G’day G’day

[Jaysee82]

Hi

New to the group, have been the busy owner of a 73 SWB FJ40 soft top for about 7 years, based in Northern NSW, previously had a BJ40 wagon back in Ireland, daily drive is an 06 4L Prado, previously had an 01 50th anniversary 3.4L. Hoping to own a 79 wagon someday and get past those pesky Ngala rocks IYKYK (not taking shorty up there, too much tin worm already)

Anyway, great to be here, hoping to avoid a few hard lessons with the project car by lurking and reading, will post some pictures when I get some real work done

 

[Rodger]

Hello and welcome...

There are some build threads in the 40 section.

How about some photos... we all like photos and there's not many photos of soft tops!!

Regards,

Rodger

 

[Crispin]

Welcome.

I wish we had more access to 40s here in the UK ;(

As Roger has said - pics. We need pics

 

[Jaysee82]

So, it’s better in places, and worse in places.
Back end is fairly porous, bonnet and doors are relatively okay, tub has a few issues, but it’s got a running 2H and the chassis is straight and has no major pitting or holes.
Considering swapping the bad panels out for fiberglass for a few years to fix the worst ones and to get it back on the road…can get club rego if I stick with original

 

[Crispin]

that sounds ok. Given the age of these guys, it's unlikely to find that perfect one with perfect panels and only 300km on the clock

Share some pics
Start a thread in Your Garage where we can follow

 

[Tonytoyota2]

Hi and welcome we have to have photos all the best Tony

 

[shamal]

Welcome and Awesome vehicle. Love the 40 series. Helped a mate prep one to drive back to Europe.