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thecrazygreek · 03-30-07, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landpimp

yes that is in EVERY later FJ40......its the carb cooling fan, NOT a option......they all(sense the year Toyota added it, think 75) had it. Fj60, FJ62, FJ80......all got em. Not part of an desert package.....that didn't exist

Ah.. I see said the blind man.. All I have is experience with is my 69, and what the owner told me... Thx for the info.

The dealer installed lift kit has some really think springs. Me thinks this will lead to a very stiff ride. I may be pulling a spring to soften her up a bit... We already have a patch panel going in under the drivers door, and the passenger side has been brazed up.. And looks good. No Bondo for this rig...

I have decided this will be a body on restoration. But I will lift it up off the frame a bit to clean and POR the frame as well and clean and undercoat the tub, as well as putting in new body mounts etc...

Aiming for 120 days till finished...

More pics up tonight...

thecrazygreek · 04-03-07, 07:07 PM

Took the front clip off today... Sending it all to the sandblasters...

Going to be doing a thourough clean up on the front end begining with wire wheelin and POR 15. Pulling and replacing all the soft lines, cleaning up the rest. Replacing "stuff" as needed.

The entire front clip sandblasted including the hood (where nessesary), fenders, bib, grill, bezel, radiator shroud stuff, was only $80.00. Good deal in my book.

The white stuff in the pics is phosphric acid to kill the rust... (works Great) same as Metal ready, and only 5 bucks a quart.

thecrazygreek · 05-08-07, 12:54 AM

An update on this one...

Decided to go body off on the resto. We pulled the body and blasted the frame.

Did the POR15 treatment to the frame and diffs. Cleaned up the underbody and shot POR on it as well. (looks sweet) Then placed body back on frame with new Energy Susp body mount kit.

Got the parts back from the blasters and got them into some NASON Epoxy Primer. (the two part 50% primer 50% catylist) NICE stuff btw.

You can see my 6940's rear end through the plastic in one of these shots. The pics have blurry spots... must be something on the lense.?

My goal is to be driving her next month...

Picking up a bellhousing and misc parts from RatPatrol on Friday. Installing them along with tranny Fri night or Sat.

mtweller · 05-08-07, 07:07 AM

Looks good so far. You should let locals know where to get blasting at that price, seems like a steal.

I hope you seperated the fender apron from the fender, because I have seen on several rigs (including my own), where rust has started from between the sheet metal.

Is that Nason primer expensive? I've gotten mixed reviews from body shops on whether or not epoxy primer is worth the extra coin. I am just using Transtar 2K Kwikprime 2-part primer. It's a nice, sandable product, but I'm not sure how well it seals in comparison to an epoxy. Seems like all the TV shows (Muscle Car, Overhaulin', etc) use Epoxy.

Good luck and keep the pics coming. You have set a lofty goal to be driving her next month....hope you are retired or out of school for the summer or something!

thecrazygreek · 05-08-07, 09:26 AM

I get all my blasting done at AKIEs sandblasting in Salem OR. Very fair prices.

The NASON primer is $43.00 for a quart, which includes a quart of hardner as well so you get a half gallon of liquid. Was able to shoot my hood, fenders, gas tank cover, fuel hose cover, bib, bezel, grill, lower radiator guard, radiator shroud, and a couple misc pieces. From what I've learned from these boards, bare metal is best shot with Epoxy.

As far as time goes, my father is a retired bodyshop man with over 40 years exp. So he's working on it pretty much full time. Which helps me ALOT...

DSRTRDR · 05-08-07, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomis

Plus the thick part covers/hides the hood release latch a little better - aesthetics?

early models don't have a latch

and you still ding us for wrong orientation ?

KY854RUN · 05-08-07, 08:02 PM

The "Bezel Police" do have a point, when the head light bezel is installed correctly, the "Toyota" emblem in the grill is centered in the opening.

Chromed · 05-08-07, 10:22 PM

The bezel looks great

. Nice score I check craigslist everyday and live right outside Vancouver I musta just missed.

thecrazygreek · 05-08-07, 11:37 PM

Hey AATLAS1X. Heres the pic I took this am for ya. Theres something up with my camera as I cant get a nice clear photo for some reason. This sticker is located under the hood pass side.

AATLAS1X · 05-09-07, 09:40 PM

Thanks, Never seen one black with white text................Anyone know why??

thecrazygreek · 05-15-07, 09:35 PM

Finally got the rig over to my garage for the stretch run.

Pulling firewall stuff off for sanding, primer and paint. Going with a urathane primer and paint.

Should be puting the firewall into paint by Friday.

Also putting on a new Master brake and clutch with lines...

deneric · 05-16-07, 01:09 AM

My first 40 was a 76 and it had the cooling fan. Does anyone even have them in their rigs anymore? The last 2 I have had the PO's had removed them. Anyone out there still have 'em?

thecrazygreek · 05-19-07, 12:03 PM

Got a solid 6 hours on the 40 yesterday.

Dismantled most of the firewall, inside and out. Spent about 4 hours just sanding the outside of the firewall using a DA, , drill with wirewheel, and good ol' paper. Took the heaterbox apart for a restore, and found a nice nest fit for a family of mice.

Pics are of a big mess, firewall, and the NASON primer I used. Good stuff.

thecrazygreek · 05-19-07, 12:04 PM

One more...

I will be applying some urathane primer ontop of the Epoxy and sanding that out.

landcrusher909 · 05-19-07, 06:10 PM

very cool find!!!!!!

boerboel313 · 06-02-07, 01:25 PM

So what is the bezel and were is it?

Cruiser_GT · 06-03-07, 06:52 AM

Here's yours...

thecrazygreek · 06-26-07, 10:05 PM

Finally got the engine installed.. now I'm having issues with wiring. Can anyone identify the wires in the photos?

Dash is coming along as well... Do you like the black out treatment on the ash tray trim? or no?

And yes I am installing a F155 into a 76. Its been rebuilt and is SOLID...

It does have the 4 speed etc..

Anyways pics...

thecrazygreek · 06-26-07, 10:06 PM

more...

Nomis · 06-26-07, 11:57 PM

The wiring in post #49 looks to be either the horn or headlight wiring. It will probably make more sense when you get the fenders and bib back together.

thecrazygreek · 06-27-07, 11:15 AM

I think your right, Its up front but the colors threw me a bit. The first pic of wires (the BW ones) I have no idea where they go. Plus I have the wonderful task of mating a 76 wiring harness to a F155 Engine. Lots of "extra" wires I would imagine.

thecrazygreek · 07-03-07, 10:18 PM

I guess this is turning into my resto thread...

Got some work done this week. Installed dash switches, and wired em up, installed water temp wiring as I could NOT find the damn thing, Installed radiator, installed all wiring minus lights and a few tidbits.

Went to the yard, and found some nice OE hose clamps. Also found that a chevy cavelier has very good seats for installing into a 40. Will need to add some cross braces but the mounts are all flat which is huge for getting them into a 40.

Anyways, some pics of my progress to date.

Wiring goodies. Had to rewire the alternator as it sits on the drivers side on a 1F, but is wired for the Pass side on a 76.

New dash switches. Thx Degnol!!!!! I added some white crayon and they came out real nice.

Water Temp gauge wire. Going to add it into the loom. So it doesnt stick out too much.

handcannon · 07-04-07, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

Wiring goodies. Had to rewire the alternator as it sits on the drivers side on a 1F, but is wired for the Pass side on a 76.

New dash switches. Thx Degnol!!!!! I added some white crayon and they came out real nice.

Water Temp gauge wire. Going to add it into the loom. So it doesnt stick out too much.

Take a good look at the lifting hook on the front pass side of the motor. The 2F alternator bracket will bolt right up in place of this hook and leave the drivers side open for a power steering pump in place of the F alternator if PS is on your list of future mods.

Are you in the Salem area? Or am I getting you mixed up with someone else? I'm just off I-5 about 2 miles south of the Santiam River bridge.

Looking good!

Oops! Just looked back in the thread, you are in Salem. Only a hop, skip, and a jump away!

thecrazygreek · 07-04-07, 12:53 PM

I thought about doing the 2F bracket. Can you get those from NAPA?

Also, will I need to get a new fan belt with the relocation of the alternator?

PS may or may not go into this rig, but def will in my 69.

handcannon · 07-04-07, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

I thought about doing the 2F bracket. Can you get those from NAPA?

Also, will I need to get a new fan belt with the relocation of the alternator?

PS may or may not go into this rig, but def will in my 69.

No, you have to get them off an old 2F motor. I got mine from Mark at Marks Offroad. Very fair to deal with too.I don't remember what I paid though.

If I remember correctly I just got a belt for a 2F alt, anyway it is NAPA # 25-22495 .The belt for the F engine alt will be too short. The Toy alt should bolt right up with no problems. Howev

04-03-07, 07:07 PM	#32
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Took the front clip off today... Sending it all to the sandblasters... Going to be doing a thourough clean up on the front end begining with wire wheelin and POR 15. Pulling and replacing all the soft lines, cleaning up the rest. Replacing "stuff" as needed. The entire front clip sandblasted including the hood (where nessesary), fenders, bib, grill, bezel, radiator shroud stuff, was only $80.00. Good deal in my book. The white stuff in the pics is phosphric acid to kill the rust... (works Great) same as Metal ready, and only 5 bucks a quart. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-08-07, 12:54 AM	#33
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Update An update on this one... Decided to go body off on the resto. We pulled the body and blasted the frame. Did the POR15 treatment to the frame and diffs. Cleaned up the underbody and shot POR on it as well. (looks sweet) Then placed body back on frame with new Energy Susp body mount kit. Got the parts back from the blasters and got them into some NASON Epoxy Primer. (the two part 50% primer 50% catylist) NICE stuff btw. You can see my 6940's rear end through the plastic in one of these shots. The pics have blurry spots... must be something on the lense.? My goal is to be driving her next month... Picking up a bellhousing and misc parts from RatPatrol on Friday. Installing them along with tranny Fri night or Sat. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-08-07, 07:07 AM	#34
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 746	Looks good so far. You should let locals know where to get blasting at that price, seems like a steal. I hope you seperated the fender apron from the fender, because I have seen on several rigs (including my own), where rust has started from between the sheet metal. Is that Nason primer expensive? I've gotten mixed reviews from body shops on whether or not epoxy primer is worth the extra coin. I am just using Transtar 2K Kwikprime 2-part primer. It's a nice, sandable product, but I'm not sure how well it seals in comparison to an epoxy. Seems like all the TV shows (Muscle Car, Overhaulin', etc) use Epoxy. Good luck and keep the pics coming. You have set a lofty goal to be driving her next month....hope you are retired or out of school for the summer or something! __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige, 4"SUA, Locked Rear You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... "In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change." - Sarah Palin

05-08-07, 09:26 AM	#35
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	I get all my blasting done at AKIEs sandblasting in Salem OR. Very fair prices. The NASON primer is $43.00 for a quart, which includes a quart of hardner as well so you get a half gallon of liquid. Was able to shoot my hood, fenders, gas tank cover, fuel hose cover, bib, bezel, grill, lower radiator guard, radiator shroud, and a couple misc pieces. From what I've learned from these boards, bare metal is best shot with Epoxy. As far as time goes, my father is a retired bodyshop man with over 40 years exp. So he's working on it pretty much full time. Which helps me ALOT... __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-08-07, 08:02 PM	#37
KY854RUN IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Arizona TLCA# 3200 Posts: 343	The "Bezel Police" do have a point, when the head light bezel is installed correctly, the "Toyota" emblem in the grill is centered in the opening. __________________ Kevin `85 4Runner - work in progress M416 Trailer - ukn year, rebuilt July 2007, build thread `68 FJ40 - planning stages of a build Green Country Cruisers - member Wish List - to long to post

05-08-07, 10:22 PM	#38
Chromed IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	The bezel looks great . Nice score I check craigslist everyday and live right outside Vancouver I musta just missed. __________________ I think i just broke sumthin again

05-08-07, 11:37 PM	#39
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Pic of sticker under hood on pass side Hey AATLAS1X. Heres the pic I took this am for ya. Theres something up with my camera as I cant get a nice clear photo for some reason. This sticker is located under the hood pass side. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-09-07, 09:40 PM	#40
AATLAS1X IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 97045 Posts: 2,975	Thanks, Never seen one black with white text................Anyone know why?? __________________ ---> Replacement leather for 80 series ---> Heater restoration kits 1967-74 40 series ---> Replacement leather for 60 series ---> eBay Store - Decals, Heater kits and bits

05-15-07, 09:35 PM	#41
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Update Finally got the rig over to my garage for the stretch run. Pulling firewall stuff off for sanding, primer and paint. Going with a urathane primer and paint. Should be puting the firewall into paint by Friday. Also putting on a new Master brake and clutch with lines... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-16-07, 01:09 AM	#42
deneric IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 61	My first 40 was a 76 and it had the cooling fan. Does anyone even have them in their rigs anymore? The last 2 I have had the PO's had removed them. Anyone out there still have 'em?

05-19-07, 12:03 PM	#43
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Primer Prep Got a solid 6 hours on the 40 yesterday. Dismantled most of the firewall, inside and out. Spent about 4 hours just sanding the outside of the firewall using a DA, , drill with wirewheel, and good ol' paper. Took the heaterbox apart for a restore, and found a nice nest fit for a family of mice. Pics are of a big mess, firewall, and the NASON primer I used. Good stuff. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

05-19-07, 12:04 PM	#44
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	One more... I will be applying some urathane primer ontop of the Epoxy and sanding that out. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto Last edited by thecrazygreek; 05-19-07 at 12:23 PM.

05-19-07, 06:10 PM	#45
landcrusher909 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Calif. TLCA# 14995 Posts: 1,472	very cool find!!!!!!

06-02-07, 01:25 PM	#46
boerboel313 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Clemente, CA TLCA# 14563 Posts: 397	So what is the bezel and were is it? __________________ 84' tan, fj60, "TOMBI" CURRENLY: Somewhere in Afghanistan, NORMALY: San Clemente, CA Chris and Andrea Manella TLCA# 14563 2.5 Heavy OME with Rear Spacer to correct Cruiser Lean, H55, New Transfer Case, Headers, 4" Pipe and Magnaflow, 90% Desmoged, SOR Duck Seat covers, Dark Tint, Tuffy Box, SOR Cargo, Front and Rear Mats, 62 Style side Mirrors, K&N, 32x11.5x15 BFG A/T. Hella Horns and 550 Hella Fog lights. 1977 White fj40, "WIFES" 95% restored, stock, 31x10.5x15 BFG A/T

06-03-07, 06:52 AM	#47
Cruiser_GT IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 321	hth Here's yours... Attached Images __________________ ____________ March '78 fj40 - 20 years and still DD トヨタの土地の巡洋艦

06-26-07, 10:05 PM	#48
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Another Update, Engine Installed Finally got the engine installed.. now I'm having issues with wiring. Can anyone identify the wires in the photos? Dash is coming along as well... Do you like the black out treatment on the ash tray trim? or no? And yes I am installing a F155 into a 76. Its been rebuilt and is SOLID... It does have the 4 speed etc.. Anyways pics... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

06-26-07, 10:06 PM	#49
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	more more... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

06-26-07, 11:57 PM	#50
Nomis IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 863	The wiring in post #49 looks to be either the horn or headlight wiring. It will probably make more sense when you get the fenders and bib back together. __________________ 1976 FJ40 - See Build Up Thread Here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/125665-1976-fj40-build-up-resto-thread.html 1996 Lexus LX450 2006 Mustang GT V8 Manual Trans

06-27-07, 11:15 AM	#51
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	I think your right, Its up front but the colors threw me a bit. The first pic of wires (the BW ones) I have no idea where they go. Plus I have the wonderful task of mating a 76 wiring harness to a F155 Engine. Lots of "extra" wires I would imagine. __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

07-03-07, 10:18 PM	#52
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	Keeping on... I guess this is turning into my resto thread... Got some work done this week. Installed dash switches, and wired em up, installed water temp wiring as I could NOT find the damn thing, Installed radiator, installed all wiring minus lights and a few tidbits. Went to the yard, and found some nice OE hose clamps. Also found that a chevy cavelier has very good seats for installing into a 40. Will need to add some cross braces but the mounts are all flat which is huge for getting them into a 40. Anyways, some pics of my progress to date. Wiring goodies. Had to rewire the alternator as it sits on the drivers side on a 1F, but is wired for the Pass side on a 76. New dash switches. Thx Degnol!!!!! I added some white crayon and they came out real nice. Water Temp gauge wire. Going to add it into the loom. So it doesnt stick out too much. __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

07-04-07, 12:53 PM	#54
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 769	I thought about doing the 2F bracket. Can you get those from NAPA? Also, will I need to get a new fan belt with the relocation of the alternator? PS may or may not go into this rig, but def will in my 69. __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto