Big HELLO!!!

[nucjd19]

133262Just wanted to formally introduce myself. I have been lurking for a while and finally building a second garage with lift and decided it was time to commit to a project I have yearned for years.... a MK4 FFR build. I have already ordered a Blueprint engine 347 carbureted TKO600 transmission combo. I know.... not a 427.... I had a few issues for me being price, HP/ drive-ability... Carbureted cause I am a carb guy with some of my other rigs I have being carburetors. If I decide later on to do EFI I will cross that rubicon when it is time. I plan on ordering a complete kit in the next couple of months. I have decided on the 3 link rear end, 17" wheel/tire combo, power steering and assorted add ons. My background for this project includes a 6 year build out of my 1978 fj40 Landcruiser for rock crawling ( 4.5" lift, 1.5" shackle lift, power steering conversion, disc brake conversion, front end rebuild with front diff locker installed and assorted extras and rebuilds on it) and I own and keep running a horse farm which includes tractors/ hydraulic repair. So I think I have a good base on wrenching and feel comfortable tackling this project. Anyway, wanted to say HI! I look forward to learning from you guys and please forgive many stupid questions coming your way..... But before I ask I will use the search feature :)

[Papa]

Welcome! Your build plan is very similar to what I did. Have fun and enjoy the ride.

Dave

[nucjd19]

Thanks Dave! I have poured over your build thread. You have an amazing machine!
Jon

[Mark Eaton]

Dude, Sweet Landcruiser! Definitely don't sweat the questions, ask away that's what its all about. Good luck

Mark

[nucjd19]

Thank Mark. She has been a labor of love.When I got her years ago she had more rust than steel. I have really enjoyed getting it back to a respectable off road rig but I am really looking forward to a build which I don't have to fight with seized and broken bolts.

And I see you are a Surgeon. I am a Radiologist. I was reading your opening build thread. I hear ya about selling your rig for medical school. I had a 1973 FJ40 I was restoring that I sold to help pay for medical school in the 90s.

Jon

[KDubU]

Welcome and you’ll do fine building the roadster. Love your FJ, one of my favorite true 4x4’s.

[GoDadGo]

Wecome Aboard!

The 347 will give out pleanty of power and pleanty of grins.

Regarding your FJ, Dang I still miss my Beat To Hell, Go Anywhere, Marsh Buggy P.O.S. Landcruiser!

[nucjd19]

Thanks Kyle. I appreciate the vote of confidence. Unlike my cruiser I am putting quite a bit of funs up front rather than along the way. Different experience for sure. I have truly loved my different FJ40s I have had over the years. We call them Jeep eaters LOL! They are over built on a whole different level. It is more like working on a tractor than a vehicle.

Thanks Steve. I think the the 347 will be loads of fun and I really wanted a more vintage feel with power for fun cruising the back roads of the Appalachian foothills that I live in ( North Eastern Alabama). When I had a chance I snatched up this cruiser about 15 years ago after I was out of medical school and had some extra cash. I still miss my 1973 fj40 I sold all of those years ago.