Build Project Patina-November 1968 FJ-40

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

Sex

 

[MScruiser]

 

[wngrog]

So wow. We got it in there.

Thanks so much everyone

Biggest issue was the motor mounts and the "engine hoist"

The small tractor was 4" too short to get the motor in the truck. Bumper to bumper.

I got the big tractor and put the fork lift attachment on.

Perfect.

Except the motor mounts were wrong.

We screwed with it and finally Beno remembered the frame mounts on 60s and 80's have elongated holes.

I busted out my carbide bit and whammy.

It's in.

I got a wedding so we hauled ass at this point.

Thanks again.

Beno defines the term "work like a Turk"

 

[OGBeno]

Slotting the engine brackets and then using some straps underneath were key.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Awesome. Glad you got it in there with the forklift set up. Is there room for the exhaust to slide in?

 

[ntsaint]

Awesome stuff.

 

[wngrog]

No sweat on exhaust. Glad it was not on there for stab though

 

[OGBeno]

Didn't check on the exhaust yet. Nolen had to head out ASAP for other things.

We'll find out tomorrow.

 

[wngrog]

Looking like a motor.

 

[OGBeno]

 

[Bomar]

Looks like a nice new water pump back there also?

Nolen this project is sweetness.

 

[wngrog]

Beno clearanced the 80 series plastic fan to get the clearance we needed

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

I've got a timing light if you need to borrow it once you get your DUI.

 

[wngrog]

You will have to show me how to work it.

 

[wngrog]

Doing the front axle. I need a rear seal. No time to chase one down. Also calipers are toast.

This seal

 

[wngrog]

This axle was missing a few things. Beno sending me a pile of $tuff to make it right.

The OEM on this truck is heavy. Heavy.

Pimp. Totally pimp
Beno is my hero.

 

[MScruiser]

Looking really good @wngrog

 

[USMC22]

Your my hero sticking to the plan of no paint

 

[MScruiser]

I think you should replace those bib lights too, @wngrog