None Toyota engine/trans swap

[darran1966]

I got the engine and box out today, pressure washed the chassis as it was full of mud ready for prepping for rust proofing and paint, think I will go semi gloss black chassis.
Fuel tank to yet remove,
Drained the front axle oil which was very silver looking ( no surprise there ) and started stripping the steering knuckles and hubs.
When I have both axles stripped I will remove them for cleaning and paint.
What’s your opinion on firewall colour, black or body colour?

 

[darran1966]

Took a few more part off, this has turned into a full overhaul t

 

[tintinmt]

Mission creep. Very nice project. +1 for the 1UZ.

 

[darran1966]

Hello again,
Not much to update as I have been busy with work and house renovation,
I have however bought an engine for the FJ, BMW M57 3 litre turbo diesel.
Not decided on the gearbox yet.
Cheers
Darran.

 

[darran1966]

Fboth axles removed and stripped down, going to cut the bracket off that’s been welded on and fit new seals in the rear axle ends ( any idea where I might buy them )
It looks like two brackets have been added so the bump stops touch the brackets not the axle, if the weren’t there I doubt the bump stops would ever bump the axle , this makes me think this axle is from another model Toyota?
Front axle end balls both have grooves where the seals have worn them over the years, think I can repair this though, also the front axle has drum brakes, chassis number Puts it at November 1982 would it have had front disc brakes originally?
Thanks
Darran

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi 'Darran a 1982 should have front disc on it but you can got the bits of A HJ60 for the front disc it's not a bad job love the old 40s keep the pic comeing big up from Tony. Good look with it .

 

[Rodger]

My bump stops on the rear axle are on raised brackets on the chassis. Can't comment on the front end because mine is modified.
Seals available from Euro4x4parts, megastore4x4.pt , local Toyota dealer or, possibly, Milners.

regards,

Rodger

 

[darran1966]

Thanks Rodger,
I think I may cut the brackets off the axle as they look a little cobbled together then extend the bump stop mounting on the chassis .
Much appreciate the part supplier info
Regards
Darran.

 

[darran1966]

Hello again,
Got a little further, I think I will have the chassis sand blasted.
Cheers.
Darran.

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi that is looking a good clean chassis it's coming on good job.

 

[darran1966]

Hi,
The chassis is in very good condition with only the rear x member needing attention as it’s pulled out of shape by towing I would guess, chassis is away at the shot blaster.
I have the BMW engine now, still need a gearbox though,
I have a B series 3L engine and four speed gearbox if anyone is looking for one.
Regards
Darran

 

[Soptrol]

Was there ever progress on this? Maybe a new thread?