Awesome! I like the fact that you are keeping it factory stock for now and not putting a short block Chevy in it or fuel injection etc. Regular guys like myself don't have unlimited budget and seeing you do things with that approach is great. Looking forward to more FJ vids!
If you ever come across a 1970 FJ40 with VIN 88053, let me know. I bought it new off the showroom floor (in 1971) in Cathedral City, CA. I still have my original sale paperwork, but that's all. Paid $3700. Kept it just over a year. Had several superficial customizations, including a 1955 VW horn button. Drove it to Alaska, then sold it for $2000 to a guy named Bruce in DC, who drove it back to California - in 1972 - and then traded it for a VW van - most likely at Chapman VW, Tuscon, AZ - maybe in 1973. It's a cold case... and trail.
I did this when I worked for Lexus. Get a bottle of white lithium grease with the stem and spray on the back of the hazard light switch if you could see it try to spray white lithium inside of the switch. I breaks up oxidation. Switch will start working
I was going to comment early in the video, but thought ‘I better see what he comes up with’. I like your thought process. I’ve said it before in an earlier video; good grounds are important. I ran an additional ground wire from every light to a ground bus on my 40. Probably overkill, but it won’t fail. Study and understand the hazard circuit. The brakes lights, turn signals, and obviously the hazards all run through the hazard switch. Knowing that circuit will help you troubleshoot any brake and turn signal issues you (may) have.
That was turffic loved it there are a lot of little things that can be adjusted over time and repaired as money and time permits till you are where you want to be till then it's a great putter love to get some rustolemon there to stop further rot great video loved it thank you for sharing and your time was awesome never miss a video true fan of yours
Hey thx for sharing your videos! I’m just now getting into the FJ 40’s for the 1st time. I have a 1970 and a 1977. I’ll send you a letter to your PO Box with a few questions. Thx
Hey how are you. Missed this when you put out but watched now. This is cool doing a great job. The hazard switch is just a on off so a toggle switch would work for that matter I'm thinking but may be more I'd have to see. Well to much to say in a message that may help so I'll just say great job my sons like your work also. Have a great day
Awesome work, good on you for getting it on the road so quickly. Sorry if I missed it but where did you buy the fenders? I know there is a company in China that started manufacturing aftermarket panels. Have a look at Coleys cruisers on social media, he has been using them a fair bit. Keep up the good work mate, what are you planning on doing next?
Have you done any checks or measurements to make sure your body tub is on the frame squarely? That might explain why the passenger side gap is there, and why the front appears "moved forward" with the hood down.
