So back in March of 2020 I picked up this '71 FJ40. The next day California locked down for Covid and it was 6 months before I could even transfer the title as the DMV was pretty much unprepared for this (or really anything.....).
Anyways, it had sat for quite a few years and was pretty sorry to see. Had a small block Chevy, TH350 automatic, stock 3spd tcase and axles, saginaw power steering. Barely ran, didn't stop. I ran it around the block a few times then started to tear into it.
As it came home (upside down bezel and all):
Swapped to disc brakes all around:
Picked up a winch, bumper and new shoes:
Anyways, it had sat for quite a few years and was pretty sorry to see. Had a small block Chevy, TH350 automatic, stock 3spd tcase and axles, saginaw power steering. Barely ran, didn't stop. I ran it around the block a few times then started to tear into it.
As it came home (upside down bezel and all):
Swapped to disc brakes all around:
Picked up a winch, bumper and new shoes: