New to FJ40 Scene (6 Viewers)

[RevISK]

waiting for the bonehead that is supposed to be painting it to get out of jail

sounds Floridian.

 

[FloridaLife]

sounds Floridian.

LOL. From the Deputy Frank Sloup YouTube videos I've been hooked on watching lately (and Fridays with Frank) in Arizona, it seems that driving withiut a valid license or driving with a suspended license is common in many other states too.

 

[RevISK]

LOL. From the Deputy Frank Sloup YouTube videos I've been hooked on watching lately (and Fridays with Frank) in Arizona, it seems that driving withiut a valid license or driving with a suspended license is common in many other states too.

pretty sure driving while idiot is wrong everywhere.

 

[FloridaLife]

pretty sure driving while idiot is wrong everywhere.

If it's not, it should be.

WARNING if you watch any of the YouTube or Tic Tok videos of Deputy Frank Sloup they are addictive!!! And it is surprising how many times after he gives a driver a ticket, they say they have seen his videos and ask if they can get a picture with him. LOL! I've seen some better ones of his, but here is a sample:

 

[FloridaLife]

If it's not, it should be.

WARNING if you watch any of the YouTube or Tic Tok videos of Deputy Frank Sloup they are addictive!!! And it is surprising how many times after he gives a driver a ticket, they say they have seen his videos and ask if they can get a picture with him. LOL! I've seen some better ones of his, but here is a sample:

And, on his Fridays with Frank, there have been plenty of videos he has shared from Florida. No doubt about it.




Bentley Driving Karen Resists Arrest After DUI Rear End Crash - https://youtu.be/QqZe1ThdRg8?si=Eqe6mRA7BTCopsvb


Attorney's Daughter Finds Out DUI Still Applies To Her - https://youtu.be/wc3ZYLL1i9U?si=PHN8HE7z6FoqNW7Y

 

[FloridaLife]

On a 1971 FJ40 (build date 12/1970) were the seat frames and the metal seat backs & jump seat bottoms painted the pewter color, or black, or the same color as the body? Thanks.

 

[charliemeyer007]

My 72 has puter on the seat frames.

 

[FloridaLife]

My 72 has puter on the seat frames.

Thanks Charlie, that's what I needed to know.

 

[FloridaLife]

Today my new / old steering wheel and horn button arrived from @Birdhead and it looks AMAZING! They literally look brand new. My wheel was in such bad shape that my wife was worried it was not safe. Thank you to those that recommended him. I'll take some pics later and post them in here.

 

[FloridaLife]

@Birdhead did a fantastic job. Here are some pics, and I included a before pic of the horn button:

 

[charliemeyer007]

Wow you are correct, it looks new! How much did it cost total (shipping both way and the fix) and how long did it take. thanks

 

[FloridaLife]

Wow you are correct, it looks new! How much did it cost total (shipping both way and the fix) and how long did it take. thanks

I sent you a PM with more info.

Jimmy (@Birdhead ) is a super nice guy too. I highly recommend reaching out to him if any of you have one in bad shape like mine was and want to get it repaired. I was going to do mine myself, but I'm glad I had him do it.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Got it - thanks

 

[Birdhead]

I sent you a PM with more info.

Jimmy (@Birdhead ) is a super nice guy too. I highly recommend reaching out to him if any of you have one in bad shape like mine was and want to get it repaired. I was going to do mine myself, but I'm glad I had him do it.

Thank you for the compliment.

 

[alberta mac]

Hello everyone. I've been driving a 1999 4Runner and a 2004 Sienna for many years (4Runner is daily driver with 1/4 Million miles on it and still going strong). But I have ZERO experience with the FJ40, and I've decided to take the leap and get into the game. I can't afford one of those nice shiny high dollar ones for sale online, so I am purchasing a 1971 FJ40 for $5k and going to try to fix it up and get it going. Top is not cracked, no glass is cracked or broken, floors are solid, body has a nickel size ding in 1 panel, and the seller said it has a factory PTO winch on it. Ran good but had a knock in the engine, a friend of his had rebuilt some straight 6 Chevy's and thought they could do it, took it apart, realized they were out of their comfort zone, and bailed. So the engine is disassembled and in the back of the FJ40. So, I've got a couple of questions. I see mention on here of F2 engines and things like that. Can anyone tell me what engine this would be so I can search for parts and/or someone to rebuild it for me? Also, I am in Central Florida. Does anyone know a good engine rebuilder near me that would not charge an arm and a leg? Years ago I would have done it myself, but after way too many surgeries and now Parkinson's symptoms, I've had to retire on disability (which is why I need to find a good price for the rebuild) and my hands & body won't cooperate. Time to let someone else do it. The seller says the PTO winch is hard to find, so I'd prefer to stick with the straight six (or engine swap a good used one if I can find one) rather than doing a V8 & automatic transmission swap. Any suggestions, thoughts, or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

View attachment 3628580

View attachment 3628583

View attachment 3628586

View attachment 3628590

View attachment 3628598

Find a local club to meet and greet, you will be welcome there, take some photos when you go and ask if there is anyone around who knows these motors, You may have an F engine unless someone upgraded it to a 2F. Sometimes 2F's are cheap enough. As rust is common Landcruiser just get it on the road and enjoy driving it ! The people looking will be looking in admiration not at the rust or imperfections. I'd rather be driving a rusty landcruiser than none at all ! Cheers

 

[HectJDM]

Welcome to the forum LOL