1977 FJ40 Description
You will not find many FJ40 Resto-mods with the level of detail that this one has received. Virtually all the work has been done by professionals. This is no mall crawler….designed to actually function off road and to be driven as they were designed. Really, no cost has been spared in this build…all quality components and qualified people to install the parts.
Build thread on IH8MUD: It has been said that you should not buy any FJ40 that does not have a build sheet on a respectable forum somewhere….
NOTE: It looks like I got tired of posting updates in about 2015. Since then the electric power steering and automatic transmission were added. Also, a new larger aluminum radiator and newer fuel injection in the last few years.
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Original Donor was a 1977 FJ40 with roughly 100,00 miles, typical rust but with a solid frame (can be seen in detail on build thread).
Body/Suspension:
Frame off Restoration; Frame sand blasted and then double powder coated
Vehicle was professionally painted in a non-OEM color of “Leaf Green”
Every nut and bolt is either stainless, new yellow zinc or original bolts recoated in Yellow zinc
New PACOL Tub/Firewall and front fenders built specifically for this project using old Toyota tooling in Columbia using modern steel (To assure corrosion resistance, the complete underneath of the new tub and fenders has been professionally Linexed)
Inside of the Fiberglass cap was Linexed in white for sound deadening and improved lighting.
Hood, Doors and Hardtop are original. Media blasted and prepped for paint
99% of the rubber seals for the hard top, doors and glass are OEM factory (Painstaking research and hunting was required….most “restorations” use cheap, ill-fitting knockoffs)
ARB 2.5 inch Lift
New Toyota OEM Wheels with 33 inch BF Goodrich Mud/Terrain Tires
Drivetrain:
New Chevrolet 350 crate engine, Ram horn headers with custom exhaust: Estimated 250hp (roughly double that of the original powerplant and more than adequate) There have been many SBC transplants in FJ40s…straight forward and reliable.
Modern Holley Viper Fuel Injection with engine management monitor module
GM TH350 3 speed Automatic
Twin stick kit on stock transfer case
MAF 28 gallon “long range” Fuel tank
Front and rear ARB Air lockers
Interior:
Speedhut Gauges
CB Radio
Hidden compartment
Vintage Air
Corbeau Baja RS recliners with seat heaters and seat sliders on Custom Springtail adjustable seat mounts
Metal Tech 6 point Roll bar with custom padding, professionally welded by Kelderman manufacturing
New Adjustable EZ Electric power steering
9000 watt inverter
Hidden LED lighting inside the hardtop lights up the interior like a ball field
Discrete LED Bar lights to light up the outside like a ball field
Misc Goodies:
Under hood ARB compressor with Tank access in cargo area
Custom center console with removable “Ammo box”
Trail Defense Custom front bumper with Warn VR 10,000-S Winch
4Plus Products FJ40 Rear Bumper/hitch/Full Tire and Cooler Carrier
And probably more little details that I have forgotten to list
