Daily FJ40
 

Hey guys, well I'm back with something completely different. This time its not about speed, power or even show car quality ... its all about COOL. This one I'm building for me, a daily driver if I wanted that will handle decently, accelerate and brake very well, and of course something that nobody in this area will have ... :idea:

So here is what we are doing, 1973 FJ40 Toyota Landcruiser with
Pretty much ALL new parts
Completely done up LQ9 with full Holley setup / 88' split case / NV4500 5spd transmission / LOTS of AA parts / 4" upgraded suspension with Fox shocks / 4 wheel disc / 60' Series power steering conversion / PSI wiring with DBW and AAW 28 circuit GM harness / Tanks-Inc / Metal-Tech goodies / Stealth Custom Series wheels and lots more cool stuff

So here is where we are at ...

Grabbed this partially started project from a guys over in Oregon, like new 73' front end with a new Aqualu aluminum tub. Unlike the Camaro, there are NO surprises here, like starting from brand new

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pslqtu3nmd.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pspgt9zomt.jpg


LQ9 with Holley hi-ram

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psb6iliki1.jpg

Rebuilt 88' Toyota split case

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psav13nyc1.jpg

Rebuilt NV4500 5 speed (this thing almost weighs 250lbs !!)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psukbiuuoi.jpg


17x9 Wheels we're going with

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pszrfbhvps.jpg

Defender 90 custom front seats with heaters ordered from LRI (coming from England) Rear seat still TBD

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps1lirkk6i.jpg

and finally colour scheme I'm likely going with, Audi Nardo grey and all black accents

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswx1hgq3r.jpg

I know this isn't as extreme as the Camaro, but I hope this is of interest to many of you .. this should be FUN

Good to be back again :thankyou:

Cheers
Steve

Been waiting for this !

Bout time!
Moar pics! I like everything about this build plan, hoping you will stay ahead of me and share all the hiccups so I can learn.

Ours is in upholstery jail right now...

Jeff-

Fantastic! Love it.

I love FJ40's I had a 72 and miss it everyday!
Subscribed.

Thanks
 

Thanks guys, I'm glad we have some fans here
Wayne, think I can get this one done too before you ??!! LOL :thumbsup:

Steve

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You are a good person!



:D

The way things are going that a given:drowninga:

Lol ... sorry Wayne, I just had to, of all the builds here I have a ton of respect for the continuous time and effort that you yourself have put into that car and I am silently cheering you on to get her done !!

:thumbsup:

Steve

Oh god here we go , when is version 2.0...3.0 of the FJ going to come out lol . Like the Camaro ?

Busting your balls Steve looks great so far should be a cool truck when you're done . If you need someone to drink beer and watch you spin wrenches let me know I'll slide up the hwy
Cheers Ryan