Just a disclaimer: I'm 9 months into this, I've been documenting for myself, but what's the fun in that? (Especially being a member of this forum) To start I initially posted a wtb thread that went like this:
"I’m in the Denver area looking for an entry level fj40. <7500. Not complete rust bucket or crawler build. OG paint/patina is awesome, but ok with rattle can paint sniffing induced “art”. Running preferably or minimal effort required, V8 also fine. Whatever I end up with will be used, maybe even daily(working heat would be a luxury). Anything that comes with history/anecdotes is encouraged as I respect originality, but also expect a workhorse. It won’t be abused, but definitely not pampered. Correct me on any delusions I have, and guidance is also much appreciated"
And I got literally what I was looking for!
Here it is today(what prompted to start a thread as there's a ton more planned for it as well)
I beyond lucked out by having @madorbit as a nearby neighbor to bug with every possible question that arises (as well as random ADD thoughts) who's been insanely helpful getting it going. So here's the first pic: Amazon jeep mirrors that he modified to fit the Fj
Initial 69 Fj40 Specs:
3rd owner, CO car it's whole life (grand junction)
66,000 rumored miles(speedo fell apart with po)
Og color white with what looks like one respray
Matching doors/hardtop(top and doors removed once summer hit)
F series engine, not believed to be the OG
Converted from tree to floor
A ton of aftermarket og looking mods (to the uninitiated, like aisin big window carb)
Pretty minimal rust
More to come...
"I’m in the Denver area looking for an entry level fj40. <7500. Not complete rust bucket or crawler build. OG paint/patina is awesome, but ok with rattle can paint sniffing induced “art”. Running preferably or minimal effort required, V8 also fine. Whatever I end up with will be used, maybe even daily(working heat would be a luxury). Anything that comes with history/anecdotes is encouraged as I respect originality, but also expect a workhorse. It won’t be abused, but definitely not pampered. Correct me on any delusions I have, and guidance is also much appreciated"
And I got literally what I was looking for!
Here it is today(what prompted to start a thread as there's a ton more planned for it as well)
I beyond lucked out by having @madorbit as a nearby neighbor to bug with every possible question that arises (as well as random ADD thoughts) who's been insanely helpful getting it going. So here's the first pic: Amazon jeep mirrors that he modified to fit the Fj
Initial 69 Fj40 Specs:
3rd owner, CO car it's whole life (grand junction)
66,000 rumored miles(speedo fell apart with po)
Og color white with what looks like one respray
Matching doors/hardtop(top and doors removed once summer hit)
F series engine, not believed to be the OG
Converted from tree to floor
A ton of aftermarket og looking mods (to the uninitiated, like aisin big window carb)
Pretty minimal rust
More to come...