No I am not converting

[timaus13]

No I am not converting, just want to have my cake and eat it:-)
Just got my hands on my new/old 78 FJ40 shorty, have wanted one since I was a teenager, ps also have my Range Rover and both r here to stay.
Had to share the toys with u all.
Tim

[beforethevision]

A mate has one, they are great fun little beasts!

Congrats!

[p38arover]

Convert it ot a Range Cruiser. Put the body on a RR chassis.

They were actually made back in the '80s.

[Sleepy]

78 FJ40 shorty, have wanted one since I was a teenager,
Tim

Nice one Tim, I grew up in the back seat of one of them...still got bumps on my head to prove it!!
I always like the original wagons from the 60's - had the Fj40 front with the corrigated/slab sides (FJ20??) :) nearly bought one about 10 years back but chickened out.
Something like this http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/images/print/early_jp_brochure-1-3-md.jpg :cool:
Don't see too many . For that matter not too many Fj40's an 55's that haven't rusted away.

What's you plan....big v8, chop top, big wheels...or a more original format.
(I like 'em standard)

Better not go on - someone might see us not talking rovers ;):p:p

[timaus13]

I shall keep it original, but take off the roof, doors and have role cage made up for it to use during Tasmanian summers, allways wanted one with no roof to cruise around in, Range Rover is my Expedition vehicle and has no expense spared on it for all my offroad needs.
cheers

[Sleepy]

Here's some more retro inspiration.

http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/images/print/#1960

Love the vinyl top version. :cool:

(Better stop posting cruisers or I'll be excommunicated!!):angrylock:

[2 rocks]

Good for you Tim!
I love 'em, nearly bought one as my first fourby back in the early 90's - but ended up with a BJ70 instead.
Respect!
Mike

[bblaze]

Had one of those beast years ago with a 250 falcon motor conversion, one of the better conversions I have seen, good power to weight ratio. When fitted I had to extend the rear spring hangers to get another couple of inches to level her back up
cheers
blaze

[B92 8NW]

My cousin is looking to buy one. Hard to find an unmolested example, but he did ask what I thought of my Disco[s]. It crossed my mind to attempt to convert him, but they are just such damn appealing Toyotas.

Did you get the deluxe 6cyl diesel slug, the sluggier 4cyl diesel or a petrol?

[wally]

I had one as a first car and kept it for about seven years (I also had a tray back one). I loved it but that was only because I hadn't discovered Land Rovers. The best thing I ever did was get rid of it and buy a 110. Six Land Rovers since and I will never have another Toyota. You can never love a Toyota the way you love your Land Rover.

[Fusion]

Fellow AULROian's we have a traitor amoung us .... Lets burn him at the stake :p ........ Joking Tim ..... Nice looking rig mate ;):D:cool:.

[Tank]

Bought a brand new BJ40 Diesel when they first come out, pinion nut came of rear diff flange and pinion rolled back into diff and jammed up the rear end at 80ks on Gladesville bridge one night, did 3 X 360's and never hit anyone, had only had it a week. You had to plan a week ahead if you wanted to overtake anyone, rear springs lasted 6 months, fronts 7 months, worst riding, handling, dangerous vehicle I've ever owned, Regards Frank.