I purchased this 1970 FJ40 sight unseen from a member here on mud that had pretty much given up on the project. I had it shipped over to Georg and his crew at Valley Hybrids up in Stockton, California and they did a mechanical baseline to get it running and driving (tie rod ends, new electronic points, rebuilt the carb, fixed transfer case, fuel lines, filler neck, and numerous other small items).
I had it shipped to Georgia and it showed up in much better shape than I expected. Rust is very minimal and even the back lip is solid. There is some rust on the rockers, but not bad at all. It runs great! First bump and it fires up and runs like a sewing machine. It has a the stock F motor, aluminum radiator, Holley carb, new alternator, disc brake conversion, 4 speed transmission, power steering conversion, etc.
I have a 60 series, but have never owned a 40 so I'll be doing a ton of research and asking a ton of questions. I look forward to getting this 40 back up to spec.
I found some paint in the floor area and it appears as if it was Fashion Green originally which is awesome because I wanted to paint it this color.
The number one issue is it has some crazy steering / stability issues. I found a receipt from the former owner and he had taken it in for this issue. I'm guessing it is either something off on the steering configuration or caster or the saginaw box is the wrong ratio. It's just very squirrelly when you are driving it and touch the wheel; going straight it's fine.
I need to figure out what I am missing or how to get the heater box set up. (currently it's hanging on the floor lol).
Some pics from where it was when I purchased it:
I had it shipped to Georgia and it showed up in much better shape than I expected. Rust is very minimal and even the back lip is solid. There is some rust on the rockers, but not bad at all. It runs great! First bump and it fires up and runs like a sewing machine. It has a the stock F motor, aluminum radiator, Holley carb, new alternator, disc brake conversion, 4 speed transmission, power steering conversion, etc.
I have a 60 series, but have never owned a 40 so I'll be doing a ton of research and asking a ton of questions. I look forward to getting this 40 back up to spec.
I found some paint in the floor area and it appears as if it was Fashion Green originally which is awesome because I wanted to paint it this color.
The number one issue is it has some crazy steering / stability issues. I found a receipt from the former owner and he had taken it in for this issue. I'm guessing it is either something off on the steering configuration or caster or the saginaw box is the wrong ratio. It's just very squirrelly when you are driving it and touch the wheel; going straight it's fine.
I need to figure out what I am missing or how to get the heater box set up. (currently it's hanging on the floor lol).
Some pics from where it was when I purchased it:
