thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
A new journey has begun!
About 4 years ago I purchased my first FJ40, a 1969. I tore it down to the frame and started working on the small stuff.
In the middle of all that, I purchased a 76 that was in much better condition and restored her first. After she was restored, I used the $$ from that sale, to fund the build on the 69.
Part of the proceeds went to buy a 76 FJ55 as a parts rig for the 69. I really prefer the 76+ Drivetrain and this Iron Pig had it where it counts. It had a completely rebuilt engine with less than 12k on her, also complete rebuilds on all four corners, wheel bearings etc. A great driving rig that fell on her side during a 4 wheeling trip up in the mountain snow. It was sitting in the guys fathers yard, so that guys dad sold it to me for a song! And with all paperwork documenting the rebuild. Suffice it to say I was happy…
This build was put on hold for several reasons; mainly I didn’t have a place to work on her. Fast forward a bit and into our new home. The wife was ok with me taking over the garage because she saw the success of the other rigs sale and is exited to see this one built.
The original tub on the 69 was shot so I found a donor tub from a 71. It has some rear end rot, and a bit in the middle floor board area. Two places I need to replace.
So I started on the chassis…
Pictures are of
About 4 years ago I purchased my first FJ40, a 1969. I tore it down to the frame and started working on the small stuff.
In the middle of all that, I purchased a 76 that was in much better condition and restored her first. After she was restored, I used the $$ from that sale, to fund the build on the 69.
Part of the proceeds went to buy a 76 FJ55 as a parts rig for the 69. I really prefer the 76+ Drivetrain and this Iron Pig had it where it counts. It had a completely rebuilt engine with less than 12k on her, also complete rebuilds on all four corners, wheel bearings etc. A great driving rig that fell on her side during a 4 wheeling trip up in the mountain snow. It was sitting in the guys fathers yard, so that guys dad sold it to me for a song! And with all paperwork documenting the rebuild. Suffice it to say I was happy…
This build was put on hold for several reasons; mainly I didn’t have a place to work on her. Fast forward a bit and into our new home. The wife was ok with me taking over the garage because she saw the success of the other rigs sale and is exited to see this one built.
The original tub on the 69 was shot so I found a donor tub from a 71. It has some rear end rot, and a bit in the middle floor board area. Two places I need to replace.
So I started on the chassis…
Pictures are of
- when I started
- Frame before blast, (note Donor tub on right)
- Donor FJ55
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