[antFJ]

fantastic! i love the seats.

[Mrbinks79]

Looks real nice interested in hearing about the durability. Thanks

[bsmith123]

Yup that remains to be seen but I have heard good things. I just kinda worry about picking suck a light color but I like it now.

You know this is for light work, camping, and wheeling so I shouldnt be "precious" with it but you cant help it at first with all the work you put in---I guess you get over that after a few battle scars!

[okie]

Originally Posted by bsmith123

Well seems a shame to cover that nice white poly but I was concerned about wear and tear so in the end I decided to go over it with DURABAK.

The DURABAK isnt as pretty but it will protect well when I start hauling stuff around in it

your build looks great!

Nice dash cammo but i bet it doesn't come in handy while sorting through your wiring . The cammo got me , i had to double take just to see the wiring in your picture! lol

keep up the good work!

[bsmith123]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ch-change.html

here's a link to the clutch and rear main seal change

Betty is now sporting a 2f 4 speed and a soft top---well almost installed anyway

[bsmith123]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...st-bullet.html

more consolidating

[bsmith123]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ssasembly.html

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ter-hoses.html


spruce up for the rear heater

[bsmith123]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/...orn-brush.html
more on the horn

[bsmith123]

if you are out-standing in your field you may need this


field manual on vehicle recovery--thought people might enjoy this link
lots of good technical orders and manuals on line--welding etc




http://www.adrenalina4x4.org.bo/Arti...overy_ch22.pdf

[bsmith123]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...llication.html

how I did my Durabak tub

[tmarx]

Looking good man ! Wish I was that far already ...

[bsmith123]

Thanks

I still feel like I have a ways to go but it is starting to get exciting at this stage--I cant wait to fire up the 2F, lucked out on that deal I think.

here's a bit of advice for anyone doing a swap though, ask about what accessories come with the engine like the ignition system --turns out I got the engine and trans and T/C for $450 but a new ignitor if I have to buy it is over $300

I hope to get one through my various postings begging for a used one

Then I needed an exhaust even though mine is good but a little rusty it wont adapt up to the 2f so added a MAF header and exh for $245

I used to be shocked by the prices for some of the commercially restored 40s but having got this far I now wonder that they can make a profit

next step is getting the 4 speed in and finding driveshafts to suit then I am going to have a little fun and get the soft top fitted and the new seats installed properly--woohoo!

Once again I have changed my mind on color--I had originally looked at Teal and even painted it on the eng trans cover, but it looked too JEEPY, "SHUDDER"
Then fire engine red--red 40s are sweet and I've never had a red vehicle but then changed to white. Nope, in the end I always liked Olive Drab but having been in the military I know it can get oil stained and look dirty and I like a bit of shine, then I found this color and knew that had to be it. I think it goes okay with the Tan Durabak interior too.


Having said that when it is all done I think I will be holding on to her for a long time this will be one of the coolest rides I've ever had--- so no regrets (or disposable income)!

Well enough Chat---this is supposed to be a build thread

[KY Longhunter]

bsmith123...I like that color a lot & have considered it myself.

Would love to see it on a cruiser....you go first!

BTW...need more pics!

AR

[bsmith123]

More Pics? I know I know, but first comes the work!

I'll be posting the soft top install soon and my new Summit racing seat adapters

I already have the paint on the way so I might shoot up a fender or the hood for some inspiration in the middle of all this knuckle-scraping work! kinda fires you up to see the new and shiny bits, doesnt it? But I am most stoked on this motor---I'll be firing up and pulling it into the driveway any day now, Man that will be a great day!

thanks for the good words

[tyama]

Great Thread!!

One question- what prep did you do to put the polyurethane on top of the por-15? I'd be interested in doing something similar on mine. Thanks! ty

[bsmith123]

POR sells a primer called TIE COAT PRIMER

You can put that over the POR and paint with any top coat

http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/t...on%20sheet.pdf

they also have a new self etching primer so you dont have to scuff the POR

POR-15 Self-Etching Primer: Rags 2 Riches

[tyama]

excellent!!

I'll have to make a point of using it wen I do por-15 again. thanks, ty

[bsmith123]

Well I have a 4 speed 2F now! A couple days ago I came across a working 8274 warn winch--having been a little bummed at the prospect of losing my pto winch for good with the 4 speed I was glad to stumble upon this.

[bsmith123]

A few more pics. Nothing a little Love, Grease, and Rust Bullet cant cure!

[bsmith123]

Well,

Have some goodies on the way and made contact with Jim C about doing my dizzy and carb

I need to get a complete pedal to carb throttle linkage from a 2f
I also need an air cleaner but I am enquiring in the classifieds about one now.

I have to mount the altenator on the 2F and hook up the engine and get it ready to fire up! Must not forget to service the tranny transfer case and engine with oil

Dealing with a pesky brkn bolt from removing the oil pan also


The parts on the way include the dark olive drab paint, MAF header which Jim C said he likes for the 2F. Jim thinks he can get 12-15 MPG from my 2F with the carb and dizzy build. That'd be nice but not a daily driver anyway. still cheap fun is better than expensive fun! Last, but not least my man in PA who sold me the 2F hooked me up wih an ignitor for my dizzy, nice guy--only wanted the shipping for it Oh yeah and I ordered a cheap winch bumper for it. it was JOETLC I really like the HFS bumper but I'm feeling the pinch of all the spending and want to hold back a little for the "surprises" that are sure to come my way.

I have my scout steering set up to install yet but am still toying with the idea of mini-truck for ease of install, think I would like a tilt wheel too so maybe a toyota set up? but first I want to get it on the road


also ordered a 3fe head and eaton M-90 supercharger
(NO JUST KIDDING!)

In the mean time I have my soft top to install and the clutch slave cylinder and my seat adapters and seat. I am also ordering a gallon of the smooth durabak to touch up when I am all done so it will look all brand new for the first day out!

Problem is I have to travel away for a month for work. After that though It is flat out to get it running!

[Eshu Elegua]

hi bsmith,i think i saw that 8274,in local florida ebay... great find. i got mine for $150.00 about 2 months ago and i already do all the repair, reading the article here on Mud.

[bsmith123]

I remember the thread--$150 I wish! You are the lucky one!

Nice looking rig--you have a thread to it? You should do ROTW

[Eshu Elegua]

lol My avatar its only a dream fj40 that i steal the photo here on mud...on the other hand my real 40 its on slowww resto...reading ur review about por 15 and rust bullet ,really good .
PD IM behind the camera..not one of my fellows from WORK jajajaja

[bsmith123]

We all start with a dream, I see you are off and running with yours!

[bsmith123]

I need 9-73 to 1984 throttle linkage from the gas pedal to the carb and the firewall/cowl brackets and any associated spings, hardware etc---need to bolt up to my 79 2F I just installed!

[antFJ]

bsmith.. i'm pretty sure I have an extra throttle peddle and assembly.. but i don't have the linkage..
i even have an extra #65 you can have.. let me get back to you though

[bsmith123]

Thanks

much appreciated!

[bsmith123]

Here's the 2f

Looking it over its obvious I need a manual all those vacuum line! sheesh! I ordered one so hopefully it'll be here this week. She'd sporting a new rear main seal and nothing else is leaking. Looks like the PO busted a bolt off in the water pump but that should be easy. On hold for the manual for getting it running.

Filled up the clutch MC and bled it and presto the thing works! I am leaving for my trip at the end of the week so I may not be posting over the next month. If I have contacted you about a part dont worry I'll be in touch as soon as I get back---going overseas and I am not sure about internet access where I an going.



Next Job--clean up the garage for while I am gone otherwise the wife'll kill me if she cant get her bike out!

[bsmith123]

I got a few of my goodies in--only got half of my exhaust? Hope the other half arrives tomorrow

[bsmith123]

First pic shows the transfer case saver--piece of cake to install 6 bolts thats it!

Got my winch and winch bumper! Now I have to travel on business for a month-bummer
Today i turned over the engine but no spark from the coil, still it's good to be at this stage.

I'll have to sort out the ignition after my trip

and I even got a can of gas hoping to maybe fire up the 2f today, oh well!