It was awesome to meet you today. What a beautiful 40 series you have. I'm sure lots of work went into making it as nice as it is, definitely something to be proud of.
Had one like it, same color, dual tank. Pulled mine out of a salvage yard, it took about a year, it was that color originally and stayed that color but Imron paint. Came with a Warn winch and lockers for the front hubs. Never got stuck and I tried. It's first oil change was Fairbanks Alaska, floor boards were pretty bad at the start, wheel wise 15" steel spoke, 31 inch mudders, headers and a Holly 2 bbl carb, a Webber 38IDA might have been better. Enjoy that fine specimen. My son was about 8 when I finished mine, went thru most of Boy Scouts with it.
@@couse44 Mine was actually in Kansas outside a military base, probably driven here by someone in the Army. Labors of love that will reward you for ever. Have you heard Yota is planning on remaking FJ40 parts again, I guess Specter Off Road is running out, if their still in business.
Looks great - could be after you put a few hundred miles on it, whatever gunk that is in the carb, may wash itself free and it may run better w/o a carb rebuild. Change the fuel filter if you haven't already. I think all the FJ's squeak... it is part of their personality!
It was awesome to meet you today. What a beautiful 40 series you have. I'm sure lots of work went into making it as nice as it is, definitely something to be proud of.
Nice meeting you too! Thanks for the kind words!
This yota turned out sick man, good work👍
Had one like it, same color, dual tank. Pulled mine out of a salvage yard, it took about a year, it was that color originally and stayed that color but Imron paint. Came with a Warn winch and lockers for the front hubs. Never got stuck and I tried. It's first oil change was Fairbanks Alaska, floor boards were pretty bad at the start, wheel wise 15" steel spoke, 31 inch mudders, headers and a Holly 2 bbl carb, a Webber 38IDA might have been better.
Enjoy that fine specimen. My son was about 8 when I finished mine, went thru most of Boy Scouts with it.
Right on! Amazing vehicles they are! Good place to be with a 40, in Alaska! Yea mine was so rusty! 3.5 years for me to finish.
@@couse44 Mine was actually in Kansas outside a military base, probably driven here by someone in the Army. Labors of love that will reward you for ever. Have you heard Yota is planning on remaking FJ40 parts again, I guess Specter Off Road is running out, if their still in business.
Awesome FJ40! I’m looking at buying a really nice ‘76 FJ in same color right now.
Nice work on your FJ
Thanks!
Looks great - could be after you put a few hundred miles on it, whatever gunk that is in the carb, may wash itself free and it may run better w/o a carb rebuild. Change the fuel filter if you haven't already. I think all the FJ's squeak... it is part of their personality!