Tale of two 71 FJ40’s (1 Viewer)

[NW Oregon 4me]

Hello all
Just a quick bio. Owned my first 71 FJ 40 for five years. It sat a long time with a blown head gasket. Got it running and reliable but the body was more rust than metal. Traded up to another 71 FJ40 with little rust and lots of attitude on 33” tires. Cheers

 

[UltraFJ40]

Congratulations. Welcome to the asylum.

Some pics would be nice if you have them available.

 

[NW Oregon 4me]

Congratulations. Welcome to the asylum.

Some pics would be nice if you have them available.

Congratulations. Welcome to the asylum.

Some pics would be nice if you have them available.

 

[UltraFJ40]

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That's friggin nice and the first pic reminds me of my first 40, it was also a 71.

Do you have any plans for it in the near future? Little tidbits of things that you'd like to do to it?

 

[Imurdaddy]

Hello all
Just a quick bio. Owned my first 71 FJ 40 for five years. It sat a long time with a blown head gasket. Got it running and reliable but the body was more rust than metal. Traded up to another 71 FJ40 with little rust and lots of attitude on 33” tires. Cheers

Hey, I have a ‘71 (my first) the same color with 33’s, and a stupid homeade body lift that will have to go. This first couple of months has been a learning experience, but these Land Cruiser guys are really cool!

 

[Imurdaddy]

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Man I wish I had your hood! Mine has been ”modified “.
to me it looks more at home on a big block corvette.

 

[NW Oregon 4me]

That's friggin nice and the first pic reminds me of my first 40, it was also a 71.

Do you have any plans for it in the near future? Little tidbits of things that you'd like to do to it?

Still working on some small issues. The key or harness is only passing 11volts to the fuses. Making the regulator go nuts. What about your rig?

 

[UltraFJ40]

Still working on some small issues. The key or harness is only passing 11volts to the fuses. Making the regulator go nuts. What about your rig?

I sold the 71 after I bought a few other 40's then I moved on in the later bigger dumber station wagons & 4Runners. Now I only have a 100 series grocery getter.

I'll leave the electrical smarts with those that know. If I don't see anything in a day or so then I'll get you started off on the wrong track.

 

[Skreddy]

I’d check all your grounds. There’s not too many and they are often the source of issues. Clean and reattach. Looks good!