Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build

[78fj40mg]

Thanks Tom!

Will do.

 

[tls3601]

Really like your ride height, stance and wheel setup-going to do some measuring on my '78.

 

[78fj40mg]

It was another beautiful day in the bush so decided to wash the cruiser.

 

[Varty Yo]

Oh man i just read all 38 pages!!! Such nice work man

 

[78fj40mg]

Oh man i just read all 38 pages!!! Such nice work man

Thanks Varty! Lots of work and lots of $$ but was well worth the effort. What are you working on these days?

 

[Varty Yo]

Sadly nothing! Sold my 45 in feb still searching for a new cruiser. Prices are ridiculous now

 

[78fj40mg]

Be patient and you'll find what you're looking for soon, it's a waiting game.

 

[KingAir Driver]

It was another beautiful day in the bush so decided to wash the cruiser.

So that's what Freeborn Red is supposed to look like! Always like pics of your 40, it's an inspiration to get mine to that stage!

 

[GA Architect]

It was another beautiful day in the bush so decided to wash the cruiser.

......missed a spot.......


Uh, sorry...Hold on, I think a gnat flew into my eye and caused that spot.....gnat gone, and nope, no spot, nice job!

 

[78fj40mg]

......missed a spot.......


Uh, sorry...Hold on, I think a gnat flew into my eye and caused that spot.....gnat gone, and nope, no spot, nice job!

I know Rick!

Actually a bird launched a big torpedo bomb as I was drying my cruiser, unfortunately didn't take a pic of the splatter, was too pissed.

Maybe next time!

 

[tls3601]

Looks spectacular Mike, you rig has been where I want to take my '78 as well!!!

 

[78fj40mg]

Thanks Tom!

 

[78fj40mg]

I Got some goodies today from Roger @Racer65 ~ Thanks Roger!

Air intake hose and lots of stainless steel, OEM style, hose clamps

I had some spare time from all the honey dos, so...
I removed the old, crusty, and broken air intake hose, it lasted 30+ years!

Here's the new one installed with a new stainless steel hose clamp, perfect fit!

Thanks @Racer65 !

 

[N919HJ]

I just got the same package. I'm going to look in to getting them cad plated. Can that happen with SS?

 

[78fj40mg]

I just got the same package. I'm going to look in to getting them cad plated. Can that happen with SS?

Good question, but, I really don't know, I'll have to do a search on this topic.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I can only hope my 40 will turn out as nice as yours! Well done.

 

[78fj40mg]

I can only hope my 40 will turn out as nice as yours! Well done.

Thanks Ryan!

I truly believe yours will exceed your expectations and it will be better than mine for sure!

Besides yours is a diesel, that alone makes it better!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

No diesel engine in my 40, just my truck! I wish that I had dropped a diesel engine in there!

 

[78fj40mg]

I don't know where the diesel idea came from, oh well. I know I have diesel on my mind so there you go problem solved!

You could still drop a 3b in there.

 

[Racer65]

I just got the same package. I'm going to look in to getting them cad plated. Can that happen with SS?

You can, but the question is why? You've already got rust resistance with stainless. Cad plating is supposed to be toxic:

The Effects of Cadmium Plating 304 Stainless Steel | eHow