Author Topic: New FJ55 owner with a few questions (pics added) (Read 6387 times)

alwayzbroken · « **on:** Apr 26, 2006, 10:36:33 PM »

I just picked up a beat up 1969 FJ55 and am wondering how similar these trucks are to the FJ40? I would imagine that most of the parts would be the same but I have no idea. What parts are shared between the two models. I want to get it running but fear I am going to have a hard time finding parts for a Fj55, but maybe not so bad if it shares an engine and axles with a FJ40. Thanks. I will post pictures soon.

desertboy · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 26, 2006, 11:10:55 PM »

engine. axles, trans, tranfer are the same as far as i know

LCOwner · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 05:47:50 AM »

Yup. Most thing realted to the drive train are the same. But as for as the body goes, get your credit card/check book out. 55 have style.

freds40 · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 06:13:32 AM »

UMMMM I likes the Piggies!!!! X3 on the drivetrain, I know, I just tore an F motor out of one last week.

Got any pics? How's the body rot?

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 09:34:26 AM »

Here it is. What do you think?

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 09:39:52 AM »

No, actually that is one I saw when I was in Corona a few weeks ago. I only wish it was that.

This is it. It is very rough and would need a lot of work to get running. I am undecided as to whether I want to keep it or turn around quick and sell it. If I keep it I would probably convert it to a Chevy drivetrain and axles. I have a K5 blazer with 3/4 ton axles that is ready to donate to the cause.

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 09:45:36 AM »

The floor is pretty rotten and the interior is shot. Three of the four doors won't fully latch. You have to start it with a screw driver. No brakes, bad clutch master cylinder. Mouse infested and very pretty. The seller said that it was driven to where it was parked and ran fine about 6 years ago. He says the 4x4 works good but won't guarentee that anything else works. I hope the neighbors like it.

I don't know anything about these vehicles or even Fj40s for that matter. Any good info you can give me would be much appreciated. What do you guys think I should do with it?

brc · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 03:00:16 PM »

There is a guy up here in WA that has about 12 55's he basically dismantles one at a time and rebuilds them then sells them. He has TON'S of parts for 40's as well as 55's. Anything you need let me know and I will get you his name and number. He even has a FJ 45 pick up in pretty good shape.

Back on subject the drive train parts are interchangable with FJ-40's.

Looks to be a fun project in the making keep us posted

brc

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 05:14:49 PM »

The more I think about it the more I want to build it. Are there any places similar to Marlin that make custom parts for Cruisers? I would be interesed in SBC motor mounts, powersteering conversions etc. Pretty much anything that would make modernizing the thing easier. I looked for a while but mostly found stock replacement stuff. I assume pirate has a lot of info but I haven't looked too hard yet.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 07:23:25 PM »

ih8mud.com

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 07:28:23 PM »

http://www.landcruisernw.com/index.htm

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 07:29:13 PM »

http://gallery.ih8mud.com/index.php

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 07:30:15 PM »

http://www.ih8mud.com/

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 27, 2006, 07:31:07 PM »

http://www.cruiserparts.net/parts/fj55.htm

freds40 · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 29, 2006, 09:03:40 AM »

Advance Adapters has a lot of conversion parts for 40s. Some of them interchange with 55s but I recently found out that the power steering kits don't. Definately read Mud, lots of great info there.

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 29, 2006, 02:51:15 PM »

Thanks. I'll check it out.

Dooner · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 11, 2006, 01:08:52 PM »

Any updates? Get that pig running mang!

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 11, 2006, 01:17:27 PM »

I ended up selling it on ebay during the summer $I\'m Down$ I am kicking myself now. I only ended up making 125$ so I should have just kept it and let it continue to rot until I could have done something with it. On the other hand, I know it is going to be put to good use to keep another one going or be restored. Some guy from the Black Hills bought it.

Dooner · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 11, 2006, 02:23:38 PM »

Dude, I feel your pain! I sold mine a couple of years ago for 1200 bucks to a guy in Santa Cruz. It was tough watching it go away.

, Still regret it but probley never had done anything with it anyway.

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