LARGEONE
Rising Sun Member
I decided to name my new (to me) 1967 FJ40 – “Old Gal” which basically makes her “OG2”. The original OG1 is my 1995 FZJ80 (The “Original Grayster”).
I’m starting this thread to document some of the upgrades I make to her, as well as to solicit advice on some of the upgrades. If there is a specific technical question that needs its own thread, I’ll either start a tech thread or tag onto one that is already on topic.
Thanks in advance for participating ��!!!
I’ll start by saying that I know VERY LITTLE about how to adjust a carburetor as well as doing any body work….so I can see this refurb’ presenting some real challenges due to my (lack of) knowledge! I am only attempting to refurb’ this vehicle because I know that Rising Sun is awesome and that there will be someone in the club to help with my ignorance.
A bit about the Ol’ Gal…she is a 1967 FJ40 with a later model 1F power plant. I purchased her from Mountain Goat in Dec 2017.
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=26118&highlight=1967+fj40
(Dan will have first right to buy her back if I ever decide to sell her). From what I can tell, she is mostly original, which is both good and bad!
The Good
-She seems to run fairly well down the road, even though she could use some attention.
-Starts up every time.
-Body is mostly straight with rust in the typical spots, but not a complete rust bucket.
The Not-So-Good
-She leaks from nearly every seal possible ��. The front left axle seal is leaking and the brake cylinders on that same wheel leak badly as well. REPAIRED AXLE LEAK
-The front and rear TC output shafts leak and the rear has caused the E-Parking brake to go bad. REPAIRED
-The engine leaks some oil…haven’t cleaned her up enough to know from where the oil is coming. VALVE COVER LEAK FIXED
-Suspension bushings are TOAST! Springs are riding on the shackle pins…metal on metal. REPAIRED
-Steering rod ends are missing the grease boots, but seem to be tight.
-Only two of the gauges in the cluster work, and the non-functioning includes the speedometer…bummer! The high beam light is also currently not working. ALL GAUGES REPAIRED AND WORKING
-Horn does not work. It has the old school horns which are pretty cool. HORNS FIXED
-Passenger windshield wiper is INOP and missing the wiper arm. The driver side could use some attention as well…it seems to be slipping on the shaft? WINDHIELD WIPERS AND MOTORS FIXED
-The defrost pull is missing (I think) and the defrost hoses might be missing as well? HEATER REBUILT AND DEFROST FIXED. NEW HOSES
-I can’t tell if the cowl vent is working or not? COWL VENT FREED AND FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD
-The cable pulls have been moved around and some are not quite functional. ALL CABLES REPAIRED INCLUDING THROTTLE
-Needs some electrical clean-up. ELECTRICAL ALL FIXED.
I’m starting this thread to document some of the upgrades I make to her, as well as to solicit advice on some of the upgrades. If there is a specific technical question that needs its own thread, I’ll either start a tech thread or tag onto one that is already on topic.
Thanks in advance for participating ��!!!
I’ll start by saying that I know VERY LITTLE about how to adjust a carburetor as well as doing any body work….so I can see this refurb’ presenting some real challenges due to my (lack of) knowledge! I am only attempting to refurb’ this vehicle because I know that Rising Sun is awesome and that there will be someone in the club to help with my ignorance.
A bit about the Ol’ Gal…she is a 1967 FJ40 with a later model 1F power plant. I purchased her from Mountain Goat in Dec 2017.
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=26118&highlight=1967+fj40
(Dan will have first right to buy her back if I ever decide to sell her). From what I can tell, she is mostly original, which is both good and bad!
The Good
-She seems to run fairly well down the road, even though she could use some attention.
-Starts up every time.
-Body is mostly straight with rust in the typical spots, but not a complete rust bucket.
The Not-So-Good
-She leaks from nearly every seal possible ��. The front left axle seal is leaking and the brake cylinders on that same wheel leak badly as well. REPAIRED AXLE LEAK
-The front and rear TC output shafts leak and the rear has caused the E-Parking brake to go bad. REPAIRED
-The engine leaks some oil…haven’t cleaned her up enough to know from where the oil is coming. VALVE COVER LEAK FIXED
-Suspension bushings are TOAST! Springs are riding on the shackle pins…metal on metal. REPAIRED
-Steering rod ends are missing the grease boots, but seem to be tight.
-Only two of the gauges in the cluster work, and the non-functioning includes the speedometer…bummer! The high beam light is also currently not working. ALL GAUGES REPAIRED AND WORKING
-Horn does not work. It has the old school horns which are pretty cool. HORNS FIXED
-Passenger windshield wiper is INOP and missing the wiper arm. The driver side could use some attention as well…it seems to be slipping on the shaft? WINDHIELD WIPERS AND MOTORS FIXED
-The defrost pull is missing (I think) and the defrost hoses might be missing as well? HEATER REBUILT AND DEFROST FIXED. NEW HOSES
-I can’t tell if the cowl vent is working or not? COWL VENT FREED AND FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD
-The cable pulls have been moved around and some are not quite functional. ALL CABLES REPAIRED INCLUDING THROTTLE
-Needs some electrical clean-up. ELECTRICAL ALL FIXED.
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