My 77 FJ40 Build

[bottombracket]

BOLTS WITH LEDs IN THEM?!?

Game changer.

Build is lolking great!

 

[davegonz]

Managed to get the distributor stabbed in. I also made a tool to manually rotate the oil pump to get some oil flowing to the top of the engine (thanks for the suggestion CB).

 

[davegonz]

I also put the main part of the STT/Kayline soft top on. I got tired of the bows flopping down on the tire carrier.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Looking great Dave!

Keep it up. Looks like it will be a fun Spring for you!

 

[davegonz]

Installed new plugs and OEM plug wires. I also started trouble shooting the electrical system.

 

[Varty Yo]

Beauty!!!

Side note what color is the stock wheel painted on the back?

 

[davegonz]

Rustoleum Dark Machinery Grey.

 

[jmdaniel]

Never saw this thread before, Dave, looks great!

 

[davegonz]

I was wondering why it has taking so long for me to hurt myself on this project. Finally happened today as I was stripping insulation with a carpet knife. Dumb ass move indeed! Anyway, the cable came out nice though.

Going to get stiches now.

 

[GHalll]

Hope you're ok Dave! Your 40 is coming together very well! Great job.

 

[davegonz]

Thanks Gray. We'll see how painful this is going to be in a bit (8:20 appointment).

 

[GHalll]

Thanks Gray. We'll see how painful this is going to be in a bit (8:20 appointment).

Oh man... Good luck!

 

[Varty Yo]

well its been awhile... It fall off?

 

[davegonz]

Going to super glue the flap.

 

[davegonz]

Pic

 

[Helipilot]

Nice work Dave. Hope the finger heals up OK. BTW, who makes the rear tire/fuel can carrier? Looks like a nice piece of work.

 

[mrboatman]

Ouch !!!!

 

[Redgrrr]

Glue it up and get back to work Dave...The good progress must continue. Your 40s looking great. Your finger not so much...

 

[davegonz]

Nice work Dave. Hope the finger heals up OK. BTW, who makes the rear tire/fuel can carrier? Looks like a nice piece of work.

A MUD member ( @Gappy ) made it. I don't think he's building them anymore though.

 

[jim land]

Nice work , i have an stc top since 2004 and i like it , when you get use to it thats a 5 minutes job to fold down or back up
that shade of green is so beautiful , i think it's my new favorite color