds downhill with the wind at your back. (Old FJ40 blessing)

 

[Hlnds4118]

Welcome aboard. Good bsckstory for a cruiser project. I hope it is 200 yds downhill with the wind at your back. (Old FJ40 blessing)

Unfortunately it’s all uphill and I’m down in a holler with no wind… I do however have a Kubota that might help me “set sail”

 

[JMZ400]

Welcome! As always here: "Pics or it didn't happen"

 

[blossett]

Welcome! Pics?

 

[Hlnds4118]

She is in a million pieces but for the most part seems solidish…
looking for a FSM, where is the best place to find one?

 

[coinoperated40]

Looks like a good work platform. Check in with the ONSC Club. There are a few in your area but you are darn near not in North Carolina. Spent some time in Sylvia /Cullowhee area. Franklin is a little left.

 

[cruiserkev]

Welcome to mud and good luck with your cruiser project.
Glad you showed the Z! Love those cars. Fastest I ever drove was in an orange 71 240zx, 145 mph with pedal to spare. Scary fast!

 

[1969FJ]

That looks real nice for that region. It is a good find.

 

[brooklyn]

67 is a great year! Will be watching your restoration. Looks complete

 

[Pura Vida]

Wow, looks great. You should check out a few threads about patina preservation and paint restoration. That’s a cool color

 

[Hlnds4118]

She is a fighter but I got her home, actually thankful that it was all uphill due to a total lack of brakes! Fortunately the left rear has hanging enough to stop me from running through the garage…. I’ve got my hands full with this one but I look forward to learning from you guys and gals.

 

[firefighterjed]

Great start for a build thread. Welcome to the nut house.