ROTW - Fast Eddy's '78 FJ40 - Page 2

Fast Eddy · 02-13-07, 10:10 PM

When I got the seat cover I also got a pair of retractable lap belts from a '76. They are experimentally installed on one side of the jump seats to see how they work with two kids on one side. They add a lot of extra crap. Two kids fit into one belt pretty well and it's not an issue very often. I'll probably go back to one belt per side, but I might keep the retractable ones.

D'Animal · 02-13-07, 10:12 PM

So do you have the H41 installed yet?

Fast Eddy · 02-13-07, 10:14 PM

This is right after I got the steel wheels from George, April 26, 2006, Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos. Photo by Francois, founder of http://www.mtbr.com.

The bike is a Phil Wood steel singlespeed made in Santa Rosa by Sycip. I've since ditched the front suspension for a steel rigid fork.

Fast Eddy · 02-13-07, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

So do you have the H41 installed yet?

This is the current state. I've got to clip on the throw out bearing, hit the hole and put back about fifty bolts. I might clean some too.

Thanks for reminding me to thank you for the ride.

90 Weight · 02-13-07, 10:21 PM

way cool

Fast Eddy · 02-13-07, 10:44 PM

I won't repost the pictures of the LED trailer lights. Look down in the "Rust" section. They're very small and almost not noticable. I hate the thought of hacking into the factory harness.

The plug is hidden under the bumper. The cable wrapped around the tow bar in the background plugs into both the truck and the Cruiser. You can't see this at all without looking underneath.

Fast Eddy · 02-14-07, 12:12 AM

Photo by the Toyota Trail Team

Notice the stick-on LED dome light.

bull · 02-14-07, 01:10 AM

mmmm..olive brown! Very nice

rapovt · 02-14-07, 06:48 AM

Very nice!!! nice to see your son interested

Fast Eddy · 02-14-07, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull

mmmm..olive brown! Very nice

6xx is green. Mine is 653 olive green.

color codes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/93601-fj40-color-code-chart.html

bull · 02-14-07, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Eddy

6xx is green. Mine is 653 olive green.

color codes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=93601

Yeah thanks I know..

I have one too...

Fast Eddy · 02-14-07, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull

I have one too...

I could use some parts off that, except your's is brown and mine's green.

bull · 02-14-07, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Eddy

I could use some parts off that, except your's is brown and mine's green.

It is one in the same...essentially

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ht=olive+green

dirtywilks · 02-14-07, 12:28 PM

I'm drooling all over the keyboard looking at both of them..

One day, I shall have one similar

mustardfj40 · 02-14-07, 12:35 PM

That's a nice clean stock truck and it looks better in person! You're fast getting that H41/3speed xferase into the truck.

bull · 02-14-07, 01:00 PM

Once you have the 41 and 3 speed xcase post up your driving impressions in 4hi and 4low. I have thought about going the same route. Sweet set up!

camcruiser13 · 02-14-07, 02:50 PM

thats a great rig

Rocky_LC · 02-14-07, 05:46 PM

Really looks like you've put a lot of good work into it. Nice rig.

Rocky

3DAMAN! · 02-14-07, 05:53 PM

Good job!
In picture #12 concerning the tach. What kind is it? It looks good and the dash pad is cut to fit around it. Is this a P.O. fit or is it stock? I like the way the dash pad has the curve and would to do this to mine.

Fast Eddy · 02-14-07, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3DAMAN!

Good job!
In picture #12 concerning the tach. What kind is it? It looks good and the dash pad is cut to fit around it. Is this a P.O. fit or is it stock? I like the way the dash pad has the curve and would to do this to mine.

It's a VDO 333-051 tach put in by the PO. He said he cut the dash pad too. It's very good. You can see some scratches due to the beer he drank before he cut out the hole.

I found the same tach here for $80 shipped, if you want one:

Cip1.com - VDO Tachometer

Josie'sLandCruiser · 02-15-07, 09:30 PM

Hi All:

"FastEddy," nice truck, and nice job!

I think it is great that you have gotten both of your kids involved!

The H41/t-case swap will work well for you; the only drawback is the shift pattern of the H41 is much "wider" than that of the H42.

Regarding the "Aussie Locker," I bought one from their website in early January without any issues.

Enjoy your FJ40!

Regards,

Alan

PScottBx · 02-15-07, 09:51 PM

Nice read, nice truck.

Keep up the good work.

Scott

tlcruiser66 · 02-16-07, 04:25 AM

Nice 40 you got yourself there. I'm looking forward to reading that thread on your half doors.

Kevin

erymer · 02-16-07, 01:45 PM

Very nice rig. love the color.

Hugh Heifer · 02-17-07, 11:22 PM

Sweet truck and great write up!

02-13-07, 10:10 PM	#31
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,831	Extra Seat Belts When I got the seat cover I also got a pair of retractable lap belts from a '76. They are experimentally installed on one side of the jump seats to see how they work with two kids on one side. They add a lot of extra crap. Two kids fit into one belt pretty well and it's not an issue very often. I'll probably go back to one belt per side, but I might keep the retractable ones. Attached Images __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

02-13-07, 10:12 PM	#32
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,082	So do you have the H41 installed yet? __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

02-13-07, 10:14 PM	#33
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,831	The Author and Mechanic This is right after I got the steel wheels from George, April 26, 2006, Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos. Photo by Francois, founder of http://www.mtbr.com. The bike is a Phil Wood steel singlespeed made in Santa Rosa by Sycip. I've since ditched the front suspension for a steel rigid fork. Attached Images __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

02-13-07, 10:21 PM	#35
90 Weight IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Durango Colorado TLCA# 17115 Posts: 847	way cool __________________ FOR SALE 1978 FJ40 ...Aqualu Alum tub, 35" MTR, TBI SBC 350, TH350, Painless, MT protection Buildup Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/110920-my-first-landcruiser-78-frame-off-resofication.html "Id take a FJ40, IH Scout, or an Early Bronco over a jeep any day"- some guy on a jeep forum!

02-13-07, 10:44 PM	#36
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,831	Trailer Lights I won't repost the pictures of the LED trailer lights. Look down in the "Rust" section. They're very small and almost not noticable. I hate the thought of hacking into the factory harness. The plug is hidden under the bumper. The cable wrapped around the tow bar in the background plugs into both the truck and the Cruiser. You can't see this at all without looking underneath. Attached Images __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

02-14-07, 12:12 AM	#37
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,831	One more from Pismo Photo by the Toyota Trail Team Notice the stick-on LED dome light. Attached Images __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

02-14-07, 01:10 AM	#38
bull Team Bullsac Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: washington state TLCA# 12258 Posts: 2,997	mmmm..olive brown! Very nice __________________ 67FJ45 LPB / 79FJ40 / 80 HJ47 / 85 BJ70 / 97FZJ80 40th http://toymoco.com

02-14-07, 06:48 AM	#39
rapovt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chester,vt. TLCA# 14086 Posts: 650	Very nice!!! nice to see your son interested __________________ 1975 FJ40 2H/H55 1975 FJ40 Lifted,locked,toyboxed,woods rig 1971 PIG 1HZ,H55,60 axles(in Progress) 1980 HJ47 Troopy

02-14-07, 12:28 PM	#44
dirtywilks IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 75	I'm drooling all over the keyboard looking at both of them.. One day, I shall have one similar

02-14-07, 12:35 PM	#45
mustardfj40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Silicon Valley TLCA# 6453 Posts: 616	That's a nice clean stock truck and it looks better in person! You're fast getting that H41/3speed xferase into the truck. __________________ '75 FJ40 mostly stock....yeah right! www.employees.org/~dirttrak

02-14-07, 01:00 PM	#46
bull Team Bullsac Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: washington state TLCA# 12258 Posts: 2,997	Once you have the 41 and 3 speed xcase post up your driving impressions in 4hi and 4low. I have thought about going the same route. Sweet set up! __________________ 67FJ45 LPB / 79FJ40 / 80 HJ47 / 85 BJ70 / 97FZJ80 40th http://toymoco.com

02-14-07, 02:50 PM	#47
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,115	thats a great rig __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

02-14-07, 05:46 PM	#48
Rocky_LC IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ TLCA# 14977 Posts: 540	Really looks like you've put a lot of good work into it. Nice rig. Rocky __________________ 74 FJ-40 - A work in progress....

02-14-07, 05:53 PM	#49
3DAMAN! No brag..just fact Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Big Orange Country Posts: 266	Good job! In picture #12 concerning the tach. What kind is it? It looks good and the dash pad is cut to fit around it. Is this a P.O. fit or is it stock? I like the way the dash pad has the curve and would to do this to mine.

02-15-07, 09:30 PM	#51
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,994	Hi All: "FastEddy," nice truck, and nice job! I think it is great that you have gotten both of your kids involved! The H41/t-case swap will work well for you; the only drawback is the shift pattern of the H41 is much "wider" than that of the H42. Regarding the "Aussie Locker," I bought one from their website in early January without any issues. Enjoy your FJ40! Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

02-15-07, 09:51 PM	#52
PScottBx IH8Mud4Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA...the muddy LA...no movie stars here TLCA# 16251 Posts: 3,950	Nice read, nice truck. Keep up the good work. Scott __________________ 1982 FJ45 Troop Carrier "Matilda" - - 1996 LX450 "80 in drag" *Bayou State Land Cruiser Association* - www.BSLCA.com - Good friends, a few cruisers, alot of laughs and a bunch of wives making this face --> "If I'm off (which is rare)... I'm in!"

02-16-07, 04:25 AM	#53
tlcruiser66 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auburn, Wa. Posts: 653	Nice 40 you got yourself there. I'm looking forward to reading that thread on your half doors. Kevin __________________ 1966 FJ-40 Under Construction. 1985 4Runner. Something to play with while the 40s out for mods. 2003 GMC Sierra Quad-cab. Duramax diesel w/ all the toys. Diablosport Predator tuner and 33" tires.

02-17-07, 11:22 PM	#55
Hugh Heifer How 'bout a beer! Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the basement TLCA# 17468 Posts: 1,437	Sweet truck and great write up! __________________ Hugh Heifer