Project Wisdom Turns Folly to start in Ernest. (1 Viewer)

[Comet]

I need help finding any 40 series Land Cruiser conversions that used a 95-97 1FZ-FE with automatic transmission. Guessing there was stretching of metal on the frame and other thoughts. I really want to learn from others mistakes and success stories before embarking. It has been as close to a zero dollar budget build so far, that’s why it’s has been two years in the parts acquisition mode. End of April is my start date to box in the rear, rebuild and outboard a 60 series rear axle, regear the front to match (spacers for now) and flip springs to give some additional length between axles. Pictures because WTF.

 

[Rock40]

I haven’t heard of that drivetrain in a 40, not that it hasn’t happened. IMO, there are more reliable and easier to work on engines that can be built to make lots of HP for pretty cheap. Just because the initial cost is low doesn’t mean it won’t cost a lot later on. These projects tend to spiral

 

[UZJ40]

Do you already have the entire 1FZ drivetrain ready to go in?

 

[Mike Shull]

This might be worth a look if you haven’t already run across the thread:
Thread 'Quick Question: FJ40 1FZ-FE H55 Fit'
Quick Question: FJ40 1FZ-FE H55 Fit - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/quick-question-fj40-1fz-fe-h55-fit.1312219/

 

[Mike Shull]

Do you already have the entire 1FZ drivetrain ready to go in?

It looks like there is a build thread for this truck?
Post in thread 'Wisdom Turns Folly (WTF). 1973/75/76/78 Mashup'
Wisdom Turns Folly (WTF). 1973/75/76/78 Mashup - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/wisdom-turns-folly-wtf-1973-75-76-78-mashup.1258360/post-15128129

 

[Comet]

@Rock40 I could not agree more on both points you make. Hence the Folly part of this. My tiny little brain relates to this engine drivetrain combo since my original rig that led me down this path is my 1997 80 series. Why have one of these combo’s to maintain when two is “more better”.

@UZJ40 I have the entire drivetrain back to the ECU. I have access to the interior wiring harness if needed.

@Mike Shull thank you. That is my vehicle. I should have mentioned that I am cross posting from the 40 forum. I have condensed salvageable parts from three different 40’s in the hope of resurrecting one. I am to the point of moving forward on a couple aspects of the build.

Edit: I am posting in this section of Mud because of the nature of the build. It’s not a traditional or purist resurrection of a 40 sitting in a barn or a field. Plus, all the out of the box thinking members can provide will help me create a small tire wheeling rig I can hopefully drive and enjoy before my time ends on this rock (timeline yet to be determined on both counts).

 

[Tank5]

Here is a project that used a 1fz before it was swapped out for a 2uz. This was a 45 on an 80 chassis though.

Builds - Project X

Project X/FZJ45 I have finally started my new project mating a really nice 96 80 series chassis, complete, to my old, pretty good shape 65 FJ45 LWB pickup. Like my FJ62, I will be taking my time and trying to do it right and will post play by play pictures as I get somewhere. I started with a...

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This 45 also used a 1fz but with a manual transmission

Builds - 1964 FJ45 Short Bed Fixed Top Pickup Restoration

I’m an addict. Last week @wngrog finished up Project Mustard. It turned out fantastic and I absolutely love it. That project was very much an impulse buy - I woke up one morning and decided I needed another project and it just so happened that @thecrazygreek had listed the Mustard for sale...

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[matzell]

We should talk at Relic Run.

 

[Comet]

@matzell yes. You me and a quiet bearded man. He doesn’t realize how key he is to the project, or maybe I don’t realize. Either way, confusion reigns. I’d love the 5 speed option everyone refers to; however, the build is going to have to move forward with what I have currently and it is a LOOOOONG drivetrain. Sold off one of the 2f 4 speeds to fund the rear axle relocate/frame box. I have not received approval from the War Department to cut up my 80 for a 79 pick up conversion so this will have to scratch the itch until that day comes.