Builds The Architect's '77 FJ40 (2 Viewers)

[GA Architect]

Teaser pic.....Let's just say, my 40 is nestled all snug and comfy my basement again! Doing a little time in Post OP before it is put into DD service tomorrow.

More to follow.

 

[FARMAN33]

Your 40 is an inspiration! Glad to see everything falling into place.

 

[78fj40mg]

Congrats GAA!! A running engine video is in order. I'll be happy to host it if you don't have a scroogle account.

 

[GA Architect]

Last night, I cleaned up the engine bay a little and added a few last OEM hose spring clamps.

 

[78fj40mg]

GAA she's a beauty! What wonderful way to start your day, every day...with "The Other Woman"!

And to that I say Cheers!...with...

 

[GA Architect]

Before - engine bay photo 3/14:

After - engine bay photo 5/15:

 

[upperblack]

Looks great!! I'm rebuilding my carb and steering box and while I'm in there going to covert all hose clamps back to
Toyota. Thanks for the inspiration

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Looks absolutely gorgeous, Rick!! Hope it's running as well as it looks!!

 

[GA Architect]

Looks absolutely gorgeous, Rick!! Hope it's running as well as it looks!!

Runs like a Peach!....Georgia Peach that is. I'll try and get a video of it running before too long.

 

[wscbill]

Will run better with more stickers...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Will run better with more stickers...

I would be careful with the liberal application of "Stickers". Reeks havoc on your "caster angle"...

Looking very nice indeed.......!!

 

[fj401978]

Rick, what hose are you using from the air-pump to the top of the air cleaner? That's a tough one to match (because it's NLA from Toyota).

Really looking great!

Skip

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Rick, what hose are you using from the air-pump to the top of the air cleaner? That's a tough one to match (because it's NLA from Toyota). Skip

It looks like the air cleaner port is capped, Skip.

Rick, it looks like your 40 is de-smogged - true?

 

[GA Architect]

Rick, what hose are you using from the air-pump to the top of the air cleaner? That's a tough one to match (because it's NLA from Toyota).

Really looking great!

Skip

Skip - Thanks for the kind words. The hose you are referencing, is no longer in my engine bay. It is in my de-smog box of goodies on the top shelf.

Danny - yep, de-smogged about a year ago.

 

[Honger]

Gorgeous engine bay! Your build is quite an inspiration to me. Your "one piece at a time" approach to bettering a rig that was already in pretty good shape is great fun to watch.

Man that valve cover sure is pretty!

 

[78fj40mg]

GAA's 1977 FJ40 w/ an '86 2F engine running. Posting for GAA.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Purring like the proverbial tractor!! Sounds great!!

 

[GA Architect]

Purring like the proverbial tractor!! Sounds great!!

The new 2F just makes me realize just how noisy the original 2F was. One major improvement I've noticed is the tightness of the engine & tranny. I was told the rear engine mounts were toast and the fronts were severely squished. The torque on the engine doesn't move the shifter now. I can shift into 4th at 30MPH and it will power on up to speed.

Me so Happy!

Thanks Mike for posting the video.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I'll bet you are!! Enjoy it!!

But, I have a question... where will you carry your spare engine, once you finish rebuilding it?

 

[78fj40mg]

My pleasure Rick!
Still trying to fix couple of issues with the thumbnail image, I may have to upload again.