I just inherited the "sickness" from a friend whose wife made him move the FJ40 out of the yard. I have a building I can store it in and play on it. I did not realize the shape it was in when I first got it. Wow! It is a TLC that needs some TLC and a lot of money dumped into it.
It is a 1969 FJ40 with the 3.9L engine. I don't know much about FJ40's but I was told to do a V8 conversion with it. Right now the plans are to cut out the rust and do the time consuming labor on the body work and paint it myself. (I am currently sinking my $$ in a 1968 Jeepster Commando project) After my first project I will then look for the V8. It currently has a decent stance but I might replace the leaf springs and shocks. The 30x15 tires are dry-rotted so I want to go to 32s. I would like to do a disc brake conversion all the way around.
I am dreaming big but have learned with my other project that other people go thru the same experiences on their projects and a lot of knowledge and help can be found on forums.
My name is Justin. I am from Auburn, Alabama. 25 years old. I am a used car dealer with a lot a spare time after work because my wife is in vet school and always studying!
I have a few pics and will post progress later. Thanks for the help and advice, in advance!!! Justin
It is a 1969 FJ40 with the 3.9L engine. I don't know much about FJ40's but I was told to do a V8 conversion with it. Right now the plans are to cut out the rust and do the time consuming labor on the body work and paint it myself. (I am currently sinking my $$ in a 1968 Jeepster Commando project) After my first project I will then look for the V8. It currently has a decent stance but I might replace the leaf springs and shocks. The 30x15 tires are dry-rotted so I want to go to 32s. I would like to do a disc brake conversion all the way around.
I am dreaming big but have learned with my other project that other people go thru the same experiences on their projects and a lot of knowledge and help can be found on forums.
My name is Justin. I am from Auburn, Alabama. 25 years old. I am a used car dealer with a lot a spare time after work because my wife is in vet school and always studying!
I have a few pics and will post progress later. Thanks for the help and advice, in advance!!! Justin
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