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No hurry, it's a hobby. I don't have a shop to work out of, so weather plays a big role in repairs. I do know that I can go out to work on this thing in the morning and next thing I know it's suppertime. Lot's of fun.
Nice work. It doesn't even look like the same rig.
Great goat thread! Looks like fun.
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Well, it's been a mild Winter here in OK so far. Got the floor repairs welded in and seats recovered. Things are looking pretty good under the hood also. Here are a couple of pics.
From this:
To this:
And this:
To this:
Still some clean-up and refurbishing to do under the hood, but those are the fun little projects.
And finally got some decent turn signals.
Lots of work left to do, but I have it where it is drivable now and can begin enjoying the fruits of my labor. Thanks to all here on Mud for the advise and the parts I was able to acquire through the Mud community.
Later, Charlie
From this:
To this:
And this:
To this:
Still some clean-up and refurbishing to do under the hood, but those are the fun little projects.
And finally got some decent turn signals.
Lots of work left to do, but I have it where it is drivable now and can begin enjoying the fruits of my labor. Thanks to all here on Mud for the advise and the parts I was able to acquire through the Mud community.
Later, Charlie
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Amazing work! Looks great.
Falco80
Burning dinosaur bones...
Toygoata is looking awesome! 
You did a great job under the hood, so now drive that beast around for a while and then work out what you need to do next.
You did a great job under the hood, so now drive that beast around for a while and then work out what you need to do next.
Fantastic job under that hood...keep it up!
Sando Serious
SILVER Star
Awesome thread!
Diamond in the rough or dock anchor?
I love the pictures. The ones with the goats on it are classics. My opinion of my own 40 changes each time I read these posts from Wow, I cant believe I bought such a P.O.S. to Wow, Mine is in really good shape. Looking at the yard find I see a parts truck. Lots of good parts but so much $$ to get it in reliable driving, decent looking condition. You would be better off finding a solid daily driver for $7K to $9K. Mine looked about like that when I hauled it home 3 years ago except it was running (but not drivable) with a good 1F engine and the brake system had been restored. I'll be into it for another $5K before I'm done plus hundreds of hours of work.
I love the pictures. The ones with the goats on it are classics. My opinion of my own 40 changes each time I read these posts from Wow, I cant believe I bought such a P.O.S. to Wow, Mine is in really good shape. Looking at the yard find I see a parts truck. Lots of good parts but so much $$ to get it in reliable driving, decent looking condition. You would be better off finding a solid daily driver for $7K to $9K. Mine looked about like that when I hauled it home 3 years ago except it was running (but not drivable) with a good 1F engine and the brake system had been restored. I'll be into it for another $5K before I'm done plus hundreds of hours of work.
it's a hobby, he seems to be enjoying himself and he's way ahead of me with my '77 already, so I say diamond in the rough. For sure.
+1 Entering into any automotive "project" expecting a return on investment is foolish. We all do it for lots of different reasons, but money well spent is pretty low on the list.
Amazing clean up under the hood by the way
TOYGOTA license plate... HAHA. I stayed up late just to finish reading this thread and I am amazed at your find! Keep the pics coming and good luck...
BTW here is my find I picked up for 500.00....
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 walkaround - YouTube
BTW here is my find I picked up for 500.00....
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 walkaround - YouTube
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Good find, I just love working on these things. Yes, with me it is a hobby more than anything. I used to be into long distance motorcycle riding. Had a ZZR1200 set up with radar detection, satellite radio, CB radio, GPS. After a couple of crashes and 60,000 miles later, I had to have my neck fused together and I decided it was time to settle down with a safer pastime. Fishing and re-doing old FJ40's seems to fill the bill right now.
Marinade the old goat overnight in a bag of seasoned yogurt. Bake temp 350 for 45 min. Great celebration dinner.
