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Here is a better picture if the rust on the rear body cross member. This is the worst that I have found so far. Doesn't look to bad to me but I am a rookie!!

Thanks Ben and Rodger for the info. I am taking care of that rust below the tailgate first. That is the only area that needs immediate attention. I am also going to take Shayne's advise and driver her for a little while before I start restoration. I would like to get the suspension and...

This baby was a true barn find. runs good, all original 1966 and not in bad shape. Stored mostly in New Mexico until about 3 yrs ago. Been in a barn in Oklahoma past 3yrs. I decided to pull the trigger and buy. Will be in the shop soon.

Not sure why the pictures posted that way. Still trying to figure this stuff out!!

More Pics, she still has original tool box, tools and hand jack. Worried about rust under tail gate.

Anyone know if the hydraulic clutch is a pain to deal with? The clutch works but not great. That is the only thing mechanically so far that may give me problems.

Photos of the Fj40 Here are a few photos the owner sent me for now. I will have more and better ones once i get her in my shop. Please let me know what you think of her. 1966 original

Thanks Rodger, As soon as I get her in the shop i will be sure to post a lot of photos before I start tearing her down. I will be interested to hear what everyone else thinks of her before I begin. Thanks again!

Getting the garage ready to recieve the long awaited Fj40 Half the garage cleaned!!

Thanks guys! I am new to the forum and still trying to figure this stuff out. I will try to keep it to one thread to track progress and information I recieve. I am hoping to get the FJ with in the next week or so. I will post pictures as soon as I get it in the shop. Thanks again!!

Can someone tell me how hard it is to remove a FJ40 body from frame. It is a 1966 in very good condition but want to remove body to repaint frame and make some upgrades. No major modifications!! But want to know what I am getting myself into. thanks in advance Bill

I will not be doing any off roading other than on the beaches of North Carolina/Virginia. It will mainly be used as a beach cruiser and weekender. I would like to take the body off to give it a good cleaning with wire wheel, replace anything that is bad and paint frame with Chassis Saver...

I am getting a 1966 FJ40 that is all original and no rust except a little surface rust in areas. I haven't seen the under side so not sure about frame yet. But I am assuming in good shape based on the looks of the body. Trying to get it picked up in the next few weeks. It really looks like a...