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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.
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02-13-07, 10:12 PM
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So do you have the H41 installed yet?
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02-13-07, 10:14 PM
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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.
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02-13-07, 10:17 PM
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So do you have the H41 installed yet?
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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. 
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02-13-07, 10:21 PM
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way cool
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02-13-07, 10:44 PM
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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.
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02-14-07, 12:12 AM
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One more from Pismo
Photo by the Toyota Trail Team
Notice the stick-on LED dome light.
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02-14-07, 01:10 AM
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mmmm..olive brown! Very nice
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02-14-07, 06:48 AM
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Very nice!!! nice to see your son interested
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02-14-07, 11:00 AM
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Yeah thanks I know.. 
I have one too...
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02-14-07, 11:07 AM
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I have one too...
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I could use some parts off that, except your's is brown and mine's green.
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02-14-07, 12:28 PM
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I'm drooling all over the keyboard looking at both of them..
One day, I shall have one similar
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02-14-07, 12:35 PM
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That's a nice clean stock truck and it looks better in person! You're fast getting that H41/3speed xferase into the truck.
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02-14-07, 01:00 PM
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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!
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02-14-07, 02:50 PM
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02-14-07, 05:46 PM
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Really looks like you've put a lot of good work into it. Nice rig.
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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.
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02-14-07, 06:06 PM
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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.
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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
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02-15-07, 09:30 PM
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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
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02-15-07, 09:51 PM
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Nice read, nice truck.
Keep up the good work.
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Nice 40 you got yourself there. I'm looking forward to reading that thread on your half doors.
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02-16-07, 01:45 PM
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Very nice rig. love the color.
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02-17-07, 11:22 PM
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Sweet truck and great write up!
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New Tranny Update!
I got the trans ready in time for my camping trip on Friday.
I noticed a drop of fluid after driving it for the weekend. I might not have tightened the t-case drain plug enough.
It's really whiney. MustardFJ40, from whom I bought the case, said it has all new gears. Surprising? Did I put in too many thrust washers on the rear output? I didn't measure it with a spring scale, but it doesn't feel tight at all.
The new pilot bearing caused a bit of a scare. It drags when new, so it feels like the clutch is still partially engaged. I figured it out pretty quickly, and it's already getting better.
The 2-low mod is awesome! I use it all the time. It's great to have two reverse gears.
I'll post up driving impressions of the h41 later.
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02-18-07, 11:58 PM
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Quote:
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New Tranny Update!
It's really whiney. MustardFJ40, from whom I bought the case said it has all new gears. Surprising? Did I put in too many thrust washers on the rear output? I didn't measure it with a spring scale, but it doesn't feel tight at all.
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Eddy, the 3spd xferase is noisy than the 4spd xfercase, yes, I stand by my words: all gears are new except the high speed output gear. I would love to refund you money. Thanks 
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02-19-07, 09:59 AM
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Eddy, the 3spd xferase is noisy than the 4spd xfercase, yes, I stand by my words: all gears are new except the high speed output gear.
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Oh, I see how that might get misunderstood. I wasn't questioning if it had new gears. I was just asking if anyone thought the new gears might be noisy for a while until they were broken in. Sorry if I gave you or anyone else the wrong idea.
Thanks again for the great deal, the help and the loan of the jack.
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Hi Ed!
Sweet ride!
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Man that looks good. What kind and size are those tires?
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