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  1. bsmith123

    71 FJ Build- "UGLY BETTY"

    Ah, how nice to catch up with Betty, sounds like you have some great plans and I am looking forward to her getting better and better!
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    Builds 1HDT H55 INTO A FJ40--Some questions/Some answers

    Hello, Been a while since I have been on mud but this popped up in my email. Is your 1HDT the 12V mechanical pump version? if so it's so simple there is no need to rewire with a new harness. Just take power off the existing ignition circuit. I did use an electric fan through a toggle...
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    Got bored waiting on parts and got into a "simple" repair

    shop I am thinking any equip rental like hertz that has a shop or a machine shop, engine rebuilder etc would press them for cheap
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    Suspending Harness Building

    harness building sorry to hear you are going through a tough time we use up our time on diversions and it is nice, but then sometimes what is important comes suddenly into sharp focus we look forward to hearing from you whenever we can
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    2013 DCLB first mods

    A few images from camping, near the Yorkshire dales national park even a few shops for my trendy daughter's amusement
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    2013 DCLB first mods

    tires planning a ome lift probably no more than 3 inch hmmm nitto grapplers or duratraks? have been looking at joining 4 x 4 rescue here in the UK they tend to get a lot of call outs in the winter weather and for floods etc This group looks professional and courteous, helpful and...
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    2013 DCLB first mods

    interior also the audio gets an upgrade---well start to upgrade I'll be posting more on the install of all the above:cheers:
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    2013 DCLB first mods

    items on order now So moving onto the mods prior to 1k miles on her:lol: still awaiting deliver so any truck pics aren't mine Westin Bull Bumper--mines all stainless though--uk weather and all NFAB nerf with steps Konig countersteer off road 16 x 8 hella 4000 eurobeam halogen 100w
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    2013 DCLB first mods

    2013 DCLB first mods---"Miss Kitty" Well I know every one knows what a stock Tacoma looks like but here's mine and the MODS I have ordered so far need some downtime to install when they start arriving and build a dam on the cashflow for a while:eek: Also what I had to give up to get the...
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    71 FJ Build- "UGLY BETTY"

    SOLD Well I sold Betty :crybaby: Getting to the point in life where I need to roll back on projects like that but I am glad that I got to own a 40 still IMHO the best 4x4 of all, some great times and did most of what I wanted to accomplish on her Thanks for all the helpful advice and...
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    will a 2013 hilux cap fit on a 2013 taco? leer/snugtop???????

    I live in the UK and have just purchased a new 2013 Tacoma dbl cab off road model I would like to put a cap on it and leer/snugtop etc do sell over here for the hi lux So trying to find out if anyone has done that before? I pick up the truck next week, I can measure and compare but...
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    AntFJ 1971 Build

    Another build What? you at it again?:) Sub'd saw a 40 here in this color ---persian blue (Morris Minor vehicle) an interesting color I thought
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    How much horse power does one cruiser guy need?

    hp AS much as necessary, no more than needed
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    Interior Dome Light Alternative

    interior I took a couple trailer/back up lights and zip tied to the roll bar in the middle and one in the back facing into the bed put a toggle switch down on the seat mount so i can reach down with my left hand and flip it on or from the outside it is handy to just open the door and flip it...
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    60 wheel decision time--painted or powered color --post up yer pics

    got a set of rusty chrome wheels coming. I have seen another red fj40 with 60 wheels painted satin black and that looked pretty good but I dont know sometimes I think its too dark so paint or powdercoat post up yours so we can have a peek before picking anyone running silver powdercoat...
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    Chino63's FJ40

    nice 40 I was just over on your post about wipers and went looking for your build. I like this 40:clap: and had to see more mine is a 71, red with a 1hdt and 5 speed and I am doing discs now and just purchased 5 fj60 steelies like yours---now I know how they will look! mine are currently...
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    Windshield Wipers Driving Me Crazy

    wipers for the wiper travel it sounds like you just need to reindex the splines on the wipers to get even travel on both sides for the park position, i am looking at your pics and trying to figure it but generally speaking when you place the switch to off then there is a contact that keeps...
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    Buttoning up disc brake conversion- need help

    pumps Sorry for your frustration needing a couple pumps is classic for drums needing adjustment also could be some air I've been there where I could not believe there was still air after all the bleeding I did but thats what it was adjust the rear and bleed, bleed, bleed,,,,,,,,,I bet you...
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    1FZ-FE vs 1HDT for a 71 FJ40

    torque i would say its more a matter of when then how much torque the diesel will bring it all in at a low rpm then you get the turbo boost further up in rpm
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    Builds 1HDT H55 INTO A FJ40--Some questions/Some answers

    skid thats a stout looking skid plate:clap:
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