The bed is done! The gas tank is done! The lights are working and I can finally drive her down the road without too much worry. The 4sp is limiting me to about 60mph comfortably. I'm going to have to adjust the valves and timing at some point too since I can hear them making a bit of noise...
I found a process to fix the gas tank that has a lifetime guarantee!!! Called Gas Tank Renu. You have to find a dealer closest to you but this is the way to go to restore an old leaky gas tank. It's doubled sealed and baked, after they sand blast inside and out. If it ever leaks agin they will...
Exhaust is done! Looks and sounds so good. That was the best $92 bucks I've spent in a while (glad I didn't go with the $650 option).
Next up - 1) find out how to stop the power steering leak. 2) Fix the recently discovered leaking fuel tank (paid two times for this tank to be cleaned and...
One other thing... I wouldn't pay for work until it's completed because if it's not done right then it's not worth paying for. I'm having to go back and pay to fix things now that I already paid to have done once. I'd want to do like the shops on TV do - X project for X dollars in X time. If...
I would have purchased new or already rebuilt engine, 5 sp tranny, and transfer case before I disassembled the original to have it ready to go when needed instead of a disassembled useless truck sitting around for three years. I would not have powder coated the frame after galvanizing it (paint...
I really like the look of the side mirrors but they do not perform as I would like. They move every time I shut the door and the wind moves them around also. The main reason I went with these was to avoid them moving around so much on their own. I'm actually considering using some sort of...
It's been almost two years since my last post. Marshall Shepherd at Trollhole's Cruisers has completed the majority of work that remained and it's almost done. Still to do: exhaust, fuel tank issue, drive shaft, transfer case rebuild, and misc aesthetic stuff. Completed: Engine rebuild...
On the move... plan is to drive it to Alaska once ACC is done with it. I'm very excited to see the progress they make on it once they get started.
I had a bout with cancer in the last couple of months and decided it's time to live life to the fullest without any regrets.
Thanks Rainman! Your one of the "old school" I was referring to... Before I ask you of any favors though I'd like to offer you some free labor. Whenever you're needing some extra hands with anything give me a call. I'd love to come meet you, help with whatever you've got, and let you know...
Progress!!! Apparently the good Lord wants me to learn a few things during this project.
1) Have patience. Ok Lord, I'll take it as it comes and seek out what you're trying to teach me.
2) Be careful who I trust. I believe I've thus far treated everyone with respect in my endeavor to start...
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I became annoyed with having no convenient place to have my pistol and sunglasses specifically so I went googling... I saw a shelf for FJ 40's and a heavily modified land rover salvaged plastic version and decided to take a Stan at making one myself that was meant to...
These are a professionally made mod for FJC's designed to provide more storage space and a new mounting position for CB/short wave radio. Made of sheet metal and has 5 mounting anchors rated to hold up to 124lbs each. In my tests I've had approximately 13lbs of random stuff on the shelf on any...
Got some help from some friends in the hood to put the large body parts back on the frame. Getting ready to load on a trailer to take to Cary soon (hopefully). Spring weather finally beginning to show...
Thanks for your help Randy, Tim, and Mario!