Hello all,
This is Andrew Parker. I was the one with the green 9/72 FJ40 that attended the June meeting. Sorry I missed the July meeting, I was tearing apart my drum brakes and got side tracked, and I had Saturday in mind for the meeting anyway.
I just joined TLCA and will be sending my application in for HDC soon.
Furthermore, a few of you mentioned that my original F engine was missing as I left the June meeting. Well, I did a compression test (wet too, did not change numbers). My compression on #1,2,3,5 is ~130psi. 4 and 6 are at 40 psi. Yes 40. Now I need to make the decision which engine to go with and need some advice. But first, a little history of the FJ40 and what I want to do.
I bought the FJ40 in April 09. It is all original. See link to photos in signature. Here is a brief rundown:
While I enjoy working on the FJ40, I really have no idea what I am doing but my mechanical skills need improving and I have the FSM and Haynes. I have no garage (plans are in the works to build one next summer).
This is what I am planning on doing to the FJ40 if I do not send it to Proffitt's Cruisers (in order of importance and all comments welcome):
For the engine, I really want to keep it Toyota. Either I will rebuild the F or go with a 2F and have Jim C. rebuild my carb. Either way, I will probably have Buddlong Motorsports (Home) do the rebuild. Or go with the diesel 13BT. The 3FE is also an option. As for the tranny, I am looking at using the H55F with my existing transfer case.
The deciding factor for the type of engine and tranny will be cost. I need to start looking into this.
If I decide not to send the FJ40 up to Proffitt's for Items 1-5 above, I will need advise, spare parts, a lot of help from the group, etc.
I would like to get together with the FJ40 owners of the group and chat a bit. Maybe go for a ride in their FJ40 to get a feeling of exacly what I need. If this is possible, please let me know and I will provide a list of potential dates; probably will not be till mid to late August.
PS: I have read hours and hours of posts on the I8HUDD forums. Now it is time to put my thoughts down on paper and let the cash fly!
This is Andrew Parker. I was the one with the green 9/72 FJ40 that attended the June meeting. Sorry I missed the July meeting, I was tearing apart my drum brakes and got side tracked, and I had Saturday in mind for the meeting anyway.
I just joined TLCA and will be sending my application in for HDC soon.
Furthermore, a few of you mentioned that my original F engine was missing as I left the June meeting. Well, I did a compression test (wet too, did not change numbers). My compression on #1,2,3,5 is ~130psi. 4 and 6 are at 40 psi. Yes 40. Now I need to make the decision which engine to go with and need some advice. But first, a little history of the FJ40 and what I want to do.
I bought the FJ40 in April 09. It is all original. See link to photos in signature. Here is a brief rundown:
- Production Date: 9/72
- F engine
- 3 spd tranny (on floor)
- original transfer case
- drum brakes all around
- original carb
- rust in typical areas, rear quarter panels (golf ball size) and near bottom of door.
While I enjoy working on the FJ40, I really have no idea what I am doing but my mechanical skills need improving and I have the FSM and Haynes. I have no garage (plans are in the works to build one next summer).
This is what I am planning on doing to the FJ40 if I do not send it to Proffitt's Cruisers (in order of importance and all comments welcome):
- Engine Swap (more on this later)
- Convert to 5 speed (need recommendations)
- Disk brakes (all four) and power steering
- OME 2.5" Lift with 31x10.5 BFG
- Body work and paint
For the engine, I really want to keep it Toyota. Either I will rebuild the F or go with a 2F and have Jim C. rebuild my carb. Either way, I will probably have Buddlong Motorsports (Home) do the rebuild. Or go with the diesel 13BT. The 3FE is also an option. As for the tranny, I am looking at using the H55F with my existing transfer case.
The deciding factor for the type of engine and tranny will be cost. I need to start looking into this.
If I decide not to send the FJ40 up to Proffitt's for Items 1-5 above, I will need advise, spare parts, a lot of help from the group, etc.
I would like to get together with the FJ40 owners of the group and chat a bit. Maybe go for a ride in their FJ40 to get a feeling of exacly what I need. If this is possible, please let me know and I will provide a list of potential dates; probably will not be till mid to late August.
PS: I have read hours and hours of posts on the I8HUDD forums. Now it is time to put my thoughts down on paper and let the cash fly!