My 1973 FJ40 Frame Off Resto Mod
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Cleaning and painting misc. parts.
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Traded our donor 1974 FJ40 and other misc parts we no longer needed for a 1979 FJ40 2F engine, 4sp, 4sp transfer case, and misc parts we'd need to install the 2F in our FJ40. Highly recommend Kevin with "County Cruisers" out of Ridgeville, IN. He is an awesome guy and is great to do business with. His business is dedicated to parting out FJ40's and has almost any part you would need for them. Give him a call 1-765-857-2574.
Yo, that gray and black combo
I went with Toyota's magnetic gray.
Awesome restoration.
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Hello all! I have been enjoying this rig the past few years once I got it driving without doing any real progress on it. Finally getting back to working on it. Bought a hardtop for it and have been putting it back together!
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We decided to remove the Buick 215 V8 engine given it was getting hard to find parts/info for it. We came across a rebuilt 78 2F a guy decided not to use since he was going with an LS engine in his 40. Below are some photos of the progress.
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2F
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I’ve been working on the front accessories on the 1978 2F and I am running into some clearance issues with the radiator.
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I’ve read a couple other threads with similar issues. Is the best route going with a later model (74+) radiator support and drilling new holes? A clutch less fan?
Clutch less fan is typically what is done and what I did. Pretty sure you will need a different water pump, duel pulley and fan. When I looked for a duel pulley they were quite expensive so went with an aftermarket billet one from CVF Racing for about half the cost. Looks like your not running an oil cooler so the water pump you need will be slightly different than the one pictured below.
I also believe I remember a build or two with radiator relocated as you mentioned which would be nice in that it would intermittently reduce cabin noise.
Trucks looking good!
I also believe I remember a build or two with radiator relocated as you mentioned which would be nice in that it would intermittently reduce cabin noise.
Trucks looking good!
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Maybe good Idea to bridge the crossmember with 1/4" plate
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Thank you! I'll take a look at different water pump, pulley, and fan options as I need all the clearance I can get.
Right now I have about 1" of clearance between the dual pulley face and the front of the radiator.
I've order a later model radiator support so I will try a couple mock ups when it gets in.
Right now I have about 1" of clearance between the dual pulley face and the front of the radiator.
I've order a later model radiator support so I will try a couple mock ups when it gets in.