1973 FJ40 build

[wesintl]

I am getting a 4 speed tranny with the split case, and I have a 3 speed tranny already with a tc.

The split cases from '80 (can't remember the exact year) on put the parking brake on the rear axel at the wheels. Before that the parking brake on cruisers was attached to the back of the xfer case at the driveshaft. So, now you don't have a parking brake. Personally I think if you going with a split case either buy the SOR or man-a-fre kit or find a rear axle from a late 40 to fix it, JMHO. I've never looked into if you can take the outer bake items off the rear of a 60 and add the parking brake at the axle to a 40. Or just forget about it and run a line lock on your brake system.

 

[corsair23]

I did not think that something as simple as a parking brake could run me almost more than I paid for the truck! Thanks again...

T

Always fun to see the wide eyes when the cost of a project FJ40 starts sinking in . I think this is one reason why so many encourage folks to just get the 40 on the road and drive it before going too crazy. That makes sure the "hook" is DEEPLY set before the addiction can wear off

On my '76 I probably had $13K invested into it (not including all the parts I've been selling off) and it wasn't really anywhere near to being complete in my eyes. Take it slow, let that hook sink in deeply, and enjoy the ride!

 

[MDH33]

Not to hijack Timmbuck2's thread, but I think this relates to his build:

When adding a booster and 2 reservoir master cylinder to a '73 FJ40, different brake hard lines will be needed. (I'm doing brakes on my '73 also).

Is there anywhere locally that will custom bend hard lines with the the proper fittings? Thanks.

Good luck with your build Tim. You're welcome to look over my 40 anytime. I have a stock 3 speed and TC mated to a later 2F.

 

[timmbuck2]

Not to hijack Timmbuck2's thread, but I think this relates to his build:

When adding a booster and 2 reservoir master cylinder to a '73 FJ40, different brake hard lines will be needed. (I'm doing brakes on my '73 also).

Is there anywhere locally that will custom bend hard lines with the the proper fittings? Thanks.

Good luck with your build Tim. You're welcome to look over my 40 anytime. I have a stock 3 speed and TC mated to a later 2F.

Mine seems to already have a booster and 2 reservoir MC...could it have been added later??

T

 

[MDH33]

Mine seems to already have a booster and 2 reservoir MC...could it have been added later??

T

I'm thinking that was not stock on a '73, but maybe someone with more accumulated year-specific 40 trivia can answer.

Are your hard lines already connected from the MC to frame? I would be curious to know if they are a stock part that I can order rather than custom bending lines, which is what I am facing right now...

 

[timmbuck2]

I'm thinking that was not stock on a '73, but maybe someone with more accumulated year-specific 40 trivia can answer.

Are your hard lines already connected from the MC to frame? I would be curious to know if they are a stock part that I can order rather than custom bending lines, which is what I am facing right now...

Well, actually I am missing a booster (but it looks like 1 was there) and the MC is sitting on a shelf. I will see if the hard lines are still there...

T

 

[timmbuck2]

Well, actually I am missing a booster (but it looks like 1 was there) and the MC is sitting on a shelf. I will see if the hard lines are still there...

T

The hardlines look stock to me...but I am a f'n newbie.

http://www.timmandstacy.com/1973FJ40/target50.html

T

 

[wesintl]

That's stock. 7/70- 3/73 and 3/73- 1/75 have a booster and 2 cup master that dumps out between the cups. As far as I can tell they are identical 47210.

 

[timmbuck2]

That's stock. 7/70- 3/73 and 3/73- 1/75 have a booster and 2 cup master that dumps out between the cups. As far as I can tell they are identical 47210.

Cool...and where can I go to decode my VIN to find out more info on build dates?

T

 

[wesintl]

what's this say? OCT 1973? It's kinda fuzzy

http://www.timmandstacy.com/1973FJ40/target58.html

 

[Shark Bait]

I saw that you had two brake lines. Like I said, I've got a few boosters. You can have one. Come on by.

 

[timmbuck2]

what's this say? OCT 1973? It's kinda fuzzy

http://www.timmandstacy.com/1973FJ40/target58.html

Told ya I was a f'n newbie!

T

 

[wesintl]

Told ya I was a f'n newbie!

T

seriously tho.. I can't make out the month.... ?

 

[timmbuck2]

So, the plan for this weekend is to just clean things up a little and take more inventory of what I have and what I am missing. I guess I will wire-wheel all I can easily get to on the axle, undercarriage, etc and POR-15 all I can reach. Any suggestions for the engine bay? Clean and paint?? Might as well get to what I can while the engine is out.

T

 

[timmbuck2]

seriously tho.. I can't make out the month.... ?

I'll take a better pic this weekend.

T

 

[corsair23]

Any suggestions for the engine bay? Clean and paint?? Might as well get to what I can while the engine is out.

Are you going to leave the 40 totally stock, unmolested? Or build it up a little and possibly repaint it down the road?

If it is the latter, then my suggestion would be to paint the bay black. It would go with whatever paint choice you chose down the road. And, IMO if you ever do decide to sell and the new owner doesn't like the color you chose, they can repaint without having to fart around with the engine bay or having a two tone rig . This is one of the few things that bugs me about my 40...

 

[nuclearlemon]

what's this say? OCT 1973? It's kinda fuzzy

http://www.timmandstacy.com/1973FJ40/target58.html

apr 73

 

[74fj40]

We thought about replacing the 40 rear axle brake stuff with the stuff from a 60 axle so we could use the rear ebrake system with the 40 axle, but found the mounting hardware was different. We ended up just replacing the rear axle with the 60 axle and modifying the cable to use the existing under the dash brake lever.

The split cases from '80 (can't remember the exact year) on put the parking brake on the rear axel at the wheels. Before that the parking brake on cruisers was attached to the back of the xfer case at the driveshaft. So, now you don't have a parking brake. Personally I think if you going with a split case either buy the SOR or man-a-fre kit or find a rear axle from a late 40 to fix it, JMHO. I've never looked into if you can take the outer bake items off the rear of a 60 and add the parking brake at the axle to a 40. Or just forget about it and run a line lock on your brake system.

 

[timmbuck2]

apr 73

Thanks Ige...my camera sucks at focusing on very close objects....or I suck...take your pick.

T

 

[timmbuck2]

Are you going to leave the 40 totally stock, unmolested? Or build it up a little and possibly repaint it down the road?

If it is the latter, then my suggestion would be to paint the bay black. It would go with whatever paint choice you chose down the road. And, IMO if you ever do decide to sell and the new owner doesn't like the color you chose, they can repaint without having to fart around with the engine bay or having a two tone rig . This is one of the few things that bugs me about my 40...

The plan for now is minor building up...definitely want to take it off-road, but no major rock crawling. A new paint job will definitely be on the list a few years from now. My wife does not think the baby blue color is manly enough for me. Would any high-temp rattle can stuff work for the engine bay and assorted parts?? Would a black bay look good with a lighter colored truck?

T