Builds The KY40 - Tilda Bogue Service Station

[wngrog]

Might be quicker/easier/cheaper to start that wiring from scratch.

https://painlessperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/90535Manual.pdf

I just can't stand those things.

I purchased a good harness for a 1970 if this one is too fubar.

 

[Jdc1]

I just can't stand those things.

I purchased a good harness for a 1970 if this one is too fubar.

Stock is always better- My link didn’t work but that’s the manual for the old 40 specific Painless.

 

[wngrog]

Stock is always better- My link didn’t work but that’s the manual for the old 40 specific painless harness.

It worked. That would be the absolute last resort for me. They are just gross in my snobby opinion

 

[sogncab]

Might be quicker/easier/cheaper to start that wiring from scratch

That's what I would do. Grenade everything under the hood and start over. Trollhole would be getting paid whatever he wants to make it happen.
Decoding wiring done by a 2 year old, with zero logic involved, is a noose not worth sticking your neck into.

 

[majdomo]

This makes me sad.....

Kill it, kill it with fire.

 

[thatcabledude]

Who ever did that:

 

[OGBeno]

Nolander loves wiring.

Watching Nolander squirm a bit is always worth the admission price.

 

[peesalot]

Nolander - nice - replaces Rock Midget, maybe.

 

[WildernessRimFab]

You guys are spoiled rotten, I would love to have that 40. To me everything can be easily fixed but sheet metal work and that doesn't look it needs any. That rig looks great.

I agree. This 40 is very representative of a reasonable entry level truck in 2025.
I dont know the price paid - but 40s like this one are common - more common than the ones with no rust and OEM everything.

 

[Jdc1]

It worked. That would be the absolute last resort for me. They are just gross in my snobby opinion

Mine as well- would never replace a decent wiring harness for a Painless. I’m seeing 40s in a lot of conditions with a wide array of budgets. On the road is better than 100% stock in some instances.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Local Craigslist today but in Hamilton $17,000 and needs work.
1976 FJ40
Runs well.
Power steering needs to be repaired.
164,221 on the body
Engine replaced 5000 mile ago with second hand used parts
Inline 6
https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_lqsC90B8vnO_0uY0ei_1200x900.jpg

 

[sogncab]

Local Craigslist today but in Hamilton $17,000 and needs work.
1976 FJ40
Runs well.
Power steering needs to be repaired.
164,221 on the body
Engine replaced 5000 mile ago with second hand used parts
Inline 6
https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_lqsC90B8vnO_0uY0ei_1200x900.jpg

Throw another $200k at that tired turd and it'll be as right as rain.

 

[wngrog]

Get back Jack

 

[wngrog]

Moar chop .... no idea if it will ever run again but the yellow wires are gone

So is the Badlands winch and this terrible bumper

 

[Old Nick]

Based on a couple photos and a little back and forth I thought I could help this guy out.

He has named her Josie.

I have temporary renamed her the KY 40.

Not just because it came out of Kentucky.

Instead I think of the large amounts of lube the seller should have used on the buyer to pass this one off for what he sold it for.

View attachment 3888577

It's the Commonwealth's favorite toast topper... lol.

 

[wngrog]

Almost there

 

[whitey45]

As satisfying as peeling off a scab! Now it can start to heal!!

 

[wngrog]

As satisfying as peeling off a scab! Now it can start to heal!!

Absolutely.

All gone. Tomorrow I clean.

 

[85roktoy]

That wiring is gawd awful

 

[wngrog]

That wiring is gawd awful

Was.