UPDATE
The FJ40 has been home for a few weeks now, the pictures I previously took were from the Old mans home in Maryland. The FJ Starts, runs and shifts gears beautifully, not bad for sitting for thirty odd years. As for some of the things I worked on, here is a list
1.Took out the old clutch, and replaced the master clutch cylinder. (Shifts like a dream) 100$
2.Changed the water pump, no more antifreeze or water leaking 25$
3.Removed the front bib and bought another 74' FJ bib off Craigslist 50$
4.Ordered new bottom panels, saving me a lot of time 150$
5.Bought new rims and off-road sidewinder tires. 350$
6.Bought new Gas lines, yet to be put on 30$
7.Engine Enamel spray paint (For later) 15$
8.Wire brushed the air cleaner and outside of engine. Free
9.New back window (for later) 25$
10.Weather striping (also for later) 20$
11.Bought large piece of sheet metal to weld into new floor 80$
12.Misc metal to weld 40$
13.Bondo body filler (Later) 20$
14.Front axle off a 79' FJ 100$
Grand total for right now 1005$ plus my initial 150$ investment comes to 1155$
And a bunch of other little stuff I worked on, the car is moving and running good so after all the engine work is done, another month or so, I can re-wire the electronics and such, then I can weld in the new floor work on the body and head to a Junkyard for new bucket seats and front seats. Cosmetic work is going to be coming in another two months give or take.
There were a lot of neat things that the car still has, I have the original Mat and the original cigarette lighter along with the locking gas tank. I'm planning on powdercoating the instruments once the interior is finished, The back floor where the bucket seats are, is also going to be covered with carpet or whatever I decide on
More updates with engine work coming soon. Here are some pics to tide you all over.
