1976 Freeborn Red FJ40


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RMC Outback Roof Rack, RMC Outback Bush Guard, 6 KC Daylighter Lights with stone guards, Rear Pro Comp Work Lights, RMC Outback Swing Away Rack System, Safari Snorkel, 9500 lb Warn Winch, Steel Horse Super Seats, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Rock Crawler Steel Wheels, Tuffy Security Console, and RMC Overhead Console were added to this FJ40.

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 FJ40 76 Freeborn Red Before  FJ40 76 Freeborn Red After
This vehicle is equipped with a new Chevy Small Block Engine and GM Serpentine Belt Drive System, and a 5 speed Toyota Transmission with front disc brakes. Cruiser comes complete with Vintage Air Conditioning, AGR Powersteering System, factory roll bar, front Steel Horse Super seats, rear jump seats, rear heater, Tuffy Security Console, and AM/FM/CD. During the restoration the rear quarter panels, and front fenders were replaced. The cruiser was then primed with 4 coats of high build primer and painted outside with 5 coats of Martin Senour Acrylic Enamel Freeborn Red paint. The interior was painted to match and then 4 coats of bedliner were applied to the floors.
The dash was recovered and a clinometer was installed. New quarters and inner fender wells were installed and finished. Rear channel was completely rebuilt. Body tub was cleaned, primed and undercoated. Interior of tub was cleaned, primed, painted, and then 4 coats of liner were installed. The small block Chevy was completely rebuilt, Hi performance cam shaft was installed. The engine was topped off with Edelbrock Multi Port fuel injection.
A custom exhaust was built. Suspension work was completed with a Skyjacker 4" lift and Rancho RS5000 shocks. Greasable shackles, pins, and ubolt skid plates were all installed. A duel battery system was installed to help with the electrical demands.
The following is a list of parts that were replaced and services that were performed during the restoration process.

Parts Replaced

High quality front turn signals and tail lights, front bumper, front door window channels, weather stripping all doors, front, side and rear emblems, rear reflectors, shifter knobs, new poly tank, dash cover, recovered jump seats, new headliner, new Aussie vinyl mat kit (front and rear), fan belts, heater hoses, oil and oil filter, spark plugs, cap, rotor, wires, air and fuel filters, shocks, Skyjacker 4" lift kit, front axle seals (inner and outer), new rotors, front calipers, pads, shoes, new brake hoses and brake lines, duel battery box and two new NAPA dry cell batteries, all new wheel bearings front and rear, tie rod ends, wheel cylinders, heavy duty clutch kit, and knuckle seals. Rebuilt small block Chevy engine. Holly pro injection system. New 4 core radiator.

Services Performed

2F driveline was removed and replaced with a small block Chevy. Transmission and transfer case were rebuilt and reinstalled. Complete cooling system was replaced and new fluids added. Charging system tested, new batteries and battery tray installed. Brake system was completely overhauled. Suspension system was replaced with Skyjacker 4" lift kit and Rancho RS5000 shocks. All tie rod ends and steering components were replaced. Fuel system was completely replaced with a new poly tank and all new fuel lines.
 FJ40 76 Freeborn Red  FJ40 76 Freeborn Red
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