Well the stars have finally aligned and I finally opened my mind and checkbook and purchased a 1969 FJ40. I've researched as much as I can stand and now CAN'T WAIT to see my new pride and joy!!
A little background-
PO is a professor at CU and bought it two years ago from a grad student. This FJ40 originally came from California. The original owner outfitted it for two plus years in Baja (you'll note that this truck unfortunately does not have the rear jump seats, as they were removed by the original owner for storage space). After which, a Geology professor at CU-Boulder bought it and stored it in his barn outside of Boulder for almost 30 years. So the cruiser basically sat in a barn untouched. Here's where I come in the picture
Here is a mostly complete list of upgrades/maintenance:
HFS 2.5" Shocks and suspension
Clutch (this summer)
Water pump
Starter
Full tune up in summer '05 - new spark plugs, wires, distributor, coil
32/10.50 BFG ATs and rims
Rebuilt '76 axles with 4 wheel disc brakes
Rebuilt carb
Hood hardware and rear door handle
Window hardware
Front and rear fenders
Seat belts
Side view mirrors
Carpeting
High back jeep seats
Enough words...onto the good stuff. Pictures!
And now here's the rust. I'd like someone to tell me exactly how big of a pain it'll be to fix.
Initial $$ will be spent on tires/ 4" suspension and rust repair. Beyond that I'd like to keep it looking semi-stock, maybe a fresh 2F and transfer case, lockers and 35"s.
Many thanks for all the knowledge and experience that has come before me. It's been tons of help!
Tom
A little background-
PO is a professor at CU and bought it two years ago from a grad student. This FJ40 originally came from California. The original owner outfitted it for two plus years in Baja (you'll note that this truck unfortunately does not have the rear jump seats, as they were removed by the original owner for storage space). After which, a Geology professor at CU-Boulder bought it and stored it in his barn outside of Boulder for almost 30 years. So the cruiser basically sat in a barn untouched. Here's where I come in the picture
Here is a mostly complete list of upgrades/maintenance:
HFS 2.5" Shocks and suspension
Clutch (this summer)
Water pump
Starter
Full tune up in summer '05 - new spark plugs, wires, distributor, coil
32/10.50 BFG ATs and rims
Rebuilt '76 axles with 4 wheel disc brakes
Rebuilt carb
Hood hardware and rear door handle
Window hardware
Front and rear fenders
Seat belts
Side view mirrors
Carpeting
High back jeep seats
Enough words...onto the good stuff. Pictures!
And now here's the rust. I'd like someone to tell me exactly how big of a pain it'll be to fix.
Initial $$ will be spent on tires/ 4" suspension and rust repair. Beyond that I'd like to keep it looking semi-stock, maybe a fresh 2F and transfer case, lockers and 35"s.
Many thanks for all the knowledge and experience that has come before me. It's been tons of help!
Tom
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