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03-07-06, 01:46 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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ROTW Mel Lowe's 1971 FJ40
April 1971 Freeborn Red FJ40 w/1975 2F
Purchased in 5/05 from California NO rust issues Broke the 1st day I drove it................ dominioing from one repair to another I worked on the truck for 10 months in my spare time. I have gone through everything now, creating a dd Primary use: DD/ business marketing tool, tinker toy Secondary Use: Touring Fla, camping, fire roads, and novice 4x4 events. Driveway Mods Completed: Rustoleum DIY oil based paint Vintage 15x10 Vector wheels 33 x 12.5 x 15 Firestone Destanation AT JTO Disc front brake conversion 1.5” wheel adapters (4) 2” wheel adapter (1) LCR4WD Disc rear conversion (Poser) Speed Bleeders (4) 4 Runner booster w/external vac check valve 80 series master hard lines soft lines (6) Old Man Emu 13 front leaf springs Old Man Emu 14 rear leaf springs Old Man Emu bushings Black Diamond shocks (4) Greasable Spring Pins Greasable Shakle Bolts 2” Shakles Extended U bolts MARK's OFFROAD HD U bolt skid plates (65SWB45) 4* caster shims oem tie rods oem relay rod Center arm rebuilt tres (5) Black Diamond Stabilizer Knuckle rebuild New bearings (8) rebuilt warn hubs Rebuilt asian carb (fj40jim) oem pcv oem air filter Edelbrock Sor 2 piece header Tpi4x4 metal manifold gasket Sor mid pipe oem muffler Sor tailpipe 1200* high temp silver rattle can paint 74 4 speed tranny 2f bell housing 72 3 speed transfer rebuilt vac to manual transfer controls Parking brake rebuild 74 drive shafts oem drive shaft hardware 74 3rd Flanges and oem seals asco clutch asco pressure plate oem Throw out oem Pilot bearing oem Clutch fork oem clutch fork boot oem fork pins oem clutch ball clutch master clutch slave clutch hard lines Resurfaced flywheel oem flywheel bolts oem motor mounts Flowed radiator oem hoses oem radiator cap Oem tank repaired fuel lines Fuel petcock Sylvania Silverstar headlights Oem b/u, signals, side markers Interstate Battery Wix fuel filter Wix oil filter Shell Rotella 15w 40 Gates green stripe belt Oem tail light brackets 71 oem steering wheel Adavance / Discount auto round taillights Oem rear step Oem rear bumperettes Confer rear hitch JTO front Bumper oem tow hooks oem bumper supports dash cap cover oem license plate holder w light Features I like about my 1971 and other earlier model year fj40s: Chrome hood strip "sharp" apron land cruiser badges Ignition key on dash Round rear tail lights Smaller front turn signals apron lights Thicker steel throughout body Large gas tank 17” “school bus” steering wheel Drop down tailgate Handles on hard doors Vent windows on front doors Spare tire on passenger side Wipers on top of windsheild Thanks: Dad (tools) Jill (wife) Ih8mUD.COM - ridgerunner Florence (dog) Poser FJ40Jim Cruiser Guy Gatorland Toyota Parts counter guys Jimmy Nate Richard Ot Davis Monuments / Sand blasting Gunner Cliff Hiebsch and sons Brian Bumber2Bumper 13th Randy & Tim Roland Stuart Cycles/ Machine shop of Gainesville fsm before pics __________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 06-28-06 at 11:29 PM. |
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03-07-06, 01:47 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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__________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-07-06 at 02:26 AM. |
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03-07-06, 01:48 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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after pictures
__________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-12-06 at 01:45 PM. |
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03-07-06, 02:51 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Tampa
Posts: 893
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Looking good.
__________________ 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 |
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03-07-06, 07:36 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Looks good but i got to ask, is that a motorcycle jack under your tranny in the last pic ? I never thought of that myself.
__________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN. |
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03-07-06, 07:46 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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krzyabncanuck-
yeah I used a motorcycle jack to help install/ remove the tranny....... sams $69.00 I also used a 2 ton cherry picker....... sams $169 I was able to complete everything with the help from these and a few other floor jacks. __________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-09-06 at 12:59 AM. |
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03-07-06, 08:47 AM
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GSMTR Chair
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Great job!
__________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers Toyota part number lookup Click here! The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way. |
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03-07-06, 08:50 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Looks great! I think it's great you insisted on doing all the work yourself in your driveway. Again great job!
__________________ 05 4runner (black) 74 FJ40 bad a** and getting more so daily(beige) 98 Dodge 3500 4x4 w/ Cummins (white)  I don't jeep, I wheel, and I wheel a Toyota. |
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03-07-06, 10:21 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: in the garage after dark in UT
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looks good
make sure you put the bezel on the right way  me likes __________________  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....... |
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03-07-06, 04:06 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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what do you think the total cost of all the driveway mods was? if you dont mind me asking?
__________________ Max Parkinson 72' FJ40-4" lift, FJ60 axles, FJ60 4speed with split case, 35's, detroit locker, 96"WB, saginaw with GM tilt column. badass. |
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03-07-06, 06:01 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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Nice rig! Cool Bulldog too. I miss mine.
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03-07-06, 10:15 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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74 fj40-
the real que$tion i$ how much did I $ave...... __________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-09-06 at 01:24 AM. |
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03-07-06, 10:27 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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definitely an improvement!!! keep up the awesome work!
__________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale |
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03-07-06, 11:37 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: In Front Of The Fireplace!
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that looks darn nice and thanks again for the springs and stuff...i will post up picks once i have it all installed..
osagecruiser __________________ 1968 fj40 back in the shop for a few more mods(after DSR!) 1972 fj55 1963 fj45 swb....  LX450 Tornado Alley Cruisers tlca member #14777 |
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03-08-06, 12:18 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Just north of here
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WOw! IT looks really nice. Good work and thanks for posting! Your rig is certainly an inspiration for me!
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03-09-06, 01:08 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: КЫРГЫЗСТАН
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I ate hud dot com?  Nice stocker. 
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03-09-06, 05:18 PM
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Tougher'n a $2 steak
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Looks great, you gots my wheels.
__________________ 1975 FJ40, it's like having a second job. 2000 UZJ100, mmm heated seats. President: Fort Rucker Wheelers Ih8mud Veterans
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03-10-06, 05:18 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Great job!!
__________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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03-10-06, 05:43 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: St Petersburg, Florida
Posts: 656
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Nice job! Ready to trail test it?
There is an FLCA trail ride this weekend in Perry this weekend. Not that far from you. I'm leaving right now to head up. If you're up for it, go to the FLCA.ORG website's bulletin board and someone will respond with directions. __________________ 81 HJ60 Costa Rica Cruiser 82 FJ60 Trail Rig. Convertible, 2F, H55, Toybox, SUA, 37" MTR's 83 JJ60. Daily driver, OME, 33's, 6.2 diesel, NV4500, WVO http://mysite.verizon.net/sbutman1/LC.html |
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03-10-06, 03:52 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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land cruiser steve- I am driving the cruiser to st simons island in april....... wanna meet at the ga pig for lunch?
fl cruiser- almost ready I have been "road testing" the cruiser this week..... all is good need to: install lights install seatbelts install windsheild wire guages (2) I have the parts, yet no time to install....... SLAMMING AT WORK!!!!! Weekends are the busiest. ALSO This weekend is "parents meet the parents"....... and I plan on driving a few more "test miles" before leaving the city limits.... FOR SURE next event.... gathered a few trail parts: spare birfs spare hubs spare flanges spare dshaft tow strap I did deliver a 2 pizzas today in the cruiser...... fun in the sun __________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-10-06 at 11:59 PM. |
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03-10-06, 03:59 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
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crusin' round town
jim c- my carb is working PERRfectly thanks dude merv came by to see flo __________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 Last edited by mel lowe; 03-10-06 at 04:30 PM. |
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03-10-06, 04:37 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
Posts: 1,674
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few more pics
__________________ "if the asparagus is over 4 inches in height then you have to go for the broccoli spring over roll with oppressive shackle reversal" - PhilC64 |
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03-11-06, 04:30 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Looks really good!
I saw about two 40's my entire life in Florida, most had rusted out so bad that they were barely road legal. Yours looks nice! Go GATORS! Rezarf <>< formerly in Clearwater. __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread. |
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03-13-06, 12:20 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 495
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That looks really nice. It has all of the cool features of both the older and newer cruisers which I dig.
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