77FJ40 off frame restoration

[Aengus]

I am looking for the best replacement; carburetor, intake/exhaust manifold, distributor .... and other 'ideas' on modifications i should consider including. I am also planning to replace the wiring bundles. Also wondering about best coatings for the 'old painted' roll bar, lets say... powder coat for example

Thanks Aengus

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the club. Looking forward to your introduction. In the introduction thread?

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi and welcome I love the 40's tonytoyota .

 

[Aengus]

Introduction?... hmmmm, I became a land cruiser fan back in 77' when a friend of mine drove up in a topless green FJ40... I was hooked and had to have one... Drove my 77' for years - 'Rat patrol' style - no mater what the weather... that did not agree with my 'desert truck'. So now intend to spoil my self with a new updated cruiser. My Body/engine/transmission work is done. I am in the 'build up' stage and want the latest equipment i can get. As a side note i recently watched a program called 'How its made' and this particular episode was about a new company that was producing a new four wheel drive vehicle...Which had an uncanny resemblance to the FJ40. I would speculate they bought the equipment from Toyota and are now producing a new custom vehicle.... So i figured there must be some nice upgrades available and i figured this was the place to find out about it...

 

[Aengus]

Ops... Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Chris]

Excellent. Now that IS a good intro.

 

[moggy1968]

except it needs pics!

 

[Aengus]

Good Day Cruisers... Is there an aftermarket fuel injection system + manifold for the straight 6?

 

[Aengus]

Hello again from the crypt.

 

[Aengus]

I was wondering if i could get any reviews on a company called 'Classic Cruisers' of Salida Co?

 

[Rodger]

No reviews but I found this youtube of their yard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMztvL2GrAE

For wiring and generally great look at: http://www.globalsoftware-inc.com/coolerman/fj40/main.htm

For 'F' engine upgrades look at sor.com & http://coolfj40.stores.yahoo.net/

Hope that helps