My 65 FJ40 get it running and see what happens work in progress thread
Well it runs and drives!
The 4wd works and everything!
It sat outside for 10 years without being driven before I bought it. I put in a new brake master cylinder. New battery, ended up just honing and cleaning up the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. ( the new parts from the local auto parts store did not fit) Added some gas to the tank. Sprayed some starting fluid in it and it fired right up! I drove it around the block and it ran ok. i have to work on the gas pedal it has to much play in it. Man It's bumpy and loud on the inside! I guess I have to get used to that. I work for a car dealership and have a demo. So I drive new cars home everyday. And have gotten used to the nice ride and quiet interior.
I changed the plugs and changed the oil. I also painted the undercarriage. Took the wheels off and sanded them and painted them flat black. They look so much better! What a difference. I took off the headlight bezel and painted it and installed it the correct way. (After getting hounded by most everyone that saw it! Man you guys are sensitive about that! lol)
Looking better now.
The heater blower motor was making a loud growling noise. I took it out and lubed the front bushing and it quieted right down. There was no play in it, just dry. It works good now. Fun to have something to tinker with again! And not have to count on as your dd.
When I first bought it my plan was to get it running and sell it and make some $$. But now I really like it and my family does to. So we have added it to the family. It will be a good teaching tool as well. My kids have all been helping me clean it up and get it.
I will keep updating this tread with my progress. and Pictures.
Here are some before and after pics of the wheels
Well it runs and drives!
The 4wd works and everything! It sat outside for 10 years without being driven before I bought it. I put in a new brake master cylinder. New battery, ended up just honing and cleaning up the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. ( the new parts from the local auto parts store did not fit) Added some gas to the tank. Sprayed some starting fluid in it and it fired right up! I drove it around the block and it ran ok. i have to work on the gas pedal it has to much play in it. Man It's bumpy and loud on the inside! I guess I have to get used to that. I work for a car dealership and have a demo. So I drive new cars home everyday. And have gotten used to the nice ride and quiet interior.
I changed the plugs and changed the oil. I also painted the undercarriage. Took the wheels off and sanded them and painted them flat black. They look so much better! What a difference. I took off the headlight bezel and painted it and installed it the correct way. (After getting hounded by most everyone that saw it! Man you guys are sensitive about that! lol)
Looking better now.
The heater blower motor was making a loud growling noise. I took it out and lubed the front bushing and it quieted right down. There was no play in it, just dry. It works good now. Fun to have something to tinker with again! And not have to count on as your dd.
When I first bought it my plan was to get it running and sell it and make some $$. But now I really like it and my family does to. So we have added it to the family. It will be a good teaching tool as well. My kids have all been helping me clean it up and get it.
I will keep updating this tread with my progress. and Pictures.
Here are some before and after pics of the wheels
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