Toyota FJ40 thoughts?

[G0to60]

I am looking into a 1978 Toyota FJ40 as a project truck. What type of things should I look at or for if I buy this?

Basically the truck I'm looking at is a project not completed. The engine and trans were taken out for paint so I couldn't drive it before hand. Is this too scary of a thing to dive in for an amature? I've worked on FWD cars for the most part (mostly VW) but have very limited experience with 4x4s.

[Sporin]

A million things really, they are simple trucks though and, with some time, proper tools, and some knowledge you can rebuild it.

That said, there are a million things to look for, especially in a disassembled rig. I's start in the iH8MUD forums for deeper knowledge on the subject... if you undertake this project, you'll be living on that forum soon enough.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...-jul-09-a.html

[G0to60]

Thanks for that. I have a friend who mentioned that site as well and I've been slowly going through it. There's a lot of info in there for sure.

I guess the main things would be rust on the frame and the body. Are there any places that, if seriously rusty, would make it a lost cause. ie not structurally sound?

[Sporin]

I wouldn't even bother if the frame isn't 100% solid and straight.

[CreeperSleeper]

I wouldn't even bother if the frame isn't 100% solid and straight.

x2 And let me know if you would like to try and find a time for me to come out and see it with you.