Only one thing to say...very nice, it is always nice to see someone come back to force once dabbling with a HEEP.
Later,
Corey
Later,
Corey
My '72 FJ40-How I came back to 'Cruisers
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You know, I've been waiting for someone to give me crap about that plate.....
HAd to, sorry...
But yours has rear doors which are usable with the top off. Not a bolt in solid piece.
You're better off doing a mini knuckle brake conversion than having the '76 through '78 small pattern knuckle.
I have no argument with the doors.
You do have the worst off road carb in the world on that thing. A quadrajet or TBI conversion would make you allot happier on the trail. Probably runs great on the street though!
Your plate is the original. Has a quality all it's own. Unfortunate letters however!
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Yeah, I love a really well tuned Quadrajet. As for the plate, I was thinking of going with FABULOS!
Plates
Old plates rule!
What it says is just a conversation piece just as a cruiser
Old plates rule!
What it says is just a conversation piece just as a cruiser
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So the next project is a winch and bumper. Anybody know one that will work with the Saginaw setup pictured? Opinions appreciated.
That's even gayer than GEY! Keep the plate, says allot about the rig. Bought originally in California, Hasn't been re registered twenty times, non opped, salvaged, built from parts, etc... You get the idea. I'll bet none of your old man's Cruisers had anything but original plates.
So the next project is a winch and bumper. Anybody know one that will work with the Saginaw setup pictured? Opinions appreciated.
The only winch that'll fit between the frame rails with a Sag box is an 8274. Also probably the best winch you can buy. Bumpers are all over the map. You can buy aftermarket stuff Manafre sells some. I just modded my front one by shortening it, boxing the ends and mounting the 8274 fairlead right through it.
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My dream winch!
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I feel the same way. It's just a little dress up until next summer when it gets final bodywork and paint. Had the D/P in the garage from my old '70.
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Isn't that Cruiser red?[/quote]
Yep, I abandoned almost all of my criteria. Next summer it'll be green though!
Yep, I abandoned almost all of my criteria. Next summer it'll be green though!
your redheaded wife has way more patience than my red headed wife. s*** I wouldn't have even got out of the driveway, let alone 100 miles down the road. my 67 Fj40 looks alot like yours, Keep it red it is the ultimate cruiser color. Anyways that a pretty sharp looking rig. Congrats on the find.
Very nice rig! I'm jealous of your V8. I have the worst hack job of a V8 swap in my 1972 FJ-40. They beat the firewall in with something big, and the motor sits at a 5* angle. Oh well, more fun for me.
TK
TK
I still wish you had found and restored your pop's old rig. Best lookin' old school 70s cruiser I've ever seen (love the paint job). Next time. Good work though. Not a fan of diamond plate or cruisers with their original hearts ripped out but WAY better than a heep. Can't believe you ever left the fold after so many great kiddie memories with your dad in a 40.
rubi to 40
I had a 2005 rubi unlimited and it was a great driving vehicle but I wouldnt take it off road cause it was brand new and cost too much. Now I have a 71 40 and I think it will cost the same by the time I am done!
But I like it much better and it will go off road
looks like you got a nice rig there
I had a 2005 rubi unlimited and it was a great driving vehicle but I wouldnt take it off road cause it was brand new and cost too much. Now I have a 71 40 and I think it will cost the same by the time I am done!
But I like it much better and it will go off road
looks like you got a nice rig there
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I had a 2005 rubi unlimited and it was a great driving vehicle but I wouldnt take it off road cause it was brand new and cost too much. Now I have a 71 40 and I think it will cost the same by the time I am done!
But I like it much better and it will go off road
looks like you got a nice rig there
Thank You!
I did a good deal of wheeling in the Jeep and I have to say it did better off road than any other 4x4 I've owned. Quick List of my previous 4X4's:
1. 1983 Toyota SR5 shortbed pickup
2. 1970 FJ40
3. 1970 Chevrolet 3/4 ton longbed pickup
4. 1975 Jeep CJ5
5. 1999 Dodge 3/4 ton longbed pickup
6. 1985 Jeep CJ7
7. 1970 International Scout 800-A
8. 1951 Willys Wagon
9. 1954 Willys Wagon
10. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (full size)
11. 1977 International Scout II
12. 1973 International Scout II
13. 2004 Jeep Rubicon
I think that once I get some lockers in the 'Cruiser, I should be able to go anywhere the jeep went. The best thing about that jeep hands down, was the lockers.
i dont like those white fender flares but since your dads truck had them i understand. wish ihad one of those willies wagons u had, my dad had one when i was growing up. we had lots of fun in that truck
