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ive just got into 4x4 im 16 and im thinking about maybe starting with a fj40 for a first project any advice would be much appreciated

CRUISERS RULE !

1)buy one
2)drive it
3)love it

lol im on a limited budget so is there anything i should look out for good or bad

Even though landcruisers are heavy pigs, they look like quite alot of fun. I did think about selling the landrover and buying one, but the landy is so much cooler . Buy an open top vehicle, you will enjoy it.

fair call i still like the old crusiers you said i should get an open top whys that

Definitely buy one, I have two now and love them. Reckon the only thing that competes for value for money for fun and capability per dollar is a (Don't laugh!) Lada Niva. I had a Niva for 6 months or so before getting the FJ and not much stopped it, I paid $200 for it and had so much fun.
That was the idea behind getting the FJ, they're cheap and pretty capable as standard and there's loads you can do to make them better without having to spend a fortune so you can gradually develop it. Check out some of the mods Wopass has done.
I have always had a bit of a soft spot for Land Rovers though being a Pom.

Let us know what yer planning on buying, someone here will always be able to advise whatever you're thinking of getting.

do u know where i could get one for about 2k or less

it'll probably be hard to find a good one for that, try trademe.

My flatmates is for sale for about $4000 if your interested.

AJ

They are still out there, I just found a solid '73 with not much rust at all with a 302Windsor V8 certified and reg on hold for $500 on Trademe. Needs some bits and pieces done to the electrics, well to be fair pretty much none of the lights work but it's basically sound and running.
Like Turoa says keep an eye on Trademe, Buy-Sell is still good too. 2 grand should pick you up something that needs work.

yea i was thinking it would require work but thats not a bad thing what are spares like to get for them

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 220669.htm

I saw this a few days ago, looks a decent truck for the money and it's met reserve. I haven't had too much hassle with spares but I guess it may get worse with time and I've got quite a lot of spares with the first truck I bought. Certainly finding any in scrappies any more is getting really tough. I originally bought the 2nd truck with the V8 for spares but it's turned out to be tidier than I thought so I'm not keen to break it but I reckon buying a whole parts truck is probably a reasonable idea.

cheers for the help guys this project might be on hold for a bit i think the old man has got other project in the making but ill keep an eye out for a crusier and ill keep u updated thanks again

CRUISERS RULE



but thats just my opinion

You like the old Cruisers Wopass? I'm not sure anybody really noticed.............................

mines gonna be slightly wider and have better entry and exit angles soon ...

but this isnt the thread to talk about that.....


hey mudfish, tell your dad to help you build an FJ40 cruiser mate,then you and him can drive and co drive great fun

Project truck here:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... d=58146342
Reg on hold & no WOF but came up with a fixed price offer of $500 when the auction closed with no bids. Could be worth asking for a re-list & have a good look at it. If nothing else - probably a good parts truck if you can find another to work on.

Wopass is right. There is no other truck like the old FJ40's! It's a real 4x4 and is build to last (but we all know that) and it looks like a real 4x4, not the nice soft shopping trolley 4x4's they make theses days.

But then, that's just my oppinion

hey there ive a cruiser a 73 swb sorted now can i take a f155 out of it and put a 2f in with to much hassle?

ps. wopass
i managed to get the old man keen to co-drive for me lol

mudfish wrote:hey there ive a cruiser a 73 swb sorted now can i take a f155 out of it and put a 2f in with to much hassle?

ps. wopass
i managed to get the old man keen to co-drive for me lol

pull the 1F out and bolt the 2F in, easy as that.....except that the engine weighs a ton ...... but just bolt it up

i will be listing my old 2F on TM at some stage soon..... mint runner with a very relaxed history only driven on sundays..... literally !

oh yea where r u located?
im lookin for a pto winch that would suit it to, what are they like to get hold of?

bit of drilling and this will fit

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =102831740

depends on what your transfer case is as to wether the PTO will fit but thats a good start. if you have a split case it will bolt up but more likely you have the early case which is the solid cast case and it wont fit, but all the other stuff is there that you need.

im hamilton, north island mate so the cost to get my old engine to you would make it not worth while, plent of 2F's for sale around the place. do a search for fj40 on trade me and you will see a couple of parts trucks down your way

im lookin at the best place to mount a pto winch am i best to put it in the front or back and what im guna hav to do to get it in there

Mongoose wrote:You like the old Cruisers Wopass? I'm not sure anybody really noticed.............................

I DID! :thumright:

the engine that came in my crusier is ceased due to lack of oil acording to the previous owner.
Is there anyway i can get it going ive tried to lossen the pistons with crc and deisel but i cant get the crankshft to move at all

petefj40 wrote:

Mongoose wrote:You like the old Cruisers Wopass? I'm not sure anybody really noticed.............................

I DID! :thumright:

lots of people like the old cruisers, check it out........

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... pic&t=6541

hae ive got hold of a digital camera and hav sum pics of the previous and present fj40 project im havin trouble posting them would someone be help

sure... either try this.... http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... llery+Help

or this... http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... highlight=

good luck..

in future you may find what you need under the 'having trouble' topic under the 'site help' section or even do a search.. (top left of screen..)

the first fj project 1973 swb F now the RnD truck

this is the fj project nowadays 1980 swb 3B diesel meaty barwork done by the prevous owner


plans for future:
play round with shackels bigger beefer etc
fix snorkel
get some bigger rubber 33"
fit the pto winch
custom bashplate
wagon to tray back chop? at this stage
maybe a bigger power plant and gearbox
bigger rubber and a soa
look into a link setup for a rainy day after gettin hung up on too many rocks and stuff

mudfish wrote:
plans for future:
wagon to tray back chop? at this stage

really? well........................

i'll be keen to take the sides and rear doors off your hands fella.. looks from in that pic to be in good cond? of course, depends on when the conversion/strip back is planning on happening..

lovin the pics guy... keep it comin with what ya doin..