In my search for the perfect FZJ80 I've spend less time looking into the 40s and playing with mine. The other day I saw the one in Tucson so I went and bought it. I didn't need the top so he let me have it for $2,700 even! Today I replace the fuel filter and pump as well as swapping in a nice HEI dist. I had laying around. With that said it runs good and already has the 350 in it. Here are the issues:
1) Drum brakes, need adjusting.
2) Springs are in bad shape and sagging.
3) Manifold is outside of the frame.
4) Steering has plenty of play.
Now I have a saginaw box sitting on my old parts Caprice so I can swap that in but what else would you do? The hubs have goofy things to lock them so I see that upfront but what else sucks on the 65 that you would change?
Also I assume there's an AA for the factory 3 speed (on the floor) can I bolt in the 4 speed? How many upgrades will just bolt in?
Thanks a lot guys! I'm thinking I may just wheel in until things break and upgrade as I go....
1) Drum brakes, need adjusting.
2) Springs are in bad shape and sagging.
3) Manifold is outside of the frame.
4) Steering has plenty of play.
Now I have a saginaw box sitting on my old parts Caprice so I can swap that in but what else would you do? The hubs have goofy things to lock them so I see that upfront but what else sucks on the 65 that you would change?
Also I assume there's an AA for the factory 3 speed (on the floor) can I bolt in the 4 speed? How many upgrades will just bolt in?
Thanks a lot guys! I'm thinking I may just wheel in until things break and upgrade as I go....