The Goblin, continued (2 Viewers)

[gonzopancho]

1976 FJ40
Rustic Green / grey interior
Drivetrain: SBC, Sniper, H55F, Split case
35x12.50R15 KO3s on widened 15x8.5” Toyota Rims
OME 2.5” lift
4-plus bumpers, Warn 8274 Winch

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[cbmontgo]

This 40 was parked down the street in my neighborhood growing up in the 1990s. It is fascinating to see it evolve over the years.

 

[gonzopancho]

I had a scoutmaster when I was growing up in Las Vegas who had a 1975 or 1976 in Freeborn Red.

 

[gonzopancho]

The truck seems to have suffered for a lack of PM. Don’t have time this week for a baseline, and out of town next week, but just as an example: it arrived with the PCV cracked in half (clearly the PO), and the hose was a wee bit too long (likely the PO, but possible before that.)

Fixed that, put a 1/2 gal of 50/50 anti-freeze in it, fired it up and took it for a spin.

When I get back to town, I’ll put plates on it and it will be a driver. Drive to work, drive home, drive to the bar, drive home.

Then I’ll baseline it.

But lots to do.

 

[gonzopancho]

Moved the seat back 2”, reinstalled the OEM wheel

 

[gonzopancho]

Got it registered

Geez I’m old

 

[gonzopancho]

• Rebuilt the rear brakes, new shoes, drums, one slave cylinder was leaking
• fixed the fuel leak near the intake. Runs better now, less fuel smell, and the sniper will stay in closed loop
• Fixed the loose bolts on the steering box and welded the bottom of the bracket to the frame (WTF?)
• Removed the roof rack
• Replaced hardtop gaskets the PO had pinched when he replaced the top (@under_psi had installed new in 2019)
• Went all new stainless hardware on the hardtop and doors
• Fixed the ground on one turn signal
• Changed all fluids
• Went back to factory mirrors with new heads

Next:

• Fix the stereo (only one speaker works)
• Install antenna (none exists atm)
• Install 4° caster shims (PO removed when he installed the OME lift)
• Go back to 33x10.50 km3s (PO installed 35x12.50 km3s)
• Replace wiper blades w/stock
• Figure out why the column is clocked CCW
• Find and install WRN-98273 boots on 8274
• Install billet dash knobs
• Maybe have someone tune the sniper setup

Thinking about taking it to CO for the summer.

 

[gonzopancho]

For sale. Want to fund the 45lv

 

[aging fleet]

The Goblin gets around, GLWS

 

[gonzopancho]

For Sale - Austin, TX - 1976 FJ40 Rustic Green

I have a 1976 FJ40 for sale. Formerly known as the Green Goblin. $43k. Selling to fund the fj45lv build. SBC 350 Sniper EFI Holley electronic ignition H55F 5-speed from Valley Hybrids Split case w/PB 2.5” OME suspension GM power steering conversion 35x12.50 BFG KM3 tires on widened factory...

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[gonzopancho]

Kept it.

 

[gonzopancho]

Now on 15x10 wheels (that don’t leak air), added 3-point seat belts.

 

[gonzopancho]

The 4-plus bumper was nearly impossible to open. Took it off, dressed the pins, installed zerks, and a couple spring pins so it will stay open

 

[gonzopancho]

Tuned up and capped the welds.
Grease channels for the zerks.

Sent it out to be repowdered.

Hat off to @lcwizard for the OG design. I’ve owned 3 of these, and they’re the only thing.

 

[gonzopancho]

Zero rust the rear sill. new hardware. Reassembled the swing-out, greased and Installed.

 

[gonzopancho]

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[PabloCruise]

Nice work!
Feels good to take care of that stuff.

 

[gonzopancho]

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[jayp2]

Any idea who made the rear fuel tank in it?

 

[gonzopancho]

Any idea who made the rear fuel tank in it?

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