My first FJ40

[JohnnyBighead]

On the way home

• JohnnyBighead
• Jul 21, 2016

Hey guys, just picked up my first 40 today and I am pumped!

Hope to see you guys out on the road around Greenville.

 

[the gimpey one]

Welcome! More info and pics please.

 

[pondjumpr]

Welcome. Can you give us details on your new ride?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Beautiful!!

 

[Uzjgaspowered]

More pics please it looks great!!

 

[JohnnyBighead]

I will get some more pics up later.

I am new to this world.... What kind of info do you guys want to know?

 

[JohnnyBighead]

Here are a few photos. Let me know what you guys think!

I have some money to address anything that needs to be fixed and for improvements. I know for sure I want to get rid of the diamond plate and get those quarter panels rust free.


















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[tnkayaker]

What's the year? Looks good

 

[JohnnyBighead]

Ha, sorry. Can't believe I didn't include that in the title. It is a 73.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Welcome, nice 40! I just used these on mine: CCOT Quarter Panels ~ Die Cut Perfect fit and very nicely made.

 

[JohnnyBighead]

Welcome, nice 40! I just used these on mine: CCOT Quarter Panels ~ Die Cut Perfect fit and very nicely made.

I have been looking at those. They went on pretty smoothly then? Did you do them yourself?

 

[CharlestonG8R]

I have been looking at those. They went on pretty smoothly then? Did you do them yourself?

No, I have a bodywork guy. I do not possess welding skills. He had both sides fully installed in a day and they look perfect. He said they were great to work with.

 

[Teddy]

Welcome! Love the truck! Removing the diamond plate was exactly what I was thinking . Other than that, keep her stock! Original drivetrain?

 

[JohnnyBighead]

Welcome! Love the truck! Removing the diamond plate was exactly what I was thinking . Other than that, keep her stock! Original drivetrain?

Original drivetrain for sure. I want to get the A/C fixed up and probably want to go to disc brakes on the front. A Weber carburetor was added at some point, so that probably needs to be switched out.

I also would like some bigger tires. Would you be against that?

 

[Teddy]

Original drivetrain for sure. I want to get the A/C fixed up and probably want to go to disc brakes on the front. A Weber carburetor was added at some point, so that probably needs to be switched out.

I also would like some bigger tires. Would you be against that?

It's your truck! Do what you want man. That's the fun of this hobby.

 

[dbenke]

Bigger tires only with power steering !!!

 

[JohnnyBighead]

Bigger tires only with power steering !!!

Good thought. It has 29s right now with no power steering and it works well. When does power steering become a necessity?

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Bigger tires only with power steering !!!

This is a very good point. Marshall installed a Saginaw on mine and I was all over the road. With 33's, I have a lot more control.

 

[JohnVee]

Good thought. It has 29s right now with no power steering and it works well. When does power steering become a necessity?

29.5.

 

[JohnnyBighead]

29.5.

Ha, perfect. What kind of lift do you have?