[ARC1]

Originally Posted by Eshu Elegua

Today install on the roof rack the GA29 GPS marine ext. antenna ( picture with the light blue marks) for my Garmin 376c...as you can see in the pics the signals and accuracy change in big time, have to said that the gps was on the driver seat for test mode ( factory ant shows with the red marks deleting my location ) ,not on the windshield mount and maybe thats why show little bars on the satellite´s signals but not much difference its was on the mount.

Eshu, why would you install GPS? I've never seen a photo of your rig on an actual road! I'm guessing your Garmin will always be saying "Not on digitized road"

Is this a special GPS made just for your rig?
"Turn left at next rock"
"Drive over tree and river for 2 miles"

[Eshu Elegua]

Eshu, why would you install GPS? I've never seen a photo of your rig on an actual road! I'm guessing your Garmin will always be saying "Not on digitized road"

Is this a special GPS made just for your rig?
"Turn left at next rock"
"Drive over tree and river for 2 miles"

Funny fellow... Well i dont know if you have a decent cellular phone and in fact knows how to use it ..lol...but how i dont read all your post's maybe you just like to make not sense comments...n really i don't need to read what you write. But that its my opinion

[ARC1]

ok.. my humor only meant that you're awesome rig pics are usually VERY OFF-ROAD.. unlike most of the FJ40s on this site (like mine)

[pappy]

With the help of a few buddies ... assembled a Land Cruiser. Frame, engine, springs, axles were all ready done. We set the body on and started attaching everything else. Pic of the frame and engine. The project as it sat yesterday afternoon.

[nicholastheczar]

Well this week I bought my 40!

Took the hardtop apart, took all the old carpet / mats out, started finding my rust spots, ordered new drivers side floor plan from CCOT, took out the gas tank. Thats it for today.

[BJ44V]

I was able to get my rollbar fabbed up, painted and installed. Then it was time for a bikini top! Last was a test offroad ride to the Danskins lookout near Mountain Home Idaho. The second photo is in front of one of the original oregon trail stage stops.

[SLOonTheGo]

Installing fj60 master cylinder and booster into the 40 and new paint. Rewiring my tac and stereo since both died on me.

[lostmarbles]

Made and fitted stainless pads to my hood to prevent the rubber cushions from wearing through my paint.





(I understand the BJ42 LX model came out with these as "standard fitment".)

[cruiser enthuiser]

Originally Posted by BJ44V

I was able to get my rollbar fabbed up, painted and installed. Then it was time for a bikini top! Last was a test offroad ride to the Danskins lookout near Mountain Home Idaho. The second photo is in front of one of the original oregon trail stage stops.

That's a cool rig, man. Congrats.

[BJ44V]

Originally Posted by cruiser enthuiser

That's a cool rig, man. Congrats.

Thanks man. I have been watching your rattle can resto...looking good!

[pappy]

Chased and slayed electrical gremlins, and lit the cylinders up. Installed the seats and dash stuff. Backed in out of the garage into the driveway just to piss off the neighbor that's been complaining to the HOA.

[6740inCo]

I worked out the details to get her from Colorado to CAlifornia,I think

[fj40forlife]

Pulled both my axles. Install and clean up rear 55 springs. mocked up Fj60 rear axle
Cut off all the front suspension mounts. Removed old parking brake set up (going Fj60 e brake) hook up my speed-o. Friend came over to repair my dent hood and bunch of other stuff

Hopefully by the end of next week the axles would be welded. and front cut and turn would be done. and almost ready.

Still have a long list to do's

[copasspupil]

Just finished priming the rest of the parts. High build later today, mock up the tbi manifold to oval out the inner holes, and attach the exhaust headers tonight.

If I get that done, Monday I'll be doing body work, work on the skid plate for the gas tank and get ready for sanding.

Work has slowed down a little so I can get some work done on the TLC.

[downey62]

Yesterday I replace my water pump, thermostat, radiator, fan, belt and hoses. Hopefully my 76 cruiser will run cooler. Next week I'll be replacing carb and dizzy.

[Eshu Elegua]

JUst came back from a trail ride with some friends,,got some mud

[Bad Mojo]

I put a 2.5" OME kit in with the help of my local club, High Desert Cruisers, and I can't be any happier.

[Seth_O]

Busy weekend this week:

1. fixed my rear lights issue (tks pin_head)
2. installed spare rear d-shaft
3. adjusted the valves
4. set the timing
5. hit the junkyard for a shifter knob for my new SM465 + 3 other knobs for my new triple-stick setup
6. installed a new rear brake hard-line for the new monte carlo's in back
7. filled the brake system and bled it (no leaks )
8. fired the engine up and drove her for the first time in 18 MONTHS!

New drivetrain works perfectly! I was jazzed to find a shifter knob that had "L" instead of "1" for first gear for the SM465. I tested out the lowest gear combo on the neighbors hill in their front yard. It wasn't very steep, but still fun to see the cruiser idle up in reverse without me touching the throttle - turns out that 124:1 is REALLY LOW. Can't imagine I'll need it very often, but fun to have it just in case

[thecrazygreek]

They went from this


to this..


to this...



All for 60 bucks... Woot, Thank You Craigslist!!!

[Diesel42]

Decided to machine the two cab decompression vents for my hard top out of billet aluminum. One of the plastic ones broke in half and the other was cracked. Should have them installed by tomorrow.

[GarageRat]

I looked at my '69 wistfully, wiped a single tear from my eye and patted the bare steel tub that's currently upside saying "some day I'll get back to building you..." followed by tripping over all the parts I have yet to find a spot for

Then I continued renovating my house so that I can move in and work in my new garage.

Also yanked off some horribly done front tube bumper and rear tire carrier the PO of my dad's FJ had put on, figured I couldn't let them last a whole week. The holes were not drilled but look to have been cut with an oxy-acetylene torch. Pics tommorow maybe just to show how bad some people's work can be.

[pappy]

Originally Posted by GarageRat

I looked at my '69 wistfully, wiped a single tear from my eye and patted the bare steel tub that's currently upside saying "some day I'll get back to building you..." followed by tripping over all the parts I have yet to find a spot for.

I understand how you feel. After working on my 1969 for 5 years 10 months I drove her for the first time. Yes, it was a good feeling, oh what a feeling.

[MattyP]

Originally Posted by pappy

I understand how you feel. After working on my 1969 for 5 years 10 months I drove her for the first time. Yes, it was a good feeling, oh what a feeling.

That scares me, because I have tried to build a schedule - and holy crap - I am already way behind! I got the tie rods off and the new ends in last night - but that damn pitman arm is killing me!

[matt.mcinnes]

Fitted a new ARB air locker and switched from 4:56 back to stock 4:11 ratios.

I can use first again now



Next up I have to swap the front crown and Pinion to match, once my new 30 spline Bobby Long Chromolly axle and CV comes in for the long side.

[pbgbottle]

nice job on the vent covers you wanna make me a pair . i am in need of a pair, i don't have any covers left at all

Originally Posted by Diesel42

Decided to machine the two cab decompression vents for my hard top out of billet aluminum. One of the plastic ones broke in half and the other was cracked. Should have them installed by tomorrow.

[thecrazygreek]

So much better with the 33's and OE rims...

[GarageRat]

Originally Posted by MattyP

That scares me, because I have tried to build a schedule - and holy **** - I am already way behind! I got the tie rods off and the new ends in last night - but that **** pitman arm is killing me!

I've given up on trying to set up schedules for when any work will be done. I flat flew the first two months I had mine then next thing I knew I was moving my body, frame and parts over the course of a week to a new house and there it's sat since. Basic goal is running and drivable in the next year.

@pappy: Sounds like how my 84 T/A is turning out to be, have had it since middle school (now an extremely poor college student) and it's at the "rolling chassis awaiting a ton of custom body work" stage. They're always worth it when you're done though, a part of the family at that point.

[Diesel42]

pbgbottle-sure i'll make you a set.

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

Diesel42 - you should figure out a price - I could use 2 sets, I'm sure there is a lot of demand out there from late '40 series owners.

[Diesel42]

Kootenay Kruzer- If there is enough interest were i can cut down setup time would help on the price. There are several set ups to machine these vents(angles/radius's on the top,multiple pockets to except the oem baffle on the inside, and the slots). It took me the better part of a day to make these two. I've made alot of custom parts for the forum guys. It always cheaper to do large quanities(100 or more is usually the standard) but if anyone's interested in a set post up. These are made from solid 6061 marine grade billet aluminum and except the OEM baffle parts. I made a set of vents for a wealthy car restorer that he wanted that costs him $300.00. If enough guys want a pair i could do them for $60.00. Cruiserparts.net wants $45.00 each for the few used ones they have. My shop is so slow right now at least i could pay my guys. Let me know,happy to help, need the work!