FLINNY....a working progress - Page 2

Flinny · 07-12-08, 07:09 PM

So last weekend we tried to start it and realized the fuel pump was not working. With the help of Brian 84yota4x4 we replaced it (we took one from another 2F we have) and got everything ready to run. We tried to start it a few times with no luck.

Could not work at all on the cruiser during the week so today Juan and I tried again,,,we did the timing again, give it some gas and it runs!!!

It is so exiting!!

The next thing to do is to install the lift, paint the axles, make sure brakes are working, give the last coat of paint, assemble body parts, and connect all the wiring!

I am hoping to have it on the road by the end of August if everything goes ok

I will get more pics when the lift is on.

Also, thanks Jared for getting the rims for me.. I really appreciate it!

highlandcruzer · 07-12-08, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flinny

The next thing to do is to install the lift, paint the axles, make sure breaks are working, give the last coat of paint, assemble body parts, connect all the wiring, and take it to Virginia for some nice wheeling !

Flinny · 07-12-08, 09:23 PM

you got it!!!

Flinny · 07-27-08, 08:03 PM

Got the lift installed this weekend.

Will be spraying last coat by next weekend.......then figuring out wiring...brake lines....tires.....inspection....and it should be ready to roll.

Also any one has pics of the accelerator linkage....I took it out and put it with a bunch of other 40s parts and I am not sure which one it is. it is for a 79 fj40.

addicted56 · 07-28-08, 06:45 AM

You two are cruising (no pun intended) on this project. I guess it really helps when you have two people who enjoy the same thing.

Flinny · 07-31-08, 05:26 PM

I got some time off work today and I was able to give the last coat of paint...

Flinny · 07-31-08, 05:28 PM

more pics

uzj100 · 08-03-08, 06:40 AM

Looking great!

Flinny · 08-03-08, 07:03 PM

Thanks!

The pics looks great although there are imperfections on the paint...but I don't really care that is why I am painting it!!!

Here are some more from this weekend.

Flinny · 08-03-08, 07:06 PM

A few more....

southerncruiser62 · 08-03-08, 07:26 PM

Lookin' good Juan and Maria

GarnerFJ40 · 08-03-08, 09:11 PM

I wish I could get my paint looking that good....

NCcruiser1970 · 08-04-08, 10:53 AM

Good looking work.

Flinny · 08-10-08, 07:51 PM

We mounted the tires and put them in the cruiser yesterday. Also painted the windshield and installed it. Still a couple more thing to do....here is a picture from last night.....I did not think it was going to rain so early today so the rain got it this morning.....

Flinny · 08-20-08, 07:28 PM

I have at least 2 more weeks of work before I can enjoy it!!

here is a pic with the soft top on

R.K. · 08-20-08, 08:30 PM

I really like the look of that Cruiser with the soft top on it. Is the bezel on upside down?

fj40z · 08-20-08, 09:19 PM

Wow, that looks great!

mtweller · 08-20-08, 09:43 PM

Lookin' good Sol and Juan. Can't wait to see you guys again soon...

R

worldcruiser · 08-21-08, 02:46 AM

It has a square bezel, can a square bezel be upside down?

rutbeer · 08-21-08, 12:23 PM

Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly.

BTW, if you strap hot buttered toast, butter side up, to a cat's back and drop it, it will just hover about 1foot above the ground and spin.....a perpetual motion machine.

Bmac

worldcruiser · 08-21-08, 02:01 PM

Barry your inspired comedy is a swift refreshing breeze. Thanks for the clarification

fj40z · 08-21-08, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutbeer

Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly.

BTW, if you strap hot buttered toast, butter side up, to a cat's back and drop it, it will just hover about 1foot above the ground and spin.....a perpetual motion machine.

Bmac

Absolutely hilarious! That may have to go in my sig line.

Flinny · 08-26-08, 08:48 PM

So the gas tank is set up and ready to be filled.
The brakes lines are in and ready to bleed.
The clutch slave will be rebuilt this weekend...

What I need know is how to figure out the wiring!! I bought a battery today....connected it and none of the accessories worked. I have a few connectors hanging that I have no idea where they go because i dont see the other matching connectors...I will take some pics tomorrow to see if you guys can guide me on that.
Also need to figure out the accelerator cable assembly on the cowl. I need to get a pic of the bracket and how is attached to the tub

I installed the roll bar this weekend and finished some details...

Here is a pic so far.

fj40z · 08-26-08, 08:56 PM

WOW that is really looking good! When I had my 40 I had to do some work on the throttle linkage and I looked at SOR's catalog. It has some very good parts diagrams. I think they have all the diagrams on line as well.

Flinny · 08-26-08, 09:09 PM

I will check into that Thanks

flounder · 08-27-08, 06:57 PM

That is sweet! Great job Maria

addicted56 · 09-01-08, 07:41 PM

Looking Great. It will be up and started in no time.

Flinny · 09-02-08, 09:09 AM

Thanks for all the Feedback.

I have to said that I cheated this past weekend since we were working on Samurai we picked up on Saturday...... That took the focus from the 40. I will be working on it this week though!!!

07-12-08, 07:09 PM	#31
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	So last weekend we tried to start it and realized the fuel pump was not working. With the help of Brian 84yota4x4 we replaced it (we took one from another 2F we have) and got everything ready to run. We tried to start it a few times with no luck. Could not work at all on the cruiser during the week so today Juan and I tried again,,,we did the timing again, give it some gas and it runs!!! It is so exiting!! The next thing to do is to install the lift, paint the axles, make sure brakes are working, give the last coat of paint, assemble body parts, and connect all the wiring! I am hoping to have it on the road by the end of August if everything goes ok I will get more pics when the lift is on. Also, thanks Jared for getting the rims for me.. I really appreciate it! __________________ Maria Last edited by Flinny; 07-12-08 at 09:23 PM.

07-12-08, 09:23 PM	#33
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	you got it!!! __________________ Maria

07-27-08, 08:03 PM	#34
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	Got the lift installed this weekend. Will be spraying last coat by next weekend.......then figuring out wiring...brake lines....tires.....inspection....and it should be ready to roll. Also any one has pics of the accelerator linkage....I took it out and put it with a bunch of other 40s parts and I am not sure which one it is. it is for a 79 fj40. __________________ Maria Last edited by Flinny; 07-27-08 at 08:22 PM.

07-28-08, 06:45 AM	#35
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 295	You two are cruising (no pun intended) on this project. I guess it really helps when you have two people who enjoy the same thing. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

07-31-08, 05:26 PM	#36
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	I got some time off work today and I was able to give the last coat of paint... Attached Images __________________ Maria


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07-31-08, 05:28 PM	#37
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	more pics Attached Images __________________ Maria

08-03-08, 06:40 AM	#38
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08-03-08, 07:03 PM	#39
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	Thanks! The pics looks great although there are imperfections on the paint...but I don't really care that is why I am painting it!!! Here are some more from this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Maria

08-03-08, 07:06 PM	#40
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	A few more.... Attached Images __________________ Maria

08-03-08, 07:26 PM	#41
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,144	Lookin' good Juan and Maria __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

08-03-08, 09:11 PM	#42
GarnerFJ40 IH8MUD Abuser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Garner, NC TLCA# 17351 Posts: 320	I wish I could get my paint looking that good.... __________________ #1 Drivable 1974 FJ40 JD Green, 1.5F This Week: Procuring parts for suspension upgrade #2 Frame-Off Rebuild 1974 future BJ40 This Week: Getting final parts off tub and frame... Olde North State Cruisers

08-04-08, 10:53 AM	#43
NCcruiser1970 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The heart of NC Posts: 100	Good looking work.

08-10-08, 07:51 PM	#44
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	We mounted the tires and put them in the cruiser yesterday. Also painted the windshield and installed it. Still a couple more thing to do....here is a picture from last night.....I did not think it was going to rain so early today so the rain got it this morning..... Attached Images __________________ Maria

08-20-08, 07:28 PM	#45
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	Almost done! I have at least 2 more weeks of work before I can enjoy it!! here is a pic with the soft top on Attached Images __________________ Maria

08-20-08, 09:43 PM	#48
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	Lookin' good Sol and Juan. Can't wait to see you guys again soon... R __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

08-21-08, 02:46 AM	#49
worldcruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC TLCA# 16478 Posts: 563	It has a square bezel, can a square bezel be upside down? __________________ 99FJZ100 / 91FJ80 / 79FJ40 / 76 20R TRK / 72FJ40 /75FJ55 www.worldcruisers.net

08-20-08, 08:30 PM	#46
R.K. IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NC TLCA# 3968 Posts: 736	I really like the look of that Cruiser with the soft top on it. Is the bezel on upside down? __________________ FJ40 buggy - under the knife (again)

08-21-08, 12:23 PM	#50
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,141	Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly. BTW, if you strap hot buttered toast, butter side up, to a cat's back and drop it, it will just hover about 1foot above the ground and spin.....a perpetual motion machine. Bmac __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

08-21-08, 02:01 PM	#51
worldcruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC TLCA# 16478 Posts: 563	Barry your inspired comedy is a swift refreshing breeze. Thanks for the clarification __________________ 99FJZ100 / 91FJ80 / 79FJ40 / 76 20R TRK / 72FJ40 /75FJ55 www.worldcruisers.net

08-26-08, 08:48 PM	#53
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	So the gas tank is set up and ready to be filled. The brakes lines are in and ready to bleed. The clutch slave will be rebuilt this weekend... What I need know is how to figure out the wiring!! I bought a battery today....connected it and none of the accessories worked. I have a few connectors hanging that I have no idea where they go because i dont see the other matching connectors...I will take some pics tomorrow to see if you guys can guide me on that. Also need to figure out the accelerator cable assembly on the cowl. I need to get a pic of the bracket and how is attached to the tub I installed the roll bar this weekend and finished some details... Here is a pic so far. Attached Images __________________ Maria Last edited by Flinny; 08-26-08 at 09:09 PM.

08-26-08, 09:09 PM	#55
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	I will check into that Thanks __________________ Maria

08-27-08, 06:57 PM	#56
flounder IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC (Outside the Beltline!!) TLCA# 14742 Posts: 377	That is sweet! Great job Maria __________________ '70 FJ40 - Safari snorkel (poser style), ConFerr Roof Rack, Man-A-Fre rear tire carrier, 4+ Bull Bar, ConFerr Grill Guard, 8074 Warn Winch, 4+ Rear Bench Seat, some other stuff I'm forgetting 08' Trail Teams Edition FJC

09-01-08, 07:41 PM	#57
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 295	Looking Great. It will be up and started in no time. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

09-02-08, 09:09 AM	#58
Flinny IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 323	Thanks for all the Feedback. I have to said that I cheated this past weekend since we were working on Samurai we picked up on Saturday...... That took the focus from the 40. I will be working on it this week though!!! __________________ Maria