1976 FJ40- The grandfather of Landcruisers
Imported from Malaysia, was previously enroled with the army. The plan is to drop a 4.2 VX engine and gearbox into it followed by a full restoration. Pics of project to come.
OK, things have profressed, with some determination we got some work done. Believe it or not, in one afternoon....
Finding a donor HDJ80 might prove to be a headache.
However, we have found out that a 60 series front diff is a straight replacement on the 40........... meaning, front disc brakes, a luxury well needed.
1991 VX 4.2 Turbo Deisel FOUND for donor vehicle.......
The donor VX was fetched from the furthest part of the UK, arrived with minimal problems. Spent a day or so stripping it down and here is what she looks like;
The body is OFF, more pics to follow........
40 series body almost off as of tonight. Pics to follow.
Placing the 40 squarely on 80 chasis
Update- 80 series chasis was shortened and 40 series body is now being ligned up.
And, here, one mighty BIG engine;
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