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What to do with a rusty 75 fj40
« on: Apr 24, 2009, 07:24:49 PM »
I started with an old 1975 FJ40 F2/4SPD. :clap2:

The tub has literally rotted off  :smack:what appears to be a solid frame. :bowdown:

I have a set of 1979 axles setting ready to add disk brakes. :think:

The plan:
1. replace with steel panels on the outside  :help:but replace the floor and wheel wells in aluminum :think:

2. disk brakes oin the front

3. Ditch the ambi doors in the back and go with a hatch from a 74. Close the tub solid in the back for a solid body

4. Fab a cage so tight that it's not in the way. :crossed:

5. add a front facing rear seat with seating mods upfront to allow access 


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Re: What to do with a rusty 75 fj40
« Reply #1 on: Apr 24, 2009, 08:48:54 PM »
 :welcome:

Sounds like a good project. I want to restore/build a FJ40 someday. Someone is bound to say it so let me be the the first...  :gap:


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Re: What to do with a rusty 75 fj40
« Reply #2 on: Apr 24, 2009, 10:47:33 PM »
Sorry I haven't figured out how to attach a pic on this site yet.  Workin' on it! :headscratch:

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Re: What to do with a rusty 75 fj40
« Reply #3 on: Apr 24, 2009, 11:14:51 PM »
Well you need 12 posts before you can add attachments, or you can make an account on photobucket.com and host them from there for free.
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