Hi Mud! Started this thread in the hopes of getting help, and documenting the re-building process of our stock, Feb 79', U.S., FJ40. Dad took it apart (frame-off) 15 years ago, now I'm putting the puzzle back together.
This Land Cruiser has been in the family since 93', and was my rig as an irresponsible high school kid during the 90s. I went to 7-11 every Friday morning to get the newly published Truck Trader and the 79’ finally showed up on sale in my home town (!!!). We were the first there and purchased for $3100 with 4x out (Dad soon re-built the transfer case).
Engine was rebuilt in 2000 (after I blew a rod driving it to Oregon) The complete break down to the frame was done by Dad starting around 06'. I took it over again in 2017 when Dad got sick. Body, frame, and metal work has been done, all parts are stock, save for the suspension. Mileage ______ need to check on that, I know it rolled back to 0 in the late 90s
I have been piecing it back together over the last couple years, but family, work, and house have always gotten in the way. I now have set a deadline (taking advice from others) in order to get my butt in gear. This Land Cruiser will be on the road by November 1st, 2022!
Thanks in advance to all members, this forum is invaluable. Dad, I need you down here to help!
Cleaned up the "tent" April 2022. tons of pieces scattered everywhere thrown in bins and sent back to the barn. Started Steering column/pedal assembly
This Land Cruiser has been in the family since 93', and was my rig as an irresponsible high school kid during the 90s. I went to 7-11 every Friday morning to get the newly published Truck Trader and the 79’ finally showed up on sale in my home town (!!!). We were the first there and purchased for $3100 with 4x out (Dad soon re-built the transfer case).
Engine was rebuilt in 2000 (after I blew a rod driving it to Oregon) The complete break down to the frame was done by Dad starting around 06'. I took it over again in 2017 when Dad got sick. Body, frame, and metal work has been done, all parts are stock, save for the suspension. Mileage ______ need to check on that, I know it rolled back to 0 in the late 90s
I have been piecing it back together over the last couple years, but family, work, and house have always gotten in the way. I now have set a deadline (taking advice from others) in order to get my butt in gear. This Land Cruiser will be on the road by November 1st, 2022!
Thanks in advance to all members, this forum is invaluable. Dad, I need you down here to help!
Cleaned up the "tent" April 2022. tons of pieces scattered everywhere thrown in bins and sent back to the barn. Started Steering column/pedal assembly
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