Build Stretched 1-Ton FJ40

[clrussell]

One day I want to be able to bolt something on. Ha!

I had to break out the cutting and welding tools to install new headlights. I should have gone with the City Racer LEDs like Matt recommended. I went with Vintage Car LED lights because they look factory (why do I care on this Cruiser is a question nobody can answer!). They are supposed to be exact replacements but they ended up being deeper. I have had the plug for my left headlight shoved up against the radiator stand and it was time to make some clearance anyway.

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Because I had too to attach three more pictures, here are a few from Rocky Mountain National Park and one from Bill Moore Lake. I love driving this Cruiser!

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We are planning to be in RMNP in late September. I wish I was bringing the 40.

I might have to hit you up for some intel

 

[Mike Shull]

We are planning to be in RMNP in late September. I wish I was bringing the 40.

I might have to hit you up for some intel

I will definitely be back to take pictures of the fall colors and the elk in September. Get your timed entry pass a month ahead or plan to arrive early, especially if you are planning to explore the Bear Lake area. I entered at 3:45 am and there were at least 30 vehicles parked in the Bear Lake parking lot. Happy to chat more.

 

[Ditcherman]

One day I want to be able to bolt something on. Ha!

I had to break out the cutting and welding tools to install new headlights. I should have gone with the City Racer LEDs like Matt recommended. I went with Vintage Car LED lights because they look factory (why do I care on this Cruiser is a question nobody can answer!). They are supposed to be exact replacements but they ended up being deeper. I have had the plug for my left headlight shoved up against the radiator stand and it was time to make some clearance anyway.

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Because I had the ability to attach three more pictures, here are a few from Rocky Mountain National Park and one from Bill Moore Lake. I love driving this Cruiser!

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Agree, great pictures!

The city racer lights have a pigtail coming out the back to a plug, vs a hard mounted plug, so I found that helpful.

 

[Mike Shull]

Agree, great pictures!

The city racer lights have a pigtail coming out the back to a plug, vs a hard mounted plug, so I found that helpful.

It would have been nice had I listened to you!

 

[Ditcherman]

It would have been nice had I listened to you!

QFT!

Honestly I don’t hear that very often.

 

[Bripars40]

One day I want to be able to bolt something on. Ha!

I had to break out the cutting and welding tools to install new headlights. I should have gone with the City Racer LEDs like Matt recommended. I went with Vintage Car LED lights because they look factory (why do I care on this Cruiser is a question nobody can answer!). They are supposed to be exact replacements but they ended up being deeper. I have had the plug for my left headlight shoved up against the radiator stand and it was time to make some clearance anyway.

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Because I had the ability to attach three more pictures, here are a few from Rocky Mountain National Park and one from Bill Moore Lake. I love driving this Cruiser!

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We’re going to be up there later this month. We have our pass for getting in after lunch. Hoping we can snag an earlier time before we arrive. I’d love to take the 40 up to Colorado but I recently sold my tow rig so I’d have to drive it from OK to CO to make that happen haha